What is the USA Hockey American Development Model (ADM)?
A – This is the USA Hockey LTAD track designed to enhance the skills of players 13 years and under by placing more emphasis on learning skills than competition. RHI, while fielding competition teams at the 10, 11, 12 & 13 year old age levels, will adhere to this philosophy. Q – What is the High Performance aspect of the USA Hockey LPAD program? A – For the 2010-11 hockey season USA Hockey will institute its High Performance Club (HPC) initiative. This is the competitive aspect of the Long Term Athlete Development program. Select programs throughout the US will be brought into a league setting which will entail certain training requirements, summer programs, USA Hockey training, etc., with the goal of taking the more capable players to the highest levels of competition possible. RHI has applied for inclusion in this program. Q – Does the NHL, the Junior Leagues & the United States Olympic Committee support these initiatives? A – Yes! Q – How are RHI Coaches selected? A – RHI is constant
