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WVU's School of Sport Sciences in the College of Applied Human Sciences
Positive Youth Sport Environment Episode 2: Everybody Belongs
38 minutes Posted Jun 2, 2023 at 2:03 am.
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In this episode, Dr. Peter McGahey talks with Ken Martel - the Senior Director of Player & Coach Development for USA Hockey. Ken describes some of the unique challenges of youth hockey and the importance of a player’s first grassroots coach.  Ken discusses the importance of creating youth sports environments where every player feels like they belong and are valued - coaches, parents, leagues partnering together to make this the reality.