In this premiere episode of the USA Hockey Next Gen podcast, hosts Drew Shore and Lyndsey Fry take a deep dive into the National Team Development Program (NTDP) with assistant executive director Scott Monaghan. They explore the program's mission to elevate the development of young hockey players, the unique challenges faced by athletes, and the successes that have emerged from the program.

Scott shares insights into the program's history, significant changes, and the importance of fostering both athletic and personal growth in players. Join us for an enlightening conversation about the future of hockey and the impact of the NDTP on the next generation of athletes!

Chapters:

(00:00) USA Hockey Next Gen podcast takes a deep dive into looking at the NTDP program

(02:42) Scott Simon: USA Hockey's national team development program dates back to 1997

(10:47) USA Hockey has grown into a great place for players to come from

(16:29) Scott Simon: What advice do you have for aspiring youth hockey players

(20:03) How do you guys infuse fun into your program

(23:01) What's your all-time favorite moment since you guys started the program

(30:11) Scott says the program is the best development program in the world

_______________________________________________________________LINKS:

USA Hockey
https://www.usahockey.com

Scott Monahan
https://teamusa.usahockey.com/2025u18mwc-scottmonaghan

Drew Shore
https://www.drewshore.com

Lindsey Fry
https://fryhockey.com/

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