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| Hunter Shepard received the heralded Frank Brimsek Award as Minnesota's best high school senior goaltender in 2014. Despite that, he was not selected in the NHL Entry Draft. He did not receive any NCAA Division I offers. He was not chosen in the USHL Draft. But that did not stop him from continuing on his own path. Last year, he backstopped the University of Minnesota Duluth to its second NCAA Division I national championship. Shepard reflected on his development and offered tips for serious 14U/16U players navigating their own paths. |
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Q: I have a 16-year-old son and I was wondering what you think is the most important attribute college and pro coaches are looking for in a 16U player?
A: Good question! Typically the first question any scout or next-level coach will ask is, "Is he/she a good kid?" They want to find out whether the player is a good teammate, is coachable and is competitive. Now, in terms of most sought-after hockey skill attributes, here's what most coaches are looking for.
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Was practice successful?
Was a practice successful because the coach delivered good information? Not necessarily. We must ensure that players are receiving and absorbing that information, too. How can we make practices more about the player?
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| Credo |
Ten values and beliefs for the serious 14U/16U
hockey player.
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