PowerTech Development Podcast

Ep.234 | Inside the World’s Best Youth Hockey Programs with Matt Dumouchelle


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In this episode of the PowerTech Development Podcast, we welcome Matt Dumouchelle, creator of The Coaches Site’s Hockey Factories Series, contributor to The Coaches Site Podcast, and Assistant GM of the Leamington Flyers.


Drawing from years of global research into the world’s best hockey development programs, Matt unpacks what great programs do differently.


Whether you're a coach, parent, or program director, this conversation delivers deep insight on youth development systems, what it means to be aligned as an organization, and why the coach-player-parent triangle is more important than ever.

📌 Key Topics Covered:

  • Matt’s Journey from Broadcasting to Hockey Development (1:30 – 5:30)

  • What Makes the Best Hockey Programs in the World (11:30 – 16:00)

  • “Be #1 in Everything That’s Free” – Competing on culture, not budget (12:40)

  • The Role of Organizational Alignment in Development (14:00 – 22:30)

  • Teaching the Frolunda Way, Not Your Way (22:30 – 27:00)

  • What Age Should Players Peak Performance Begin? (27:00)

  • How the European Club System Moves Players (29:00)

  • The Pillars of Top Programs (30:00)

  • What Defines a Good Coach? (33:40)

  • Clear Coach-to-Parent Communication (36:00)

  • Favoritism, Expectations, and the Expensive Game (40:00 – 45:00)

  • How Much Do Finances Matter in Development? (51:00)

  • Building a Program Foundation: Sleep, Recovery, Balance (54:00 – 57:40)

  • Multi-Sport and Well-Rounded Athletes (57:40)

  • International Development Gaps – NA vs Europe (1:02:00)

  • How to Improve Your Organization Today (1:05:00 – 1:12:00)

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