On this episode of the Hockey IQ podcast we sit down with Ross MacLean.  Ross is a worldwide traveler and sportsman. From playing hockey in Mexico City to learning from the foremost Sports Institute in Finland to coaching Cale Makar. An expert in Long Term Athlete Development and understanding the hockey landscape across the globe. From a skills candidate to years as the head scout at the International Scouting Service, Ross is a great perspective. You'll enjoy this episode, we guarantee it.

A few areas on this episode we discuss:
- Studying at the Sports Institute of Finland
- Traveling to play hockey and represent Canada in the Pan-America game in Mexico
- Passing along his expertise to youth coaches and organizations
- Long Term Athletic Development and how specialization too early can ruin an athlete
- Enacting change in youth hockey in Canada
- How to scout and find great fits for hockey teams

Book recommendations:
- Range by David Epstein
- The Sports Gene by David Epstein
Here is the link to the full book recommendation list from past guests over at our website

Follow Ross on Twitter @RossMacLean & check out his website MacLeanHockey.com & Instagram @MacLeanHockey 

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