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Player Development Guide
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Development Hub
General Information
What the whole PDG is about, what is the philosophy behind it and how it is to be used.
Drill Hub
Based on their skill levels, over 500, on- or off-ice drills to support the development of players.
Physical Development
Development and training of Fundamental Movement Skills, strength, speed and other physical qualities.
Nutrition & Hydration
Tips on how to best fuel up with healthy nutrition and hydration to support the demands of becoming a better player.
Well-being & Lifestyle
Healthy training and good lifestyle habits plus the psychological factors impacting on well-being and lifestyle.
Parents
Guidance to parents on how to best support their children in their development in different phases of life.
Planning
How to prepare for the practice sessions. Also, IIHF templates for designing those in detail.
Standards of Behaviour
10 golden rules for fair play for players, coaches, officials, parents and administrators.
Research on Small-Area Games
Recent tracking system research, made by Finns and Swedes, on game formats and small area games.
External Resources
Links to other great player development resources, made by the IIHF Membership or external organizations.