Talafous commiting to developing consultant position for the MnJHL's Crusaders in the 2012-13 Season - Junior Hockey News

Dean Talafous, founder of Total Hockey Training in Hudson, WI, will be a development consultant for the Minnesota Junior Hockey League's Hudson Crusaders in the upcoming season, providing one-on-one consulting for each player. Initially, he willmeet with each player individually and go over his background, involvement, and benefits of his development program. He will listen to each player as they explain both their future hockey goals and their assessment of their physical and mental hockey abilities. Talafous will also listen to any questions players may have and any special requests.

After the initial meeting, Talafous starts the evaluation process, which consists of reviewing on-ice practices, off-ice training and going to league games. He takes notes from all 3 venues and develops a profile of each player. He is looking to establish a clear understanding of what kind of player each of them is and what their strengths and weaknesses are.

After Talafous makes his evaluation, he sits down with each player and reviews his findings. They work together to come up with an understanding and process for a clear and defined plan for maximum development. Periodically Talafous will also be discussing players' progress in their needed areas for improvement and implementing motivation throughout. 

"I believe the above process will greatly benefit the players that are sincere in their efforts. All players must work hard to improve all their skills but few players completely understand what it takes to be successful in getting their performance to the next level. This is where my background can be of great assistance to players."