Every player who has ever skated at the Minnesota High School Hockey State Tournament at Grand Casino Arena (formerly the Xcel Energy Center) started the same way. Nervous, jersey on, waiting to hear their name called after tryouts. The state … Read More
Author Archives: Zach Crouse
How Banning Scorekeeping Led to 41 Olympic Medals
Norway dominated the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics with 41 total medals. They won: 18 gold 12 silver 11 bronze They also broke their own record for most gold medals by any country in one Winter Games. This is not a fluke. … Read More
What USA Olympic Gold Teaches Us About Youth Hockey Development
Youth hockey player evaluation doesn’t get a bigger proof point than this. On February 22, 2026, Jack Hughes slid a wrist shot past Jordan Binnington just 1:41 into overtime — and for the first time since the 1980 Miracle on … Read More
How USA’s NTDP Developed the 2026 Olympic Gold Medal-Winning Team
The USA Hockey NTDP Olympics story became impossible to ignore on February 22, 2026. When Team USA beat Canada 2–1 in overtime to win Olympic gold, it meant more than a title. It showcased nearly 30 years of intentional player development through … Read More
8 Skills to Practice Before Minor Hockey Tryouts
Hockey tryouts are nerve-wracking — for players and parents alike. But here’s the thing: anxiety shrinks when preparation grows. If your child spends the off-season working on the right skills, they’ll step onto the ice at evaluations feeling confident, ready, … Read More
TeamGenius Partners with SportMed Connect to Bring Pro-Level Care to Every Athlete
TeamGenius, the leading provider of athlete evaluation software, is proud to announce its partnership with SportMed Connect, a leader in sports medicine services, athlete performance, and recovery. This collaboration brings together two organizations committed to helping coaches, athletes, and programs better … Read More
8 Most Common Baseball Evaluation Criteria
Discover the 8 most common baseball player evaluation criteria used by top coaches and clubs. Learn how TeamGenius helps you track hitting, throwing, fielding, pitching, and more to make data-driven roster decisions and improve player development. … Read More
How Paul Biancardi and Jay Bilas Transformed Camp Evaluations
Running a high-level basketball camp isn’t just about drills and games — it’s about giving players meaningful feedback that helps them grow. But for coaches like Paul Biancardi, ESPN’s National Recruiting Director, and Jay Bilas, ESPN Analyst and former Duke … Read More
8 Most Common Hockey Evaluation Criteria
When evaluating players for your hockey program, having a systematic approach is crucial for identifying the right talent and building successful teams. Based on over 12 million evaluations in TeamGenius, these are the eight most common criteria coaches use to … Read More