Taylor Expands Role with Development Program
_Photos/Coaches/Tim_Taylor.gif?max_width=360)
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Tim Taylor, a standout at Harvard as a player and legendary head coach at Yale, will work as an assistant coach for the Under-17 and Under-18 teams within the U.S. National Team Development Program, it was announced today by USA Hockey.
Taylor, the head coach of the 1994 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey
Team, came to the NTDP last season after 28 years as the head coach
of Yale University's men's ice hockey team. He helped guide the
U.S. National Under-18 Team to the bronze medal at the 2008 IIHF
World Men's Under-18 Championship.
Next season, Taylor will work with both teams at various points
during the season and will attend most of the NTDP's major
international events. He will also have an expanded role in
scouting and player evaluation and recruiting, and will be involved
with the NTDP's outreach program, working to help increase the U.S.
talent pool.
"In one year, Tim has become a vital part of our staff," said Monaghan. "His vast knowledge, versatile experience and desire to mentor both players and coaches makes him the ideal person for this position. He will 'swing' between staffs to add support during crucial times and will have an expanded role in our player personnel area. We are thrilled to have him back."
Taylor has worked with U.S. national teams since 1981 when he served as an assistant coach for the U.S. Men's National Team at the IIHF Men's World Championship. He also served as both the assistant general manager and assistant coach for the 1984 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team. Additionally, Taylor was the head coach for the U.S. Men's National team at the IIHF Men's World Championship four straight years (1989-92). Further, he led the U.S. Men's National Team to its best finish at a Canada Cup when the squad finished in second place in 1991.
