Thanks @JamesB, great post once again. Very exciting to hear that the new development team is putting in the work to reach out and coach these kids throughout the season, regardless of what league they're playing in. It's known that to progress the development of skills, you need reps, to make mistakes and have feedback on how to correct those mistakes.
The keen eye and coaching of the development staff has already begun to show good signs. Interestingly enough, in the area we need the most help with, defence. Jurmo, Juulsen & Woo taking steps could change the make up of the club we desperately need.