I'm not too sure if it's already implemented, but all teams should have a counselor on the team. They can deal with confidential team issues, provide life skills, or take advantage of tuition and sport's scholarship opportunities.
We are talking about a large group of boys aged 16-20 with no real mentors other than their peers. Atleast in the QMJHL there is a sense of being a celebrity with their team being the only big ticket event in the town.
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