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Guest wrote: ↑Mon Mar 25, 2024 5:36 pm I am a grandparent with 4 kids that played AAA hockey
Most of the years they were all coached by parent coaches
With all 4, the times they had Non-parent coaches, it was (except for 1) a complete rip off. They coaches had "credentials" but other than milk the team budget dry, they did not develop the players at all. The parent coaches by U17 were far better coaches. Be very careful what you ask for
Just my 2 cents

My brother and I both had similar experiences.
Had parent coaches in AAA. At U15 I had a non-parent coach with non-parent bench staff. They did a big introduction with very impressive credentials. Season started off ok but very soon we figured out that we were all playing based on our own hockey skills and knowledge. They held tryouts but other than 1 player that moved, the roster did not change. We did have a decent season but the cost to the parents was astronomical. The coaches billed for their phone bills, milage, fuel, accommodations, wages for time off work, sticks, team wear, skate sharpening and meals. Every tournament they partied and all of our parents paid for everything.

Everyone’s got a sob story. And tons of people have great ones too. Imagine having someone with legitimate hockey credentials (RS) and being a whiney parent who doesn’t like him or the coach mentor that put him in place and wanting him off the bench? That alone is proof that there are whiney, self entitled parents ruining their kids hockey. Oh but wait, if said coach likes your kid and gets tons of ice time, then you’ll over look the crappy things you’ve been whining about. Parents are the worst for youth sports.

My point is that just because a coach is a non-parent it rarely would make any difference when there are parent coaches that are dedicated and just as qualified. There are far too many parents that do not get it that they are irrelevant and unqualified and yet think they should have a say about the coaching.

Brantford had a non-parent coach this year. Look how that turned out.

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Guest wrote: ↑Mon Mar 25, 2024 5:36 pm I am a grandparent with 4 kids that played AAA hockey
Most of the years they were all coached by parent coaches
With all 4, the times they had Non-parent coaches, it was (except for 1) a complete rip off. They coaches had "credentials" but other than milk the team budget dry, they did not develop the players at all. The parent coaches by U17 were far better coaches. Be very careful what you ask for
Just my 2 cents

My brother and I both had similar experiences.
Had parent coaches in AAA. At U15 I had a non-parent coach with non-parent bench staff. They did a big introduction with very impressive credentials. Season started off ok but very soon we figured out that we were all playing based on our own hockey skills and knowledge. They held tryouts but other than 1 player that moved, the roster did not change. We did have a decent season but the cost to the parents was astronomical. The coaches billed for their phone bills, milage, fuel, accommodations, wages for time off work, sticks, team wear, skate sharpening and meals. Every tournament they partied and all of our parents paid for everything.

Everyone’s got a sob story. And tons of people have great ones too. Imagine having someone with legitimate hockey credentials (RS) and being a whiney parent who doesn’t like him or the coach mentor that put him in place and wanting him off the bench? That alone is proof that there are whiney, self entitled parents ruining their kids hockey. Oh but wait, if said coach likes your kid and gets tons of ice time, then you’ll over look the crappy things you’ve been whining about. Parents are the worst for youth sports.

My point is that just because a coach is a non-parent it rarely would make any difference when there are parent coaches that are dedicated and just as qualified. There are far too many parents that do not get it that they are irrelevant and unqualified and yet think they should have a say about the coaching.

Brantford had a non-parent coach this year. Look how that turned out.

I dont think the problem is parent or non parent. I think it just comes down to character, morals, accountability and leading by example. EMC bench seem to have none of those. Going into the room after a loss and telling at 11 yr olds to "sit the F down and shut the F up" and then having his son point fingers at everyone?? No suprise the kids act the way they do on the ice. Throwing punches at each other in the room, board members telling grandparents to shove horns up their ass. Most mind blowing part is the parents seem to think it's normal, AAA, all part of the journey to stardom. The ultimate goal above all else, even winning, should be to transform boys into men with class and character.

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Guest wrote: ↑Mon Mar 25, 2024 6:44 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Mar 25, 2024 6:28 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Mar 25, 2024 6:21 pm

My brother and I both had similar experiences.
Had parent coaches in AAA. At U15 I had a non-parent coach with non-parent bench staff. They did a big introduction with very impressive credentials. Season started off ok but very soon we figured out that we were all playing based on our own hockey skills and knowledge. They held tryouts but other than 1 player that moved, the roster did not change. We did have a decent season but the cost to the parents was astronomical. The coaches billed for their phone bills, milage, fuel, accommodations, wages for time off work, sticks, team wear, skate sharpening and meals. Every tournament they partied and all of our parents paid for everything.

Everyone’s got a sob story. And tons of people have great ones too. Imagine having someone with legitimate hockey credentials (RS) and being a whiney parent who doesn’t like him or the coach mentor that put him in place and wanting him off the bench? That alone is proof that there are whiney, self entitled parents ruining their kids hockey. Oh but wait, if said coach likes your kid and gets tons of ice time, then you’ll over look the crappy things you’ve been whining about. Parents are the worst for youth sports.

My point is that just because a coach is a non-parent it rarely would make any difference when there are parent coaches that are dedicated and just as qualified. There are far too many parents that do not get it that they are irrelevant and unqualified and yet think they should have a say about the coaching.

Brantford had a non-parent coach this year. Look how that turned out.

I dont think the problem is parent or non parent. I think it just comes down to character, morals, accountability and leading by example. EMC bench seem to have none of those. Going into the room after a loss and telling at 11 yr olds to "sit the F down and shut the F up" and then having his son point fingers at everyone?? No suprise the kids act the way they do on the ice. Throwing punches at each other in the room, board members telling grandparents to shove horns up their ass. Most mind blowing part is the parents seem to think it's normal, AAA, all part of the journey to stardom. The ultimate goal above all else, even winning, should be to transform boys into men with class and character.

You would think, however, it is EMC

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Guest wrote: ↑Wed Apr 03, 2024 7:16 pm Hottest hockey mom list- who you got?

Elgin & Chatham leading the way there too

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Guest wrote: ↑Thu Apr 04, 2024 9:42 am

Guest wrote: ↑Thu Apr 04, 2024 9:17 am

Guest wrote: ↑Wed Apr 03, 2024 11:22 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Mar 25, 2024 6:44 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Mar 25, 2024 6:28 pm

Everyone’s got a sob story. And tons of people have great ones too. Imagine having someone with legitimate hockey credentials (RS) and being a whiney parent who doesn’t like him or the coach mentor that put him in place and wanting him off the bench? That alone is proof that there are whiney, self entitled parents ruining their kids hockey. Oh but wait, if said coach likes your kid and gets tons of ice time, then you’ll over look the crappy things you’ve been whining about. Parents are the worst for youth sports.

My point is that just because a coach is a non-parent it rarely would make any difference when there are parent coaches that are dedicated and just as qualified. There are far too many parents that do not get it that they are irrelevant and unqualified and yet think they should have a say about the coaching.

Brantford had a non-parent coach this year. Look how that turned out.

I dont think the problem is parent or non parent. I think it just comes down to character, morals, accountability and leading by example. EMC bench seem to have none of those. Going into the room after a loss and telling at 11 yr olds to "sit the F down and shut the F up" and then having his son point fingers at everyone?? No suprise the kids act the way they do on the ice. Throwing punches at each other in the room, board members telling grandparents to shove horns up their ass. Most mind blowing part is the parents seem to think it's normal, AAA, all part of the journey to stardom. The ultimate goal above all else, even winning, should be to transform boys into men with class and character.

You would think, however, it is EMC

Blah blah blah.. just more lies from the lie factory

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Guest wrote: ↑Thu Apr 04, 2024 8:45 am

Guest wrote: ↑Wed Apr 03, 2024 7:16 pm Hottest hockey mom list- who you got?

Elgin & Chatham leading the way there too

You’re gross. Grow up.

Guest wrote: ↑Thu Apr 04, 2024 10:42 am

Guest wrote: ↑Thu Apr 04, 2024 10:36 am

Guest wrote: ↑Thu Apr 04, 2024 8:45 am

Guest wrote: ↑Wed Apr 03, 2024 7:16 pm Hottest hockey mom list- who you got?

Elgin & Chatham leading the way there too

You’re gross. Grow up.

Greasiest hockey dad .... and go? Losers

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Guest wrote: ↑Thu Apr 04, 2024 10:07 am

Guest wrote: ↑Thu Apr 04, 2024 9:42 am

Guest wrote: ↑Thu Apr 04, 2024 9:17 am

Guest wrote: ↑Wed Apr 03, 2024 11:22 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Mar 25, 2024 6:44 pm

My point is that just because a coach is a non-parent it rarely would make any difference when there are parent coaches that are dedicated and just as qualified. There are far too many parents that do not get it that they are irrelevant and unqualified and yet think they should have a say about the coaching.

Brantford had a non-parent coach this year. Look how that turned out.

I dont think the problem is parent or non parent. I think it just comes down to character, morals, accountability and leading by example. EMC bench seem to have none of those. Going into the room after a loss and telling at 11 yr olds to "sit the F down and shut the F up" and then having his son point fingers at everyone?? No suprise the kids act the way they do on the ice. Throwing punches at each other in the room, board members telling grandparents to shove horns up their ass. Most mind blowing part is the parents seem to think it's normal, AAA, all part of the journey to stardom. The ultimate goal above all else, even winning, should be to transform boys into men with class and character.

You would think, however, it is EMC

Blah blah blah.. just more lies from the lie factory

Are they lies though? A room full of players and stands full of adults say otherwise. Do better

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Guest wrote: ↑Thu Apr 04, 2024 10:41 am

Guest wrote: ↑Thu Apr 04, 2024 10:07 am

Guest wrote: ↑Thu Apr 04, 2024 9:42 am

Guest wrote: ↑Thu Apr 04, 2024 9:17 am

Guest wrote: ↑Wed Apr 03, 2024 11:22 pm

Brantford had a non-parent coach this year. Look how that turned out.

I dont think the problem is parent or non parent. I think it just comes down to character, morals, accountability and leading by example. EMC bench seem to have none of those. Going into the room after a loss and telling at 11 yr olds to "sit the F down and shut the F up" and then having his son point fingers at everyone?? No suprise the kids act the way they do on the ice. Throwing punches at each other in the room, board members telling grandparents to shove horns up their ass. Most mind blowing part is the parents seem to think it's normal, AAA, all part of the journey to stardom. The ultimate goal above all else, even winning, should be to transform boys into men with class and character.

You would think, however, it is EMC

Blah blah blah.. just more lies from the lie factory

Are they lies though? A room full of players and stands full of adults say otherwise. Do better

Did any of the parents ask their kid if this happened? And if in fact it did, are the parents ok with a coach swearing at their child? Is the board/org ok with it?

Makes me thankful for our coaching staff. I dont think this is normal AAA stuff - or maybe it is!