Well the deal is, we're thinking of staying where the kid is now playing and would like to lock-up a spot but the coach says it's against the rules to do it now. Is it?
Well the deal is, we're thinking of staying where the kid is now playing and would like to lock-up a spot but the coach says it's against the rules to do it now. Is it?
That's not a good sign. Returning players can sign as soon as February 1.
I love this time of year, parents flipping out, coaches scrambling, players could care less as most just want to play with their friends. Focus on finishing the year strong folks. If your coach doesn't first offer you a spot verbally, then go look elsewhere. Don't believe the stories of verbal promises then no contract. Rarely happens if at all. Hockey on. Have fun.
Do believe the verbals followed by "no" contract, happens a lot for various reasons. If you ask for a contract and it's not signed by tryout time, you should be going to other tryouts......
Only rookie parents get all worked up this time of year. If you are all worked up and nervous about next year then your kid should probably be playing in a town league.
If you haven't signed a contract by now you are not one of the coaches "coveted" players. That does not mean you will not be offered a contract. Typical coaches are wheeling and dealing trying to convince players to make the jump so they have to keep open roster spots. But since most of those players are being recruited by other coaches until your coach has them signed, they want you on the hook to hedge their bets. All those kids showing up at practice should give you an idea where you stand. Don't be shocked to get the word AFTER the first day of tryouts if your coach is a DBag.
Do not have kids. Just doing a college research project on crazy youth hockey parents. This site gives me all the research and examples I need. Thanks !!!!
Do not have kids. Just doing a college research project on crazy youth hockey parents. This site gives me all the research and examples I need. Thanks !!!!
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Do not have kids. Just doing a college research project on crazy youth hockey parents. This site gives me all the research and examples I need. Thanks !!!!
Yeah right. Well you fail for not remaining an impartial observer. I'm sure that project will be completely unbiased and a great piece of journalism.
Either that or you are a mom with a kid that hasn't signed yet.
Do not have kids. Just doing a college research project on crazy youth hockey parents. This site gives me all the research and examples I need. Thanks !!!!
Yeah right. Well you fail for not remaining an impartial observer. I'm sure that project will be completely unbiased and a great piece of journalism.
Either that or you are a mom with a kid that hasn't signed yet.
Why a mom? Don't think there are crazy dads out there?
When is my contract coming?? Do I ask the coach or the GM of the organization? Can parents sign multi-year deals? I bet that's coming soon.... Add that to your research project--multi-year youth hockey contracts-- Which will be the first organization to do that one????
Islanders don't implode...they just get rid of the kids who can't keep up...in this case sounds like your kid
I would say you have drank the Kool-Aid but then it occurred to me that probably is not the drink of choice for an I-LAN-DUH. My guess is it would the Pirate's Grog. Drink it up but be careful. The more Grog you drink the worse the eyesight until that scurvy ridden pirate sneaks up behind you and cuts your kid from the I-LAN-DUH's with his rusty old Cutless...ARRRR Matey