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Two things. I tell my team look at the girls (this is boys hockey) carrying there shirts on hangers. We call them pussies. I actually did not know this was a team rule but we use it our advantage. Put you shirt in the bag like a man.
Second as a coach - I will tie skates but its not my job. If the kid cannot do it I would rather parent do it and then get out of the locker room. Last year for squirts I must have tied like 10 pairs of skates a game/practice. It sucks ass but there is no way I will tell a kid no.
This year for peewees I have one kids who I have to tie his skates and I have never seen his parents once. He gets a ride from his sister or something. I feel something must be going on at home so I just do it. They are still kids.
As long as you are good with 1-5, I'm good with that. :joy:
Spot on.
When I coached Squirts that was the first rule I implemented, no parents in the locker room for games or practice. Second rule, players tie your own skates. I also let them slide Squirt Minor year and the coaches tied a lot of skates but at Squirt Major they were on their own and they knew it. Told them to practice over the summer because next year they are on their own. Third rule, carry your own bag. Fourth rule, next bag you get has straps to carry it, no more roller bags, you look like a Mite and they take up too much room in the locker room. Hockey players carry their bags.
For those that disagree, as stated, you probably didn't play sports at a high level. The locker room is a special place for players and coaches only. Heck, even trainers know to stay in the training room and the players come to them for treatment.
You played pro? So does that make your son a pro-bender or a semi-pro bender. Will have to google that one.
The shirts on hangers is 'effin ridiculous.
These kids aren't on the friggin' Bruins.
unless you are playing house league, game shirts on a hanger is a must. respect the game, respect the jersey, respect the team, and respect the organization. It is as simple as that. This goes hand in hand with not wearing your game socks during practice. respect the uniform.
Game day is not practice. The earlier they learn the difference, the better. Mental preparation for game day begins long before they step on the ice. Ask any athlete that played beyond middle school, or high school JV, and they should know this.
as for skates. Yes, it is important that they learn how to tie their own skates "properly". However, if they are unable to lace them up tight enough as a squirt, you will only be sacrificing their development by forcing them to tie their own skates before they are doing it correctly. At the end of the day, what is more important?
So your the parent of the day little tard that waddles out of the rink with the blue slushy while you carry his bag and stick, then tell everyone at work your kid kid is “elite” because he plays Fed Silver?
Congrats, your kid will have his first sausage in his mouth in within 2 years and will be living in your basement until he is 35.