U14 “elite” parent here. Was expecting more...seems like an extension of Pee Wees...Message to all coaches at this level.
Screaming at the kids and calling them puss*%s and stupid when they get their butts kicked by teams with better talent and are thought the game properly ain’t going to help develop them. I have a crazy idea. How about you introduce systematic play in practice, explain the game, maybe watch some film or video to show the kids what they should do? Another crazy one for you. Ever hear of a coaching board? Yeah, they are typically used in practice and games on the bench.
Oh wait, you rode pine at a crappy college for 4 years and can score on your goalies in practice so you must know how to coach????
Hopefully the coaches kid can skate. More often then not you end up with a boat anchor.
Chances are your coach instructed using the same methodology last year, the year before that, etc. That means you are either new to the team and didn't do your requisite homework or you expected a sudden change in philosophy. Either way, when looking to blame someone, you needn't look further than your mirror.
I feel your pain. We had our first practice tonight ughhhh.
So we are assuming your "Ugh" is because you were an asshat last year and didnt do your homework on the coach before you burned your last bridge to come to a new organization? Dont worry you will find other idiot parents in the stands to ***** with and complain about the coach when it is clearly your fault for choosing that guy to lead your children.