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hadenuf,<br><br>Thank you for your kind words. I too understand what you are saying. Each situation is unique and you must handle it how you see fit for your own circumstances. I wish you and your program all the best! I personally have this "love/hate" relationship with the sport of hocke...

Hadenuf,<br><br>Again, I don't want to sound like a "know-it-all" because that's not true, however, although circumstances may be different, I have been involved in similar situations. <br><br>If what you say is true (and I am not doubting you) I would think that you are not alone in your ...

Buttercup,<br><br>I don't consider myself an expert, but I can only tell you about my experiences. <br><br>I think it takes a very "special" individual to be a coach and I feel the same way about teachers as well. I also believe those coaches who take on girls hockey take on additional &qu...

You haven't really explained the situation regarding why the coach is under scrutiny by the parents to know the best way to handle it. <br><br>Having been involved in girls hockey from youth to HS, I do find that hockey parents are a "breed" all of their own and like coaches, the few bad o...

Are background checks a customary part of getting a coaching position? As with any job, there are always those questions on the application regarding "criminal" background etc. but I wondered if the process was "tougher" because kids, particularly girls, are involved? One can nev...

You want to talk about talent, work ethic, hat tricks etc... then Whitney Naslund of Jefferson should also be at the top of the list. I don't think her stats are updated either. I have never seen anyone control the puck like she does...or score like she can off of her backhand. Whatever school she s...

ghs,<br><br>I am new to what the abbreviations stand for in these threads (ie. "ttt" in your post) but thanks for remembering! No question that every program has its own challenges...but programs like Kennedy that are under major rebuilding and situations like Simley really speak to how im...

Thanks! We all know hockey is a "tough" sport on many levels. ALL the girls amaze me and I hope it continues to grow! <p></p><i></i>

There is a lot of time and posts spent on this board by consistant posters regarding elite players etc. I want to start out by saying I think this is great and these players are very deserving for clearly they have made a commitment to their sport and are very talented. <br><br>What I hope is that w...