Squirt ?

[hiptzech]

Hey Quack,

I am kinda interested myself. Is this your first kid going through youth sports? You do push Choice alot, too much in my opinion. I am a choice parent myself but I don't get on this board and rant a rave about it. We are fortune to have a choice at this time, call it luck and timing. Ride the wave of choice while you have it, it may not be here tomorrow or it may be the trend moving forward. I don't know, I only know this season and am happy that my kid is playing the game.

You are really starting to embarrass me as a Choice Parent, I am sure your embarrassing others. Settle down, your name will not be on the Cup. You are correct there is no State Championship for Squirts, only Districts. There are no district championships for Choice only 3 other teams to play against time after time. But that doesn't really matter to a guy like you because you are all about development, at least when it fits your platform.

Again, I need to go back to the original question. Is this your first kid going through youth sports?

Hiptzech- The fact that you're at Minnesota made tells speaks volume. If you choose not to stick up for Minnesota made that is your choice. More power to you. With respect, I don't really care what you think of me. We all have to do what's in the best interest of our kids.
I have coached hockey and currently coach baseball and football. When it all comes down to it you can either offer a developmental program or recreational program. I choose to send my son to a developmental program. I feel my son will be a better player for doing so. Yes! I know kids will all peak at different times and I know everyone has a story of a kid who played "C" teams all the way through and one day received a D1 offer. I think that is great. In the end everyone needs to do what they have to do. As long as my son is having fun playing hockey then I'm happy for him. It's really that simple.

Thanks Duck. Keeping it simple is the key. Many of your posts and points don’t come through when you constantly rave about MM and the repetition. I am there for the development and due to lack of confidence with my association, that simple. I consider this an experiment and this year was perfect timing. I believe that the years of 7,8, and 9 are key development years therefore I didn’t have time to wait for my association to get their act together. Having coached you would then agree that repetition is only good if drills are conducted properly. I question some of the coaching appointments at MM as I have seen plenty of drills that are done incorrectly. BM can write all of the practice plans for the entire state, but if there isn’t solid coaching behind it, it is all wasted time, effort and money.

I choose not to defend BM because he is a grown man that can defend himself. He has had plenty of success already, and continues to succeed in his field. MM is a controversy, and I have no worries about the supporting the controversy, as evidenced by my choice to support it with my choice. But, I am not going to come on this board and beat a dead horse over and over again. You don’t need to defend BM and I am sure he isn’t interested in you defending him. The only way to measure the success of MM is the effect it has had on your kid. You say that it is about the kids, then let if be about the kids. I believe that you are so wrapped up in defending yourself you spin it as if you are defending MM. You say you are happy with your choice and it is every parents/player choice then leave it that way.

Now that I have had to step in and publicly slap you on this board for your poor display and behavior I have now opened up myself to the criticism and my motivation for going to MM. When I am challenged and questioned I will answer the questions and provide my viewpoint, but I will do so with some dignity. I am not worried about it, but please stop embarrassing the rest of us that made the same choice as you.

The question was never answered, and if you truly understood the world of youth hockey you would understand why the answer is so important. Is this your 1st kid in youth sports? The answer to the question is important as you may be suffering from Squirt Parentitis. With some acknowledgement and therapy you can be cured but it will take time, patience and strength to get through it.

Don't throw me the , I am not one of you. I would rather that you throw out the and a little acknowledgement.

Check your ego at the door, and enjoy watching your kid develop and play.

[Neutron 14]

Hey hiptzech!

Don't discourage him no matter how much he embarrasses himself. We need the laughs.

Sorry if your collateral damage.

[DuckDuckQuackQuack]

Hey Quack,

I am kinda interested myself. Is this your first kid going through youth sports? You do push Choice alot, too much in my opinion. I am a choice parent myself but I don't get on this board and rant a rave about it. We are fortune to have a choice at this time, call it luck and timing. Ride the wave of choice while you have it, it may not be here tomorrow or it may be the trend moving forward. I don't know, I only know this season and am happy that my kid is playing the game.

You are really starting to embarrass me as a Choice Parent, I am sure your embarrassing others. Settle down, your name will not be on the Cup. You are correct there is no State Championship for Squirts, only Districts. There are no district championships for Choice only 3 other teams to play against time after time. But that doesn't really matter to a guy like you because you are all about development, at least when it fits your platform.

Again, I need to go back to the original question. Is this your first kid going through youth sports?

Hiptzech- The fact that you're at Minnesota made tells speaks volume. If you choose not to stick up for Minnesota made that is your choice. More power to you. With respect, I don't really care what you think of me. We all have to do what's in the best interest of our kids.
I have coached hockey and currently coach baseball and football. When it all comes down to it you can either offer a developmental program or recreational program. I choose to send my son to a developmental program. I feel my son will be a better player for doing so. Yes! I know kids will all peak at different times and I know everyone has a story of a kid who played "C" teams all the way through and one day received a D1 offer. I think that is great. In the end everyone needs to do what they have to do. As long as my son is having fun playing hockey then I'm happy for him. It's really that simple.

Thanks Duck. Keeping it simple is the key. Many of your posts and points don’t come through when you constantly rave about MM and the repetition. I am there for the development and due to lack of confidence with my association, that simple. I consider this an experiment and this year was perfect timing. I believe that the years of 7,8, and 9 are key development years therefore I didn’t have time to wait for my association to get their act together. Having coached you would then agree that repetition is only good if drills are conducted properly. I question some of the coaching appointments at MM as I have seen plenty of drills that are done incorrectly. BM can write all of the practice plans for the entire state, but if there isn’t solid coaching behind it, it is all wasted time, effort and money.

I choose not to defend BM because he is a grown man that can defend himself. He has had plenty of success already, and continues to succeed in his field. MM is a controversy, and I have no worries about the supporting the controversy, as evidenced by my choice to support it with my choice. But, I am not going to come on this board and beat a dead horse over and over again. You don’t need to defend BM and I am sure he isn’t interested in you defending him. The only way to measure the success of MM is the effect it has had on your kid. You say that it is about the kids, then let if be about the kids. I believe that you are so wrapped up in defending yourself you spin it as if you are defending MM. You say you are happy with your choice and it is every parents/player choice then leave it that way.

Now that I have had to step in and publicly slap you on this board for your poor display and behavior I have now opened up myself to the criticism and my motivation for going to MM. When I am challenged and questioned I will answer the questions and provide my viewpoint, but I will do so with some dignity. I am not worried about it, but please stop embarrassing the rest of us that made the same choice as you.

The question was never answered, and if you truly understood the world of youth hockey you would understand why the answer is so important. Is this your 1st kid in youth sports? The answer to the question is important as you may be suffering from Squirt Parentitis. With some acknowledgement and therapy you can be cured but it will take time, patience and strength to get through it.

Don't throw me the , I am not one of you. I would rather that you throw out the and a little acknowledgement.

Check your ego at the door, and enjoy watching your kid develop and play.

Check your ego at the door?
Suffering from Parentitus?
Understand the world of youth hockey?
I don't need to defend MM or BM?
Poor display of behavior?
You will answer with dignity?

Are you for real?

By the way......................... I'm all for my son having fun playing hockey. Shhhhhhhhhhhhh....... Next year its even ok if he's a squirt "B" I could careless. It sounds like you have a master plan. I wish you good luck. If it works you must share your secrets with the rest of us. I might be able to get you a good book deal.

Hiptzech's master plan on developing youth hockey players with dignity

[observer]

Quote from Duckie,

"I don't need to defend MM or BM"

Then why have you felt the need to constantly do so? A little unsure yourself?

Hiptzech is already tired of you. Do you think he's the only one? Ultimately your son will pay the price for your behavior. How will you feel then?

[Can't Never Tried]

Quote from Duckie,

"I don't need to defend MM or BM"

Then why have you felt the need to constantly do so? A little unsure yourself?

Hiptzech is already tired of you. Do you think he's the only one? Ultimately your son will pay the price for your behavior. How will you feel then?

I know he's not !!

[Neutron 14]

Quote from Duckie,

"I don't need to defend MM or BM"

Then why have you felt the need to constantly do so? A little unsure yourself?

Hiptzech is already tired of you. Do you think he's the only one? Ultimately your son will pay the price for your behavior. How will you feel then?

I know he's not !!

Same here!

[DuckDuckQuackQuack]

Quote from Duckie,

"I don't need to defend MM or BM"

Then why have you felt the need to constantly do so? A little unsure yourself?

Hiptzech is already tired of you. Do you think he's the only one? Ultimately your son will pay the price for your behavior. How will you feel then?

I didn't make a quote. I was just repeating what checkster was saying.

[Tenoverpar]

Wow, this post has gone awry. Look DuckQuack, take it all in stride. You seem to be on your first player going through a route that you're choosing and that's cool Do what you need to. Alot of folks just believe that the Association is the right way to develop, regardless of numbers, skill sets or whatever. Many guys on here who have ran the gauntlet for years are only offering what they have learned. The cost is only relevant to your experience. Your player will only go as long and as far as a combination of work ethic, athletic ability and genes will take him, no matter where he plays. Good luck at MM, we'll see you back at pee wee's. Unless of course, Bernie starts the Pee Wee choice with this group. Never know. I'd think after a few Mite and Squirt years some would be ready to head to association and play some different kids, different venues, etc.

[tomASS]

[DuckDuckQuackQuack]

Quote from Duckie,

"I don't need to defend MM or BM"

Then why have you felt the need to constantly do so? A little unsure yourself?

Hiptzech is already tired of you. Do you think he's the only one? Ultimately your son will pay the price for your behavior. How will you feel then?

Observer- Lets break down what you just stated: Ultimately your son will pay the price for your behavior. How will you feel then?


Wow! Imagine that. We're on a youth hockey website and I'm not allowed to share my thoughts on youth hockey.

[tomASS]

[Can't Never Tried]

Quote from Duckie,

"I don't need to defend MM or BM"

Then why have you felt the need to constantly do so? A little unsure yourself?

Hiptzech is already tired of you. Do you think he's the only one? Ultimately your son will pay the price for your behavior. How will you feel then?

Observer- Lets break down what you just stated: Ultimately your son will pay the price for your behavior. How will you feel then?


Wow! Imagine that. We're on a youth hockey website and I'm not allowed to share my thoughts on youth hockey.

It would just be nice if you had more then one !
You are the new circletalker of the bored and are ignored by all but newbies, until they read a post or 2 and even then they know better.
I like boogie better he's gone!

[tomASS]

[DuckDuckQuackQuack]

[DMom]

I am just so proud of you. Truly. Not as much fun, but than I haven't provided the entertainment level that I might have recently. Sometimes we just have to be the grownup, even when it isn't much fun.

[hiptzech]

Too late, some of us already know....Now, I understand. tisk, tisk, tisk.....

[iwearmysunglassesatnight]

wait a minute.....boogie is duckquackbaldingwasteisgettinbigger... and finkle is eikhorn, and Bernie is his messiah? What the...... Next thing I will learn is he took a ringer from Chaska hockey, Wilmmmmmaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[Doglover]

Hiptzech - I had really expected more Choice parents to take quacker-head to task earlier. Congrats - you've earned the respect of everyone (well with one exception) on this board. Nice posts. I think we can safely assume his oldest is a Squirt. I bet the Chaska parents might be a bit pleased that he's chosen MM. Good luck to you folks.

[hiptzech]

Hiptzech - I had really expected more Choice parents to take quacker-head to task earlier. Congrats - you've earned the respect of everyone (well with one exception) on this board. Nice posts. I think we can safely assume his oldest is a Squirt. I bet the Chaska parents might be a bit pleased that he's chosen MM. Good luck to you folks.

Thanks Dog...Just trying to keep it real. We just all need to relaxe and enjoy watching the kids play and learn. It is our (those that get it) game, I just hate when people pollute it with their toilet water...