How do you get noticed?
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How do you get noticed?
How does a player get the attention of D-1 schools when you are playing on a team that struggles year after year?Lets say a player is very talented, but really doesnt make a huge differance on a team that has very little talent.You dont want this player to become a selfish player , but once the puck leaves his stick it is out of his control for the next move.Does this make sense as to what I am saying?Does his coach push to promote him at the higher level , be it d-1 or d-3 or jrs?If a parent trys to promote there own, does it hold water with scouts?Or do you just shut up as a parent and hope that something works out?This is of course most hockey parents and kids dream and sometimes it is just that a dream...But , when you hear from coaches and others that your kid is talented and no one else is noticing, how do you get the scouts to watch so that you either no its just a dream or if there is a legitmate chance of playing college hockey.
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EREmpireStrikesBack
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You've just stated an issue that is one reason why some guys go off to play juniors early. If a kid is so much better than the rest of the team, it's hard to be seen sometimes. Or to grow/improve.
You can contact the junior teams (usually through their web sites) and state an interest in their team. I would attach stats and any other information that you might have. Add anything that you also have regarding Elite League time, etc. With that, you might get some interest that could pan out to some tryouts. (Maybe even a draft offer, but that's harder in the Tier 1 and 2 levels.) Most of the teams will contact a local (in MN anyway) scout that free-lances and have them come watch if there is enough to generate interest.
I would suggest you have your son's coach contact schools as well. It's a long shot, but what do you have to lose, right?
The only other piece of advice I can offer is to have your son "play to be seen". If he's getting local, conference and section accolades, use them to help get noticed.
There are a lot of good hockey players vieing for a few spots, so just like in job searches, you have to do something to make your client stick out above the rest. Hoping that it happens isn't going to make it so. Use your contact lists and show him off.
Just my $.02 worth for you to chew on.
You can contact the junior teams (usually through their web sites) and state an interest in their team. I would attach stats and any other information that you might have. Add anything that you also have regarding Elite League time, etc. With that, you might get some interest that could pan out to some tryouts. (Maybe even a draft offer, but that's harder in the Tier 1 and 2 levels.) Most of the teams will contact a local (in MN anyway) scout that free-lances and have them come watch if there is enough to generate interest.
I would suggest you have your son's coach contact schools as well. It's a long shot, but what do you have to lose, right?
The only other piece of advice I can offer is to have your son "play to be seen". If he's getting local, conference and section accolades, use them to help get noticed.
There are a lot of good hockey players vieing for a few spots, so just like in job searches, you have to do something to make your client stick out above the rest. Hoping that it happens isn't going to make it so. Use your contact lists and show him off.
Just my $.02 worth for you to chew on.