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Guest wrote: ↑Mon Jan 20, 2025 8:03 pm
It wouldn't matter how good a coach JB is, if you pick weak AA kids because they're big, you're going to lose more than you win at the AAA level. I don't know the guy personally, but if you don't know how to identify talent, you might not be qualified to coach.
I've heard that his kid gets preferential treatment with ice time etc. I checked gamesheet and the kid barely has any points, so even with unfair advantages, the kid ain't producing. I can understand why parents would be upset with that kind of situation.
LJK said "London is OPEN - London is LOYAL". Hey LJK, you might want to reconsider the loyalty part. It should be earned, not given just because a parent played in the OHL. Do right by the kids and honour your mission and vision statements.
We love you guys picking coaches like this to develop!
EMC
There is no development happening on the U14 team.
Hahahahahahahaha!! The team chose some physical size to enter the body contact phase of their playing careers. Has that worked out?? And why would any of the AA families want to spend time playing for this team?? It's not a privilege to play for you JB...it's actually quite the opposite!
As for next season...I'm sure the "good o'l boys" at LJK will serve us all well with their choices/decisions/etc. Has any LJK team at AAA level won any tourney worth mentioning this season? This association better get rolling with a game plan soon before the Hunters ask them to surrender their logo due to reputation management reasons!
lol what notable tournaments has an EMC team won this year?
2012s won The Cup in Buffalo.... oh wait, no they didn't make it to Sunday in a Single A tournament
Guest wrote: ↑Tue Jan 21, 2025 3:03 pm
RD would be heads and shoulders better than JB
Not at all.
Good or bad, JB lives 100% rent free in your head
It would have to be…JB doesn’t like to pay for things. Time for an eviction JB!
If you have the time go onto LJK website and then go to EMC website. Look at the board members and roles. There is one distinct role that EMC has that LJK does not: COACH MENTOR. Drop the mic?
Why do they need a mentor...the dads on the glass who rotate ends at the end of the period know it all...just like the moms in the stands at WF who yell yet cannot tell you what offside or icing is?
And this applies to every association...not just EMC or LJK
If it is so easy just submit your name in HL to start...work your way up in different age groups and level .....and come back and let everyone know how easy it is to be successful
Guest wrote: ↑Wed Jan 22, 2025 10:52 am
Why do they need a mentor...the dads on the glass who rotate ends at the end of the period know it all...just like the moms in the stands at WF who yell yet cannot tell you what offside or icing is?
And this applies to every association...not just EMC or LJK
If it is so easy just submit your name in HL to start...work your way up in different age groups and level .....and come back and let everyone know how easy it is to be successful
lol EMC only organization who has a coach mentor... probably a good idea since JW is running wild over there. Put him on a leash mentor!
Guest wrote: ↑Tue Jan 21, 2025 3:03 pm
RD would be heads and shoulders better than JB
Not at all.
Good or bad, JB lives 100% rent free in your head
It would have to be…JB doesn’t like to pay for things. Time for an eviction JB!
If you have the time go onto LJK website and then go to EMC website. Look at the board members and roles. There is one distinct role that EMC has that LJK does not: COACH MENTOR. Drop the mic?
Coach mentor is a meaningless role at EMC. Was hoping JayW would turn it around but it's still the same terrible coaches (with a few exceptions) and the same terrible board. Tell me what the coach mentor ACTUALLY does besides field some interviews and "review" complaints??
Guest wrote: ↑Tue Jan 21, 2025 3:03 pm
RD would be heads and shoulders better than JB
Not at all.
Good or bad, JB lives 100% rent free in your head
It would have to be…JB doesn’t like to pay for things. Time for an eviction JB!
If you have the time go onto LJK website and then go to EMC website. Look at the board members and roles. There is one distinct role that EMC has that LJK does not: COACH MENTOR. Drop the mic?
Coach mentor is a meaningless role at EMC. Was hoping JayW would turn it around but it's still the same terrible coaches (with a few exceptions) and the same terrible board. Tell me what the coach mentor ACTUALLY does besides field some interviews and "review" complaints??
Why do any of you care.. the borders are open.. stop complaining about a coach and pick a different place to go with the coach you like.
Guest wrote: ↑Wed Jan 22, 2025 10:52 am
Why do they need a mentor...the dads on the glass who rotate ends at the end of the period know it all...just like the moms in the stands at WF who yell yet cannot tell you what offside or icing is?
And this applies to every association...not just EMC or LJK
If it is so easy just submit your name in HL to start...work your way up in different age groups and level .....and come back and let everyone know how easy it is to be successful
Hhhhmmm...no spelling mistakes...can't be JB feedback!
Nobody said it was easy...coaching goes beyond winning defining you as "successful". What is success? Winning the SS or Alliance is your litmus test then you are not in this for the right reasons. You are being given the reins from trusting parents to assist in their growth as people and to help prepare them for life lessons...not all about G & A's. Simply being good to kids and supporting with the right words and messages are why you are there...not just to show well in big games and tournaments because of your special teams knowledge because you played a high level of hockey somewhere and now you feel that automatically qualifies you.
A bit more to this position of responsibility than you are affording or recognizing. So maybe...just maybe...you need to recognize what it is that you are truly being selected to do as a COACH and perhaps now and again thank a glass banger for trusting you to coach their kids!
Guest wrote: ↑Tue Jan 21, 2025 3:03 pm
RD would be heads and shoulders better than JB
Not at all.
Good or bad, JB lives 100% rent free in your head
It would have to be…JB doesn’t like to pay for things. Time for an eviction JB!
If you have the time go onto LJK website and then go to EMC website. Look at the board members and roles. There is one distinct role that EMC has that LJK does not: COACH MENTOR. Drop the mic?
Coach mentor is a meaningless role at EMC. Was hoping JayW would turn it around but it's still the same terrible coaches (with a few exceptions) and the same terrible board. Tell me what the coach mentor ACTUALLY does besides field some interviews and "review" complaints??
Be clear - Clammy picks the coaches and there year terms. Coaching mentor is for show
Guest wrote: ↑Wed Jan 22, 2025 10:52 am
Why do they need a mentor...the dads on the glass who rotate ends at the end of the period know it all...just like the moms in the stands at WF who yell yet cannot tell you what offside or icing is?
And this applies to every association...not just EMC or LJK
If it is so easy just submit your name in HL to start...work your way up in different age groups and level .....and come back and let everyone know how easy it is to be successful
Hhhhmmm...no spelling mistakes...can't be JB feedback!
Nobody said it was easy...coaching goes beyond winning defining you as "successful". What is success? Winning the SS or Alliance is your litmus test then you are not in this for the right reasons. You are being given the reins from trusting parents to assist in their growth as people and to help prepare them for life lessons...not all about G & A's. Simply being good to kids and supporting with the right words and messages are why you are there...not just to show well in big games and tournaments because of your special teams knowledge because you played a high level of hockey somewhere and now you feel that automatically qualifies you.
A bit more to this position of responsibility than you are affording or recognizing. So maybe...just maybe...you need to recognize what it is that you are truly being selected to do as a COACH and perhaps now and again thank a glass banger for trusting you to coach their kids!
Winning means nothing if your players aren’t developing. Any idiot can coach a group of highly skilled kids to win alliance, it’s about developing a team beyond alliance and off the ice. The missed measurables at EMC, coaching mentor might catch that.
Guest wrote: ↑Wed Jan 22, 2025 10:52 am
Why do they need a mentor...the dads on the glass who rotate ends at the end of the period know it all...just like the moms in the stands at WF who yell yet cannot tell you what offside or icing is?
And this applies to every association...not just EMC or LJK
If it is so easy just submit your name in HL to start...work your way up in different age groups and level .....and come back and let everyone know how easy it is to be successful
Hhhhmmm...no spelling mistakes...can't be JB feedback!
Nobody said it was easy...coaching goes beyond winning defining you as "successful". What is success? Winning the SS or Alliance is your litmus test then you are not in this for the right reasons. You are being given the reins from trusting parents to assist in their growth as people and to help prepare them for life lessons...not all about G & A's. Simply being good to kids and supporting with the right words and messages are why you are there...not just to show well in big games and tournaments because of your special teams knowledge because you played a high level of hockey somewhere and now you feel that automatically qualifies you.
A bit more to this position of responsibility than you are affording or recognizing. So maybe...just maybe...you need to recognize what it is that you are truly being selected to do as a COACH and perhaps now and again thank a glass banger for trusting you to coach their kids!
Winning means nothing if your players aren’t developing. Any idiot can coach a group of highly skilled kids to win alliance, it’s about developing a team beyond alliance and off the ice. The missed measurables at EMC, coaching mentor might catch that.
Okay, I hear you goofs talk about “development” and I would love to hear your definition.
If your kid starts slipping.. maybe it’s not all on the coaches. My kid works his ass off outside of the rink and excels on the ice. This is not because his coaches are miracle workers.. this is because my kid WORKS. Coaches see kids for a few hours a week, what are you doing with your kid at home to help them develop? Are you encouraging them to have a good work ethic, eat healthy, shot practices, strength work, actually watch hockey from a systems standpoint, positive attitude?
It’s so easy to say “ahh that coach didn’t develop my kid” when you’re not doing your part and neither is your kid
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