Minor hockey tryouts (was: How to motivate a novice (or any) player for tryouts?)

[Mr Jiggyfly]

In the case of mine, it is not the leaving that caused it. It was because the kid and/or the parent(s) were a problem when here, left and had a lot to say about how they were wronged and of course it got back to the org. Cases of "been there, done that, not going there again."

That gets back to the “hockey is a smaller community” than most of these parents realize.

Some kids do get screwed with hockey politics being what they are, but you better be careful who you complain to about it.

 

[Yukon Joe]

That gets back to the “hockey is a smaller community” than most of these parents realize.

Some kids do get screwed with hockey politics being what they are, but you better be careful who you complain to about it.

So Jigglyfly, I wasn't there, I'm 100% not casting any judgment here.

There's a difference though between being the victim of hockey politics, and perpetrating hockey politics on someone else.

So I have no idea is the situation is "these parents screwed us over in the past therefore I want them to suffer now"

or

"these parents screwed us over in the past and they were a PITA anyways"

or

"these parents screwed us over in the past, but I think they learned their lesson"

 

[Mr Jiggyfly]

So Jigglyfly, I wasn't there, I'm 100% not casting any judgment here.

There's a difference though between being the victim of hockey politics, and perpetrating hockey politics on someone else.

So I have no idea is the situation is "these parents screwed us over in the past therefore I want them to suffer now"

or

"these parents screwed us over in the past and they were a PITA anyways"

or

"these parents screwed us over in the past, but I think they learned their lesson"

I doubt most people running hockey programs want people to suffer for some past discretion, but they are human and may hold a grudge.

Don’t burn bridges and do shady stuff.

Don’t run your mouth about other org, players, parents, coaches, administrators, etc.

You never know who may turn around and tell ABC, even innocently, and it gets back to the wrong people.

Be respectful, show gratitude to coaches, team managers and anyone who helps your child - even if you don’t always agree with their decisions.

It shouldn’t be that difficult for hockey parents really - just don’t be an asshole and use your brain.

Unfortunately pounds of hockey parents can’t seem to follow these rules.

 

[patnyrnyg]

So Jigglyfly, I wasn't there, I'm 100% not casting any judgment here.

There's a difference though between being the victim of hockey politics, and perpetrating hockey politics on someone else.

So I have no idea is the situation is "these parents screwed us over in the past therefore I want them to suffer now"

or

"these parents screwed us over in the past and they were a PITA anyways"

or

"these parents screwed us over in the past, but I think they learned their lesson"

If I had to fathom a guess it is, "You screwed us over and we can't trust you not to do it again." If I was making the decision, again without knowing ALL the details and history I may offer them, "Sure, you are welcome to tryout, but you must pay the full tuition up front in cash. If you dont make the team, it is refunded. If you do, and then bail then no refund."