SSM Greyhounds 2024-25 Season Thread, Part II

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I don't have an issue with Dean developing young players. Kerins, Kartye etc. got needed development here and moved on to the next level. Even players like Clattenburg and Kostov were developing nicely under Dean.

Not sure if he is the coach to bring a championship to the city, but I would trust him with our young players.
 
Dean hasn't gone deep into the playoffs but I'm more inclined to believe that's the result of the teams in front of him, not his coaching.

I can only speak for myself but the roster constructed has met the expectations I had every season so I have a tough time blaming the coach for that. And I'd also ask who's available that's an upgrade?

Upgrade?

Slow down.

You are satisfied with his efforts, while I have doubts.

I think I’m allowed to have those doubts even in the absence of a replacement in mind.
 
How i see coaching. Yes most good coaches need good players.
With regards to the OHL , if a player looks promising as a 16 or 17 year old,
how will they be at 18 & 19 when most good ohl teams plan on making a run.
so for example Travis Hayes, looked real promising in his rookie year last season,
with Dean as coach has Hayes improved taken a step this season ? Will he even be better next season
as being older and is expected to raise his game or has he met his ceiling. That's what Lukenda, Raftis
have to decide. Will players like Charron, Andrew, Muxlow, both Brady Smth boys. improve under
Coach Dean's watch or not. If yes you keep Dean if No you move on to someone else.

The answer is no.
 

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