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I agree. There's really nobody dominating the league in AA. I watched DMF game last night and SR16 was on another level in a AAA game. It wasn't even fair. He would score 10 goals a game in AA.

Haven’t been following this loop much but for those that may be moving to AA, what are the best teams for development? Any teams running a AAA style/intensity program? Preferably with a psycho-free parent group.

the best coaches are in the east. that is a fact. professional and know how to teach the game. sure the best teams are in the west but that's cuz there's more kids out there and they all migrate to the same teams. go to skates in the east and thank me leater.

This. SIR is the top in the East for actual coaching. The worst is NYK.

What's wrong with the NYK coach. Because he's loud and not the typical parent coach that's OK with just showing up. And he wants kids that want to be there.

Aren’t you suspended, NYK coach? Or is this the other one?

Screaming at kids and shortening a bench in a mid season game, first period, is not coaching. You took kids that didn’t make AAA and call it a “program”. That’s some development you’ve done.

Keep wandering around rinks begging other top kids to join your team next year, nobody is coming.

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Guest wrote: ↑Wed Jan 08, 2025 6:48 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Wed Jan 08, 2025 5:49 pm

I agree. There's really nobody dominating the league in AA. I watched DMF game last night and SR16 was on another level in a AAA game. It wasn't even fair. He would score 10 goals a game in AA.

Haven’t been following this loop much but for those that may be moving to AA, what are the best teams for development? Any teams running a AAA style/intensity program? Preferably with a psycho-free parent group.

the best coaches are in the east. that is a fact. professional and know how to teach the game. sure the best teams are in the west but that's cuz there's more kids out there and they all migrate to the same teams. go to skates in the east and thank me leater.

This. SIR is the top in the East for actual coaching. The worst is NYK.

What's wrong with the NYK coach. Because he's loud and not the typical parent coach that's OK with just showing up. And he wants kids that want to be there.

Aren’t you suspended, NYK coach? Or is this the other one?

Screaming at kids and shortening a bench in a mid season game, first period, is not coaching. You took kids that didn’t make AAA and call it a “program”. That’s some development you’ve done.

Keep wandering around rinks begging other top kids to join your team next year, nobody is coming.

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Guest wrote: ↑Fri Jan 10, 2025 6:14 pm

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Guest wrote: ↑Wed Jan 08, 2025 6:48 pm

Haven’t been following this loop much but for those that may be moving to AA, what are the best teams for development? Any teams running a AAA style/intensity program? Preferably with a psycho-free parent group.

the best coaches are in the east. that is a fact. professional and know how to teach the game. sure the best teams are in the west but that's cuz there's more kids out there and they all migrate to the same teams. go to skates in the east and thank me leater.

This. SIR is the top in the East for actual coaching. The worst is NYK.

What's wrong with the NYK coach. Because he's loud and not the typical parent coach that's OK with just showing up. And he wants kids that want to be there.

Aren’t you suspended, NYK coach? Or is this the other one?

Screaming at kids and shortening a bench in a mid season game, first period, is not coaching. You took kids that didn’t make AAA and call it a “program”. That’s some development you’ve done.

Keep wandering around rinks begging other top kids to join your team next year, nobody is coming.

Sounds like the comment of a parent whose child was cut from the team. If you’re looking for equal ice time, house league might be a better fit. Ice time is earned through effort and performance—if your child isn’t giving their best at practice or during games, they shouldn’t expect more. Too many parents here seem out of touch. Choosing a coach isn’t something you do in a forum; you attend their practices, talk to the parents of players on the team, observe their drills, and watch how the team performs during games. It’s not difficult to assess a coach’s style and strategy. One last piece of advice: steer clear of teams with parent coaches.

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Guest wrote: ↑Fri Jan 10, 2025 6:14 pm

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the best coaches are in the east. that is a fact. professional and know how to teach the game. sure the best teams are in the west but that's cuz there's more kids out there and they all migrate to the same teams. go to skates in the east and thank me leater.

This. SIR is the top in the East for actual coaching. The worst is NYK.

What's wrong with the NYK coach. Because he's loud and not the typical parent coach that's OK with just showing up. And he wants kids that want to be there.

Aren’t you suspended, NYK coach? Or is this the other one?

Screaming at kids and shortening a bench in a mid season game, first period, is not coaching. You took kids that didn’t make AAA and call it a “program”. That’s some development you’ve done.

Keep wandering around rinks begging other top kids to join your team next year, nobody is coming.

Sounds like the comment of a parent whose child was cut from the team. If you’re looking for equal ice time, house league might be a better fit. Ice time is earned through effort and performance—if your child isn’t giving their best at practice or during games, they shouldn’t expect more. Too many parents here seem out of touch. Choosing a coach isn’t something you do in a forum; you attend their practices, talk to the parents of players on the team, observe their drills, and watch how the team performs during games. It’s not difficult to assess a coach’s style and strategy. One last piece of advice: steer clear of teams with parent coaches.

I met the NYK coach recently and had a good conversation with him. He's played the game at a high level and he cares. Definitely a good option for kids next year. If you don't believe me reach out to him yourself.

The race in the west is heating up for that 6th playoff spot!

Guest wrote: ↑Fri Jan 10, 2025 8:04 pm Where did the sharks goalie play last year?

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Guest wrote: ↑Tue Jan 07, 2025 9:34 pm Which too team will have most turnover?

There are only a handful of kids who are truly potential AAA candidates. If parents are smart top 5/6 teams will stay together at the core and try to improve from the bottom up.

Mid to bottom teams are where the turnover should happen. Jets and terriers should fold. Then the whole loop would be great next season.

There is not a single kid in AA that would crack a top 6 AAA team. At that point what is the point in going AAA, stay in AA and develop on a good team, dont chase the extra letter for your own ego

I agree. There's really nobody dominating the league in AA. I watched DMF game last night and SR16 was on another level in a AAA game. It wasn't even fair. He would score 10 goals a game in AA.

Haven’t been following this loop much but for those that may be moving to AA, what are the best teams for development? Any teams running a AAA style/intensity program? Preferably with a psycho-free parent group.

Guest wrote: ↑Fri Jan 10, 2025 11:06 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Fri Jan 10, 2025 6:14 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Fri Jan 10, 2025 3:52 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Thu Jan 09, 2025 4:06 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Thu Jan 09, 2025 1:09 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Wed Jan 08, 2025 6:48 pm

Haven’t been following this loop much but for those that may be moving to AA, what are the best teams for development? Any teams running a AAA style/intensity program? Preferably with a psycho-free parent group.

the best coaches are in the east. that is a fact. professional and know how to teach the game. sure the best teams are in the west but that's cuz there's more kids out there and they all migrate to the same teams. go to skates in the east and thank me leater.

This. SIR is the top in the East for actual coaching. The worst is NYK.

What's wrong with the NYK coach. Because he's loud and not the typical parent coach that's OK with just showing up. And he wants kids that want to be there.

Aren’t you suspended, NYK coach? Or is this the other one?

Screaming at kids and shortening a bench in a mid season game, first period, is not coaching. You took kids that didn’t make AAA and call it a “program”. That’s some development you’ve done.

Keep wandering around rinks begging other top kids to join your team next year, nobody is coming.

Love the rumor mill.

Say goodbye to your top kids.

Guest wrote: ↑Wed Jan 08, 2025 6:48 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Wed Jan 08, 2025 5:49 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Wed Jan 08, 2025 11:16 am

Guest wrote: ↑Tue Jan 07, 2025 10:09 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Tue Jan 07, 2025 9:34 pm Which too team will have most turnover?

There are only a handful of kids who are truly potential AAA candidates. If parents are smart top 5/6 teams will stay together at the core and try to improve from the bottom up.

Mid to bottom teams are where the turnover should happen. Jets and terriers should fold. Then the whole loop would be great next season.

There is not a single kid in AA that would crack a top 6 AAA team. At that point what is the point in going AAA, stay in AA and develop on a good team, dont chase the extra letter for your own ego

I agree. There's really nobody dominating the league in AA. I watched DMF game last night and SR16 was on another level in a AAA game. It wasn't even fair. He would score 10 goals a game in AA.

Haven’t been following this loop much but for those that may be moving to AA, what are the best teams for development? Any teams running a AAA style/intensity program? Preferably with a psycho-free parent group.

Guest wrote: ↑Sat Jan 11, 2025 12:27 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Fri Jan 10, 2025 6:14 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Fri Jan 10, 2025 3:52 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Thu Jan 09, 2025 4:06 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Thu Jan 09, 2025 1:09 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Wed Jan 08, 2025 6:48 pm

Haven’t been following this loop much but for those that may be moving to AA, what are the best teams for development? Any teams running a AAA style/intensity program? Preferably with a psycho-free parent group.

the best coaches are in the east. that is a fact. professional and know how to teach the game. sure the best teams are in the west but that's cuz there's more kids out there and they all migrate to the same teams. go to skates in the east and thank me leater.

This. SIR is the top in the East for actual coaching. The worst is NYK.

What's wrong with the NYK coach. Because he's loud and not the typical parent coach that's OK with just showing up. And he wants kids that want to be there.

Aren’t you suspended, NYK coach? Or is this the other one?

Screaming at kids and shortening a bench in a mid season game, first period, is not coaching. You took kids that didn’t make AAA and call it a “program”. That’s some development you’ve done.

Keep wandering around rinks begging other top kids to join your team next year, nobody is coming.

Sounds like the comment of a parent whose child was cut from the team. If you’re looking for equal ice time, house league might be a better fit. Ice time is earned through effort and performance—if your child isn’t giving their best at practice or during games, they shouldn’t expect more. Too many parents here seem out of touch. Choosing a coach isn’t something you do in a forum; you attend their practices, talk to the parents of players on the team, observe their drills, and watch how the team performs during games. It’s not difficult to assess a coach’s style and strategy. One last piece of advice: steer clear of teams with parent coaches.