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Guest wrote: ↑Tue Jan 14, 2025 2:21 pm
At the U10 level, development should undoubtedly be the top priority. Equal playtime is essential, and practices like double-shifting should generally be avoided. Benching can be detrimental for young players, as everyone develops at their own pace. Kids grow and evolve in different ways—sometimes experiencing developmental spurts, and other times facing temporary setbacks. A tough day at school, a late bedtime, or fatigue from traffic on the way to the game are all factors beyond a child's control, and they shouldn’t be penalized for them.
That said, there are situations where benching is justified. If a player consistently disrupts team efforts, misbehaves, or endangers others on the ice, sitting them out can be necessary. Similarly, if a player is having an exceptional game and is “on fire,” they might deserve a bit more ice time as a reward.
Ultimately, benching should be reserved for rare and extraordinary circumstances, not used as a frequent coaching tactic. Coaches should avoid favoring a few players at the expense of others—especially in a team where all families pay similar fees and expect equitable opportunities. Hockey at this level is about fostering growth, teamwork, and a love for the game in every child.
You can't have it one way and not the other! If a kid is hurting the team you bench yes I agree but if you have an exceptional few kids who better, work harder and all the best players, you have to reward them! Simple life lessons!
In no other aspect of life would anybody with a basic thought in their head advocate not awarding high performers for their hard work.
Take Your Player to Appropriate Level and watch HIM get rewarded!!
There are ways to award high performers without penalizing other players. It's only AA big guy, take it down a notch.
Guest wrote: ↑Tue Jan 14, 2025 2:21 pm
At the U10 level, development should undoubtedly be the top priority. Equal playtime is essential, and practices like double-shifting should generally be avoided. Benching can be detrimental for young players, as everyone develops at their own pace. Kids grow and evolve in different ways—sometimes experiencing developmental spurts, and other times facing temporary setbacks. A tough day at school, a late bedtime, or fatigue from traffic on the way to the game are all factors beyond a child's control, and they shouldn’t be penalized for them.
That said, there are situations where benching is justified. If a player consistently disrupts team efforts, misbehaves, or endangers others on the ice, sitting them out can be necessary. Similarly, if a player is having an exceptional game and is “on fire,” they might deserve a bit more ice time as a reward.
Ultimately, benching should be reserved for rare and extraordinary circumstances, not used as a frequent coaching tactic. Coaches should avoid favoring a few players at the expense of others—especially in a team where all families pay similar fees and expect equitable opportunities. Hockey at this level is about fostering growth, teamwork, and a love for the game in every child.
You can't have it one way and not the other! If a kid is hurting the team you bench yes I agree but if you have an exceptional few kids who better, work harder and all the best players, you have to reward them! Simple life lessons!
In no other aspect of life would anybody with a basic thought in their head advocate not awarding high performers for their hard work.
Take Your Player to Appropriate Level and watch HIM get rewarded!!
This league is flooded with kids who have no business playing AA. Zero skills and hockey IQ. It's impossible to play with teammates like that. Judging by the comments from parents it's not surprising. Go woke go broke. How are those Olivia Chow votes feeling now?
Guest wrote: ↑Tue Jan 14, 2025 2:21 pm
At the U10 level, development should undoubtedly be the top priority. Equal playtime is essential, and practices like double-shifting should generally be avoided. Benching can be detrimental for young players, as everyone develops at their own pace. Kids grow and evolve in different ways—sometimes experiencing developmental spurts, and other times facing temporary setbacks. A tough day at school, a late bedtime, or fatigue from traffic on the way to the game are all factors beyond a child's control, and they shouldn’t be penalized for them.
That said, there are situations where benching is justified. If a player consistently disrupts team efforts, misbehaves, or endangers others on the ice, sitting them out can be necessary. Similarly, if a player is having an exceptional game and is “on fire,” they might deserve a bit more ice time as a reward.
Ultimately, benching should be reserved for rare and extraordinary circumstances, not used as a frequent coaching tactic. Coaches should avoid favoring a few players at the expense of others—especially in a team where all families pay similar fees and expect equitable opportunities. Hockey at this level is about fostering growth, teamwork, and a love for the game in every child.
You can't have it one way and not the other! If a kid is hurting the team you bench yes I agree but if you have an exceptional few kids who better, work harder and all the best players, you have to reward them! Simple life lessons!
In no other aspect of life would anybody with a basic thought in their head advocate not awarding high performers for their hard work.
Take Your Player to Appropriate Level and watch HIM get rewarded!!
This league is flooded with kids who have no business playing AA. Zero skills and hockey IQ. It's impossible to play with teammates like that. Judging by the comments from parents it's not surprising. Go woke go broke. How are those Olivia Chow votes feeling now?
NYK coaches under investigation by GTHL for pay play scandal
Guest wrote: ↑Tue Jan 14, 2025 2:21 pm
At the U10 level, development should undoubtedly be the top priority. Equal playtime is essential, and practices like double-shifting should generally be avoided. Benching can be detrimental for young players, as everyone develops at their own pace. Kids grow and evolve in different ways—sometimes experiencing developmental spurts, and other times facing temporary setbacks. A tough day at school, a late bedtime, or fatigue from traffic on the way to the game are all factors beyond a child's control, and they shouldn’t be penalized for them.
That said, there are situations where benching is justified. If a player consistently disrupts team efforts, misbehaves, or endangers others on the ice, sitting them out can be necessary. Similarly, if a player is having an exceptional game and is “on fire,” they might deserve a bit more ice time as a reward.
Ultimately, benching should be reserved for rare and extraordinary circumstances, not used as a frequent coaching tactic. Coaches should avoid favoring a few players at the expense of others—especially in a team where all families pay similar fees and expect equitable opportunities. Hockey at this level is about fostering growth, teamwork, and a love for the game in every child.
You can't have it one way and not the other! If a kid is hurting the team you bench yes I agree but if you have an exceptional few kids who better, work harder and all the best players, you have to reward them! Simple life lessons!
In no other aspect of life would anybody with a basic thought in their head advocate not awarding high performers for their hard work.
Take Your Player to Appropriate Level and watch HIM get rewarded!!
This league is flooded with kids who have no business playing AA. Zero skills and hockey IQ. It's impossible to play with teammates like that. Judging by the comments from parents it's not surprising. Go woke go broke. How are those Olivia Chow votes feeling now?
NYK coaches under investigation by GTHL for pay play scandal
Interesting how I got no replies to my post about teams only carrying 2 lines. Up until body contact have teams with 2 lines problem solved kids that “shouldn’t be at this level” won’t be then.
Guest wrote: ↑Tue Jan 14, 2025 2:21 pm
At the U10 level, development should undoubtedly be the top priority. Equal playtime is essential, and practices like double-shifting should generally be avoided. Benching can be detrimental for young players, as everyone develops at their own pace. Kids grow and evolve in different ways—sometimes experiencing developmental spurts, and other times facing temporary setbacks. A tough day at school, a late bedtime, or fatigue from traffic on the way to the game are all factors beyond a child's control, and they shouldn’t be penalized for them.
That said, there are situations where benching is justified. If a player consistently disrupts team efforts, misbehaves, or endangers others on the ice, sitting them out can be necessary. Similarly, if a player is having an exceptional game and is “on fire,” they might deserve a bit more ice time as a reward.
Ultimately, benching should be reserved for rare and extraordinary circumstances, not used as a frequent coaching tactic. Coaches should avoid favoring a few players at the expense of others—especially in a team where all families pay similar fees and expect equitable opportunities. Hockey at this level is about fostering growth, teamwork, and a love for the game in every child.
You can't have it one way and not the other! If a kid is hurting the team you bench yes I agree but if you have an exceptional few kids who better, work harder and all the best players, you have to reward them! Simple life lessons!
In no other aspect of life would anybody with a basic thought in their head advocate not awarding high performers for their hard work.
Take Your Player to Appropriate Level and watch HIM get rewarded!!
This league is flooded with kids who have no business playing AA. Zero skills and hockey IQ. It's impossible to play with teammates like that. Judging by the comments from parents it's not surprising. Go woke go broke. How are those Olivia Chow votes feeling now?
NYK coaches under investigation by GTHL for pay play scandal
Interesting how I got no replies to my post about teams only carrying 2 lines. Up until body contact have teams with 2 lines problem solved kids that “shouldn’t be at this level” won’t be then.
You didn't get any replies because it was almost as idiotic as the mouthbreather before you that's conflating city mayors and youth hockey. As a general rule, posts that are borderline insane get ignored.
Guest wrote: ↑Tue Jan 14, 2025 2:21 pm
At the U10 level, development should undoubtedly be the top priority. Equal playtime is essential, and practices like double-shifting should generally be avoided. Benching can be detrimental for young players, as everyone develops at their own pace. Kids grow and evolve in different ways—sometimes experiencing developmental spurts, and other times facing temporary setbacks. A tough day at school, a late bedtime, or fatigue from traffic on the way to the game are all factors beyond a child's control, and they shouldn’t be penalized for them.
That said, there are situations where benching is justified. If a player consistently disrupts team efforts, misbehaves, or endangers others on the ice, sitting them out can be necessary. Similarly, if a player is having an exceptional game and is “on fire,” they might deserve a bit more ice time as a reward.
Ultimately, benching should be reserved for rare and extraordinary circumstances, not used as a frequent coaching tactic. Coaches should avoid favoring a few players at the expense of others—especially in a team where all families pay similar fees and expect equitable opportunities. Hockey at this level is about fostering growth, teamwork, and a love for the game in every child.
You can't have it one way and not the other! If a kid is hurting the team you bench yes I agree but if you have an exceptional few kids who better, work harder and all the best players, you have to reward them! Simple life lessons!
In no other aspect of life would anybody with a basic thought in their head advocate not awarding high performers for their hard work.
Take Your Player to Appropriate Level and watch HIM get rewarded!!
This league is flooded with kids who have no business playing AA. Zero skills and hockey IQ. It's impossible to play with teammates like that. Judging by the comments from parents it's not surprising. Go woke go broke. How are those Olivia Chow votes feeling now?
NYK coaches under investigation by GTHL for pay play scandal
Guest wrote: ↑Tue Jan 14, 2025 2:21 pm
At the U10 level, development should undoubtedly be the top priority. Equal playtime is essential, and practices like double-shifting should generally be avoided. Benching can be detrimental for young players, as everyone develops at their own pace. Kids grow and evolve in different ways—sometimes experiencing developmental spurts, and other times facing temporary setbacks. A tough day at school, a late bedtime, or fatigue from traffic on the way to the game are all factors beyond a child's control, and they shouldn’t be penalized for them.
That said, there are situations where benching is justified. If a player consistently disrupts team efforts, misbehaves, or endangers others on the ice, sitting them out can be necessary. Similarly, if a player is having an exceptional game and is “on fire,” they might deserve a bit more ice time as a reward.
Ultimately, benching should be reserved for rare and extraordinary circumstances, not used as a frequent coaching tactic. Coaches should avoid favoring a few players at the expense of others—especially in a team where all families pay similar fees and expect equitable opportunities. Hockey at this level is about fostering growth, teamwork, and a love for the game in every child.
You can't have it one way and not the other! If a kid is hurting the team you bench yes I agree but if you have an exceptional few kids who better, work harder and all the best players, you have to reward them! Simple life lessons!
In no other aspect of life would anybody with a basic thought in their head advocate not awarding high performers for their hard work.
Take Your Player to Appropriate Level and watch HIM get rewarded!!
Minor hockey is not a real life—it's a paid extracurricular activity, no different from any other. If you enroll your child in an art class and their skill level is below expectations, the school will either not admit them or dismiss them by the end of the year. It would be absurd if a child joined an art class to learn how to draw, but instead of being given the opportunity to practice, the teacher kept them away from pencils and paper just because other kids were more skilled.
Guest wrote: ↑Tue Jan 14, 2025 2:21 pm
At the U10 level, development should undoubtedly be the top priority. Equal playtime is essential, and practices like double-shifting should generally be avoided. Benching can be detrimental for young players, as everyone develops at their own pace. Kids grow and evolve in different ways—sometimes experiencing developmental spurts, and other times facing temporary setbacks. A tough day at school, a late bedtime, or fatigue from traffic on the way to the game are all factors beyond a child's control, and they shouldn’t be penalized for them.
That said, there are situations where benching is justified. If a player consistently disrupts team efforts, misbehaves, or endangers others on the ice, sitting them out can be necessary. Similarly, if a player is having an exceptional game and is “on fire,” they might deserve a bit more ice time as a reward.
Ultimately, benching should be reserved for rare and extraordinary circumstances, not used as a frequent coaching tactic. Coaches should avoid favoring a few players at the expense of others—especially in a team where all families pay similar fees and expect equitable opportunities. Hockey at this level is about fostering growth, teamwork, and a love for the game in every child.
You can't have it one way and not the other! If a kid is hurting the team you bench yes I agree but if you have an exceptional few kids who better, work harder and all the best players, you have to reward them! Simple life lessons!
In no other aspect of life would anybody with a basic thought in their head advocate not awarding high performers for their hard work.
Take Your Player to Appropriate Level and watch HIM get rewarded!!
This league is flooded with kids who have no business playing AA. Zero skills and hockey IQ. It's impossible to play with teammates like that. Judging by the comments from parents it's not surprising. Go woke go broke. How are those Olivia Chow votes feeling now?
NYK coaches under investigation by GTHL for pay play scandal
Guest wrote: ↑Tue Jan 14, 2025 2:21 pm
At the U10 level, development should undoubtedly be the top priority. Equal playtime is essential, and practices like double-shifting should generally be avoided. Benching can be detrimental for young players, as everyone develops at their own pace. Kids grow and evolve in different ways—sometimes experiencing developmental spurts, and other times facing temporary setbacks. A tough day at school, a late bedtime, or fatigue from traffic on the way to the game are all factors beyond a child's control, and they shouldn’t be penalized for them.
That said, there are situations where benching is justified. If a player consistently disrupts team efforts, misbehaves, or endangers others on the ice, sitting them out can be necessary. Similarly, if a player is having an exceptional game and is “on fire,” they might deserve a bit more ice time as a reward.
Ultimately, benching should be reserved for rare and extraordinary circumstances, not used as a frequent coaching tactic. Coaches should avoid favoring a few players at the expense of others—especially in a team where all families pay similar fees and expect equitable opportunities. Hockey at this level is about fostering growth, teamwork, and a love for the game in every child.
You can't have it one way and not the other! If a kid is hurting the team you bench yes I agree but if you have an exceptional few kids who better, work harder and all the best players, you have to reward them! Simple life lessons!
In no other aspect of life would anybody with a basic thought in their head advocate not awarding high performers for their hard work.
Take Your Player to Appropriate Level and watch HIM get rewarded!!
This league is flooded with kids who have no business playing AA. Zero skills and hockey IQ. It's impossible to play with teammates like that. Judging by the comments from parents it's not surprising. Go woke go broke. How are those Olivia Chow votes feeling now?
NYK coaches under investigation by GTHL for pay play scandal
What the heck is a pay play scandal?
It’s when you pay a hooker to play but she ends up being a he and you go for it anyways
