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HMMMM! The sound of that is very familiarHOCKEYPUCK2 wrote:Lets be real. How hard is it to coach at MAYO? A constant flow of numbers. They then play against much smaller schools, for the majority of their schedule. When has mayo been bad? Double the size of AL and see how things turn out. Two KH's, Two JC's, Two LK's, Two SJ's, Two KN's, etc. I think my point is made.
Mac, I haven't heard anything about your spring or summer hockey. Are you still doing it? My kid liked it but can you make smaller group sizes?DmanDad1980 wrote:HOCKEYPUCK2 wrote:Lets be real. How hard is it to coach at MAYO? A constant flow of numbers. They then play against much smaller schools, for the majority of their schedule. When has mayo been bad? Double the size of AL and see how things turn out. Two KH's, Two JC's, Two LK's, Two SJ's, Two KN's, etc. I think my point is made.DmanDad1980 wrote: Jeff Phillips did a great job as a 1st year coach, and would put him in the running for Southern Coach of Year with the Mayo performance this year.
And Mac, don't worry, you're doing just fine with the young girls you teach the game to each year, keep on coaching - it is much appreciated!
I hope Austin does us proud tonight and this weekend!
Double the size and you'll have 10000 more senior citizens. How eazy kids are to coach is relative to their development in U8-U12. If they are taught that hockey is a team sport thats the way they will play. In all the years of watching AL girls play, IMHO, consistant team play has been a problem, from Miller to the current coaches, and in the developmental programs before high school. When they played as a team they played great. Hopefully they learned from this season and can bond into a team, the talent is there. As Herb Brooks said, I want the BEST team, not the best individuals.HOCKEYPUCK2 wrote:Lets be real. How hard is it to coach at MAYO? A constant flow of numbers. They then play against much smaller schools, for the majority of their schedule. When has mayo been bad? Double the size of AL and see how things turn out. Two KH's, Two JC's, Two LK's, Two SJ's, Two KN's, etc. I think my point is made.DmanDad1980 wrote: Jeff Phillips did a great job as a 1st year coach, and would put him in the running for Southern Coach of Year with the Mayo performance this year.
Breck should be in AA. They are a private school (over $20,000 a year for tuition), and hand pick from over 40 players who they use. It is unfair to place them against public schools who struggle to make 3 lines. Alexandria is boderline school enrollment for AA as well. Roseau was just plain good. By the time the Austin girls played Roseau, they were already down mentally and had little chance. The Austin girl's heard nothing but negative from other players and this forum the whole time they were at State. Really sad, but like you say they played very well with what they had to work with. They will be back and much stronger each year as they mature. Your kind words will go far.taking names wrote:everyone already knows that austin lost big time against breck. And then lost again. But congrats to austin on a good season. At least they made it to state when no one expected them too. Sure proved everyone wrong.
You were sorely missed this year, and your support is appreciated more than you know.petomwendo wrote:just wanted to congratulate the pack on a good show at the state tourney.
taking names is right, they did lose to two teams, and pretty badly. but considering they lost 8 of us last season and came back to take a second section title and place higher in the state tournament.. all i can say is excellent job. you showed all of us just how much will and heart can accomplish.
i wish i could have seen you girls flying out on that ice..
Mayo is the team to beat in the Big 9, they haven't lost a Conference game in 4 or 5 years. I don't see any Big 9 team knocking off Mayo.what'smyname wrote:Hello Southern MN, any word on the teams in the area? Any guesses for the season? Haven't heard from you in a long time.[/list][/i]
Thus, I have AL in the bottom half. You play like you practice and since most things remain the same with the team, I expect much of the same as last season. Another season of very uninspired hockey with no sense of urgency!jetjock wrote: I may want to adjust these after the next few weeks. I will get to look into some players eyes and see if there is any hunger.
Ahh Jet, living in the past. This is about the future. By the way, we were never hiding. But I do believe another section 1A town is.jetjock wrote: and played Austin closer than Faribault.....Ha Ha. Will that bring Falcons out of hiding?
Albert Lea has the talent, but, is always one big drama away from imploding.( as past history would dictate). Oops, the past again. Redwing could be in the mix, but still pretty young. As history shows, it can be hard to win with young girls. Historically, Northfield has had the best goalie, but not much else. Our strength will be matured youth and team play. We have tasted the section championship and now want to consume it. 4 months and counting. Welcome back falconsthe green machine wrote: Albert Lea has the talent, but, is always one big drama away from imploding.( as past history would dictate).
Although in the girl's defense, there was some pretty significant "drama" last season. The team had ZERO leadership, which started at the top with an assistant coach who seemed to enjoy creating the drama with her completely inappropriate and unprofessional behavior and a head coach with ZERO coaching experience (at any level, in any sport). Even further up the food chain you have an Athletic Director/Title IX Coordinator who thinks that Title IX is ONLY about the opportunity to participate in athletics.How is Title IX applied to athletics?
There are three basic parts of Title IX as it applies to athletics:
Participation: requires that women be provided an equitable opportunity to participate in sports as men (not necessarily the identical sports but an equal opportunity to play).
Scholarships: requires that female athletes receive athletic scholarship dollars proportional to their participation (e.g., if there are 100 male athletes/100 female athletes and a $200,000 scholarship budget, then the budget must be split $100,000 to men/$100,000 to women)
Other Benefits: requires equal treatment in the provision of (1) equipment and supplies, (2) scheduling of games and practice times, (3) travel and daily allowance, (4) access to tutoring, (5) coaching, (6) locker rooms, (7) practice and competitive facilities, (8) medical and training facilities and services, (9) publicity and promotions, (10) recruitment of student athletes, and (11) support services.
RSI welcome to the dark side. It is good that you have come to my way of thinking, young falcon. You must be taking night classes in Faribault.RSI wrote:Welcome back falconsthe green machine wrote: Albert Lea has the talent, but, is always one big drama away from imploding.( as past history would dictate).
As much as it pains me to say, I have to agree with that statement
We will compete. However, I do sort of like AL being the favorite, it worked so well for them last year. jetjock wrote:Going with the living in the past theme:
Teams, Seniors graduated, percentage of total team points
Albert Lea, 2, 5%
Austin, 3, 38 %
Faribault, 6, 51 %
Northfield, 1, 21 %
Redwing, 2, 27%
Waseca, 2 , 10 %
I understand that there is a lot more than points in a game and some seniors were defensemen and great role players, but it looks to me that Faribault and Austin lost the most and Albert Lea the least. So green machine, tell me about the future..........
I would not say young. They will be led by two Seniors, Catherine Wagner(#2 in state, in golf) and Kyli Elingson. Two very good players that are well seasoned. Then they have a supporting cast of 6-7 juniors and also 4 sophomores that have all played in many varsity games. Denny Bray, always has a way of getting the most out of his teams. If they have the desire, they will excel.what'smyname wrote: Doesn't Austin have a very young team now with the 3 Seniors they lost?