Raging Bulls Development Camps Tryout

Royal24 · Post by **Royal24** » Mon Dec 07, 2009 10:59 pm

The Raging Bulls professional instruction staff and coaches are dedicated to the development of hockey in a positive environment. We believe there are many parents looking for the same thing that started our program;

• Development first,
• All players treated equal,
• Positive and challenging learning environment,
• Sanity placed back into a youth activity.

If you want your child to enjoy hockey, develop as a player, and have their summer evenings free to play other sports or perhaps to play with friends then you are at the right place.

We have finalized our tryout times on Dec. 23rd @ SSR 1:

01 & 00: 0900 to 1000

99: 1010 to 1110

98 & U12: 1120 to 1220

97: 1230 to 1:30

95 & 96: 1:40 to 2:40

Please send an e-mail to Sean Molin @ molsea@bethel.edu to register, and to be put on the Raging Bull mailing list for more info.

***** Please bring both White, and Black jerseys with numbers on the back to the tryout. Also, please bring your own water bottles.

tickytackcall · Post by **tickytackcall** » Tue Dec 08, 2009 9:02 am

puckfan · Post by **puckfan** » Tue Dec 08, 2009 12:05 pm

and your season is now for free!

InigoMontoya · Post by **InigoMontoya** » Tue Dec 08, 2009 12:38 pm

The price better be low, I'm going to have to hire a nanny to get them to the rink while I'm at work as my 95s-01s are not driving yet. The cost savings must come from bring your own jersey and water bottle, and don't forget a couple pucks and bring a couple cones if you have 'em, and if someone could bring a whiteboard and a whistle, that'd be great...

tickytackcall · Post by **tickytackcall** » Tue Dec 08, 2009 1:08 pm

tickytackcall · Post by **tickytackcall** » Tue Dec 08, 2009 2:04 pm

getoveryourbadself · Post by **getoveryourbadself** » Tue Dec 08, 2009 7:13 pm

Goalie Dude · Post by **Goalie Dude** » Tue Dec 08, 2009 7:30 pm

From what I've heard, Raging Bulls is great all around. Why does everyone get so down on people who want their kids to grow and learn a bit over the summer?
I think there are too many people on this forum that rip on everyone for saying anything! Let the kids play hockey and have some fun. If you don't want to be a part of this, then just let it go. I appreciate someone putting out their opinion on the organization for those of us who are looking into it. Wouldn't you rather see feedback than spend the money and find it's not right for your kid?

muckandgrind · Post by **muckandgrind** » Tue Dec 08, 2009 7:58 pm

Goalie Dude wrote:From what I've heard, Raging Bulls is great all around. Why does everyone get so down on people who want their kids to grow and learn a bit over the summer?
I think there are too many people on this forum that rip on everyone for saying anything! Let the kids play hockey and have some fun. If you don't want to be a part of this, then just let it go. I appreciate someone putting out their opinion on the organization for those of us who are looking into it. Wouldn't you rather see feedback than spend the money and find it's not right for your kid?

Well said.

getoveryourbadself · Post by **getoveryourbadself** » Tue Dec 08, 2009 8:45 pm

square corners · Post by **square corners** » Tue Dec 08, 2009 9:47 pm

Getoveryourself . . .

Don't confuse the Raging Bulls with Legacy. The buyer beware warning that applies to the largely unsuccessful and overpriced Legacy teams (any Legacy team other than the 96s and 97s) doesn't apply to the Raging Bulls. Sean Molin is a quality person and a great coach. His Andover Peewee A team is putting Andover on the youth hockey map.

My boy hasn't skated with Sean for a couple of years, but this guy walks the talk. It's about the kids and Sean knows how to coach. Get over the lack of jerseys and water bottle and focus on what really matters--development and a quality guy coaching kids for the right reasons.

My kid is committed to another team, but I extend my best wishes to Sean and the Raging Bull program.

InigoMontoya · Post by **InigoMontoya** » Wed Dec 09, 2009 8:28 am

I appreciate someone putting out their opinion on the organization for those of us who are looking into it. Wouldn't you rather see feedback than spend the money and find it's not right for your kid?

I think some on this forum have become jaded by the guy that creates a new user name to introduce a program, or a team, or a product; then follows up with another user name to give his positive opinion of said program or team or product.

Me? I'm just a cynical jerk that has fun at the expense of others.

Two Cents · Post by **Two Cents** » Wed Dec 09, 2009 10:12 am

In my opinion, everything depends on what you and your kid is looking for. It seems there are many teams with that have big names and are well known that can easily take the best kids out of all the associations and show them off and win games. But there aren’t many teams or programs like the Raging Bulls. Sean has the ability to take a hard working kid that wants to learn and make him great.

My son is a bigger kid that when he was about 7 or 8 years old, he grew 8 inches in one year. The association he played for left him behind his two Squirt years because he wasn’t one of the smaller faster kids; which describes the majority of the kids at that level. He played at a B level both years and wasn’t taught much beyond a ‘pond hockey’ mentality (they did what they want); and it wasn’t because of a lack of desire or effort on my son’s part. It was all a lack of coaching. If you weren’t on the ‘A’ team, you weren’t coached to get you there the next year either.

We fell into the Bulls program by accident last spring and watched my son actually get taught and learn for the first time in two years because of the AWESOME coaching he received from Sean Molin. My son was never afraid to hit or play a physical game (he is a football player also) but he was never taught skating techniques to excel in hockey using his size as an asset. And size isn’t an asset if you can’t stay on your feet or move them fast enough! The different style that is being taught in the Raging Bulls program has improved my son’s abilities exponentially; not only his abilities but his confidence also. He aspires to be great and he always gives an ‘A’ effort, now we found a program and a coach that (I have confidence) will get him where he wants to be.

All the claims that were made in the initial post by Royal 24 and 100% true, and then some. If this is what you or your kid is looking for, feel free to join. I will see you at the rink!

muckandgrind · Post by **muckandgrind** » Wed Dec 09, 2009 10:15 am

I've also heard great things about this program and coaching staff. Neither of my sons play for Sean or Chris, but we've played against their teams in some summer tournaments and have talked to parents with kids on those teams who said nothing but great things.

Royal24 · Post by **Royal24** » Wed Dec 09, 2009 10:21 am

Just to be clear. I have one profile. I started coaching because of my passion for developing youth players. The response was from one of the parents from one of my teams, but I had no prior knowledge. I opened up a profile for the first time 3 days ago. You would have to be pretty unethical to set up a ghost account for a false testimonial, which I am not. In my opinion, these forums would be much more useful if people were required to put their real names (Sean Molin), so they couldn't hide behind their keyboards, where people say things they would never say in public. People can become their 'alter ego', which sadly can be much more brutal, and cynical. In a way, a chat board actually is a better indicator of what lies within a man's heart, it's who they are when no one's looking.

InigoMontoya · Post by **InigoMontoya** » Wed Dec 09, 2009 10:45 am

Me? I'm pretty much a cynical jerk when everyone is watching, as well.
Others? They wouldn't be charred if they didn't get burned.

I think offering an opportunity to kids that want to skate is great. I do not think that stocking the pond is watering it down and ruining it for the lunkers.

I also think that I don't see anyone putting your program down. You're advertising on this thread, fine, I, and many others, want that information. Those poking fun at you are continually bringing the thread to the top - any publicity is good publicity.

I also think it's fun to shine a light on people with thin skin. When you backlight them, they turn kinda blueish.

DSM · Post by **DSM** » Wed Dec 09, 2009 11:41 am

My son started with the Raging Bulls program last year. We were referred by friends who claimed the Raging Bulls program was looking for kids that they could develop into well rounded, team players. They were supposedly looking for kids with potential that liked to work hard and had a good attitude.

I can attest that the claims that were made;

• Development first,
• All players treated equal,
• Positive and challenging learning environment,
• Sanity placed back into a youth activity.

are ALL true.

My son spent the summer meeting new friends from associations he plays against all year, developing as a player and a person. The coaching style was up-tempo, physical, POSITIVE, and they developed as a TEAM. The puck movement/team aspect was a refreshing reminder on how hockey should be played.

My son was at the fall tryout and will be there on Dec. 23rd knowing that there is not a spot reserved for him.

I would say, talk with the coaching staff and the actual players in the program if you are the least bit skeptical as that will reinforce the statements that were made in this post.

hkyplaya · Post by **hkyplaya** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 6:59 pm

Raging Bulls is the only summer development program my son will be playing for. He started with the Bulls as a 97 last year and it was the best.
No one was being yelled at, everyone played, encouragement and positive reinforcement were the norm. Coach Sean really knows his stuff and can bring it to a level that each player, elite to beginner, will be able to understand and execute. My son wanted to quit hockey forever as he was just burnt out on the schedule. With the Bulls, he was able to get his development, play a weekly game, participate in tournaments and still have evenings to be a kid. If you want it all this is the program for you!!!

EnjoyTheShow · Post by **EnjoyTheShow** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 9:44 pm

Wow, Ive never seen a thread with so many first posts. I'm not sayin, I'm just sayin.

council member retired · Mon Dec 14, 2009 9:57 pm

[quote="EnjoyTheShow"]Wow, Ive never seen a thread with so many first posts. I'm not sayin, I'm just sayin.[/quote]

it is like hearing a tout " vegas has made a mistake on the line, i have inside information" fhit says this coach and program is not a best buy. Buyer beware.

muckandgrind · Post by **muckandgrind** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 10:48 pm

EnjoyTheShow wrote:Wow, Ive never seen a thread with so many first posts. I'm not sayin, I'm just sayin.

Well, my post count is a helluva lot more than yours, and I can tell you, without a doubt, that the Raging Bulls are building a good reputation among players and parents alike for summer AAA hockey.

dogeatdog1 · Post by **dogeatdog1** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 8:56 am

[My son wanted to quit hockey forever as he was just burnt out on the schedule. With the Bulls, he was able to get his development, play a weekly game, participate in tournaments and still have evenings to be a kid.

My take: and I truely have not even heard of this team. If your son is burned out at peewees or below you are not going to get him back. (look at yourself for that) 2. If you think one night a week and a couple of tourneys is development good luck on the C team. 3. I am a huge advocate on playing multiple sports but make sure that you realize in todays environment you limit your options. That being said I don't blame people for picking a team like this but you should know that unless you have a very unique child that can motivate himself you are looking at recreational hockey which isn't a bad thing either. Heck most of the posters on the board are rec hockey players.

DMom · Post by **DMom** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 9:52 am

dogeatdog1 wrote:[My son wanted to quit hockey forever as he was just burnt out on the schedule. With the Bulls, he was able to get his development, play a weekly game, participate in tournaments and still have evenings to be a kid.

My take: and I truely have not even heard of this team. If your son is burned out at peewees or below you are not going to get him back. (look at yourself for that) 2. If you think one night a week and a couple of tourneys is development good luck on the C team. 3. I am a huge advocate on playing multiple sports but make sure that you realize in todays environment you limit your options. That being said I don't blame people for picking a team like this but you should know that unless you have a very unique child that can motivate himself you are looking at recreational hockey which isn't a bad thing either. Heck most of the posters on the board are rec hockey players.

You know what, the only and best reason to post on this forum is let people know that there are more than one way to get where your kid wants to go. And, obviously depending on your kid, there are a lot of generalized statements in the above. I may have mentioned a time or two that I now have a bantam aged child, who has always played traveling baseball and football. Always. His hockey coach had always encouraged the boys to play all sports, and I am grateful that he did.

In addition my son has played for some very good programs in the off season and he has been lucky to have been coached by some very good coaches. However, after his first peewee summer season he said he was done with offseason hockey, he wanted to enjoy baseball instead of just getting there when he had to be. We talked him into skating another season, but he was burnt out (as a peewee) and it was a horrible experience for him and, thusly, for us. If I had posted that at the time, I can names the names of the people who would have jumped on here and said, well.....he just isn't good enough. How far from the truth you would be. He refused to play the next summer season for anyone, even showcase (and there would be those who would have said at the time--and did--that he just wasn't dedicated enough. Maybe true, but in the end he had a wonderful baseball season, developed a number of pitches that should help him this spring in tryouts, the whole family dialed it back to camps (Steffen, Hughes, STP) and we actually went on a wonderful family vacation that didn't have any hockey involved. We, Mr. D and I, as his parents, were fearful for him, that he would be devastated after hockey tryouts, but there is a happy end to this story..he made the team he aspired to and was enjoying success, get this, he has even said he wants me to look into a summer team for him because he kind of misses some of the kids he skated with before (some of those kids are at Raging Bull). I doubt we'll do anything because he has two younger brothers who also play baseball--with the youngest ready to start traveling.

The facts in that long winded story: 1) if your kid is burnt out at peewee you have lost him....no, because the drive always had to come from within him. Let them go, if it's something they want you won't be able to stop them. 2) a summer team is not a necessity, there is A LOT of great training out there that doesn't take a summer long commitment, and once a kid is playing peewees they are getting more than enough games. 3)when your kid tells you that the best kids he's playing with never played AAA, he's probably right. 4) the two kids I know that went to 15s had never played on a AAA team, the one kid I know of getting a full ride to Harvard this year never played on a AAA team (but he has a straight A average). 5) As a parent, listen to your kid, they know what they want to do.

headsup · Post by **headsup** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 10:04 am

"I pay what everyone else on the Bulls team pays. My son is a 2 year A Peewee. Five kids from his A Peewee team (currently ranked in the top ten in the state) have been a part of the Bulls program. None of those five players has ever been Machine, Blades, Deuce, Cyclone or Legacy players."

I always love this statement, but I'm still looking for the official scouting list for peewees.

InigoMontoya · Post by **InigoMontoya** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 10:35 am

I think he meant 5 players on a team that is ranked in the top 10.

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