Shauna offered to drive us to JJ's the out-of-town hockey game. I demurred. It was probably a good decision, for this ↓ is what she later messaged (in blue).
Well we just had the worst game of the season. 5-1 loss.
JJ got an assist on an unallowed [sic] goal. He actually had a good game. All his passes were on point.
The other team had so many penalties and some of them for bodychecking. It was quite something.
At this point I made a comment that this roughness is the kind of thing that leads many boys to quit hockey at around this age. It's too bad. This is supposed to be a non-contact league.
Anyway. Not a great game. Our boys were just not On. And their coach was chirping at Pierre in the lobby. Draaaaaamma.
This time, my comment was that "Some boys never grow up." I don't like chirping, even in the big leagues, but for a coach to carry on like this over a minor league boys game is really too much. These boys are not playing elite level, and this guy is no hotshot coach.
I expect there will soon be a home game, and if all goes well I shall take my camera, for there won't be too many more opportunities remaining this year.
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Good that you missed it, AC. Hope you are sleeping better these days.
Yes, that sounds like a game to miss. Let's hope the next one is better!
It's silly for the adults to be all drama about a kid's game. Likewise when parents get carried away, I think they should be bodily carried away!
The coach should be ashamed of himself.
Is chirping a word for complaining?
I dislike the drama and pettiness in sports--which manifests itself more and more in coach/player behavior and parents too. (or spectators in general) Games are supposed to be entertaining and fun in my humble opinion. Sounds like it was a good game to miss!
Team sports for children have the goal of enhancing social behavior, as well as the benefits of the development of skills. What is chirping? I am leaning toward it meaning the same as "razzing him out" or "getting in his face?"
Sounds like a good game to miss.
Yes, chirping could be called razzing, needling, that sort of thing.
Some of the hockey coaches leave a lot to be desired. They put themselves into the game and are too intent on winning rather than letting the kids play and have fun. .
Saw so much of this when our youngest was playing baseball. It was so depressing. I have never liked competition in any form, so sports have never been my thing. Hope you will have a better game to attend soon!
Yes, it is depressing what humans do to one another. Glad you missed it.
No, he's getting older. You never know when he'll stop. I think coaches sometimes do more harm than good.
That is my question.
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