Ed S Posted August 8, 2013 Report Posted August 8, 2013 (edited) I've had my 2 boys involved in sports since they were 4. That's 14 years or so - with one more to go. They've both played soccer at the house league level, though my older son played a couple of seasons of travel soccer. My younger son played hockey until he was about 10. My older guy played hockey (goalie) until age 18, finishing his "career" this past March. His team lost in the finals, but my son did not start the championship game despite shutting out the league leading 26-0 team in the semi-final game. The head coach chose to play the assistant coach's son - who was the other goalie - "because of the rotation". He let in three horrible goals in the first period and the game was over. I know I sound like a bitter hockey parent but I really thought my son should have started. It was his last game ever as a youth hockey player and he had just shut out the 26-0 team. After they put him in, he shut the other team out, with the final score being 3-1. I felt bad for him. Anyway, my younger guy is still involved in house soccer - U17 division and..... this past Monday, they won the championship. I'm as mellow a soccer/hockey parent as there is - one of the reasons why I never pushed my kids to more intense levels of competition. The primary reason I had them in sports is to have at least some physical activity - but I have to say it was nice to finally have just one son win a championship. He was very happy and I am very proud and I suppose relieved. Edited August 8, 2013 by Ed Swinnich Quote
Chuck Nessa Posted August 8, 2013 Report Posted August 8, 2013 (edited) Great and good for you and the kids. We are in Buffalo about every other month. Might we hook up some time? Edited August 8, 2013 by Chuck Nessa Quote
GA Russell Posted August 8, 2013 Report Posted August 8, 2013 That's great, Ed! Break out some champagne for him! Quote
Ed S Posted August 8, 2013 Author Report Posted August 8, 2013 Great and good for you and the kids. We are in Buffalo about every other month. Might we hook up some time? That would be nice. You can reach me through the board. Quote
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