This has got to be the most exciting thing I have done yet in hockey. Yes, I have meet some really cool NHL players and I have traveled to some really cool places to play hockey. But, this moment will be with me forever!
I keep having dreams, I hear them announce the Jr. Coyotes as Silver Stick National Champs. I hope my dreams come true. Whatever happens, I am thankful for the chance to be part of this tournament and part of the Jr. Coyotes.
Our first match up is on Friday at 10 am with a team from Canada! You can follow this link to get updates on the games. I will let you know how things are going.
On most youth teams, there are players who are physically two or three years ahead of their teammates in size, speed, or strength. These players often form a core of talent that coaches can use to their advantage to win games. Especially in youth travel and select teams, the temptation for many coaches is to use this talent more during a game to go for the win. While this method is appropriate at the highest level of athletic competition, it seldom has any place in youth sports.
What should a coach care about most: winning, teaching, or giving everyone a chance to play? 
