ramensandwich 1 Report post Posted October 17, 2007 i was wondering how you guys deal with situations like mine. here's the story...right now im playing house league just for fun before high school hockey starts. there's this kid that's stupid as crap, never shuts the locker room door when he goes out, got his skates from goodwill, etc. he never understands the drills and is always the reason why the coach makes us skate lines. but damn he has a big mouth. he sucks so i really dont want to waste a suspension on beating him up. what do you fellows do in cases like this?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
All Torhs Team 0 Report post Posted October 17, 2007 Grow upNot to be a dick, but you just have to be the bigger man. And realize hes probaly just playing for fun.Make him respect you on the rink. Not with violence but make him realize your a decent skater or at least know what your talking about. And that he could learn from you.If all else fails get the troops to confront him on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indeed 0 Report post Posted October 17, 2007 your always gonna have to deal with people you don't like. Just stick it out temporarily until you go play for your high school. YOu could also try and helm him out, if he has a problem understanding drills then try and give him a hand explaining them to him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trooper 8 Report post Posted October 17, 2007 Why the hell is your coach making you skate lines when one guy messes up a drill in house league? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobovski 1 Report post Posted October 17, 2007 Why the hell is your coach making you skate lines when one guy messes up a drill in house league?Yeah, what's up with that?Anyway, I second the suggestion that you should try to help him. If he declines or gives you lip, then politely make him aware that he's pissing everyone off. People have to be willing to accept your help or you should just ignore them. Wish I could tell you this is the last time you'll have to deal with this kind of crap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chippa13 1844 Report post Posted October 17, 2007 Why the hell is your coach making you skate lines when one guy messes up a drill in house league?Because hockey is a team game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jarick 5 Report post Posted October 17, 2007 I'd just put up with it, but that's odd about the coach. Must be a pretty serious house league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deerok 3 Report post Posted October 17, 2007 Sounds to me like this kid needs a "blanket party."*Watch Full Metal Jacket-Pvt. Pyle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chk hrd 164 Report post Posted October 17, 2007 Maybe the kid has some problems like ADHD. I coached a house kid that had it and he just could not focus on anything for to long. Talk to the coach and ask him what the deal is with the guy. Ask why is everyone getting punished because of one kid. Maybe the coach can have a sit down talk with him (and his parents if he has a medical problem) and straighten him out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LkptTiger 1 Report post Posted October 17, 2007 Suicide pass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chilaxin12 2 Report post Posted October 17, 2007 Take him under your wing and try to help him out, maybe if he sees that you know what your talking about, and your a good player, you can calm him down, if he wants to get better he will follow your leads, maybe he will not talk as much and will concentrate more, not only that but your being a good person, and in addition to that it will make you feel better and make you realize not all have it as good as you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ramensandwich 1 Report post Posted October 17, 2007 yeahh it's a very serious house league, our coach is a former echl player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Engine37 0 Report post Posted October 17, 2007 If you can't manage to put up with it, you're probably letting him get to you. As others have said, there will always be one of "those guys" around, so you better find a way to deal with it. If he won't accept your advice, maybe he'll follow a good example? The most likely reason he's loud-mouthing it up is just because he knows he sucks and he's trying to overcompensate. If he blows off your advice, then just ignore him. He'll be gone before you know it.And to chk hrd-- nice call on the ADHD, but go easy on those of us that are "attention-span challenged". I've got ADD and I haven't had any problem focusing on drills and keeping my head in the game. Just as easily as it could be ADHD, it could be that the guy is a total loser. Ya never know! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ramensandwich 1 Report post Posted October 17, 2007 The most likely reason he's loud-mouthing it up is just because he knows he sucks and he's trying to overcompensate. If he blows off your advice, then just ignore him. He'll be gone before you know it.you know what, those are good thoughts. thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chk hrd 164 Report post Posted October 17, 2007 If you can't manage to put up with it, you're probably letting him get to you. As others have said, there will always be one of "those guys" around, so you better find a way to deal with it. If he won't accept your advice, maybe he'll follow a good example? The most likely reason he's loud-mouthing it up is just because he knows he sucks and he's trying to overcompensate. If he blows off your advice, then just ignore him. He'll be gone before you know it.And to chk hrd-- nice call on the ADHD, but go easy on those of us that are "attention-span challenged". I've got ADD and I haven't had any problem focusing on drills and keeping my head in the game. Just as easily as it could be ADHD, it could be that the guy is a total loser. Ya never know!never said I went hard on them, you just have to rethink the practices on how to best keep them focused. One kid we had was pretty bad, if they gave him his meds he was almost like a zombie, no meds and he was running into the boards. It's not the kids fault 9he was a squirt at the time). The guy may be a complete wanker, but there may be some other issues that are not public knowledge, you never know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neilsen 0 Report post Posted October 17, 2007 Take an "accedental" slap shot when hes in front of the net Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jordan 13 Report post Posted October 18, 2007 Umm...you siad it's house league right ? Well one of the things about house league is that anyone can play.My 7 year old plays house league and select hockey. He has a difficult time dealing with the lower level of play (he finds it frustrating) and the general hacking and tripping that comes with that level of play.The rules at his age say that he has to play in house league in order play on the select team. So we have had talks about taking each team/league for what it is. Now, you are older and wiser than than my son, but I offer the same advice, take it for what it is...house league.As I have told my 7 year old, rep will start soon enough; the same for you and high school hockey. One other thought would be to talk to the coach privately about the kid in question, and tell him that the rest of the team is feels like they are getting punished for the acts of this one kid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cove 38 Report post Posted October 18, 2007 Suicide pass.lolUmm...you siad it's house league right ? Well one of the things about house league is that anyone can play.My 7 year old plays house league and select hockey. He has a difficult time dealing with the lower level of play (he finds it frustrating) and the general hacking and tripping that comes with that level of play.The rules at his age say that he has to play in house league in order play on the select team. So we have had talks about taking each team/league for what it is. Now, you are older and wiser than than my son, but I offer the same advice, take it for what it is...house league.As I have told my 7 year old, rep will start soon enough; the same for you and high school hockey. One other thought would be to talk to the coach privately about the kid in question, and tell him that the rest of the team is feels like they are getting punished for the acts of this one kid.I played in that system ( house league / select ) 3 years. They used to threaten to suspend me almost weekly for not going to house league :P But I just played had fun and won the championship. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shifter 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2007 wooahh seriously house league! Must be good! That kid..at practise you should slap some sense into him :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
