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Guest wrote: ↑Wed May 21, 2025 9:13 am
Are we really sitting here defending a grown man screaming at kids because “he wins”? That’s the standard now? Look, I don’t care how many games SYB wins—if the cost is my kid getting barked at like a dog every shift, then it’s not worth it. Winning without development, without respect, without teaching—that’s not coaching, that’s ego management.
I’ve watched enough games to know the difference between a leader and a loudmouth, and sorry, SYB isn’t a leader. You want to worship at the altar of a guy who throws tantrums on the bench like a toddler in a timeout? Be my guest. But don’t gaslight the rest of us into thinking that’s some noble act of “volunteering.” Screaming for free is still screaming.
And to those saying he’s “doing it for the kids”—give me a break. If he was really in it for the kids, he’d be focused on developing every player, not just the top 3 he parades around like trophies. My kid came home more defeated after practices than games. That’s not passion, that’s poison.
You can keep your “winner.” I’ll take a coach who builds character, not one who crushes it.
I’m really sorry that this is what your child experienced. No one wants their kid to come home from practice feeling defeated, and I truly hope he’s no longer with the Bruins if that environment wasn’t right for him.
That said, I’ve watched a lot of Bruins practices closely, and I haven’t seen the HC screaming or treating kids unfairly. My experience—and the experience of many other Bruins families—has been very different. The fact that so many players and families choose to stay with the Bruins, and even return year after year, kind of debunks your insinuations.
Every team and coach isn’t the right fit for every player, and that’s okay. But it’s also important not to generalize or assume one bad experience reflects the entire culture. There are a lot of kids who’ve grown and thrived under Bruins coaching—both on and off the ice.
This sounds more like a cult than a kids hockey team.
Guest wrote: ↑Wed May 21, 2025 9:13 am
Are we really sitting here defending a grown man screaming at kids because “he wins”? That’s the standard now? Look, I don’t care how many games SYB wins—if the cost is my kid getting barked at like a dog every shift, then it’s not worth it. Winning without development, without respect, without teaching—that’s not coaching, that’s ego management.
I’ve watched enough games to know the difference between a leader and a loudmouth, and sorry, SYB isn’t a leader. You want to worship at the altar of a guy who throws tantrums on the bench like a toddler in a timeout? Be my guest. But don’t gaslight the rest of us into thinking that’s some noble act of “volunteering.” Screaming for free is still screaming.
And to those saying he’s “doing it for the kids”—give me a break. If he was really in it for the kids, he’d be focused on developing every player, not just the top 3 he parades around like trophies. My kid came home more defeated after practices than games. That’s not passion, that’s poison.
You can keep your “winner.” I’ll take a coach who builds character, not one who crushes it.
I’m really sorry that this is what your child experienced. No one wants their kid to come home from practice feeling defeated, and I truly hope he’s no longer with the Bruins if that environment wasn’t right for him.
That said, I’ve watched a lot of Bruins practices closely, and I haven’t seen the HC screaming or treating kids unfairly. My experience—and the experience of many other Bruins families—has been very different. The fact that so many players and families choose to stay with the Bruins, and even return year after year, kind of debunks your insinuations.
Every team and coach isn’t the right fit for every player, and that’s okay. But it’s also important not to generalize or assume one bad experience reflects the entire culture. There are a lot of kids who’ve grown and thrived under Bruins coaching—both on and off the ice.
This sounds more like a cult than a kids hockey team.
That’s because it is. We got out early, even before the new coach took over, but some of the whackos from day one are still there acting like everything is totally normal. It isn’t normal! Your coaches behaviour behind the bench isn’t normal. Your behaviour in the stands isn’t normal. It’s a bunch of really mentally ill parents who never had any type of athletic success in life forcing this nightmare on their kids so they can get a cool jacket and an ugly hat.
Guest wrote: ↑Wed May 21, 2025 9:13 am
Are we really sitting here defending a grown man screaming at kids because “he wins”? That’s the standard now? Look, I don’t care how many games SYB wins—if the cost is my kid getting barked at like a dog every shift, then it’s not worth it. Winning without development, without respect, without teaching—that’s not coaching, that’s ego management.
I’ve watched enough games to know the difference between a leader and a loudmouth, and sorry, SYB isn’t a leader. You want to worship at the altar of a guy who throws tantrums on the bench like a toddler in a timeout? Be my guest. But don’t gaslight the rest of us into thinking that’s some noble act of “volunteering.” Screaming for free is still screaming.
And to those saying he’s “doing it for the kids”—give me a break. If he was really in it for the kids, he’d be focused on developing every player, not just the top 3 he parades around like trophies. My kid came home more defeated after practices than games. That’s not passion, that’s poison.
You can keep your “winner.” I’ll take a coach who builds character, not one who crushes it.
I’m really sorry that this is what your child experienced. No one wants their kid to come home from practice feeling defeated, and I truly hope he’s no longer with the Bruins if that environment wasn’t right for him.
That said, I’ve watched a lot of Bruins practices closely, and I haven’t seen the HC screaming or treating kids unfairly. My experience—and the experience of many other Bruins families—has been very different. The fact that so many players and families choose to stay with the Bruins, and even return year after year, kind of debunks your insinuations.
Every team and coach isn’t the right fit for every player, and that’s okay. But it’s also important not to generalize or assume one bad experience reflects the entire culture. There are a lot of kids who’ve grown and thrived under Bruins coaching—both on and off the ice.
This sounds more like a cult than a kids hockey team.
That’s because it is. We got out early, even before the new coach took over, but some of the whackos from day one are still there acting like everything is totally normal. It isn’t normal! Your coaches behaviour behind the bench isn’t normal. Your behaviour in the stands isn’t normal. It’s a bunch of really mentally ill parents who never had any type of athletic success in life forcing this nightmare on their kids so they can get a cool jacket and an ugly hat.
LOL This is how a mix of being a loser and envious sounds like. Thank you for making me laugh and thank you for reminding to bring more cowbells and clappers for next season—if it bothers you, the Bruins parents must be doing something right! BRUUUUUINS!!!!
Guest wrote: ↑Wed May 21, 2025 9:13 am
Are we really sitting here defending a grown man screaming at kids because “he wins”? That’s the standard now? Look, I don’t care how many games SYB wins—if the cost is my kid getting barked at like a dog every shift, then it’s not worth it. Winning without development, without respect, without teaching—that’s not coaching, that’s ego management.
I’ve watched enough games to know the difference between a leader and a loudmouth, and sorry, SYB isn’t a leader. You want to worship at the altar of a guy who throws tantrums on the bench like a toddler in a timeout? Be my guest. But don’t gaslight the rest of us into thinking that’s some noble act of “volunteering.” Screaming for free is still screaming.
And to those saying he’s “doing it for the kids”—give me a break. If he was really in it for the kids, he’d be focused on developing every player, not just the top 3 he parades around like trophies. My kid came home more defeated after practices than games. That’s not passion, that’s poison.
You can keep your “winner.” I’ll take a coach who builds character, not one who crushes it.
I’m really sorry that this is what your child experienced. No one wants their kid to come home from practice feeling defeated, and I truly hope he’s no longer with the Bruins if that environment wasn’t right for him.
That said, I’ve watched a lot of Bruins practices closely, and I haven’t seen the HC screaming or treating kids unfairly. My experience—and the experience of many other Bruins families—has been very different. The fact that so many players and families choose to stay with the Bruins, and even return year after year, kind of debunks your insinuations.
Every team and coach isn’t the right fit for every player, and that’s okay. But it’s also important not to generalize or assume one bad experience reflects the entire culture. There are a lot of kids who’ve grown and thrived under Bruins coaching—both on and off the ice.
This sounds more like a cult than a kids hockey team.
That’s because it is. We got out early, even before the new coach took over, but some of the whackos from day one are still there acting like everything is totally normal. It isn’t normal! Your coaches behaviour behind the bench isn’t normal. Your behaviour in the stands isn’t normal. It’s a bunch of really mentally ill parents who never had any type of athletic success in life forcing this nightmare on their kids so they can get a cool jacket and an ugly hat.
LOL This is how a mix of being a loser and envious sounds like. Thank you for making me laugh and thank you for reminding to bring more cowbells and clappers for next season—if it bothers you, the Bruins parents must be doing something right! BRUUUUUINS!!!!
^^^This is what being in a cult sounds like. Whatever you do, make sure to take an extra serving of the KoolAid.
This is how a mix of being a loser and envious sounds like. Thank you for making me laugh and thank you for reminding to bring more cowbells and clappers for next season—if it bothers you, the Bruins parents must be doing something right! BRUUUUUINS!!!!
