No one is blaming the kids that got 'invited'.Guest wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 11:54 amIts stupid to blame the kids. They are top players thats why they got invited. Its crazier when parents have social accounts for their kids trying to portray them as a stud when they never get invited to anything meaningful and are mediocre plugs in their leagues. Thats pure delusion.Guest wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 11:42 amWell my kid didn’t get invited but I’m not insecure enough to let it bug me. Those kids are all much, much better than your kid at hockey. Find another another sport if can’t handle it.Guest wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 11:32 am It seems like if it wasn't posted on instagram, it never happened and if you're not getting mentioned on Instagram, you have a problem. I am disgusted with these hockey tournament organizers who are constantly putting up posts of the 'BEST 2014's out there' and the 'BEST 2013's in NORTH AMERICA'. I am noticing a particular group that is doing this that seemed to just look at the brick tournament stats, found the top point scorers and sent out a bunch of invites to create some 'elite' camp. REALLY? that's your job? That's how you find 'talent'? Do you think those players will still be playing the same way this June when the camp takes place??
Parents of course fall right into this. Oh sure I'll pay $620 bucks plus a flight and hotel stay so my 10/11 year old can attend.
I guess anyone who doesn't get the invite to these events should just find a new sport to play? I mean only the 'best' 10 year olds should feel special. Anyone who is worth inviting at 10 should realize how special they are. Everyone else can eat sh*t. I truly see these types of event ruining youth hockey. They cause animosity amongst parents, coaches, make people feel bad, make other people like their kid is going to the NHL. It seems to get worse and worse every year.
It would be nice if these types of invites/selections were kept private. I mean does anyone ever think about how the kids that don't get the invites to these events might feel? Nah.
And no, your kid won’t magically become a player on their level when he gets a couple years older. If he’s not shining now, he never will.
Grow a pair and STFU.
Disappointed with what 'Instagram invites' have done to youth hockey
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Re: Disappointed with what 'Instagram invites' have done to youth hockey
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Re: Disappointed with what 'Instagram invites' have done to youth hockey
They are invited to tryout because they have crazy parents who will run their mouth to everyone within in 100miles, and post it to all 1000 of their 9 year olds followers. Invite does not mean they will make the team but it is free advertisingGuest wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 12:02 pmNo one is blaming the kids that got 'invited'.Guest wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 11:54 amIts stupid to blame the kids. They are top players thats why they got invited. Its crazier when parents have social accounts for their kids trying to portray them as a stud when they never get invited to anything meaningful and are mediocre plugs in their leagues. Thats pure delusion.Guest wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 11:42 amWell my kid didn’t get invited but I’m not insecure enough to let it bug me. Those kids are all much, much better than your kid at hockey. Find another another sport if can’t handle it.Guest wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 11:32 am It seems like if it wasn't posted on instagram, it never happened and if you're not getting mentioned on Instagram, you have a problem. I am disgusted with these hockey tournament organizers who are constantly putting up posts of the 'BEST 2014's out there' and the 'BEST 2013's in NORTH AMERICA'. I am noticing a particular group that is doing this that seemed to just look at the brick tournament stats, found the top point scorers and sent out a bunch of invites to create some 'elite' camp. REALLY? that's your job? That's how you find 'talent'? Do you think those players will still be playing the same way this June when the camp takes place??
Parents of course fall right into this. Oh sure I'll pay $620 bucks plus a flight and hotel stay so my 10/11 year old can attend.
I guess anyone who doesn't get the invite to these events should just find a new sport to play? I mean only the 'best' 10 year olds should feel special. Anyone who is worth inviting at 10 should realize how special they are. Everyone else can eat sh*t. I truly see these types of event ruining youth hockey. They cause animosity amongst parents, coaches, make people feel bad, make other people like their kid is going to the NHL. It seems to get worse and worse every year.
It would be nice if these types of invites/selections were kept private. I mean does anyone ever think about how the kids that don't get the invites to these events might feel? Nah.
And no, your kid won’t magically become a player on their level when he gets a couple years older. If he’s not shining now, he never will.
Grow a pair and STFU.
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Re: Disappointed with what 'Instagram invites' have done to youth hockey
The invite I'm referring (which means nothing and looks ridiculous IMO) is not an invite to a tryout...it was an invite to a tournament/camp that you pay over $600 for. The site is posting pics of the people who apparently accepted the invite. There doesn't appear to be a tryout. Anyone who is going attended the brick as well.Guest wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 12:06 pmThey are invited to tryout because they have crazy parents who will run their mouth to everyone within in 100miles, and post it to all 1000 of their 9 year olds followers. Invite does not mean they will make the team but it is free advertisingGuest wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 12:02 pmNo one is blaming the kids that got 'invited'.Guest wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 11:54 amIts stupid to blame the kids. They are top players thats why they got invited. Its crazier when parents have social accounts for their kids trying to portray them as a stud when they never get invited to anything meaningful and are mediocre plugs in their leagues. Thats pure delusion.Guest wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 11:42 amWell my kid didn’t get invited but I’m not insecure enough to let it bug me. Those kids are all much, much better than your kid at hockey. Find another another sport if can’t handle it.Guest wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 11:32 am It seems like if it wasn't posted on instagram, it never happened and if you're not getting mentioned on Instagram, you have a problem. I am disgusted with these hockey tournament organizers who are constantly putting up posts of the 'BEST 2014's out there' and the 'BEST 2013's in NORTH AMERICA'. I am noticing a particular group that is doing this that seemed to just look at the brick tournament stats, found the top point scorers and sent out a bunch of invites to create some 'elite' camp. REALLY? that's your job? That's how you find 'talent'? Do you think those players will still be playing the same way this June when the camp takes place??
Parents of course fall right into this. Oh sure I'll pay $620 bucks plus a flight and hotel stay so my 10/11 year old can attend.
I guess anyone who doesn't get the invite to these events should just find a new sport to play? I mean only the 'best' 10 year olds should feel special. Anyone who is worth inviting at 10 should realize how special they are. Everyone else can eat sh*t. I truly see these types of event ruining youth hockey. They cause animosity amongst parents, coaches, make people feel bad, make other people like their kid is going to the NHL. It seems to get worse and worse every year.
It would be nice if these types of invites/selections were kept private. I mean does anyone ever think about how the kids that don't get the invites to these events might feel? Nah.
And no, your kid won’t magically become a player on their level when he gets a couple years older. If he’s not shining now, he never will.
Grow a pair and STFU.
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Re: Disappointed with what 'Instagram invites' have done to youth hockey
If you really believe that, you have no experience in youth hockey. The "stars" of 10 year old hockey are rarely, and I mean, RARELY, the same stars of 14 and up hockey. But enjoy feeling good now buddy, because it'll be over before you know it.Guest wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 11:42 amWell my kid didn’t get invited but I’m not insecure enough to let it bug me. Those kids are all much, much better than your kid at hockey. Find another another sport if can’t handle it.Guest wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 11:32 am It seems like if it wasn't posted on instagram, it never happened and if you're not getting mentioned on Instagram, you have a problem. I am disgusted with these hockey tournament organizers who are constantly putting up posts of the 'BEST 2014's out there' and the 'BEST 2013's in NORTH AMERICA'. I am noticing a particular group that is doing this that seemed to just look at the brick tournament stats, found the top point scorers and sent out a bunch of invites to create some 'elite' camp. REALLY? that's your job? That's how you find 'talent'? Do you think those players will still be playing the same way this June when the camp takes place??
Parents of course fall right into this. Oh sure I'll pay $620 bucks plus a flight and hotel stay so my 10/11 year old can attend.
I guess anyone who doesn't get the invite to these events should just find a new sport to play? I mean only the 'best' 10 year olds should feel special. Anyone who is worth inviting at 10 should realize how special they are. Everyone else can eat sh*t. I truly see these types of event ruining youth hockey. They cause animosity amongst parents, coaches, make people feel bad, make other people like their kid is going to the NHL. It seems to get worse and worse every year.
It would be nice if these types of invites/selections were kept private. I mean does anyone ever think about how the kids that don't get the invites to these events might feel? Nah.
And no, your kid won’t magically become a player on their level when he gets a couple years older. If he’s not shining now, he never will.
Grow a pair and STFU.
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Re: Disappointed with what 'Instagram invites' have done to youth hockey
I second this.Guest wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 12:01 pmYou sound like a high quality human. None of our kids do, Take a deep breathGuest wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 11:50 amAt least this guy is realistic enough to see his kid doesn’t have a prayer of playing meaningful hockey.Guest wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 11:44 amSorry to hear this is making your experience negative. There are so many lunatics in hockey and the ones topping the charts have instagram accounts for their kids. As soon as I find out a kid has an instagram account at 9 years old I know exactly what kind of parents they have. Can’t blame the brick organizers for inviting all the little 9 year old influencers to their event, it’s free advertising. Laughable part is outside of their parents highlight reel a lot of these kids aren’t being taught to play real hockey. Stay positive, and have fun, see you all in beer league in 8 years.Guest wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 11:32 am It seems like if it wasn't posted on instagram, it never happened and if you're not getting mentioned on Instagram, you have a problem. I am disgusted with these hockey tournament organizers who are constantly putting up posts of the 'BEST 2014's out there' and the 'BEST 2013's in NORTH AMERICA'. I am noticing a particular group that is doing this that seemed to just look at the brick tournament stats, found the top point scorers and sent out a bunch of invites to create some 'elite' camp. REALLY? that's your job? That's how you find 'talent'? Do you think those players will still be playing the same way this June when the camp takes place??
Parents of course fall right into this. Oh sure I'll pay $620 bucks plus a flight and hotel stay so my 10/11 year old can attend.
I guess anyone who doesn't get the invite to these events should just find a new sport to play? I mean only the 'best' 10 year olds should feel special. Anyone who is worth inviting at 10 should realize how special they are. Everyone else can eat sh*t. I truly see these types of event ruining youth hockey. They cause animosity amongst parents, coaches, make people feel bad, make other people like their kid is going to the NHL. It seems to get worse and worse every year.
It would be nice if these types of invites/selections were kept private. I mean does anyone ever think about how the kids that don't get the invites to these events might feel? Nah.
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Re: Disappointed with what 'Instagram invites' have done to youth hockey
I'm curious - for the kids who are 15 and older (like when it really starts to matter) are they getting found through flashy videos on instagram? How are scouts finding kids of that age these days ? through schools they attend or teams they are on?
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Re: Disappointed with what 'Instagram invites' have done to youth hockey
Guest wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 12:23 pm I'm curious - for the kids who are 15 and older (like when it really starts to matter) are they getting found through flashy videos on instagram? How are scouts finding kids of that age these days ? through schools they attend or teams they are on?
https://changingthegameproject.com/is-s ... xperience/
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Re: Disappointed with what 'Instagram invites' have done to youth hockey
Sorry don’t share your opinion.Guest wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 11:32 am It seems like if it wasn't posted on instagram, it never happened and if you're not getting mentioned on Instagram, you have a problem. I am disgusted with these hockey tournament organizers who are constantly putting up posts of the 'BEST 2014's out there' and the 'BEST 2013's in NORTH AMERICA'. I am noticing a particular group that is doing this that seemed to just look at the brick tournament stats, found the top point scorers and sent out a bunch of invites to create some 'elite' camp. REALLY? that's your job? That's how you find 'talent'? Do you think those players will still be playing the same way this June when the camp takes place??
Parents of course fall right into this. Oh sure I'll pay $620 bucks plus a flight and hotel stay so my 10/11 year old can attend.
I guess anyone who doesn't get the invite to these events should just find a new sport to play? I mean only the 'best' 10 year olds should feel special. Anyone who is worth inviting at 10 should realize how special they are. Everyone else can eat sh*t. I truly see these types of event ruining youth hockey. They cause animosity amongst parents, coaches, make people feel bad, make other people like their kid is going to the NHL. It seems to get worse and worse every year.
It would be nice if these types of invites/selections were kept private. I mean does anyone ever think about how the kids that don't get the invites to these events might feel? Nah.
It’s ok for a kid to not get invited or not win.
I’m not a fan of the participation medal.
I feel it devalues hard work and am afraid of the work ethic it teaches kids
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Re: Disappointed with what 'Instagram invites' have done to youth hockey
As somebody with a kid who is nearing the draft I can tell you one thing. None of these tournaments in the spring/summer have any relevance on your kids hockey. They are cash grabs for trainers and ego massages for dads with bloated wallets.Guest wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 12:29 pmGuest wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 12:23 pm I'm curious - for the kids who are 15 and older (like when it really starts to matter) are they getting found through flashy videos on instagram? How are scouts finding kids of that age these days ? through schools they attend or teams they are on?
https://changingthegameproject.com/is-s ... xperience/
No scout has ever said ‘I really like this player at 16 but he didn’t play in the best of the best or whatever bs tournament at 13 yo. Don’t fall for the hard sell on these tournaments. You’re invited to tryout if you’re on the email list and you make the team if you’re willing to pony up the $$$$. That’s all it is.
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Re: Disappointed with what 'Instagram invites' have done to youth hockey
Just stop comparing yourselves to others and teach your kids to do the same. You don't like the idea of social accounts for kids? That's fine, don't make one, don't follow any. To say these kids only get invited because they're "marketable" is somewhat misguided, however, even if that were the case, and you can hate this as much as you want, some kids will carry on to bright futures whether in hockey or not, and much of it will have to do with 'marketability'. Using that term loosely, but if you can't find a way to use social media to your advantage, either gaining opportunities, experience from said opportunities, or ways to generate revenue in the near future, that's your choice. There are orgs that pimp these kids out in an attempt to lend credit to their event this is true, those people aren't the ones you want to be around anyway, and guess what, those types are in every aspect of life, not just sport. So many teachable moments in competitive sport if you just stop and think about things for a bit rather than jump to a conclusion and demand things to change to suit your own desiresGuest wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 12:29 pmGuest wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 12:23 pm I'm curious - for the kids who are 15 and older (like when it really starts to matter) are they getting found through flashy videos on instagram? How are scouts finding kids of that age these days ? through schools they attend or teams they are on?
https://changingthegameproject.com/is-s ... xperience/
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