My daughter plays on a hockey team ( very good player .. lol not tooting my own parent horn lol ) , a coach from an all boy LaCross team wants her to play on the team . Im worried it will be too rough ??? advice please .. thanks :)
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Go for it and congradulations! If it is to rough, you can't say you didn't try!
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Prepare, Act and play like champions.....\n\nThe parents should be reminded that their behavior should match that of the players.... be respectful
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I know the high school I went to we didnt have a boys volleyball team and there were about 3 guys who signed up to play on the girls team.  They tried to tell us we couldnt play but after a nice court battle we got to play.\nthe law is (well in PA anyway), if a school does not offer a sport for both sexes, they can play BUT if there is a sport (like ur situation: hockey) that has BOTH boy and girl teams, then they have to play on the same sex team.
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if you love this sport as much as you say i would stick with it. All the sports teams out there have to have practices like this. They work hard durring the summer to be ready for the season. My brothers play High School football and i see what they go through. some quite but they are the ones that shouldn't have went out after middle school..... just look at the big picture and follow your heart.
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Parents sometimes live vicariously through their children for whatever reason. Maybe they weren't allowed to participate as children, were not athletic but wished to be or they didn't do well when participating. Sometimes parents just want their children to do well at everything and because you are in sports, want you to succeed. It's sad really because sports are suppose to be fun and teach more about being a team player and sharing rewards, more than just success of competition. You can lose and still have a blast playing the game.\n\nAs for peers and coaches. Peers probably just want you to do well because they are your friends or count on you and the team to make their school look good.\n\nCoaches, sometimes just want to look good and will go to any length to look that way. Sometimes continuing their position as a coach relies on the success of the team. That is the school system's fault.\n\nWhatever you are going through, I suppose you need to really have a nice talk with your parents, explain to them that the pressure has been too much from not only them, but from the other people in your life. They are the most important. Peers and coaches will just have to get over it. I wish you well.
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Sounds like you might be able to handle it, otherwise your coach wouldn't have suggested it.  Trust your coach.
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Look for a local youth hockey program. Many of the rinks near where we live offer Learn to Play Hockey programs for kids and adults. This should give you enough exposure to see if you want to go to the next level. The folks offering these programs usually come from a strong hockey background and they will be able to advise you on equipment, etc. Oh, you should also know that my son plays at the Squirt level (9-10 years) and has two girls on his team - they are, by far the strongest skaters of the bunch. Have fun and good luck!!
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i'm a little league coach for my little brother's team of 8-10 year olds. the whole fun thing is definitely important... also put a big emphasis on sportsmanship- the kids always have to cheer their teammates on, never make fun of the other kids, regardless of whether they're your opponents or teammates. respect the coaches!!, what the ump says goes... all that stuff. make sure the kids dont get stressed or tense. often they get nervous when they're up to bat and they're the main focus... also, avoid competition between players!! its a team game, and they have to be supportive and sportsmanlike... good luck!!
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It sounds like you should play defense.  I'd say the point.\n\nThe point's responsibility is to mark first home. She should be able to stick check, body check and look to intercept passes.\n\nIf you can run fast (but maybe don't have endurance), you could play the counterpoint or the third man.\n\nCheck out laxpower.com for more specifics on the positions:\nhttp://www.uslacrosse.org/the_sport/womens_rules.phtml
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Sweetheart, you may be the best one on that team, but you have to understand...boys at that age just don't feel a girl should be playing with them, no matter how good you are. Unfortunately, you won't be able to change their thinking on this, it's just the way boys are at that age. Sorry.
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Well...getting too involved will embarass your daughter and possibly even make it harder for her to stay on the team, which she obviously wants. Kudos to her for sticking withit even when it upsets her!\nMake your presence known to the coach but dont try to confront him or tell him what to do. I am a swimming coach, and when a parent goes out of their way to thank me or let me know they appreciate what I am doing, then I am more positive to the kids as a whole. Try being ridiculously nice to the jerk. Come a little early to a practice one day and watch the end, and then when all the girls go to the locker rooms walk up to the coach, introduce yourself, and tell him that the kids seem to be doing such a wonderful job and that you are so pleased with the progress they are all making. Making yourself as NICE as possible will make it harder for him to be mean to your daughter.\nThen, tell your daughter how proud of her you are for sticking with it even when its hard for her. This is a big deal for someone so young, and it says a lot about her character. Good luck!
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you will if you practice a lot....a special tecnique i use is that when players on the other team are looking down to pick the ball up, you shove your stick right in their face....coaches, fans, and teamates love agression...even girls, even if you think ur ugly
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Yes! I have been playing for 3 years now with my high school team. Water polo is only rough if you make it rough. You can be a good player without ever being hurt. Just stay calm and keep your head. When other people play rough, just laugh at them. Thats always fun because then they get mad!! I love playing water polo! But even more, I love practicing and learning all of the techniques to play better. Definitly try out! Also, the fact that you have been swimming for 5 years means that you won't be too wiped out. Hopefully you have a large team. (the fact that you will have to try out for the team also indicates that there are so many people wanting to play that they have to cut the size). Water polo is demanding, you do need to be physically fit, so if you are a swimminer than i don't think that you have too much to worry about. Worse comes to worse, you could quit and try something else, but I bet you would enjoy it! \nPS- your first game will be your worst, I know that you will be extremely confused, but after the first one, you will start to have fun.
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I think you should definitely handle this before it becomes negative. This guy obviously has potential to not be a good sport and interfere. To avoid conflict I would explain to him that yelling to the players is distracting, conflicting....etc. Just bull your way through calmly. If he does not understand that is is problem not yours as long as you are a good coach and handle him appropriately that is your only obligation. I wish you the best of luck in the situation. Plus my sons play softball and side line coaching is not allowed. The coaches are good guys they have a unwritten verbal rule "no side line coaching" I sometimes do not go by this. LOL but I just get a look and I know to sit down and shut up. But I still feel welcome and a team parent.
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Aggressive is good!  It is better than being scared of the ball.  I play field hockey, and the majority of the opponents are good, and very aggressive.  \n\nRemember to get low!  Squatting and bending your knees is where all of your power will come from.  Also, if you plan to play midfielder, make sure that you are in really really good shape..meaning RUNNING ALOT.  If you go from defense to midfield in last minute switches, o boy, let me tell you..  but just make sure you are running alot and have great endurance!\n\nhave fun.. its an amazing game
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if u want to play soccer and on a certain team that requires tryouts than yes. tryouts are very intimidating but they are worth it    if u don't want to play soccer for this certain coach you could see if there are any recreational teams available
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That is a really good question. First off though you have to have some skill in order to play the game correctly. You can't just go out there with little to no skill are attack people when they skate by you. I do think that a little toughness can compliment your strong skills whatever they may be.\n\nFor example say one of your skills is that you are really fast, you can use that quickness to get in deep on dump-ins. Then get down and dirty in the trenches fighting for the loose pucks.\n\nSo basically I'm saying that having both toughness and skill would be a great combo. I just dont think that just being  a tough guy that takes penalties is really going to help him get any better. He needs to just keep practicing the basics.