The Measure of a coach

Well, another day at the rink. Will put his skates on for, basically, the first time 2 days ago and is now skating! Jacob and Tristen are fine tuning their skills and really enjoying time on the ice with their friends. Although, the early mornings are brutal , this is a primer for the start of school.

Why have I titled my post this way because if the measure of a hockey school is determined by its staff then our boys have it made. Chird pictured with Tristen above has been a great mentor for the children in this program. I hear this is his 20th year coaching this hockey school and it isn't hard to tell why they have an integrity and an ability to have the children reach their potential and beyond just because they want to please the staff as much as themselves. We were so lucky to have been introduced to this program. Congrats Chird and staff.

So, Dear that was the day. Will has actually learned to glide, Jacob is starting to handle the puck and Tristen is tweaking and expanding his skills and nursing his blisters...I, however, still have no idea of the rules of the game but am just enjoying watching the boys play. Oh, Dear did you realize all our boys are left handers? Me either - I wish someone had of told me before I bought all those sticks! We miss you Dear and wish you were home - talk to you tonight. Have a good night all and remember to give your Dear a hug.