I play roller hockey every chance I get. I dont care if my teams wins or loses, I just want to be out there playing and Im thankful that I am finally in a place that even has a place for me to play for free.

You play to win an if you play your best and as hard as you can and you still lose there is nothing to be ashamed of.

You play to win the game. It doesn't matter if its the state championship or a game of rock, paper, sissors. You play to win.

You play to win an if you play your best and as hard as you can and you still lose there is nothing to be ashamed of.

 

:ylsuper::thumb:

In the sandlots and neighborhood games, winning was important but not in the top three.

 

1) Establishing dominance and stature.

2) Being the best individual player and everyone, wanting to pick you first.

3) Emulate a professional player, in mannerisms.

4) Winning the game.

 

SM is right, understand the aspect, fundamentals and techniques of the game, then everything will fall into place.

 

 

This is very true and I agree...

 

In college I had a prof who was all about not keeping score in youth league. Keeping everyone happy and just play the game yadda yadda.. My biggest arguement to him was.. What about when they get to HS, they are going to lose, they might not play... etc. You are sitting them up for failure. What about life in general..? In the real world its not always cakes and parties. He never could answer my question.

 

Get your facts straight HHSDAD, I was just saying that I don't won't to learn from losing, I want to learn from wining. Wining breads wining.

Get your facts straight HHSDAD, I was just saying that I don't won't to learn from losing, I want to learn from wining. Wining breads wining.

Winning does not breed winning. Hard work and commitment breeds winning. Winning may breed confidence, but losing can build character and fortitude.

In the sandlots and neighborhood games, winning was important but not in the top three.

 

1) Establishing dominance and stature.

2) Being the best individual player and everyone, wanting to pick you first.

3) Emulate a professional player, in mannerisms.

4) Winning the game.

 

SM is right, understand the aspect, fundamentals and techniques of the game, then everything will fall into place.

 

 

I wonder how many kids in New England will be cultivating the "Papelbon death stare"?

 

Or if not that, learning the Papelbon Irish jig.

I never played in any league that winning did not matter and if I was a parent of a small player today he or she would not play in that type of league either.

Winning does not breed winning. Hard work and commitment breeds winning. Winning may breed confidence, but losing can build character and fortitude.

 

I like it...

I wonder how many kids in New England will be cultivating the "Papelbon death stare"?

 

Or if not that, learning the Papelbon Irish jig.

Goes back to my earlier post, on emulating professional athletes.

 

I've seen many, who have pitching mechanics like Pettitte and I presume Papelbon, will be no different. I enjoy the competitiveness and focus of each and if that translates into young player, even better.

 

One of my favorites phrases is...."Practice like you play and play like you practice".

I never played in any league that winning did not matter and if I was a parent of a small player today he or she would not play in that type of league either.

 

 

That's all this thread was about? I don't think anyone is much in favor of participation trophies and feel good leagues. I was giving it credit for being something deeper. My bad.

Winning does not breed winning. Hard work and commitment breeds winning. Winning may breed confidence, but losing can build character and fortitude.

Be a good sport when you lose, "yes" but If you think losing builds character then I would love to schedule a game with your team.:ylsuper: