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High level pedigree is much more of a prerequisite for skills instructors as opposed to team Coaches.

Hey Grumpy, obviously there are exceptions, but I don't think you would deny that there is a connection between top level coaches and a background that included high level playing experience, although I know most dads on here think they know what they're talking about. And specifically with skills and skating coaches, many young kids that are really trying to push their skating and skills are visual learners, and need to see someone demonstrate, not just bark orders like some of these old fat guys like to do. It's really not complicated to see why a group of kids would want a skills/skating coach with high level playing experience, that can still actually move on the ice.

The problem is PAHL teams get tired of playing the teams in AA that don't belong. If all the wanna be AAA and independent teams just played AA PAHL and you lose the bottom couple teams PAHL would be a lot more competitive.

I heard Mario is making a comeback and has been secretly training there with Jay Caufield. Very confidential information!!