slm2007

Wow, I am extremely overwhelmed by all of this. I'm brand new here and found this site for help. I'm trying to get some insight and just got the pants scared off of me. My son just finished up his first year as a travel goalie. He did well and received a lot of praise from quite a few coaches at the rink. We have some building to do but he would love to try out for PPE (he is just more exposed to that team). I don't think he's quite ready...maturity wise more so than skill. This post has my head spinning. Do we or don't we (for any AAA team)? Is it worth it? Is it really that political? Are they all that political? If you make a name somewhere, would another team want you? Is this how nasty things get? I've been researching a lot about the Vengeance and Esmark....and they are located closer to us but would he even stand a chance at any of these teams (with the idea that he is actually good enough). This is all very disheartening seeing how mean people can be. His goalie coach suggests that we shoot for the AAA level of playing (not saying he's NHL material, but maybe a little help with college would be nice). I guess my son isn't the only one who is going to have to develop a thick skin if we travel this route. His mom and dad are too. Signed, A Disheartened Goalie Mom