Any suggestions for handling an ultra-aggressive coach?
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  Q: Some of the players on my child's 8U team were intimidated and had second thoughts about coming back for another year of hockey this season. Our last coach was ultra-aggressive and very outspoken. Do you have any suggestions or recommendations for handling this?

A: First of all, it's a good Idea for your club to incorporate a list of coaching etiquette guidelines by which all coaches must abide. That sets a consistent foundation for positive, productive coaching throughout the club and it removes any ambiguity about the expectations set forth for coaches.

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