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So I am wondering why people think Canada has somewhat struggled?

We got out to a fast start because we were one of the 1st BB teams, so we had a head start over many nations. One of our former managers played run and gun all the way and managed to make it into the world tournament. So I don't think a lot of our early success came because of fantastic tactical managers.

There was also a dead zone in there, where great Canadian talent was not being trained and no one was tracking it. Our players with high potential languished and went to teams that did not train them. I am not putting the blame here on past U21 or NT managers, I don't really think it is the job of them to do this task. I think the community as a whole should step up on this one. Because of the great job RIP did on this, for some reason that keeps falling on the U21 and NT managers. But I think you have to realize that if one person is doing this, it burns them out in a hurry.

Anyhow, as I said, because of the great job RIP did at scouting and tracking talent, last season's U21 team was one of our best (if not the best). So we had a good chance, I just dropped the ball. But you can see from the consolation tournament so far that we are better than our ranking indicates. We should end up 7-1 if I play my cards right. I'm disappointed with our crop of talent for next season, but the team will still be better than what we had 2 seasons ago. I think that was more about luck than anything else, though, Canada just had a bad draft overall that season.

My take on what needs to be done going forward:

-more scouting needs to be diverted away from the NT and U21 managers. Although, the jury is still out on this for me. I feel like some of the volunteers are doing a great job here, but I am still waiting for updates from at least one person. If there were people who could be counted on 100%, I personally would love to not have to do any of this.

-more people need to sign-up on the off-site forum and start commenting on what the U21 managers are doing right/wrong. Either that or post your comments in this forum.

-get more division I and II teams training high potential Canadian players. These are the teams with the resources to buy level 6+ trainers, and who know how to train. Maybe a select few division III teams would be in this category.

-get the word out to new teams to sell their high level prospects as soon as possible.

-save as many high potential prospects as possible every season from teams about to go bot.

-get more people out to run and vote in the elections.

I'm sure I can think of more, but I'll see what everyone else has to say.

Last edited by HeadPaperPusher at 1/28/2010 3:08:00 PM

I feel like some of the volunteers are doing a great job here, but I am still waiting for updates from at least one person. If there were people who could be counted on 100%, I personally would love to not have to do any of this.

Ouch! Sorry bud!

Due to some pretty crazy work requirements as of late I will fall into this catagory. I do however have a pretty solid feel for the group of players I scouted, and will send you the updates when I m back home. Many of the agents are still contacting me and will hopefully continue to do so.

Once again, sorry HPP. My home computer is where the spreadsheet is, so as soon as I am home I will forward it to you.

Otherwise your post is bang on imo.

My home computer is where the spreadsheet is, so as soon as I am home I will forward it to you.

I'm not trying to ride your ass, it is just getting to the time when I normally contact managers a 2nd time to see how their prospects are developing. Maybe I am micro-managing this but I really like to watch these guys develop.