Whine--get over it

I played hockey because I loved the game--my parents could not get me off the rinks. When I played in games I played to win. My daughter is the same way--loves the game--plays to win and wants to play at the highest level --which for her is IAA--and yes she is MAA age--so what. Her playing at this level has nothing to do with getting a free ride.I assume I will be paying for university.

She is in grade 10--knows she needs to get good marks to have a possibility of going to a university with a good hockey program. Between school , homework and IAA that is her week. Her free time is limited and she is ok with that. All I say is I hope she keeps playing thoughout high school.

Playing IAA is motivating her to work a little harder to keep her grades higher as a parent that is what we want--the fact that she can go out there to compete at this level is a bonus.

As a parent there would be no advantage having her play at this level if she did not posess the talent--why risk frustration and maybe having her quit before the end of high school and loosing that motivation. I personally do not care if she plays at university--just want hockey to help get her there.