“You know you’re going to be sixth or seventh out of seven [teams], you know you’re going to lose most games, you know you’re going to be whacked most games, and that’s pretty frustrating.”Richard Bercuson speaks to members of the Oshawa Bantam AAA team as part of a mentorship program he has developed for Oshawa Minor Hockey. (Photo supplied) By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa Express When Richard Bercuson moved to Durham Region a few years ago, … Phone: 289-388-7999 (c) U14 AAA. Email Corey Lucas. U10 AAA. “A couple of which the coaches will have to do, such as pass completion percentage and scoring chances, so that system wide we show improvement.”The technical director compares the state of Oshawa’s AAA hockey program to that of a house where every room needed a fresh coat of paint.Bercuson has been running a development program for Oshawa minor hockey that is in its second year.“It’s improved a lot,” he says. Coach.
Coach. It’s giving me, not just responsibility, but having a little bit of a hammer on what the expectations are of coaches,” he explains. 784 Taunton Rd East, PO Box 78022 Oshawa ON. While disappointed that the 2019/2020 season is coming to an abrupt end, the OCHL supports the decision made by Hockey Canada and the Ontario Minor Hockey Association. I don’t agree with it but I understand it…we have to provide a program that is enticing to keep them here.”“When you’re picking assistants, you better pick assistants who are going to be engaged in your team. Taylor has been a part of Oshawa Minor Hockey for the past few seasons working in various positions at both the team and executive level. The Oshawa Minor Hockey Association is proud to announce Taylor Collins as our new President. It’s costing them $4,000 or $5,000. I’ve seen far too many assistants who lean on their sticks and do absolutely nothing, and offer nothing except to yell,” he says. Bercuson, who has more than 40 years of coaching experience, was recently named the association’s new technical director. This year has been somewhat of a watershed year in that way.”By Dave Flaherty/The Oshawa ExpressBercuson has coached for 40 years at various levels of junior, as well as at the college level, pro in Europe, and numerous minor and high school teams.“Let’s face it, parents are dropping a fair buck for kids to be playing in this program. The young Generals are off to the Ontario Minor Hockey Association final tournament. OSHAWA GIRLS HOCKEY ASSOCIATION. If I see assistant coaches who are not pulling their weight, I’ll be letting [them] know.”Referring back to the “negative attitude” he witnessed at first, Bercuson believes players have been leaving the system because of it.“It’s really unusual.
To expect our teams will suddenly turn around in two or three years, it’s just not realistic,” Bercuson observes.
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