I agree with on the JV assessment. Youth coaching and coaching in general can be tough. I've played kids in tie games that I knew in my gut were just going to blow it. One part of my brain sees a weakness in the other team that I wish to exploit then the other side sees a player sitting on the bench unplayed. I tell myself it's development.
Another side of the equation is this. If I have done my job as a coach (in practice) I should be able to play any player on my bench. I like that challenge because it forces me to always be prepared.
With no prior knowledge and seeing only an hour of practice, I think the majority of people would see Stalin a better coach than someone like Clive Charles or Anson Dorrance. Yes I know Stalin got some important home draws and did well against the Bundesliga.
Gee whiz these kids are a lot of fun aren't they?
