I have to admit -- this game was a big disappointment for me. It seemed as if we learned nothing last weekend, about playing at a high speed. This was a win-able game for us. And, we should have won, in spite of the fact that we were without our goaltenders. Whenever a team scores 6 goals, they should never lose. Defense doesn't require the skills that offense does. It does however, require a strong work ethic, something I thought was lacking from many players. Not all -- but many. I'm concerned that many don't seem to be having fun. This is a fun game. And, as Mickey Mantle so eloquently stated, it becomes more fun when you get better. That is what I want -- more than anything -- to see you get better. That is why my expectations are high. I hope you understand.

If you're not just a little bit nervous before a match, you probably don't have the expectations of yourself that you should have. -- Hale Irwin

What's important is that kids discover baseball is fun -- and that it gets more fun as you get better at it. -- Mickey Mantle