hockey grading: THE ANGST RESOLVES

[tielan]

Had a chat with last year's coach in Team 3.

Apparently 'someone' (it turned out to be a friend's husband) was asking if they were planning to split the team up. But while we're getting a few new people, and probably won't be allowed to keep several of the better players, a core group of the old team will be staying in Team 3.

Coach 3 asked if I wanted to stay in 3 or go up to 2, if I had a preference, if it would bother me if I was put in one but wanted the other.

I basically told him "I'm good wherever the coaches think I'm needed".

Apparently, all I needed was someone to recognise that I could probably be put into Team 2 to be content with being in either Team 2 or Team 3...

Although, really, Team 3 will be easier on the body.

Comments

[wpadmirer]

Cool. That's a nice result!

[tielan]

It definitely is!

[schneefink]

I'm glad it turned out well :)

[tielan]

Me, too.

[velithya]

Sometimes all you need is to be given the option, or to feel heard :)
I'm glad you were able to have a chat & resolve your feelings on the issue!

[tielan]

I'm always a little anxious that I think I'm better than I am. I'm obviously not up to Team 1 level, but I did think I was Team 2 material, but considering I've been in team 3 for the last 2 years, it's a little depressing.

[velithya]

Yeahh, if only we were all blessed with the confidence of mediocre white men!!
I think that's a problem common to a lot of women :|