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Old 12-02-2019, 10:42 AM   #98
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Originally Posted by CliffFletcher View Post
I don't think it's so much that the abusive coaching tactics were hidden, as they're so common that nobody thought it worth mentioning. It was just considered to be part of pro hockey culture that coaches screamed at, berated, belittled, at and times struck players.
I think it is much like the time honoured tactics of military training. Anyone with that background has probably seen similar abuse and bullying going on. I think it was supposed to make hardened soldiers. (similar tactics, methods and results as pro sports??)
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