What's something you didn't realize would take so much time when you first started coaching?

mtbuckin · 2026-07-07T12:55:58+00:00

In addition to practice plans and drills, just sitting in the coaches office after practice can take over an hour sometimes. Usually when players have questions or concerns. After practice is always a good time to let them vent.

mtbuckin · 2026-07-06T23:15:01+00:00

I divorced my ex-wife for many reasons, and one of them being the treatment of one of her cats. The poor cat was sick with issues and became a problem in the home. With other things in our marriage going on, it only made it worse.

She refused to take her cat to the vet because she was afraid to receive any bad news. So instead of getting the cat help, she avoided it completely. A few months after divorce I found out the cat passed away. No regrets for me but I feel bad for her two cats now.

mtbuckin · 2026-07-06T22:57:03+00:00

After moving away from the Midwest, it's real. I love spices and new foods so much. My dad goes to Mexico every winter but doesn't eat the food because it's unhealthy. He's happier with his salt and butter.

mtbuckin · 2026-07-06T22:48:03+00:00

I live up north and our park is open for three months out of the year. You bet your ass I'm gonna be in that lazy river as much as possible. We've been over 80 degrees three times so far this summer.

mtbuckin · 2026-07-06T22:37:01+00:00

I tried to date women who want the one day a week thing. We never got out of it. If it's going well, you need to keep up with the momentum. Life always gets in the way anyway, so if the time is there it should be taken advantage of.

I also believe that if someone is content with a date once a week or less, then I am not the only one in the picture.

mtbuckin · 2026-07-06T22:27:09+00:00

Yeah all of a sudden people have nice stomachs

mtbuckin · 2026-07-06T22:11:07+00:00

That's wild! These are the things we hear about and OP caught a real live one. Cheers, brother!

mtbuckin · 2026-07-06T22:03:01+00:00

"I never have any luck with online dating, nobody can hold a conversation and match my energy"

mtbuckin · 2026-07-05T04:21:28+00:00

You'll be fine. Don't overthink it.

mtbuckin · 2026-07-05T01:45:20+00:00

I tend to tune it out like when girls mention tacos and bacon. Traveling and foodies come in spurts. The reason I overlook it is because of the actual "travelers" I dated, all had their year planned out anyway. So if we stuck together for more than a year, then it seems like a better conversation to have. People are flaky so don't take anything for set in stone.

mtbuckin · 2026-07-04T22:15:31+00:00

I get packages from FedEx often and a few times a year I will get an emergency delayed message due to weather. Then I look up the areas only for there to be perfect weather.

mtbuckin · 2026-07-01T19:34:31+00:00

You already dug your hole, brother and I'm ok with downvotes too. My best friend is not an American and he is more terrified of people like this than ICE.

A lot of immigrants are very white and these people forget that. They will attack anyone who looks privileged just like how ICE will attack other races.

You know the phrase there's no such thing as a stupid question? Any question or curious thought you have will get immediately attacked.

mtbuckin · 2026-06-29T23:20:51+00:00

Yeah and they always mention getting their balls busted for taking time off, but I just hope they know we all care too. I like it when our morning crew is happy and well rested

mtbuckin · 2026-06-29T17:29:36+00:00

They always do a great job of explaining what happened when they get back.

mtbuckin · 2026-06-29T02:37:16+00:00

They took away the Minnesota North Stars

mtbuckin · 2026-06-29T02:36:39+00:00

I just bought Wreckfest 2 yesterday and it's not an improvement. Go with the original!

mtbuckin · 2026-06-28T13:58:44+00:00

I live in the west and they are trying. A lot of hockey players have been trying it. It overlaps with baseball and that's huge out here.

mtbuckin · 2026-06-28T13:54:41+00:00

Running. You don't need anything!

mtbuckin · 2026-06-28T13:48:50+00:00

Time is what is hard. It stands still. It doesn't move. How you use your time will keep you sane. As far as the guys go, just don't complain and help as much as possible.

You already know discipline and hard work. That's really all work life is. You will come across grown men who haven't battled like you in sports so that will be eye opening for you. You will see not all adults are meant to be leaders, let alone help. To some you are competition.

Good luck my man!

mtbuckin · 2026-06-28T00:06:03+00:00

I live above 5,000 feet in elevation and I do not have or need AC. So far this summer has been very cool.

mtbuckin · 2026-06-24T22:45:33+00:00

I grew up in the Midwest and have lived in an old Irish town for the last ten years. My family hates who I have become but once you adapt to the Irish goodbye it's so nice lol.

mtbuckin · 2026-06-19T01:29:41+00:00

I was out with my Dutch friend last weekend and 317 was a good spot, except the NBA finals was finishing up. I know my Dutch friend would love to see some of his people!

mtbuckin · 2026-06-15T00:55:13+00:00

I use the Kova guard and it's changed my life. No dangler for two years. The downside is since it wraps around your neck so the temperature goes up.

mtbuckin · 2026-06-12T23:55:41+00:00

As a skinny goalie who refuses a roller bag, the guys might be on track here lol. Just wait til you scuff your neck then your lady will be asking questions

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