Topher Scott

Beeeej · March 30, 2016, 02:48:52 PM

Just got word from Coach Schafer that Topher Scott "has decided to leave the coaching profession for the time being." Most of the rest of the message:

Toph has been a great asset to our staff, Cornell and the town of Ithaca. We will miss him a lot. He is tireless worker, who did a tremendous job on the road recruiting, player development and constantly challenging our players, coaches and others around him to be better. You can personally thank Topher by sending him an email at topher.scott26@gmail.com.... We will begin immediately looking for a replacement for him.

andyw2100 · March 30, 2016, 05:15:21 PM

I'm very sorry to read this. I certainly wish Topher well in whatever the future holds! He was great for the program!

profudge · March 30, 2016, 06:22:19 PM

Ditto - to Andy's post. Topher will be missed.

May the wind be at his back -
and May all roads be smooth and full of sunshine -

marty · March 30, 2016, 09:47:19 PM

Quote from: profudgeDitto - to Andy's post. Topher will be missed.

May the wind be at his back -
and May all roads be smooth and full of sunshine -

And the ice be smooth below his skates.

Beeeej · May 10, 2016, 02:49:54 PM

Topher on his decision:

http://welcomelifeafterhockey.blogspot.com/2016/05/why-i-left-my-dream-job.html

Larry72 · May 10, 2016, 05:50:38 PM

Quote from: BeeeejTopher on his decision:

http://welcomelifeafterhockey.blogspot.com/2016/05/why-i-left-my-dream-job.html

A great read for all hockey Dads, Moms, players, coaches, and fans! Thanks Topher!

billhoward · May 10, 2016, 08:04:52 PM

In Part II of the post, we learn of what he's planning to do. The "father" part of being a good husband and father suggests you need to start salting away college tuition money. Plus orthodontia. And if the kid wants to skate, what will carbon fiber sticks cost a decade from now?

ithacat · July 02, 2016, 01:53:18 PM

Bit surprised to see Topher back into coaching so soon after leaving Cornell.

Trotsky · July 02, 2016, 02:49:09 PM

Quote from: ithacatBit surprised to see Topher back into coaching so soon after leaving Cornell.

He did get a head job, though. I guess the Syracuse Jr. Stars 16U program is not labor intensive.

David Harding · July 03, 2016, 11:55:22 PM

Quote from: ithacatBit surprised to see Topher back into coaching so soon after leaving Cornell.

For those, like me, who missed the announcement: http://www.usphl.com/news_article/show/663904?referrer_id=1576352-news

upprdeck · July 04, 2016, 07:19:42 PM

easier commute and shorter work year i would think

RatushnyFan · July 07, 2016, 01:57:29 PM

16U AAA midget hockey is 2-3 practices a week and 50-100 games, depending on the lunacy level of the coach/program. Virtually all 16U coaches have another job that pays the bills.

upprdeck · July 07, 2016, 10:15:23 PM

the syracuse 16U team on the schedule i looked at played 30 games sept to feb, i was also thinking of the crazy recruiting stuff.. also didnt topher live in Skaneateles?

RatushnyFan · July 25, 2016, 05:03:29 PM

The 30 games are just league games probably. The U16 Syracuse Stars AAA midget team played 60 games last year. http://www.myhockeyrankings.com/rank.php?y=2015&a=4&v=117

ithacat · September 12, 2016, 09:08:57 AM

Quote from: RatushnyFanThe 30 games are just league games probably. The U16 Syracuse Stars AAA midget team played 60 games last year. http://www.myhockeyrankings.com/rank.php?y=2015&a=4&v=117

They played 5 games this weekend at the Roc City Showdown. Their USPHL 28 game regular season begins this weekend in Rochester, for whom an Ithacan named Matteas Derraugh plays.

Curious how his teams will try to play. Thought this tweet was interesting...

https://twitter.com/TopherScottCU/status/775284398929346560