My kid also played for Wada for 1 season. While I can't speak for others' experience, I can say that my kid and my family had a fantastic year with Wada. I asked my kid just now if Wada ever intimidated/yelled at him or his teammates, and he said Wada actually hardly yelled at them at all. I think Wada is a good communicator, well at least with me he was... I have heard some parents say that Wada never talks to them, and that is the complete opposite experience I had (Trev, we still good right? Call me maybe...
) I think his coaching style, along with his assistant coach (who was excellent both on and off-ice) was fair and kids have to be accountable for their performance. I believe most if not all kids got their fair share of playing time. Sometime he likes the good cop/bad cop approach and let his assistant teach just so the kids get to hear a different voice in the locker room.
WW has always been able to attract talented players and this Wave team's records speak for itself. Wada deserves a lot of the credit.
As for the Wave parents, while I'm no longer sure what my standing is with some of them, I can say that they're all good people. They've tried hard to assimilate me but my 'allergy' to alcohol made it pretty much impossible... Very tight knit group, with strong opinions and if they like you, they will let you know, and if they don't, you better watch out! All I can say is I will miss them... or maybe my mind will change after this weekend
Skating Dad, I think I know who you're (we met recently) and if I'm correct, your kid was never with this group of Wave kids, or maybe prior to PWA? You're entitled to your opinion of course and I respect that. I'm just here to chime in my two cents about our experience.