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The ones that are better are playing on college exposure travel teams getting the exposure. It's when the the high school coaches that are calling summer practices that are interfering with the travel ball games and practices. They are telling the girls it's manditory to attend and if they miss they are putting there spot on the high school team in jeopardy. My opion the girls will get more exposure at showcase Tournys then they will at school ball. Ecspecially the girls that don't play for highly ranked high schools.

Name me some hs coaches that do this, I have been coaching HS for 5 years now and I know no HS coaches that would do this.

 

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I do know a few of the high school coaches around where I live and they pulled the teacher card. Teachers have first dibs in the school districts over any other potential coach. My therory teachers should stick to teaching around here, and not try to coach just for another paycheck. You can tell the schools around here. One and done in the end of the year playoffs, and have a bunch of talent but have no clue on how to use it.

The teacher card carries very little weight if they are not qualified and they can be passed over if your AD and admonistration choose to make that decision.

 

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The athletic directors do around here, and teachers have first dibs. Even if there are more qualified candidates. There are a couple districts around here that live by this rule. Was already brought up to the board offices and they told everyone that the athletic director in charge of how he handles things.

 

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Name me some hs coaches that do this, I have been coaching HS for 5 years now and I know no HS coaches that would do this.

In pm you atleast 4 schools that do this if you want.

 

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What coaches are that? Name me just a few??? Can't coach there own girls out of school during the summer.

I am one. First you can couach up to four from your program as much as you want. Second you have ten days which is three weekends and in a school that still encourages multi sport participation we usually have about four that want the extended schedule and the rest are happy with three weekends if that.

I will not divulge where I coach to protect the innocent but I will tell you we are a very established program that is competetive year in and year out at the DIII level. We also have a track record of getting kids to the next level if that is THEIR desire and the school fits their ability and academic goal.

Too many times the desire of the player is not really taken into consideration to the extent it should be and they are just pushed into situations that don't fit the desire or ability. This often leads to exaggerated expectations followed by needless dissappointment.

Now before some of you jump me, I understand that great things can and are accomplished with substantial rewards at the end. I am just suggesting that it all be kept in perspective when analyzing all the different opportunities of high school and travel ball offer.

 

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Name me some hs coaches that do this, I have been coaching HS for 5 years now and I know no HS coaches that would do this.

This happens down here in the smaller communities. HS sports drive the commnities and the coaches/teachers literally tell the kids that if the miss their workouts, or in some cases they don't play on their summer teams, that they will not take them on the HS team.

spirit - I have been around a while and I can tell you that if your HS coach is getting their players college opportunities then you are with one of the very few. There are a few HS coaches that have that interest/influence, but they are few and far between. Make no mistake - the overwhelming amount of looks come from summer teams that put their players in position to be seen and evaluated by college coaches. The HS programs just don't have the opportunities to do that.

 

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I think it's ironic that OHSAA lays claim that they are in the best interest of the kids and puff their chest out that the school coaches are the best of the best, then make rules that limit the amount of contact these same coaches are allowed to have. The kids are going to play softball in the summer. They have for years. The community is normally involved in some manner. The families choose to participate. Why does the OHSAA continue to limit interaction?

This mentality makes no sense to me. They want to dominate the kids’ involvement in sports yet they set limitations on their own people to do it. There ARE some very qualified school coaches out there that could be used to mentor the girls but are kept from making a full impact on programs within their local community.

Now before all you newbie’s go jumping all over my thoughts, keep in mind I know the rules and limitations as I've been in this game probably longer than some of you have been alive. My point deals with the rules of OHSAA. As many know, I don't always agree with how they run their ship. I've heard all the reasons, yet they struggle with change.

I know everything in the world has some bad apples that can ruin a good thing for the rest but I’ve never understood why everyone should suffer from the pitfalls of the minority. Sure, it’s easier to make a rule that nobody can do it, and then punish only the few that actually ARE wrong. What happens when your high and mighty authority is unable to police or enforce their own rules? Exactly what we have now. Some go ahead doing it and the ones that are trying to do the right thing complain and get left in the dust. In the mean time, the sheriff is too busy or out of town.

I believe it would be a win win for everyone if all limitations were lifted. School coaches could actively be involved with all the kids from their own neighborhood throughout the course of the season and the off season. Those wanting to take advantage will learn new techniques and perhaps some new game strategies from the extra off-season participation which in turn will make them better coaches. I believe the coaches would actually benefit more from this and the school districts will end up with better coaches for the OHSAA season.

NASCAR and NCAA are about the only sanctioning bodies I know that actively enforce their rules to ensure a fair playing field. If you can’t or won’t enforce your rules, than you shouldn’t have them in your book. If you truly believe your trained professionals are in the best interest of the kids, then lift any sanctions and let them mentor as much as the want without restrictions.

Just my opinion.

 

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well written Daboss

 

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Right On daboss!!