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Post by insidezone on Jul 3, 2012 1:28:10 GMT -6
Football won't ever have an AAU type organization (thankfully). Basketball, these kids can play an additional 60, 80, etc games outside of their HS season. Nobody is foolish enough to risk that with a game as violent as football. The biggest risk, and it is already underway, is an AAU type org. for passing leagues. I'm sorry, but this statement is just wrong. If there is money to be made by starting an AAU type league for high school football, then you will see an AAU type organization for high school football unless WE coaches/parents/fans/supporters put a stop to this! Heck, I watched a video on youtube where a Florida news station sent a reporter to a Saturday pee-wee event. He watched games ranging from 6 year olds all the way up to 16 year olds. This reporter captured video evidence of money trading hands...betting. It's sickening, but it's the way that our world works now days. Sad times for high school football are coming guys... |
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Post by Chris Clement on Jul 3, 2012 10:57:09 GMT -6
AAU is for-profit?
I don't get you guys sometimes. In Canada there is simply no such thing as for-profit youth sports of any kind, and every coach is a volunteer. Most HS coaches don't get stipends. If you're lucky you get a bare bones honorarium and a gift card from the parents. Even the odd for-profit camp is usually seen as being a bit sketchy.
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Post by fantom on Jul 3, 2012 11:46:39 GMT -6
AAU is for-profit? I don't get you guys sometimes. In Canada there is simply no such thing as for-profit youth sports of any kind, and every coach is a volunteer. Most HS coaches don't get stipends. If you're lucky you get a bare bones honorarium and a gift card from the parents. Even the odd for-profit camp is usually seen as being a bit sketchy. Different world. Some (and I emphasize the word "some") do quite well getting "expenses", trips, and gear. The biggest problem is the street agents, AAU coaches and hangers-on, why try to glom onto the kids early in hope of cashing in if the kid is highly recruited or signs a big contract. Here's a story that may be an eye-opener. hamptonroads.com/2012/06/private-schools-washington-coaches-scout-middle-schools-va-md |
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