bighit65
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Post by bighit65 on Jul 21, 2013 7:09:35 GMT -6
Great post Huey. I never understood people who put as much energy into banning things as they did that week's game prep. If the officials allow it who cares about how we think they look. We are not 16,17 or 18.
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Post by buck42 on Jul 21, 2013 9:52:09 GMT -6
We wear white Nike cleats and white socks. I don't let kids wear visors until later in the year when the excessive heat and humidity is gone. I do tell them to take them off in rain games.
I don't care about other stuff as long as its not too much look at me!
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Post by lions23 on Jul 21, 2013 16:16:54 GMT -6
We just take what they like and make it a team thing. We buy the cool nike colored socks and pass them out for games. We have said no too certain things. No pink anything. You can wear sleeves that are team colors or white or gray (usually easy to get at Walmart or somewhere cheap). Shoes must be team colors or white or black. We usually hook up with the Nike rep to offer the ones we want them to get at a discounted price. Some kids just have to buy what they can afford though.
Their choices get pretty limited we appear to understand the developmental needs of teens to experience some individualism. We get the flashy uni's and let them have a say in the design. But really we make the final say. Ultimately if they feel like they are part of the decision making we get them on board and have little issues.
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Post by jgordon1 on Jul 21, 2013 16:23:57 GMT -6
we let the kids wear a clear visor w/ a doctors note..nothing else
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mcrsa75
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Post by mcrsa75 on Jul 23, 2013 4:09:13 GMT -6
Great question. Personally, I think its great in theory to allow the kids to have some level of individuality within reason. However, my personal experience is that kids can get overly distracted by attempting to make themselves look good before the game (spats, sleeves, visors, etc....). As a coach, you are under a time crunch to get the kids ready for the game. Do you want to take the time to allow them to go the extra mile for all these accessories? I don't have the patience for this kind of stuff.
Also, how much money are you spending on extra tape for all the spats? Does spatting truly serve a medical purpose for the athlete (I have been told that it does not but I may be wrong)? Does this promote excessive individualism vs. promoting the team concept? Do you use it as a reward for outstanding grades/work ethic/plays? Just a few questions I would ask myself?
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Post by fballcoachg on Jul 23, 2013 9:04:35 GMT -6
Some one else stated that with the rules now there is a limited amount they can do anyway so my philosophy is/will be let them at it with the 2 caveats. 1) If it's an add on like a back strap or visor you have to practice in it and 2) if it impedes your ability to play it is gone.
One thing I've noticed in my limited time in the game is even if you have all these rules on what they can and can't wear (which if you want to do that, good for you, just not my concern) you'll still have the same guys who would adorn themselves staring in the mirror pregame making sure their uniform looks just right.
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Post by drewdawg265 on Jul 29, 2013 10:00:47 GMT -6
Not a battle I waste energy on. I think there are other ways to emphasize team that have a greater impact on program. I also have not seen the color of a kids socks or wrist-bands have a negative or positive impact on the game.
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