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Post by jangalang on Sept 15, 2008 10:29:42 GMT -6
I have a similar problem in that we're in the 1st year of rebuilding a program that hasn't been around for awhile. It's only 7th-9th grade and we have 18 kids on our roster. We want to do as well as we can in games to keep the kids interested and get them excited about next year. So it's kind of a Catch 22...we can sit the players and easily lose the games OR play them, be competitive and get the program rolling.
On the other hand, the last thing I want to to do is get these kids started on missing practice now, and then the same kids would do the same thing next year. Any advice besides extra conditioning?
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Post by CoachMikeJudy on Sept 15, 2008 10:41:34 GMT -6
the problem i have is when "mom needs me at home" becomes a constant thing..... if a kid misses practice to help his mom.......that's fine....... but when it becomes a once a week issue......then his time is needed with his family more than it is football..........he obviously can't do both.......and family is more important..... Meet with the parent and child- discuss if football fits into his schedule...tell them your expectations. Be frank with them- don't beat around the bush. If they can't make it to the number of practices required, then maybe they should step away from football, get things right in there lives, then try out again next year. These are just my thoughts... We've had a similar situation with a young kid this year- freshman who's mom fell ill and he had to help out at home- he missed 2 weeks and we told him to concentrate on family and that football should take a back seat...he's still a member of our football family, but he's on "extended leave" so to speak.
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