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Post by outlawjoseywales on Dec 22, 2008 15:09:36 GMT -6
A few of you know that I had a good year this year, in spite of the fact that this summer I had a huge defection of players-16 off my 32 man roster. It's one of those Disney movie things.
Anyway, I've never had this kind of thing happen to me. One kid, who I had worked with since 8th grade, left his Sr. year to go to the local big school with the local big name coach. He didn't have a good year, getting hurt before their sea
Now, I'm getting calls from all the guys from colleges who I had been in contact over the last couple of years who wanted to sign the kid.
Opinions please on what to say and not say to these guys. I have been referring them to their school and his new coach. Answering their question that his father transferred him, but that he is a great kid. And remind them of all that he accomplished as a Jr. with me. Nothing negative.
How have any of you handled these situations? OJW
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Post by coachdawhip on Dec 22, 2008 15:11:39 GMT -6
The same thing happened to me this year, just say he is a good kid, father moved him for family reasons and forward them to the new coach.
when he played for me as a Jr. had 98 tackles, 5 sacks, 3 FF. Was hurt often for his new team, App. State has gotten a commitment from him though.
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Post by jhanawa on Dec 22, 2008 16:33:25 GMT -6
OJW, I think you handled it perfectly.
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Post by Coach JR on Dec 22, 2008 16:57:17 GMT -6
OJW,
What is it exactly they want you to tell them? You know about the kid's ability up to the point he left, and you can tell them all about that. His Sr season is what it is. Sounds like you told them all you could.
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Post by jgordon1 on Dec 22, 2008 18:22:50 GMT -6
OJW: You handled it w/ class and dignity.
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Post by givepullorpitch on Dec 23, 2008 22:59:30 GMT -6
Yes, and most of us would handle it with dignity I hope. Do you say anything about loyalty? Doesn't the college guy deserve to know?
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