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Post by fullhouseo on Apr 30, 2013 12:41:18 GMT -6
The best athlete in the school is a Junior, 5-10, 185 kid that was a RB/DB for me his 9th and 10th grade year. The kid is also a phenom at baseball. This year he opted not to play football (he took his soph year off of basketball but played this year, probably wont play his senior year). He wants to play college baseball and will have that as an option. Kid has always been good, polite, hardworking in the weightroom, when I talk to him about why he didn't play he just says he "didn't really want to". He admits to enjoying games. Should I continue trying to get this kid out for his senior year (if so, how?) or should I wish him the best and move on? The kid probably makes a difference of 1-2 losses into wins for us as we are a small school.
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Post by fballcoachg on Apr 30, 2013 16:21:41 GMT -6
I'd just say "think about it, if you'd like to play your senior year if not I understand, footballs not for everyone."
You put it out there you are interested but in a non threatening way and without being a d-bag
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Post by blb on Apr 30, 2013 16:46:21 GMT -6
It's got to be his idea to commit to do what is necessary.
If you have to talk someone into playing Football, you'll probably regret it.
You can win with kids like that, but you can lose with them, too.
Surround yourself with people to whom Football means something.
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Post by coachweav88 on Apr 30, 2013 17:46:23 GMT -6
If you have to talk someone into playing Football, you'll probably regret it. Bingo! I have never found these kind of kids to be very productive. |
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Post by dbcoach19 on Apr 30, 2013 18:23:05 GMT -6
i'd explain to him that you want him to play and explain to why you think it could benefit the team and himself. Then leave it to your players to convince him to play. He'll be way more truthful with them than you. I've had kids come up and tell me "coach I'm 100 percent in next season" and 2 minutes later a player on the team says "coach, he's not playing he told us all at lunch he doesn't have any urge to play". Always trust the guys on the team.
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Post by dytmook on May 3, 2013 18:31:39 GMT -6
Can't hurt to say that we'd love to have you, but understand if you don't want to play.
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Post by s73 on May 3, 2013 20:11:26 GMT -6
If he's truly interested, he knows where to find you.
It's kind of like trying to score the hot chick in college. If she were interested she would return your calls. If you keep calling you look like a tool.
He knows you have a football team, if he's interested HE WILL find you.
It truly is the same kind of thing.
Just my advice.
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Post by tgun25 on May 4, 2013 5:58:17 GMT -6
I've got almost an identical situation. I have a 9th grade boy who would be a stud QB, 6-2, 170 range, dad played college ball. He didn't come for football this past year so he could just focus on hockey (he's a stud in that sport as well and we're a big time hockey school). I made my pitch to him and he nodded his head and was very polite. Now I need his friends and teammates to apply the pressure.
As good as he is, I won't beg him. He's got to be bought in to the program otherwise forget it. But I talked to him, said all the right things...maybe he comes out, time will tell!
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Post by eaglemountie on May 5, 2013 18:30:04 GMT -6
I've taken a kid or two to 7 on 7 that I knew would do well and ran stuff just for that kid so he could enjoy it and see his contribution without a ton of commitment. Worked a couple times. I'll echo what a couple have already said. Don't beg them. If they want to play, they will play.
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Post by IronmanFootball on May 6, 2013 9:30:46 GMT -6
I don't talk anyone into playing anymore. Two years ago we had 8 guys show up day 1, so yeah, I did. Last year we had 12 guys show up day 1 so yeah, I did. This spring we have 30 guys on the roster right now, I haven't 'recruited the halls' at all. 0%. Even a guy on the basketball team that was the ONLY one of the BB kids that worked out with us, didn't mention football to him once besides to warn him "weight lifting is over, we're fitting up for equipment now." His teammates will do the recruiting for you.
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Post by Luther Van Dam on May 6, 2013 19:28:57 GMT -6
I'd just say "think about it, if you'd like to play your senior year if not I understand, footballs not for everyone." You put it out there you are interested but in a non threatening way and without being a d-bag My thought is similar. Let him know you would like him to play. Feed his ego just a little bit without begging. Let him think about it and maybe he will come around. I do not think it is worth it to pressure him into playing or hound him about it. Like others said, he has to have some desire of his own to play. And peer pressure helps - as others have said. |
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