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TB vs HS Poll
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I don't believe everyone is entitled to play.
After reading all of Slappinandstealin's posts, my views aren't that extreme. I would just say that if you have the resources to accommodate larger rosters (meaning enough space, coaches, etc.), then I see the value in having as many players as is practical for the sake of participation. I especially see the value for 'sports of a lifetime' like cross country, golf, tennis. The USTA (national tennis fed) once had an initiative that encouraged HS tennis programs not to cut tennis players and helped them financially to accommodate that. Obviously, this was the USTA's attempt to grow the game, but I supported the idea. Winning is a priority, and I don't think large rosters should interfere with the goal of trying to win at the varsity level. But if it can be done, then I have no issue with providing as many participation opportunities as is practical.
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Yeah, my feeling about this is please don't put my kid on a team if you have no intention of playing her. Don't ask parents to pay the $$$, sacrifice the time it takes to transport back and forth to practice and games, and get the kid's hopes up if you know good and well she'll sit the bench all season. I understand it's different in college, but that's really too much to ask of a youngster. Only take her on the team if you intend for her to contribute. This is kind of the opposite of what you're saying, which I also agree with: don't take kids on the team as charity cases. If they don't have the skills, it's not the place for them. Like someone said before, that's what rec is for. If someone was really motivated, they could form a "developmental" league for these players, sort of like club teams in college. They compete, but not on a varsity level.
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What does ETA and the frowny faces mean? Do you dislike boosters?Or is this some kind of reflection on my opinion?
Honestly, what do you think should happen in a small town with no rec ball for girls over age 12? What should happen when 15 girls go out for a team and 3 of them have never played? Cut the 3? Or try to teach them some ball and give them something to do?
I agree that a 50 person roster is impractical, but if it is possible, practical and feasible, why not keep everyone?
If the score is 20-3 why not put the inexperienced girls in?
I guess your school teams are just a lot better than ourss
Honestly, what do you think should happen in a small town with no rec ball for girls over age 12? What should happen when 15 girls go out for a team and 3 of them have never played? Cut the 3? Or try to teach them some ball and give them something to do?
I agree that a 50 person roster is impractical, but if it is possible, practical and feasible, why not keep everyone?
If the score is 20-3 why not put the inexperienced girls in?
I guess your school teams are just a lot better than ourss
It had nothing to do with your post. It had to do with how often Politics come into play in HS ball around my area and especially DD's HS team. I could tell you stories that would make your blood boil as mine does every time they get run ruled since the best 9 aren't on the field and they're playing teams that do have them out there. FYI DD starts so that has nothing to do with what I just stated.
