Re: SHOWCASE THOUGHTS
I thought the event was great, well organized, great facilities etc. As far as San Antonio performance, I think we underachieved. It appears to be a conflict of interest when we pull coaches to coach the age groups they coach during the regular season. This post says the best of the best will play but I'm not so sure this is true. If you are worrying about who you are taking with you into spring and fall ball your going to cater a little to your own team. To truly show the best of the best why not pull coaches from other ages and let them truly coach the talent they have without the worry of pissing off their home parents, kids, etc. Just a thought but I think it's hard not to be political when in the back of your mind your still thinking about spring/fall season. One other thing, if it's truly an all star showcase I think the kids that are selected to tryout should be nominated to tryout, invite only. Coaches from around the city can nominate players they feel can compete instead of come one come all and they should tryout for positions. People (kids and parents) should know what to expect before showing up. This way there are not disappointed parents thinking their child is going to play one position (according to the smoke the coach blows) and ends up playing somethings else. Managing expectations would go along way to combat people complaining.
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