HometownHigh wrote:I disagree - I think kids are exposed to plenty of disappointment.
I would say I don't think this generation wants to work as hard as others before them, they want instant gratification, maybe aren't putting the time in, and therefore, disappointment follows. Reflective in the small number of athletes in programs, unless you have a co-op and can pull some from 2-3-4 towns, and represent well.
Running up the score - well, what about this? First round of Districts, the 1st team playing the 8th seed. Play your starters for a quarter or two, and then how about some floor time for your bench, so that when you get into foul trouble later in the tournament, the playing floor is not virgin territory to all but 5 of your your men (or ladies)? Might be beneficial for all!
Your joking right.
Were all entitled to opinions and sadly this opinion right here has made its way to the powers that be. Its why this subject is even an issue today. Also sadly this is a social flaw that goes far further than hs basketball games much farther.
You know if the Wrestling coach who posted on here could only become the president of the USA. Maybe we would all get some pride back. Look in the mirror and feel good about ourselves again. Did you know that when mommies and daddies fight all these battles for kids that they actually become less self sufficient and 100 times more likely to struggle with battles of depression and self worth.
Did you know that years of butt whoopings really makes you appreciate success when it does come and it will if you get off that couch and put down your xbox pads call your buddies and go play ball.
I love going to a basketball game. Paying 6 bucks already to watch the starters for 2.5 quarters. Kids that love the game and play the game in spare time. I mean work at it learned how to play it correctly.. Then to have to watch kids for 1.5 quarters who dont even want those minutes but get them because of parents. Most were forced to play by their parents and never will touch a ball in the off season. Yeah lifes fair. Give everyone of them a participation ribbon, extend your awards ceremonies to all tourney all district all region all regional tourney. Yeah lets make sure every kid in the state gets an award. Yeah lets take the value out of awards already.
We all need to read the wrestling coach post and realize if you dont agree with him. Your the whoosy he is talking about. Your the problem not the solution. If we could do that we would actually take some strides to improving much more than just hs basketball.