Well if he goes to an already good Paris Greyhound team that would probably make hem the favorites in the 40th and a real contender for the the region in my opnion.

I don't know specifics about the move or how enrollment works in the Paris/Georgetown area and I have no clue why only one parent was a legal guardian and it's honestly none of my business. It just rubs me the wrong way that a coach would go out of their way to try and make sure a kid isn't eligible (on a technicality) because that kid left their school.

 

Maybe living with his mom was better for him? Only him and his parents know why he left the area for a different school and opportunity.

 

Even if that is the case...only 3 public schools should be in play.

Harrison County

Bourbon County

Paris

 

As far as the coach, it is a shame that the coach had to make sure that the rules were enforced instead of the association doing their job and enforcing the rules themselves.

Even if that is the case...only 3 public schools should be in play.

Harrison County

Bourbon County

Paris

 

KHSAA knew he was living where he was and ruled him eligible at Scott Co, so that can't be the case. Remember he had to present information to become eligible.

KHSAA knew he was living where he was and ruled him eligible at Scott Co, so that can't be the case. Remember he had to present information to become eligible.

 

How could he be eligible at Scott co and not live in Scott co, that doesn't make sense.

Only thing I can think of is that there was falsified info?

How could he be eligible at Scott co and not live in Scott co, that doesn't make sense.

 

There's a lot of :poop: that happens that the ruling body of Kentucky high school hoops does that don't make sense. :idunno:

How could he be eligible at Scott co and not live in Scott co, that doesn't make sense.

 

Your guess is as good as mine.

How could he be eligible at Scott co and not live in Scott co, that doesn't make sense.

 

You're making that quantum leap that the Association always makes sense.

Sorry if I'm late on this but was told today that he has been ruled ineligible at Scott County?

 

http://bluegrasspreps.com/ky-boys-basketball/scott-county-71-a-294361.html

I'll stand up for DJ's integrity. He is a fine child and should not be disrespected on the internet because the HC coach has a personal vendetta against him leaving the team. As far as lessons go...what lesson is it that you guys feel like he should learn? Is it that if you don't let someone take advantage of your talents and abilities that you may not get to do something you love? I know for a fact that there was very little interest in trying to develop DJ in Harrison County. That was until the staff realized that he might help them get out of the region. I'm thinking this was sometime early to mid last year. I am actually not a fan of transfers, because I think it takes away from kids who are in programs from the start, but it sounds like in DJ's case it was the right decision after all. There was obviously something that DJ wasn't getting in the "fine" Harrison County ball club that made him desire to leave. And the actions of the HC coaching staff just reiterated his concerns. An adult and responsible coach would try to understand what those needs are and help to facilitate the players desires. DJ is a really good player. Was he getting scouted at HC? Was he getting more development to his game? Was he able to continue to learn from the coaching staff there to continually improve his basketball skills? Were they helping him to grow and achieve his goals after HS? These are the types of things a coach should be trying to understand and help with in each player. Instead of trying to assist the kid, it seems as though coach Kendall allowed his emotions to get in the way and did everything he could to ruin the kids chances once he realized that he wasn't going to play for him. Act like an adult, show some class, and treat these kids with a little more concern. The only lesson that you guys have taught him now is that you can't trust anyone. Good job there.

 

Jenkins needs to e DQ'd for his lack of integrity to a fine Harrison County ball club that wasted time developing a system around him. I wish him luck but his next step should be college ball. My OP, that's tough young man but lessons need to be taught.

I'll stand up for DJ's integrity. He is a fine child and should not be disrespected on the internet because the HC coach has a personal vendetta against him leaving the team. As far as lessons go...what lesson is it that you guys feel like he should learn? Is it that if you don't let someone take advantage of your talents and abilities that you may not get to do something you love? I know for a fact that there was very little interest in trying to develop DJ in Harrison County. That was until the staff realized that he might help them get out of the region. I'm thinking this was sometime early to mid last year. I am actually not a fan of transfers, because I think it takes away from kids who are in programs from the start, but it sounds like in DJ's case it was the right decision after all. There was obviously something that DJ wasn't getting in the "fine" Harrison County ball club that made him desire to leave. And the actions of the HC coaching staff just reiterated his concerns. An adult and responsible coach would try to understand what those needs are and help to facilitate the players desires. DJ is a really good player. Was he getting scouted at HC? Was he getting more development to his game? Was he able to continue to learn from the coaching staff there to continually improve his basketball skills? Were they helping him to grow and achieve his goals after HS? These are the types of things a coach should be trying to understand and help with in each player. Instead of trying to assist the kid, it seems as though coach Kendall allowed his emotions to get in the way and did everything he could to ruin the kids chances once he realized that he wasn't going to play for him. Act like an adult, show some class, and treat these kids with a little more concern. The only lesson that you guys have taught him now is that you can't trust anyone. Good job there.

 

You are stating that he left because of something that happened on the ball team, a direct violation of the KHSAA. Break the rules, pay the consequence.

 

As far as coaching, it is the coach's responsibility to do what is best for the team and not an individual athlete.

I'll stand up for DJ's integrity. He is a fine child and should not be disrespected on the internet because the HC coach has a personal vendetta against him leaving the team. As far as lessons go...what lesson is it that you guys feel like he should learn? Is it that if you don't let someone take advantage of your talents and abilities that you may not get to do something you love? I know for a fact that there was very little interest in trying to develop DJ in Harrison County. That was until the staff realized that he might help them get out of the region. I'm thinking this was sometime early to mid last year. I am actually not a fan of transfers, because I think it takes away from kids who are in programs from the start, but it sounds like in DJ's case it was the right decision after all. There was obviously something that DJ wasn't getting in the "fine" Harrison County ball club that made him desire to leave. And the actions of the HC coaching staff just reiterated his concerns. An adult and responsible coach would try to understand what those needs are and help to facilitate the players desires. DJ is a really good player. Was he getting scouted at HC? Was he getting more development to his game? Was he able to continue to learn from the coaching staff there to continually improve his basketball skills? Were they helping him to grow and achieve his goals after HS? These are the types of things a coach should be trying to understand and help with in each player. Instead of trying to assist the kid, it seems as though coach Kendall allowed his emotions to get in the way and did everything he could to ruin the kids chances once he realized that he wasn't going to play for him. Act like an adult, show some class, and treat these kids with a little more concern. The only lesson that you guys have taught him now is that you can't trust anyone. Good job there.

 

People shouldn't bash kids online. There is so much speculation in your statement, You obviously seem to know the kid and that emotional attachment seems to blind you to the facts. If he isn't living in Scott Co., he can't play there. Now if he ends up at Paris, Bourbon etc...and is living in the district I don't think he should be penalized by the KHSAA, if he lives in Georgetown he should be allowed to play there..

I'm stating that its a real sad gesture to try to seek revenge on a child because you are upset at a decision they made...whether right or wrong. "Break the rules, pay the consequence" is convenient to say when you are trying to justify a childish action. Do you think HC would pursue the rules committee so intently if it was the other way around? If they had a kid playing in their program whose parent don't have residency within the district? I'm pretty sure they wouldnt, so don't try to tell me that it's all about following the rules.

 

PS-

coach, noun, often attributive \ˈkōch\

 

: a person who teaches and trains an athlete or performer

: a person who teaches and trains the members of a sports team and makes decisions about how the team plays during games

: a private teacher who gives someone lessons in a particular subject

 

 

You are stating that he left because of something that happened on the ball team, a direct violation of the KHSAA. Break the rules, pay the consequence.

 

As far as coaching, it is the coach's responsibility to do what is best for the team and not an individual athlete.

I'll stand up for DJ's integrity. He is a fine child and should not be disrespected on the internet because the HC coach has a personal vendetta against him leaving the team. As far as lessons go...what lesson is it that you guys feel like he should learn? Is it that if you don't let someone take advantage of your talents and abilities that you may not get to do something you love? I know for a fact that there was very little interest in trying to develop DJ in Harrison County. That was until the staff realized that he might help them get out of the region. I'm thinking this was sometime early to mid last year. I am actually not a fan of transfers, because I think it takes away from kids who are in programs from the start, but it sounds like in DJ's case it was the right decision after all. There was obviously something that DJ wasn't getting in the "fine" Harrison County ball club that made him desire to leave. And the actions of the HC coaching staff just reiterated his concerns. An adult and responsible coach would try to understand what those needs are and help to facilitate the players desires. DJ is a really good player. Was he getting scouted at HC? Was he getting more development to his game? Was he able to continue to learn from the coaching staff there to continually improve his basketball skills? Were they helping him to grow and achieve his goals after HS? These are the types of things a coach should be trying to understand and help with in each player. Instead of trying to assist the kid, it seems as though coach Kendall allowed his emotions to get in the way and did everything he could to ruin the kids chances once he realized that he wasn't going to play for him. Act like an adult, show some class, and treat these kids with a little more concern. The only lesson that you guys have taught him now is that you can't trust anyone. Good job there.

 

Nothing personal against the kid. He is a great ball player, but he should have stayed a HC. The whole Scott Co. was sketchy at best now he can't play there so he's going to try at Paris. So what lesson is he really learning? If he get to play at Paris then he learning a person can do whatever they want if they get in trouble here just go somewhere else until you get what you want......:no:

 

This will make his third school this season!.!.! Really???

People shouldn't bash kids online. There is so much speculation in your statement, You obviously seem to know the kid and that emotional attachment seems to blind you to the facts. If he isn't living in Scott Co., he can't play there. Now if he ends up at Paris, Bourbon etc...and is living in the district I don't think he should be penalized by the KHSAA, if he lives in Georgetown he should be allowed to play there..

 

Your probably right that it has made me a little emotional. I'm not in disagreement that he shouldn't be allowed to play at Georgetown if he doesn't have a residency there. Just makes me mad the way it all developed. The point I'm making is that there should be a way to resolve this issue before it gets to this point.