As seen on the Newport Central Catholic Football Facebook page:

 

 

VIP Section for the uncoachable, weight room avoiding, practice hatin’, rep’ loafing, school work missing kinda student athlete....

 

Make sure you’re doing your part. #BredForSuccess

Bench of Shame?

Is that a red flag? Should we infer there are issues with work ethic? Why else do you post something like that?

Is that a red flag? Should we infer there are issues with work ethic? Why else do you post something like that?

 

I don't think it is a red flag. I think it is more of a culture thing. Simply stating that this is the place where people who don't meet their program demands will be. Motivation perhaps.

I don't like it. Not because it points out the slackers, but because I don't believe a coach would put a star player over there as quickly as he would a third stringer.

I don't like it. Not because it points out the slackers, but because I don't believe a coach would put a star player over there as quickly as he would a third stringer.

 

What about the coaches that follow through on their word and would put a star player there?

I don't think it is a red flag. I think it is more of a culture thing. Simply stating that this is the place where people who don't meet their program demands will be. Motivation perhaps.

 

How is that motivating? Who would be motivated by that? Players who expect playing time and aren't working hard enough? (red flag) If the players you are counting on to play and lead need that motivation and/or aren't working hard enough, that is a problem.

 

I see that as more of a throwing down the gauntlet - get in here with the right attitude and work hard or get out. Yes, that is a culture change. Changing a culture that isn't working.

What about the coaches that follow through on their word and would put a star player there?

 

I'm fine with it in those situations. I just don't trust that a lot of coaches would. :lol2:

One of my core beliefs in dealing with people - never make a threat that you aren't willing to follow through with.

How is that motivating? Who would be motivated by that? Players who expect playing time and aren't working hard enough? (red flag) If the players you are counting on to play and lead need that motivation and/or aren't working hard enough, that is a problem.

 

I see that as more of a throwing down the gauntlet - get in here with the right attitude and work hard or get out. Yes, that is a culture change. Changing a culture that isn't working.

 

Will it motivate every single player? Possibly not. I think it is a message for the folks who are skipping out on the weight room and plan to come out in June expecting a large role in my opinion. I definitely understand where you are coming from as well.

I don't think it is a red flag. I think it is more of a culture thing. Simply stating that this is the place where people who don't meet their program demands will be. Motivation perhaps.

 

Whether it's effective or not, that's how I saw it.

I don't think it is a red flag. I think it is more of a culture thing. Simply stating that this is the place where people who don't meet their program demands will be. Motivation perhaps.

 

Whether it's effective or not, that's how I saw it.

 

I third the motion.

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I wonder if Coach Lickert drives a 5.0.

Do the kids get to call the coaches when they aren't putting in maximum effort?

Do the kids get to call the coaches when they aren't putting in maximum effort?

 

Kids can still cry to mommy and daddy and have them address it if need be.