HoopsLady

This article raises issues that apply to most youth sports today. Capitalists seeking to make money off of youth erect financial barriers that leave out many talented kids who do not get the opportunity for exposure. Take a hard look at who wins High School championships, even in this state, and you will find that it is often the best financially support kids/teams coming home with the trophies.

Kids can be stubborn. They need to hear the harsh realities coming from someone other than a parent. Getting feedback out of evaporators was like pulling teeth.

Yes, it is free, (but does incur T&L expense) but it is essentially a service for the recruiting press (247/Rivals etc). Again, no real recruiting value, just massaging the ego of the recruit.

My son was ultimately recruited and signed based on tape evaluation and on campus interview only. We attended at least 40 camps/combines over a 3 year period. The most frustrating thing about these events, is that you do not walk away with constructive criticism. Now that by itself, would add a lot of value.

Does Cov Cath have a shot at St. X this year? #AlwaysABiggerFish

My sons were competing in Region 4 swim championships. At the time I said I would be at the game, I was not aware there was a conflict between the two events. Swim conflicts are why I don't make all the girl's games.

100% correct. NUC, Best of The Midwest, etc add no value to the recruiting effort what so ever. They just post numbers that nobody making recruiting decisions looks at. Stick to the college camps and don't over due it. Don't let pride prevent you from looking at lower levels of football.

I have on occasion worked the gate, but not regularly.Sort of like RC and LA saying they are going to show, then don't bother.

I only watch tapes of games I cannot make live, or games where I'm asked for scouting assistance.

I have no complaints with the 2nd game officiating, only the first.

Maybe if you folks clued in some, you would have read that I have access to game tapes. You assume that just because I'm not there live, I don't see the game. I get to look at officiating errors and omissions in great detail! And , oh by the way, I see 0 hand checks today. Good day!

Congrats on the Championship and your daughters selection to All Tourney Team!!! AWESOME!!!!!......:ylsuper:So why didn't you come back???? If your pass was good????:eyeonyou:

No not a one way street .. I do get the paper and read online to get stats... Just because Independance is out in the BOONIES for others doesn't mean the news can't be found:walk:

Remember YOU were already in the SK Gym yesterday... .. They do not charge for reentry!!! :laugh:

It wasn't lost on me like you seem to think.....:thumb:

Since I wasn't at either game .I am still awaiting your grade out of CC and SK in each game you mention only one teams grade out ?????? Game 1 sk-"D" / cc(???) game 2 SK(???)/ CC-"F" Can you fill in the (???)?

WOW!! What Logic!!! Amusing. Funny you did not grade CC's team performance first time out an A -F scale nor did you grade SK's second performance an A-F scale... wonder what that scale will look like????

That would be enough for me to pull my kid from the court. Listening to posters concerning themselves with school finances over player safety is disappointing.

Final from Independence. Who has details?

And if its your kids out there whose safety is at risk by "compromised officiating"?

You wanted to make a point about hand checking without offering evidence. I called you on it, but you declined. Stop taking up with RC by taking shots at our program and you will be fine. The coaching staff is limited in what they cay say, but I am not. You, like RC, need to know when to stay on the sidelines. Again, post recent video of SK hand checking, or APOLOGIZE and withdraw your statement! I really tire of the mudslinging!

More smoke and mirrors for "I've no connection to the development of any player in SK's program." Please don't insult us by equating "daddy ball" coaching with the coaching of those who played and coached for many years at higher levels.

This type of situation is one that could escalate into a full scale brawl or riot. There is not enough information yet to determine if the walk off was justified, but it could well be. KHSAA needs to hold their officials to a higher standard. Interesting that no one here considers the accountability of the officiating.

You helped stir the pot, now you want to diffuse? Too late!

Since you have been out of aau bball for several years and SK has only 2 seniors and 1 junior on the team, who specifically would you like to take credit for developing?