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75LBS RAVENS
DALE CITY CHAMPS 06-08 |
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Attendance:
DALE CITY
VA
USA
| Posted Aug 21/09 - Just For Starters |
| A question was presented to me by a parent. I promised them I would give an explanation via the web site. In short, the question addressed "starting players" and "motivation of players". In particular what is expected from our coaching staff in relation to a player, that has been identified on the roster in a certain position. Make no mistake about this. The roster provides the coaches with a way to effectively evaluate the talents of each and every player. This is a plus for the team families to be able to see it. How often has anyone been able to see what's on a coaches mind so soon in the season at this level? On top of the columns you will also see that the word STARTER is no where to be seen. This is our depth chart not a Starting Roster. Consider the fact that there are twenty four players. Ranging from veterans to first time players and any and everything in between. Obviously there are too many personalities to individually manage and still have enough time to cover everything we need to cover in such a short amount of available time. So motivation must start from within the child. Each player must find something that makes them want to excel. What that something is, is usually different for everyone. Think about why you get up everyday to go to work. I certainly am not there to help you get out the door. It has been my experience that the best way to introduce complexity in coaching is to segregate and divide the starters from the non starters. One thing that is sure to happen is that the so called starter will slack up, and quite possibly only make the bare minimum attendance requirements. They will be the liability on the field as well. The so called non-starter may feel hurt or left out. Team football provides a small and controllable environment, a look at life with the help of a coach or mentor, assisting our children by preparing them for the future. So to answer the motivation question, no one is a "designated" starter. The positions listed on the roster reflect the evaluated skills and abilities based on keen observation by the coaching staff. I have written elsewhere on this site about the ability to adapt. I take this so seriously that many hours have been devoted on Friday evenings, determining the placement of players for the game on Saturday. There are many considerations that the staff will discuss in forming the winning game plan. Factors such as weekly attendance, the opponents strengths and weaknesses, all the way down to the specific offense and defense we want to implement. Now mix in the fact that life gets in the way, late arrivals to practice and the game, lost or forgotten equipment, kids getting hurt away from the field prior to games, and a host of other situational contingencies that may occur. All of which leaves little room to designate a starter at any time. Keep in mind that this is an instructional league and not a traveling league where truthfully some kids would never see much playing time. To conclude this talk, everyone is liable to be put in the position where they must deliver for the team. It may be coming off of the bench or starting. Whenever a truly capable person performs poorly, it usually reflects a lapse in responsibility. We are teaching the members to do what is expected of them and then some. No favoritism, no discrimination, no excuses. Ravens get it done despite the odds. We know we can depend on each other. So I invite the parents to assist the staff members if they would like to. I can provide the required documentation for your background check and application. You are more than welcome. Remember it takes a village to raise a child. If you are trying to raise a star football player, the odds are stacked against you. So lets focus on the children and not whether or not they start. Having fun is a by product of hard work and effort, always has been, and always will be that way. |
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