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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostMore pathetic by the day, BTNT. Most of us never claim our kids are Person A. But you sure are genuinely interested in the Person B kid and wanting the best for them, aren't you? Why play sports at the D3 level when all that time could go towards academics, right? It's a silly little sport when Person B players but all-important for Person A. Got it.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostOh come on Pman like you haven't been calling all D1 athletes unemployable for years? At least stand by your trolling.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostOh come on Pman like you haven't been calling all D1 athletes unemployable for years? At least stand by your trolling.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostEver think that you just know different A's & B's?
These are real world examples and can see how both have very valid points.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostWrong.
Person "A" was a low-level professional from Europe without any children, who came here to coach.
Person "B" never made such a claims, it was more along the lines that kids are too young to make life choices and deciding on a single sport. He played in two sports as well in college, so he will always have that slant.
And, no, while an interesting take, it had nothing to do with employability or anything else. It was about letting kids not be stuck making a decision so young.
And, last, one should realize that being 'employable' isn't all about grades. When I hire, I look a well-rounded candidate and not a bookworm. So, someone who is versatile, who can operate and succeed in a team environment, are who I target. If she used her athletics to get ahead of someone of a similar grade-level, so be it. Not like we are talking an idiot here...we are talking about a B student.
Rather interesting how you managed to make that post so negative. Impressive, actually, if that's your sort of thing.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostSeriously, can you maybe wrap all of your "A" & "B" personas into one and just claim what you stand for?
"B" is my brother, thereby the player in question is my nieces. Super good kid.
The funny part of the story is they both were on the board of the club in town together, and had a heated argument over the topic. Which, I summarized in my OP. Both had vented to me about the other, not knowing my connection to both, so I got to see both slanted sides first, before I made the connection.
Both have valid points, and it may come down to the more likely one is to have success, the more likely they should stick with one sport. The problem becomes when to make that decision, and how does one honestly step away and make that decision?
There is no other intent with my post other than to point out two very different sides to the same subject, and both have merit.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostNope, because as mentioned, they are different people. "A" played overseas, coached here for a college program, and I played with in an adult league.
"B" is my brother, thereby the player in question is my nieces. Super good kid.
The funny part of the story is they both were on the board of the club in town together, and had a heated argument over the topic. Which, I summarized in my OP. Both had vented to me about the other, not knowing my connection to both, so I got to see both slanted sides first, before I made the connection.
Both have valid points, and it may come down to the more likely one is to have success, the more likely they should stick with one sport. The problem becomes when to make that decision, and how does one honestly step away and make that decision?
There is no other intent with my post other than to point out two very different sides to the same subject, and both have merit.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostThe ultimate point is both wanted the other to do things their way and really can't appreciate that the other's perspective is entirely personal. That's why they had the heated argument, no? All comes down to personal goals and just like this site they assumed that what they wanted for their kid is what everyone wants for theirs. The problem that creates though is when you put them on the same board, one wants to get the town to set the bar high and the other wants to set the bar low. That sux. There really should be two set ups so that each could attract their philosophical followers to it without interference from the other. That used to be what A & B teams did for most town except now being on the B team is generally viewed as a slap in the face these days
But, as for the bar being set high, that's a vague determination. Both wanted what is best for the program, and it was successful. Just difference opinion on how to get there, and what's best for the kids involved.
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