Say U Want a Revolution

[arbitraryj]

Shady Organizers
Injured Players
Broke Road-Weary Parents
Fear
Coaches Fighting for Talent
Talent Fighting to be Ranked
Dysfunctional Programs Focused on Fame not Development
Short Evaulation Periods
Uncertainty
College Transfers from Bad Matches
Burnt Out Five Stars on Hiatus
Flash without Fundamental Skills
NCAA Recruiting Violations
Brutal Travel Schedules
Handlers Controling Communication and Access
Chasing Scholarships Like Carrots on a Stick
Doubt
Bad Grades

Not all with girls bball has gone bad but the system doesn't seem to be working very well.

Daddy always said "Don't Talk About It- Be About It"

So what can we do about making things better for players, coaches, parents, and fans of the game? How do we make it easier/healthier to match players and schools in a way that works for everyone but most importantly the girls.

I'm looking for practial, doable, action more than theoretical discussions. What can we do to make next season a better season and next year a better year for GBB?

[glenn]

... all the stuff that Chris and I already have seen ... and we're only halfway through. I have some ideas when I catch my breath. I hope others do, too.

[grandma215]

Everything said is so true to the fact!!!!!!!Better watch out you might get banned from club ball for these statements!!!!!!!!!!!!:rolleyes:

[ifyousayso]

I would like to believe that noone knows better than the parent and player what the player needs. Development, Exposure a little bit of both?

If your daughter is still in the first couple years of high school, this is new and exciting for College Coaches to be watching and showing interest.

The bottom line is a a parent you should put yourself in your daughter's shoes. Would you like it if all summer long you had every day planned out for you with little time for being a teenager. At first it might be alright, then it gets old.

How about their bodies. Going 12 months a year without a break will eventually wear on the player physically. You might not hear her complain about her knees hurting or have the stress fractures showing up just yet.. but, they are just around the corner.

Step back and look at the situation from being just a parent and not a parent that would like her daughter to be the best basketball player on the circuit or one that is chasing a scholarship. If your daughter has little to No time for vacation without basketball, going to movies, a trip to the pool, hanging out at the mall...then they are not typical teenagers.

I know many of you are going to say... they really want to do this... I have to remind you that when they were toddlers they really wanted to eat every piece of candy in the candy bowl too. It was good going down, but, the stomach ache afterward and the trips to the Dentist were a big price to pay.

I believe that summer ball, high school season, development all have their place, but, as with all things it should be done in moderation or at least in a way that maximizes the effort without consuming their lives.

The summer going into their junior and senior year, I believe to be the most important to be seen for a scholarship. Prior to that development and being on a team that plays competitively during high school and or summer will get them ready to be seen going into their 11th and 12th grade years.

As a parent you can help your player do some work that doesnt involve 12 hours days in a gym most days of the summer. Get video from her most competitive high school game or most competitive summer game. NOT highlights. Highlights as we all know only give the coach a chance to see them at their best which leaves the coaches guessing And not a game that her team romps the opposition by 40.

Ship it out to the schools that are closest to you first(easiest for you to visit in a day as wel as them to visit your high school). Mark the DVD or video with the players number, color of jersey, name, contact information(email address) as well as H.S. graduation year.

Send a short letter with accomplishments, positions that she can play, high school name/summer team name along with the coaches information. Also send a schedule of where she will be playing over the summer or the high school schedule.

Coaches will watch the DVD. They will contact you or the coach if your player fits into their program needs.

I

[smokeyhip4]

I would like to believe that noone knows better than the parent and player what the player needs. Development, Exposure a little bit of both?

If your daughter is still in the first couple years of high school, this is new and exciting for College Coaches to be watching and showing interest.

The bottom line is a a parent you should put yourself in your daughter's shoes. Would you like it if all summer long you had every day planned out for you with little time for being a teenager. At first it might be alright, then it gets old.

How about their bodies. Going 12 months a year without a break will eventually wear on the player physically. You might not hear her complain about her knees hurting or have the stress fractures showing up just yet.. but, they are just around the corner.

Step back and look at the situation from being just a parent and not a parent that would like her daughter to be the best basketball player on the circuit or one that is chasing a scholarship. If your daughter has little to No time for vacation without basketball, going to movies, a trip to the pool, hanging out at the mall...then they are not typical teenagers.

I know many of you are going to say... they really want to do this... I have to remind you that when they were toddlers they really wanted to eat every piece of candy in the candy bowl too. It was good going down, but, the stomach ache afterward and the trips to the Dentist were a big price to pay.

I believe that summer ball, high school season, development all have their place, but, as with all things it should be done in moderation or at least in a way that maximizes the effort without consuming their lives.

The summer going into their junior and senior year, I believe to be the most important to be seen for a scholarship. Prior to that development and being on a team that plays competitively during high school and or summer will get them ready to be seen going into their 11th and 12th grade years.

As a parent you can help your player do some work that doesnt involve 12 hours days in a gym most days of the summer. Get video from her most competitive high school game or most competitive summer game. NOT highlights. Highlights as we all know only give the coach a chance to see them at their best which leaves the coaches guessing And not a game that her team romps the opposition by 40.

Ship it out to the schools that are closest to you first(easiest for you to visit in a day as wel as them to visit your high school). Mark the DVD or video with the players number, color of jersey, name, contact information(email address) as well as H.S. graduation year.

Send a short letter with accomplishments, positions that she can play, high school name/summer team name along with the coaches information. Also send a schedule of where she will be playing over the summer or the high school schedule.

Coaches will watch the DVD. They will contact you or the coach if your player fits into their program needs.

I


You are so right about providing time to be a teenager. Invest in a DVD recorder and send out at least 10 copies to schools of your choice. Wait a couple of weeks and email them asking if the DVD was received and ask for feedback. From their you can tell the colleges interest level. :cool: