Post by GCTIGERS57 on Mar 21, 2005 10:07:54 GMT
First of all, I am a firm believer that the off-season is crucial for in-season success. In addition to the weight training, there is alot to gain from the off-season: fellowship, team building, etc.
So when you have some dad who thinks that the "gym down the road and the personal trainer" are what's best for the player, how do you convince Dad to encourage the player to stay with the team and lift?
I have seen some players in my past (when i was not the head coach), work out all winter on their own and make individual gains. However, they were NOT with their teammates. I have also seen these players eventually chosen to be captains - which suprises the hell out of me. How can a guy who thinks he is too good for the school program be elected captain? how is that leadership? This, to me, is not what is best for the program!
Just wandering how you guys deal with this!!!
So when you have some dad who thinks that the "gym down the road and the personal trainer" are what's best for the player, how do you convince Dad to encourage the player to stay with the team and lift?
I have seen some players in my past (when i was not the head coach), work out all winter on their own and make individual gains. However, they were NOT with their teammates. I have also seen these players eventually chosen to be captains - which suprises the hell out of me. How can a guy who thinks he is too good for the school program be elected captain? how is that leadership? This, to me, is not what is best for the program!
Just wandering how you guys deal with this!!!