The art of recruiting

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Its really a tug of war with these kids when everyone in their lives tell them how great they are and let them get away with anything, then they have to show they have high character.
 
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The elite think they are entitled to start from the day they commit and god forbid if you got to work for it the days when you compete are over if you are not handed the job run to another school most of the elite are spoiled BRATS but they have been told all there life how special they are so in some ways its not there fault.
 
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BigBadVol said:
Good article and very insightful:

Talent Needs Character | James Leath
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This article should be sent to every school's high school coach with the understanding that all his players be made to read and understand it (if they can) as part of being a "team player" for his program. The "life" lessons explained in this article are profound and need to be taught to every kid. Too many good sports players are not good team players, just too self centered. The problem with recognizing them on the field is the good team players are willing to overlook they're true colors for the good of the team success.
 
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There's a lot of life lessons in that article that transcends sports. I doubt I've "swept the shed" nearly as often as I should.
 
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bignewt said:
Its really a tug of war with these kids when everyone in their lives tell them how great they are and let them get away with anything, then they have to show they have high character.
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terrypedigo said:
The elite think they are entitled to start from the day they commit and god forbid if you got to work for it the days when you compete are over if you are not handed the job run to another school most of the elite are spoiled BRATS but they have been told all there life how special they are so in some ways its not there fault.
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I agree, that it starts with many of them when they are young with special treatment from their coaches, parents, teachers, etc. When all of those around are self centered and want recognition as a good coach or parent of an athlete, it rubs off on the kids. It is our job as coaches and parents to make sure these kids aren't 17 when this is first addressed.

God bless those coaches and teachers that actually see what is important in life.

I'll use Ryan Leaf as a PRIME example on how not to raise your kid.......unless all you care about is having a star QB for a son and absolutely NOTHING more.
 
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BigBadVol said:
Good article and very insightful:

Talent Needs Character | James Leath
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Beautiful, BBV. Thanks for a meaningful contribution; one which is particularly rare on this and most other sites. It doesn't amaze me all that much that Butch's insightful and overall well-put-together recruiting acumen is wrongfully criticized by the usual suspects, but I wish those same half-thinkers would at least attempt to appreciate his unbending intent to bring in players who not only have shown admirable leadership qualities to go along with their superb athleticism, but also for setting the bar high as possible for bringing in young men who are true gentlemen that go above-and-beyond the norm in being all-around team players; student/athletes who act like best friends with everyone, regardless of their positions within their pecking order. Class is more than just something to attend.
 
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