06-13-2008, 07:24 AM
I agree with everyone above.
It seems your main concern is the kids feelings and becoming frustrated if they lose. This isn't a bad thing to be worried about, every parent (or coach) wants the best for their kids. But........
How do you think the kids would feel if they realized what you were doing? Now instead of feeling discouraged about losing a couple games in AA, they would be even more discouraged in finding out their coach had no faith in them.........
And on the opposite end, what if they end up in AA and winning a few games?? That would completely boost their confidence in themselves and their team as well. I think its 10x more important in giving them a shot in doing that over worrying about them losing........
It seems your main concern is the kids feelings and becoming frustrated if they lose. This isn't a bad thing to be worried about, every parent (or coach) wants the best for their kids. But........
How do you think the kids would feel if they realized what you were doing? Now instead of feeling discouraged about losing a couple games in AA, they would be even more discouraged in finding out their coach had no faith in them.........
And on the opposite end, what if they end up in AA and winning a few games?? That would completely boost their confidence in themselves and their team as well. I think its 10x more important in giving them a shot in doing that over worrying about them losing........