quote:Originally posted by gonefishin:quote:Originally posted by 3FingeredGlove:quote:Roger on going crazy trying to figure out college coaches' thinking. It amazes me how 2 of them can see a kid at the time and come up with 180* opposite opinions
How do you know what they are thinking? They're not likely to tell a parent or player.
I'll grant you that 180 is a bit too much of an exageration. But as to your question - you assume too much. Could it not be that they might talk to me in a situation other than as a parent? I have several current and former college coaches I count among my friends.
Lastly I didn't say anything about figuring out their thinking based on an offer. I just agreed that trying to figure out their thinking could make you crazy - period.
My son attended a showcase camp in June attended by a number of coaches, including many from the Nor Cal area. He had a very good showing and is now on the radar for a few of the schools at the camp. A D1 Coach/RC (very honest & upfront) was at this showcase. He and my son have spoken on a few occasions, and did so at this camp. The coach gave kids an honest assessment of their abilities, and stated whether on not they were D1 material (his opinion). My kid received very good reviews from the coach, stating that he would be playing D1 in 2012. I bring this up, because the same coach had informed two of my son's friends that they weren't quite ready, and had some work to do? Well, I can happily tell you that they've both verbally committed in the last couple of weeks to some pretty good D1 programs...so you're absolutely correct, trying to figure out their (coaches) thinking could make you crazy!