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OutinLFMember

I am convinced that there is a phenomenon among HS coaches, particularly old-time state Hall of Famer types, whereby they intentionally downplay the talents and accomplishments of their players in order to make themselves look better. I too have observed a coach, knowing that a pro scout traveled halfway across the country to see a particular player, remove that kid in the 3rd inning for no reason other than to assert that it's his program and he'll play the kid as he darn well pleases.

For you coach apologists out there, I have many specific examples of this coach talking down his kids for potential college and/or professional opportunities, and I truly believe it is in order to cover for the fact that he should have won several state championships by now with the talent that has either graduated from his school, or more notably, transferred from it.

5/10/1011:16 PM

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