[More Cowbell]

Cowbell has it right. Always difficult to follow a legend. However, I assume Cowbell has to live with the folks saying "won't play for him." If not, he would point out that parents
who don't publically support the coach are, in this case, setting up a self-fulfilling prophecy. Debating possible strategies in a specific way is one thing; saying "they won't
play for him" amounts to gossip. Parents and adults have a huge influence on high school players' motivation. It's the parents' responsibility to tell their kids to respect your coach and play hard. It's the only way hierarchal systems can succeed. Then, if the coach can't succeed, it becomes his fault, not the parents' fault. Hold your tongues, always support your coach, and then, if need be, you can fire him with a clear conscience.

Haha, I don't have to live with anybody on here. At least not that I know of. I guess for all I know, somebody I'm arguing with might live right next door to me! :biggrin:

Anyway, I do agree with you on the coach part. As a player, even if you don't like your coach, it shouldn't affect how you play. If you go out and don't give the full effort, you're doing your own self a disservice, not to mention the rest of your teammates.