[EKUAlum05]

If I were a kid close to Pikeville I would be knocking their door down to come play football. They have it all great coach, great tradition and facilities that some college teams would be envious of.
What 14-18 year old won't want to e in that environment?

How about some loyalty to the place that raised you and understanding that not everywhere has the resources/money to provide the facilities that Pikeville does?

I applaud loyalty and encourage loyalty when it can be applied.

With that said: Should loyalty to imaginary lines on google maps or loyalty to where your tax dollars go weigh heavier if it means your child has to settle for less
- In the classroom?
- Where nepotism or "daddy ball" is rampant?
- Where a system and philosophy does not match their skill sets both academically or athletically?
- Where what is taught or practiced does not match your belief system?
- Results in fewer chances for exposure and/or development?

Loyalty is a big deal, but ultimately it is not the only factor when deciding what is the bets situation to ensure the success of our children. I will never fault someone for doing what is best for their kids. With that said, this also makes it harder for me to handle transfers Junior and Senior seasons rather than parents moving or transferring before High School. 

Holdbacks are also a sketchy conversation. In both cases the lines of "what does success for kids" means has a tendency to get blurred between short term glory and long term benefits which is scary.