[Lady Mustang Coach]

Life isn't always fair, but life gives you choices. If a parent decides to hold their child back, that should be their and their son/daughter's choice. Why is everyone so freaked out by the mention of hold backs? There are other hold backs in Floyd County besides BL, because they had a great team the past few years and are expected to have a great team next year, with or without the holdbacks, BL's B team went undeafeated this past year. So why is everyone outraged about this. If you have a son/daughter that falls in the guidelines to be held back, make your decision and hold em back or send them on and let the other parents decide if that is what they want for their kid. I personally see nothing wrong with hold backs, it's another year for your child to mature and be more able not only physically , but mentally to handle what life throws at them. I left out academics (which is a big plus also) but I left it out because everyone thinks basketball is the only reason for hold backs, I think all of the parents are smarter than that and are considering all the pros and cons before making a decision. Probably the only down side is the sarcastic remarks from people, who probably wish they had made this decision theirselves. Also, if and when I decide to hold my son back, I'll let everyone know, am not ashamed to let you know I'm thinking about his future.