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Most people that are for holding back are in districts were it is common practice. Those that are against it seem to be from areas were it doesn't happen very often. I have coached for 6 years and have been involved in many games in which our kids were playing against teams with as many as 10 holdbacks. Fact is folks if we (Floyd County) don't start accepting it, we will continue to fall farther behind on the field of athletics. I know some people will respond that it "should not be about athletics" but I personally know of kids that live for sports and would not give much effort in the classroom if it were not for sports. We can deny that if we want but it is a TRUTH ! I know that most of the talk has centered on one school, but if that school holds back several then so be it. I can bet you that school will be competing with ANY school in Eastern Kentucky if they do this and that is what we want to do isn't it ? The parents on here are correct. Who are we to judge the decisions they make for the future of their children. Do they judge the people that dont hold back kids that are much smaller and not physically mature ???

Great Post Coach!