As an AD, I remind parents and coaches that sports are emotional. Much like relationships between parent and child or husband and wife, there will be ups and downs. When situations become emotional, whether it is playing time, a tough decision, or a disagreement, it is important to go back to the root of the relationship. Ask a simple question: does that person truly care about the individual they are in conflict with?
More often than not, if the answer is yes, the conflict is not about a lack of care or respect. It is about perspective, expectations, or personal wants not being met. When you recognize that, it allows everyone involved to respond with more clarity, accountability, and trust rather than emotion alone.
Sat in a recruiting meeting once where the conversation about a kid lasted 45 seconds.
His film was good. His measurables checked every box. His grades were fine.
The position coach put his name up, two assistants said "I have heard he is a problem," and the head coach said move on.
45 seconds.
That kid never knew why the offer he expected never came. He spent his whole senior year wondering
what happened.
Coaches are not just building rosters. They are building locker rooms. Every offer is a bet on who you are as a person, not just as a player.
Act accordingly.
@FiredCoaches I say use them all, and use the one thats in-between both schools travel wise... to get the most fans to go to the game... example: TCC v Gainesville play at Mercer; Carver-Columbus v Hapeville at Lagrange College; Worth Co v Toombs at Mercer, Creekside v Benedictine at GA South
Blessed for another opportunity! 🙏🏾
I will be at Troy University tomorrow. Excited to get back on campus and continue building relationships with the coaches and staff. Thank you to everyone supporting me through this journey.
#AGTG#Recruitment#Uncommitted@RecruitGeorgia
I texted a coach this morning and asked how the new job was going after about a month.
His response was one I’ve heard many times… and lived myself:
“Not bad. Some kids pushing back culture wise. Always worried about staff and numbers.”
If you go into a program and start making the changes that need to be made, be ready for pushback.
That’s normal.
My advice to him:
Water the good grass.
Don’t let the weeds hold you hostage.
Too many coaches start looking the other way because they want to keep players and coaches happy.
They convince themselves they can slowly change the culture.
It doesn’t work that way. Culture doesn’t drift in the right direction. It moves toward the standard you enforce.
Stay strong to your principles.
The right grass will grow. 🌱🏈
@fastnwide