If you believe a private school “steals” players from public schools, you’re looking at the issue the wrong way.
Families make decisions they believe are best for their children. Coaches don’t own athletes. Schools don’t own athletes.
Instead of blaming other programs, focus on building a program that players want to be a part of.
That’s how you win.
Somewhere in America
1) a kid is prepared to lie about these being stolen
2) a ref is eager to throw a flag for thinking they’re not being worn
3) a coach is losing his mind over both 1 & 2
4) the pad itself, at its current production size, is not saving a single knee