I'd advice him to seek a meeting with the coach for an explanation. No parents, just him asking

Nov 16, 2018
2:46:32pm

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what was behind the decision and what he might have done differently to change the outcome. He may approach as a way of learning an important life lesson for the future. It may not change anything but could at least bring some closure for him.

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What is a coaches duty when cutting a player that was on team previous year?

buckeyecougarguy

11/16/18 2:01pm

What where the conversations throughout the year?

Wingnut

11/16/18 2:06pm

i think the kid was completely blindsided and had no inclination until he saw

buckeyecougarguy

11/16/18 2:11pm

Yup, this is like getting fired without your boss even talking to you

CaliWG

11/16/18 3:34pm

When I was coaching, we would pull aside anyone who was even remotely considered

bstod

11/16/18 2:44pm

You sure you have the full story? Is your nephew really better than the other

Jdoc

11/16/18 2:07pm

what i know is he started every game when he was available. Worked hard. Played

buckeyecougarguy

11/16/18 2:17pm

Sounds like he got jobbed. That's really bad behavior by the coach even if other

Jdoc

11/16/18 2:25pm

yeah sad thing at that age is there is no recourse. Not going to transfer

buckeyecougarguy

11/16/18 2:33pm

It's especially tough on a kid where he has spent a good part of his young life

Jdoc

11/16/18 2:38pm

In Utah, you CAN'T transfer after trying out for a team. Crappy situation.

bstod

11/16/18 2:46pm

Whenever there are tryouts on the hs and college level

1984coug

11/16/18 2:09pm

Seems lame to not bring a kid in and explain what is going on. I see this trend

Iman23

11/16/18 2:10pm

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rivercitycoug

11/16/18 2:10pm

Agree 100%

tander123

11/16/18 2:20pm

I think yes, the coaches should talk to him. From the details you provided I

Avery

11/16/18 2:12pm

What I don’t get is hs coaches “planning for the future” is odd

1984coug

11/16/18 2:23pm

I agree

Avery

11/16/18 2:25pm

Planning for the future is different in High School as well since the younger

groy

11/16/18 2:34pm

I agree but I have seen some coaches take to this philosophy, example

Avery

11/16/18 2:58pm

This happened to a Jr on my son's soccer team

rhrk140698

11/16/18 2:32pm

Good life lesson for your nephew

conflictedcoug

11/16/18 2:39pm

I'd advice him to seek a meeting with the coach for an explanation. No parents, just him asking

soupie

11/16/18 2:46pm

Cuts are the hardest part of being a head coach at the high school level.

kevin malone

11/16/18 2:52pm

I respect the heck out of coaches that do this. Takes time but so appreciated.

JJCoug

11/16/18 3:12pm

I will for sure

kevin malone

11/16/18 4:08pm

Seriously, we need more coaches like you. Thanks.

JJCoug

11/16/18 4:20pm

Thank you. It is definitely not easy, but the kids make it worth it

kevin malone

11/16/18 4:28pm

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Swishfromdeep3

11/17/18 1:47am

Well done

tander123

11/16/18 4:30pm

Never heard of a coach cutting a player like this without disciplinary issues

CaliWG

11/16/18 3:30pm

Bad citizen. More trouble than he was worth to the coach.

Bullrider

11/16/18 4:09pm

That could be the case for some who get cut, but I don’t think it applies here.

buckeyecougarguy

11/17/18 8:38am

what school cut him? Utah school?

Swishfromdeep3

11/17/18 1:48am

I thought about mentioning the school, but my guess is there would be quite a

buckeyecougarguy

11/17/18 8:18am

It does suck but it is life, the best people can do for your nephew is not

Zach Morris

11/17/18 8:47am

Im not too worried about his ability to move on or the parenting he’s getting.

buckeyecougarguy

11/17/18 9:19am

It definitely sucks for him and his parents, I understand.

Zach Morris

11/17/18 9:26am

Not what you want to hear. But a life lessson to learn

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