Squad Reductions

I can't believe that we are officially kicking off our spring sports' season already. As fun and exciting that it can be for some who make our teams, it is also difficult for others who end up being "cut." One of the most difficult jobs of any coach is to cut a student/athlete based on his/her lack of ability. Not to mention, it can be a difficult situation for parents as well. It is an expectation that our coaches take extreme care in the handling of squad reductions. In the event cuts are made, coaches are responsible for meeting personally with each candidate and giving them an explanation of their weaknesses, and suggestions for what can be done for them to improve appropriately in the future. There is no doubt that the topic of not making a team can be stressful, but it is a reality for some of our sports. Anyone who has coached before and has had to handle cuts personally know that it is a discussion that no coach enjoys having to execute...it is my hope that everyone respects the process as coaches alone are responsible for squad selection, and determination of playing time.