The players benefit from the extra coaching, the individual instruction and the time that can be devoted, there's no question about that.
He's the best keeper in the state. That was just another example of him putting the team on his back.
It was good because we got a chance to see a lot of guys play. And we had some nice finishes.
The bigger the game, the bigger he played. I mean, come on, shutting out a team like Gaither twice during the playoffs? That's almost unheard of.
Some of these club coaches are abusing these kids and asking impossible things from them. Coaches preach every game is important, but how can we expect a player to stay at that high level for all these games they are playing? They are getting fatigued and burning out.
It comes down to a choice for our players. If they choose to miss a practice because of something else, then there are consequences.
Mike has just done a tremendous job in just his first year with that team. He and the team deserve every accolade and honor they have received.
Both of these boys are very deserving of everything they've achieved. I expect both to succeed at the next level.
And he would have had more (shutouts) had we not pulled him with big leads during the season.
The way things are going now, this isn't good for high school and it isn't good for the clubs. And without a doubt, it isn't good for the kids.
