Because in high school the AD is the head football coach and the head football coach lets the new football coaches coach baseball part time, for the money.

So, they do work together.

Just not on baseball.

FO

What I have to say is along those lines. Our starting centerfielder was also a running back/linebacker on our football team. He was recruited by teams like Colorado. Our football coach told him that if he wanted to start on the football team then his high school baseball career was over. Needless to say he quit on the spot.

On another note, you wouldn't believe how many quality (and highly recruited) football players quit the football program after this season strictly because their head coach made them want to...

SL07,

Unfortunately, I would believe it. These coaches are cutting off their noses to spite their faces. Both sports would play at a higher level if they would allow the players to do both.

Most athletes would train at both during the year, so their skills would not deteriorate.

I have to agree with you, my son played baseball and 7 on 7 last summer and it worked out fine.

This year the coach did not give him that option. That means that all the looks he was getting from schools to play football are gone now.

If our kids are truly wanting to pursue two sports then why as parents are we not fighting the system for this goal? Or are we fighting and losing the battle?

I thought the role of the AD/Coach/Educator was to be in it for the success of the student, right?

I first let my son talk with the coaches and that did not work. Then I took my turn and all I got was a bunch of smoke. Our football coaches never give you an answer, they just talk about how you need to be commited to the game.

Wyliedad, Does that big freshman QB play baseball? He looked really good on the football field.

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Originally posted by collikar:
If our kids are truly wanting to pursue two sports then why as parents are we not fighting the system for this goal? Or are we fighting and losing the battle?

I thought the role of the AD/Coach/Educator was to be in it for the success of the student, right?

Most certainly not in our school!

I don't think in most schools it is a battle for kids to play multiple sports. In our school (Longview Pine Tree) I have had two sons play multiple sports - football / basketball and football / baseball - and they got nothing but support from the football coach/AD.

Let's don't paint ALL football coaches / AD's with such a broad brush that they don't want the kids to play multiple sports. My boys have had the high school dream of playing different high school sports and at least around here in East Texas that is how it is in most high schools. The "year round baseball only" players (or football only) are rare around here - thank goodness.

Beast: The big kid that played backup QB is soph. and no he does not play baseball. I think he is playing basketball.

I agree with you, crawdad. My son's school is like that also. Multiple sports always encouraged, and the coaches work it out. My son is doing off season football right now, baseball, and even running on a track relay. No, we're not tops in state in everything, (I think only Southlake has that distinction) but our football team made it to the final four in 5A and our track team was State runner-up and our girls softball team state champs. Several of these kids are involved in music groups as well. It can be done and makes for some great high school experiences, memories, and influences from more than just one or two coaches.

Wyliedad, Not that kid. This kid was on the freshman team. They were really good.

Beast; I am sorry I don't know who the QB was on the freshman team. I will see if i can find out for you.

Crawdad
How is Jeff Thompson coming along. He stayed up here with me the summer he played as a 15 year old.
What a nice young man and a great family.

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Originally posted by Change Up:
Crawdad
How is Jeff Thompson coming along. He stayed up here with me the summer he played as a 15 year old.
What a nice young man and a great family.

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