Powers and Teirney. With their names associated with the Bluefish program, gotta think they'll be doing more than showing up from time to time, the success or failure will reflect on them regardless of their efforts, that could follow them to the recruiting world, lots of talent here on the island, how they are previewed by those players directly affected by the word of mouth to follow these next few seasons. they are now the frontmen, like it or not, the integrity of the program will depend upon them...so, on integrity issue, already have a few questionable acts on your behalf. Nice speech following first tryout about getting back to basics, about being about the training and the boys...so what happens at second tryout, some LIT Sharks kids are told they don't need to show up, already have a spot, where's the integrity in that, the level playing field? If they are so good, why can't they be their like the rest of the boys, take their lumps and prove their worth. Old boy network already in play and haven't even started playing, Careful of what's going on behind your backs Coach T and Coach P...now, we're told invites to play are going to be sent out to select few...how about some transparency, how many of those can't misses were LIT kids whose parents have coach's ear? Post the players tryout numbers so the rest of us can see what helmets they wear, see how well they play versus the rest. If this was to be announced as a retread of LIT Sharks, with a few Express defects, gotta figure you wouldn't have captured so many peoples interest and tryout money...last integrity issue, with Igloo and TB in trouble, last tryout should be interesting and crowded. However, all these new kids who will probably come were able to attend other teams tryouts, those that came to all the Bluefish workouts and put all their faith in a fair process could not, missed a lot of competing teams tryout dates to be at YOURS, now these parents and players have to worry that all their hard work during first two dates won't mean anything. So, we get an email blast Weds. telling that were waiting on this last influx before decisions are made, single tryout attended gets equal weight with all three? Hope not, no integrity in that, should be weighted. Also, boys have their opening football games the day before the last workout, maybe a bit banged up and a step slower that first two dates, not an even field for evaluation. Integrity Coach Teirney, Coach Powers...let's hope you stand for it, not with your backs to it.
Not sure what your issue is with the tryouts and transparency. The registration made it very clear that you ONLY need to attend ONE tryout. My son only was able to make the first tryout had a good day there and received one of the early invites to join the A team. We did not play for the LIT Bluesharks. We turned the invite down as they were late in the process and we had accepted a spot on another club. That being said I was very impressed with the tryouts, their philosophy and their transparency. for those who do decide to accept I think this will be a competitive team with good support and coaching. Good luck to you and your son.
I feel for the guy. It is extremely difficult to be honest with yourself and honest about your son's ability level. Bottom line, if your son is a top player, they will take him on the top team. Why wouldn't they? My advice to you is to try and find a team where your son can excel. Be the guy. Whether A or B. It doesn't sound like he's getting ACC looks right now. So realize, if he wants to play in college most D1 teams and all D3 programs recruit a little later. Focus on the things you can control. If your son is really into it, get him in a lifting program, no shoots and ladders. (total waste of time). Get him the best personal coach you can. Drill, drill and drill some more. All about muscle memory. Trust me when I say, it isn't easy to get a spot at the next level. D1,2 or 3. Its even hard once you get there. My older son was on campus 3 days and had to do his strength and conditioning tests, in D3!!! It's a lot of work to get there, and even more when you do.
