As a coach, sometimes it helps us set expectations for parents and kids to see how far you need to go to be able to compete with the top teams. [/quote]
That's a redicoulis statement..as a coach you want to go into a game you know you can't win, have the boys get defeated all to show the parents that there not good enough?? ..hmm..how about playing challenging games against teams that are with in you skill level..that 15-2 game isn't helping either team..here's a good idea: stay in your lane.[/quote]
So satisfy the needs of the few at the expense of the many? Kinda odd, but my opinion.[/quote]
My son was part of a team where a majority of the parents needed this to point to be made.... [/quote]
Play competition to prove a point? I understand one side of it, but means don't and never will justify the ends. So I respectfully disagree. Try being the best at one level for a season, show off your success and build towards taking the next step. I can tell from where I sit, its not good business and you'll never attract talent by getting blown out. Those brackets this weekend are so poorly configured, I don't blame Blatant, because I am sure teams asked to be in the top bracket? That just removed an opportunity for the next tier of teams to face off and win at appropriate level. Sadly, it could have worked out.
Accept the landscape has changed and they'll never be a single tier team like Crush. The lax scene has exploded and there is now a legitimate number of elite teams on LI and we know who they are. The newest one is Igloo B and it took two full years to develop. If you are not one of these 5 or 6 teams you shouldn't play them until you beat everyone below them, especially to prove a point. This is my opinion and I like I said I understand it a bit, but strongly disagree.[/quote]
Getting blown out in one tournament, a fall tournament no less, will have zero impact on the team/players/parents if it is a one-time thing, done to make a point or otherwise. That was what the OP stated - it was done to make a point.
