Built in excuse machine: Option A - Hold backs. This can apply to any game at any grade level. This can make a lot of losing teams feel better about themselves. Option B - Spring Break. If you lose any game in the spring this is an option. You can use summer vacation for any summer tourney game you lose. Option C - Half the team plays football in the fall. This is a good seasonal excuse. Use basketball is you lose in the winter. Option D - Dad Coaches. This one speaks for itself. Option E - True acquired my kids club.
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