Originally Posted by Anonymous
Originally Posted by Anonymous
Originally Posted by Anonymous
the only time topguns is helpful in recruiting is if your a blue chip player.... and if you are, you dont need them.


If they're not helping you, and you're a TG parent, it's time for a look in the mirror. It might be due to your behavior. So many parents get crazy, negative, pushy, and critical, that I'm sure the Smiths are much less motivated to help them! Leaves them more time to help the parents who are respectful, patient, supportive, and helpful to the program.

Unfortunately, I've seen so many parents, who think they're helping their kids, by constantly questioning and criticizing the coaches & program. It happens in travel, youth, and HS. The poor kids of those parents will always be fighting an uphill battle, to counteract their parents' behavior. I have friends who are HS and college coaches, and a big part of the recruiting conversation is the PARENTS! If the kids are similar, the coach will ALWAYS take the one with quieter parents, even if the kid is slightly less skilled!

The comments, questions, and negativity usually makes its way back to the coaches and directors. They know who the problem parents are, believe me. Do your kids a favor, and watch your behavior, sideline comments, etc.


Sounds about right the Smiths should punish those kids that have parents that dare to criticize them. Those comments usually find there way back to the Smiths because parents like you feel the only way to get your kid ahead is go to the Smiths and make a lot of nonsense up about so and so who's kid is way better than yours.The funniest thing about your comment is BS was the worst sideline parent out there , go ask some of SS old teammates .


You're not even following my point. It's not about "punishing" the kids, and I never talk to the smiths about other kids. Those parents are in the group who who don't get, which I think includes you. They'll also be the first ones to blame the smiths for not helping them enough with the recruiting process. BS' past behavior as a parent has nothing to do with my point either. I was talking about how parents can really hurt their kids' chances of getting help, and can lower their standing with the coaches and directors. Some people need to evaluate their own behavior, and sometimes that includes keeping their mouths shut, even when it's not easy, just for the benefit of their kids. Half the bitching is useless and unwarranted anyway. In general, people like to complain, and it's contagious. However, it usually hurts your kid, not helps.