Originally Posted by Anonymous
Originally Posted by Anonymous
Originally Posted by Anonymous
Originally Posted by Anonymous
Originally Posted by Anonymous
Do you understand what the "Captain practices" are ? Happens every year and yes coaches know about it and encourage it. BUT it is open to anyone that wants to attend that is on or trying out for the Varsity. It is a way for the players to get workouts in before practice officially starts. What you may or may not understand is they don't start practice like Public schools months before the season officially starts or hidden in gyms and when practice does start the have cuts to make so getting ready is a little tougher than most if not all. They don't have a full indoor field to practice on all winter. So getting the kids to organize and run the practices is a good thing and necessary to get ready for the season. If you ask any of the boys they all know about the practices but may be a little intimidated to attend because it is run by the players and tends to be a little tougher on the arms.

Most schools, public and private, with a decent program have such "captain practices" or "open gym practices". It is the place to weed out the weakies. And is done with most sports.



and for these schools to do this they most include/invite all who are interested that go to the HS. it must be posted for all to see. Whether they go is up to them but cant be turned away regardless of how good or bad. in some cases parents think since little johnnie is going he is on varsity, no, FYi the coach has to let all on grade kids who show up participate or else the section can come down on them. When we were in school no coaches were allowed and could do preseason on school property.


"Open Gym" cannot restrict who attends. "Captains Practices" most certainly can.


for Publics? For Publics, if you are using the school facilities it doesnt make a difference. If you use school facilities you need adult supervision (coach) and whether open gym or Captian Practices all 9th-12th need to be invited. (for publics only)

Catholics not sure the rule. Cant see them excluding anyone intentionally. i can see students knowing and not goign becasue they think they need an invite with a bow.


Not true. You've never seen a bunch of players on a school field without an adult? No matter where you go to school: a coach "hints" to team leaders to get together to have a Captain's Practice. No adults there. Using school fields. Not everyone is told or is asked to attend.