Coco decided that his winter sport this year would be basketball. I was happy because he has exhibited some good instincts for this sport in the past. It is good action for him.
He drew a coach that I coached with during football for Caz. He's a good guy, so no concerns there. They are also the Celtics, so Coco will be happy (he would have mourned over being a Laker). Luck of the draw gave him #5, so he's KG's number. All good selling points.
Here's the change since back in the day though. This recreation league is grades 5-6, just like when I grew up. But there are only 4 teams. 4 teams. With rosters of 8-9 kids. Playing time won't be an issue. But Duxbury Youth Basketball is killing this league. Why do kids this age have to travel? What's the point? If the concern is coaching, get more experienced coaches for the Rec Dept. Have coaches clinics. It worked just fine for us. This whole year round one sport mentality, and AAU or dedicated travel teams is just parental arrogance. Let's buy a NCAA scholarship. Totally delusional. Go to basketball camp in the summer time. Play in town Rec league in the winter. Change sports in the fall and spring. Another example of the problems permeating youth sports today.
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