I recently had a discussion with a D2 college coach and the topic of college showcases came up. He described the benefits and what he is looking for in players. All helpful information. He also said that he found it disappointing when he attends showcases to get a look at players but does not. In his view, having attended many showcases, that many club coaches lose touch with the real (and only) purpose of showcases. It's not about winning and it's not just about certain players on the roster. The purpose of college showcases are about showcasing your players, ALL of your players, in front of college coaches.
Club coaches strongly recommend and even make it mandatory that players email coaches to ask them to come and watch them play. Then they bury players on the bench or only play them in short spurts and don't provide them with a fair opportunity to be evaluated by college coaches. There is enough pressure on players in this highly competitive environment, club coaches need to understand that they have a responsibility to every player on their roster. He recommends that coaches, over the course of a 3 game showcase, they give every player the opportunity to play at least half of the match and start a game, start a half, and come off the bench. Forget about how well the team plays, forget about winning, just showcase all of your players. It is their responsibility as club coaches.
Club coaches strongly recommend and even make it mandatory that players email coaches to ask them to come and watch them play. Then they bury players on the bench or only play them in short spurts and don't provide them with a fair opportunity to be evaluated by college coaches. There is enough pressure on players in this highly competitive environment, club coaches need to understand that they have a responsibility to every player on their roster. He recommends that coaches, over the course of a 3 game showcase, they give every player the opportunity to play at least half of the match and start a game, start a half, and come off the bench. Forget about how well the team plays, forget about winning, just showcase all of your players. It is their responsibility as club coaches.
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