BLUEDOVE3 Posted November 27, 2012 Report Posted November 27, 2012 I forwarded (and edited) these helpful hints for the parents out there with kids playing ball and some warning signs to look out for, because I know for a fact some of yall are being approached already. [color=red]The warning signs that your handler is all about himself instead of the player:[/color]1) He tries to choose which high school to send your child. (It shouldn't matter where he balls if he is a true baller, the coaches will discover him)2) He promises to send your child to the top national camps (chances are he already knows your child is on the invite list)3) He wants to take him on unofficial college visits (he getting a kickback for doing it)4) He is the middle man between you and the college coaches after the sophomore year (the coaches can talk directly to the parents and player)5) He comes to every game no matter what (trying to keep absolute control of the player, don't want the parents to talk to anyone else)It's just a short list this coach put together and maybe others have additional info or suggestions. I do know some of you have gone through this process and may have other tips to be on the look out for; " so in short, wake up parents your child does not need an handler. He just needs your love and guidance, everything else will fall in place.""As for *NAME EDITED*, I hope it works out for him despite the fact that he has been mishandled for so long by numerous people."
stevenash Posted November 27, 2012 Report Posted November 27, 2012 I have personal knowledge of two instances where this type of guy convinced players to hold out for bigger and better deals. Both players turned down small school offers because they were convinced North Carolina would be calling very soon. Both wound up getting nothing in terms of D-1.
freeze 1914 Posted November 27, 2012 Report Posted November 27, 2012 This happens al the time right here in southwest louisiana. its sad to.
BLUEDOVE3 Posted November 27, 2012 Author Report Posted November 27, 2012 [quote name="Stevenash" post="1343327" timestamp="1354028932"]I have personal knowledge of two instances where this type of guy convinced players to hold out for bigger and better deals. Both players turned down small school offers because they were convinced North Carolina would be calling very soon. Both wound up getting nothing in terms of D-1.[/quote]Yes Stevie, I remember one of those players. Ended up going JUCO. Offers from the mid-majors weren't good enough for his *agent*.
stevenash Posted November 27, 2012 Report Posted November 27, 2012 [quote name="BLUEDOVE3" post="1343362" timestamp="1354033788"][quote author=Stevenash link=topic=106810.msg1343327#msg1343327 date=1354028932]I have personal knowledge of two instances where this type of guy convinced players to hold out for bigger and better deals. Both players turned down small school offers because they were convinced North Carolina would be calling very soon. Both wound up getting nothing in terms of D-1.[/quote]Yes Stevie, I remember one of those players. Ended up going JUCO. Offers from the mid-majors weren't good enough for his *agent*.[/quoteThe great majority of those folks are best described as sycophants.
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