Tonyc
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There has been alot of discussion on who should start, how many minutes each player should get, and who should be playing at certain times. Well we have a very talented roster and everybody needs to be developed. Depending on how fast they develop will depend on the minutes they play and what games they play in. We have some experienced players with seniority that need to be developed to get ready for their professional career. Theyve paid their dues and have earned that right. Our underclassman need to be developed because they will be taking over for those who graduate. Those players that are coming off injury, need minutes to get back up to speed. Their minutes will depend on their health/doctors orders. Everything depends on where they are in their development and will they help the team in crucial situations or not and whether Geno can take a chance with them in those situations at this point in their career. He doesnt want to set them up for failure, he wants to set them up for success. Success builds confidence. There are alot of things to consider when discussing playtime.
Those that are healthy right now need to share time with each other. These kids didnt come here to sit. They are to good for that. They are top ranked players coming out of high school. Depending on how the game is going will dictate who is playing and who is not. Against a top team in a tight game we have shorter rotations. The reason being the inexperience of some players will not help the team and could hurt the team and their confidence. In games against weaker teams we will see a longer rotation. More inexperienced players will get their experience in those games. Their chance for being successful is much better in those games.
We have some prolific scorers. In big games they will be the go to players who we depend on to score. In games against weaker teams that holds true too however Geno can mix and match the inexperienced players giving them the opportunity to gain experience while working with the more experienced players.
In some games we need a player who can play defense against an opponents top scorer. So you may see someone other then a starter get more minutes . There are alot of situations, much like a chess match where certain players will see more playtime or less playtime then they would in different games. Thats Genos decision. He assigns them different jobs depending on the game.
A player such as Azzi coming back from injury most likely will not play long minutes. She may not be physically able to. Geno needs to manage her minutes. So if you start Azzi she may only play a certain amount of minutes because she is coming back from an injury. So due to the minutes limitation do you start her or have her come off the bench? Thats Genos decision.
Looking ahead is very important. Planning for later on this season and the following season is very important. You have to look at who you can depend on later in the season and next season. Who will be your key players. Who can you depend on and who is ready to step up. You have to give enough players enough experience so theyre ready for that. Why in a big game do some players score less then in other games? Most likely because Paige Sarah and Azzi are the go to players. Other players may be considered complementary players especially in big games. When theyre ready they may considered to do more. In big games coachs depend on their star players to score. Thats why you have them. They are your go to players.
We are in the middle of a very tuff part of our schedule. We most likely will have a short bench in those games. Against Holy Cross Geno will have a chance to work on some things. He will be able to challenge some kids to see where they are. I can guarantee that if somebody comes into the game and starts jacking up shots without Genos ok they may be sitting quickly. I expect Geno is looking for the kids who can execute his game plan. Based on their ability to execute will dictate to him their assignment for the game. He is looking for kids who are making the cuts, and making plays on both sides of the ball. That will increase their playtime. If you cant execute the game plan then your most likely looking at turnovers and making turnovers loose games. Later on in the season we will see who emerges as a scorer. Everybody has a part to play in each and every game. If your asked to play defense against a key opposing player you may not score as much as you would against a weaker opponent. Geno gives you an assignment based on what he knows you can do and wants you to do.
Over the next few weeks we will have some tuff competition. We need are stars to shine and that means our defensive stars as well as our offensive stars. Each player will have their assignments. We have a great talented team and it takes time for the chemistry to develop. It takes time for the transition from high school to college to develop. Geno will play players against weaker teams until he feels theyre ready for a tougher team. When it all comes together we should be in Tampa in April.
Those that are healthy right now need to share time with each other. These kids didnt come here to sit. They are to good for that. They are top ranked players coming out of high school. Depending on how the game is going will dictate who is playing and who is not. Against a top team in a tight game we have shorter rotations. The reason being the inexperience of some players will not help the team and could hurt the team and their confidence. In games against weaker teams we will see a longer rotation. More inexperienced players will get their experience in those games. Their chance for being successful is much better in those games.
We have some prolific scorers. In big games they will be the go to players who we depend on to score. In games against weaker teams that holds true too however Geno can mix and match the inexperienced players giving them the opportunity to gain experience while working with the more experienced players.
In some games we need a player who can play defense against an opponents top scorer. So you may see someone other then a starter get more minutes . There are alot of situations, much like a chess match where certain players will see more playtime or less playtime then they would in different games. Thats Genos decision. He assigns them different jobs depending on the game.
A player such as Azzi coming back from injury most likely will not play long minutes. She may not be physically able to. Geno needs to manage her minutes. So if you start Azzi she may only play a certain amount of minutes because she is coming back from an injury. So due to the minutes limitation do you start her or have her come off the bench? Thats Genos decision.
Looking ahead is very important. Planning for later on this season and the following season is very important. You have to look at who you can depend on later in the season and next season. Who will be your key players. Who can you depend on and who is ready to step up. You have to give enough players enough experience so theyre ready for that. Why in a big game do some players score less then in other games? Most likely because Paige Sarah and Azzi are the go to players. Other players may be considered complementary players especially in big games. When theyre ready they may considered to do more. In big games coachs depend on their star players to score. Thats why you have them. They are your go to players.
We are in the middle of a very tuff part of our schedule. We most likely will have a short bench in those games. Against Holy Cross Geno will have a chance to work on some things. He will be able to challenge some kids to see where they are. I can guarantee that if somebody comes into the game and starts jacking up shots without Genos ok they may be sitting quickly. I expect Geno is looking for the kids who can execute his game plan. Based on their ability to execute will dictate to him their assignment for the game. He is looking for kids who are making the cuts, and making plays on both sides of the ball. That will increase their playtime. If you cant execute the game plan then your most likely looking at turnovers and making turnovers loose games. Later on in the season we will see who emerges as a scorer. Everybody has a part to play in each and every game. If your asked to play defense against a key opposing player you may not score as much as you would against a weaker opponent. Geno gives you an assignment based on what he knows you can do and wants you to do.
Over the next few weeks we will have some tuff competition. We need are stars to shine and that means our defensive stars as well as our offensive stars. Each player will have their assignments. We have a great talented team and it takes time for the chemistry to develop. It takes time for the transition from high school to college to develop. Geno will play players against weaker teams until he feels theyre ready for a tougher team. When it all comes together we should be in Tampa in April.
