I've become quite the asshole over the years. When I first started coaching, I could have a ten minute long conversation with a dreamer without being slightly annoyed. Now I'm just flat out honest and pointed in how I feel about what is being said to me in a given moment. I haven't gotten to the point of telling a guy that he sucks, but I'm definitely toeing that line. DeeOne was the first to bear the brunt of my new way of communicating.
Dear DeeOne,
In six years of coaching in this league, I've seen maybe two legitimate Division 1 players. Most Division 1 players who go unnoticed are in prison. You, my friend, are on the streets.. Grades don't keep coaches from recruiting top flight players. Have you ever heard of John Calipari? Derrick Rose? Jerry Tarkanian?
I knew of a D1 guy. He went to my high school then starred at UConn. Somehow his broke mom was able to afford sending him to an expensive prep school. A month before he got to UConn she had a new job and wasn't living in subsidized housing anymore. He always had a fresh pair of Nikes too. Basically, grades very rarely keep talented guys from playing Division 1 basketball. In the case that they're that bad, a coach wouldn't recommend that you go to a Division 3 JUCO.
Based on this video, it doesn't seem like you have a strong left hand. Most point guards, especially the ones who want to play D1 level ball, need to create with both hands unless they're lightning fast with their strong hand. Ever heard of Rondo?
You're a good player and I need a point guard, but D1 is a reach. If you aren't offended by anything I said, give me a call so we can talk about you enrolling here.
Regards,
Coach
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