Recruiting the type kids Coach Barnes

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gets into his program allows him to coach them hard. They are kids who know coming in that he is going to demand perfection from them. When he sees them perform contrary to his expectations they get to sit with him. Compare this style to programs with kids that can't handle that type of coaching, whose coaches basically become guidance counselors. They may win some games but outperforming their athletic abilities will not happen. These kids know that during practice, film sessions and games he is only concerned with them playing the game with intensity, smarts and within their own capabilities. If you don't defend your out. If you take a poor shot you are out. If you make an unforced turnover your out. So, all those wondering about Coach Barnes substitutions and short leashes for Josh Bone or whomever, the same rules apply for all. The only exception to this is when you have multiple players screwing up. Sometimes you just leave a guy in because the guy sitting next to you just got taken out because he isn't guarding anyone. You don't just send him back in or you lose the entire reasoning for sitting. Coach Barnes will never be their buddy when basketball is going on but off the floor the relationship is completely different. Thats why his team is 19-6 (9-4) and rated so highly at this point and time. By the way, he doesn't think twice about sitting down Grant Williams or Admiral either if they aren't getting something done. No favorites are played by Coach. You get the job done--YOU PLAY!

 

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