u/grizzfan

Kind of a meta post, but I saw a post on another sub of a kid in a COLLEGE program who walked away last fall camp for mental health reasons. Their own coach has asked/inquired if they are coming back next season, and the player asked us/the internet if it is "possible," to do so, and what to do next to get back in to shape. Like...the coach has inquired and who better to ask than them?

Some of y'all know how salty I am about these kind of questions, but we haven't discussed this in awhile.

1. How often do you come across your own players relying on the internet to coach them or answer the most basic questions you or the program can answer with a simple email, phone call, or by just walking up to you?
2. How do you maintain access for them in the offseason to ask questions about playing, working out, etc. Do players seem to utilize those opportunities offered?
3. Challenge Question: What could you do as a coach to be more accessible if you are experiencing this issue?
4. Obviously, if players don't trust or feel safe/comfortable around their coaches, that is one thing, and I know we're in a world where social media/the internet is the first place we go for everything. I do want to acknowledge these things as well. In that case, what can you/we (coaches) do better, or what has worked for you to re-route this engagement back to your program?

Hey all, 36m here. I've coached football for many years, but have the itch to play a little this summer. Does anyone have any recommendations for leagues around here? I know there's a JAM league, but I wanted to see what else is out there. Coed or men's is fine, but LGBTQ+ friendly is a must. Ideally, one where teams are a little more organized and use actual concepts (not just running randomly around).