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Ep 1917 Is the Reward of a Varsity Jersey Worth the Risk of a Stagnant Bench?
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The decision to move a player from Junior Varsity (JV) to Varsity is one of the most consequential choices a head coach makes during the mid-season grind. It’s not just about rewarding talent; it’s about Strategic Utility. Too often, coaches "call up" a young standout only to have them sit behind a senior for 30 minutes a night. In this episode, we tackle the "Billion Dollar Question" of player promotion: Is it better for a sophomore to dominate 32 minutes at the JV level or play 4 minutes of high-intensity "garbage time" on Varsity? To build a sustainable program, you…
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