Ep 2861 How Do You Navigate the "Up and Down" Movement of Players with Transparency?

Basketball Coach Unplugged (A Basketball Coaching Podcast) · Mar 6, 2026 · 11m

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Moving players between levels—Varsity, JV, or Freshman—is one of the most politically charged aspects of coaching, yet it is essential for the long-term health of your program. The "Elevator Model" of roster management ensures that players are competing at the level that matches their current skill set and physical maturity. However, to avoid the "parent-coach friction" that often accompanies these moves, you must establish a "Fluidity Policy" during your pre-season meeting. If players and parents understand from Day One that rosters are "living documents" and that a…