The easy answer to that question is simple, the coach does not like players and their families making informed decisions.
We have seen this baloney before.
Current Colorado Grit (North American Hockey League) Head Coach Steve Haddon told one of our clients that he did not want players with advisors. Many other advisors got the same message from their clients which made it easy to predict the Grit were going to have a difficult first year in the NAHL. I’d say winning only twelve of sixty games and finishing in last place behind a team without a practice rink, is less than impressive.
So, let’s go through the top ten reasons a coach would only be interested in players without advisors.
- Players without advisors are easily manipulated
- Players without advisors will easily fall for the “bait & switch”
- Players without advisors will be less likely to understand the ramifications of the changes within the NCAA landscape
- Players without advisors will not question the difference between spoken and actually written promises
- Players without advisors are less likely to actually read the player agreement
- Players without advisors are less likely to comprehend that the coach will get paid by the different team he is recommending they move and sign with.
- Players with good advisors are generally focused more on the big picture instead of short-term carrots
- Players with reputable advisors generally have confidence in their ability and are less likely be a victim of mind games
- Players with valued advisors understand the difference between fantasy and reality
- Players with real advisors are well aware of other options
You can go into the pre-season armed with the information needed to make informed decisions or try your luck jumping into the fray alone.
Stephen Heisler 