Being a former AAU coach and director, I understand some frustrations that might enter the mind of a head man. Therefore we have developed a forum for coaches to get out how they feel respectfully. This column is called the “Hot Seat”. Our first person on the Hot Seat will be no other than Dave Gates of Team Scan.
Welcome To The Hot Seat
BS: Dave, are you ready to speak your mind?
DG: Yes let’s go Mike.
BS: What do you think about our final Top 10 rankings?
DG: I didn’t respect them because we were left out. I understood the Top 5 but the bottom 5 I felt we were better than.
BS: Who’s the best 13U team in NY?
DG: Team Scan because we are the most consistent and no one works harder than us.
BS: Who’s the best player in the region?
DG: I like Rakym Felder, Gilberto Cue and Tyus Battle. I also got love for my little soldier George Pena.
BS: What do you think about the new grade exception rule?
DG: I feel like now everyone has an even playing field. People have been taking advantage of the rule for a long time now everyone has the same opportunity. The rules are the rules so everyone needs to suck it up.
BS: What do you think about Team Battle going to Team Final?
DG: I think he did what he had to do. Once you get to high school the big umbrellas are coming to takeover your program. So basically it’s get down or lay down.
BS: You are scheduled for the Grand Finale, calling anyone out?
DG: I’m gunning for anyone in the Top 10. We are out to prove a point so I want anyone that was ranked over us.
BS: What will be your end result this season?
DG: We are out to make all our kids better and help them get into school.
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