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I have basketball practice over Thanksgiving weekend. But I'm going hunting and going to skip practice. This means I won't play in the first game. I think it is worth. What do you think?
Question by Christian Emter. Uploaded on November 04, 2009
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In my opinion a prior commitment is just that. You signed up for practice, it is your obligation to go.
You can hunt the rest of your life, how much longer will you be playing basketball?
I know the feeling. Always let your conscience be your guide.
10-4, not respecting your commitments starts small and gets bigger and more often once you start, POLITICIANS prove this on a daily basis.
There is not "I" in team. Don't let your teammates down.
As a hunter, I see how this could be a tough decision, but you should probably honor your commitment to the team. If you're a starter, it should be a no brainer--the team needs you. If you're a key player coming off the bench, same thing. You wouldn't want your team to lose because you let them down. If you expect to be on the bench, it's a harder decision, but you should think about how your coaches and teammates will feel about your choice. When I coached baseball, I often started the player who showed more commitment over a better athlete--especially if he skipped practice.
I agree with the above. There's a lot of chemistry and trust that goes on in the preseason practices and first game. If you bail on that, you may not get the respect from your team/coach you need.
As a former basketball player, play while you can because you can hunt all through out your life, but your only in high school for a short time. Plus as a team member, you let your teamates down by not giving your best.
You can't get a "deer hunting" scholarship !
Wish you could though ! (lol).
PLAY BALL !
Hunting, its what men do during boys basketball season.
If your like Uncle Rico from Napolean Dynamite and regret the "glory days" and bore all your hunting buddies for the rest of your life with lame whatifs, you better play basketball. If not, do what you like best, It is only one game.
Establish your reputation now. Either as a team player or as a me-me kind of guy. You have 7 weekends to hunt in Montana.
Long after you skip a practice and game your actions will be remebered by your team. You can't tell me that in Columbus, MT that you won't be missed. How will you handle it if your team loses by 2 points and you get no deer?
What would You Do?
I would deifinitely go on practice and be with my team mates. You can always go hunting after the practice, WA Mtnhunter, said it best, how would you feel if you could be there to win the game. You never know right?
A + 1 for you WA Mtnhunter!!!
Honor your commitment to your team. You'll send the wrong message to your teammates and coach if you skip it for an extra hunting excursion.
go play basetball. you can hunt early morning or later that day.
Go to practice and enjoy school while it lasts the bucks will just get bigger and you can hunt till your old and gray. Basketball will be over in an eye blink.
Play basketball everyone has a part in the team and if one part is missing then the team doesnt work as well. Its like a clock, even if you just take out one of the littlest cogs then it doesnt work. You can always go hunting before and after the game. Good luck with the game, and good luck with your hunt!
Good advice above. Hope it's what you wanted to hear. If everybody takes a turn doing something else, the team will never be as good as it could have been. Love the Uncle Rico comparison!
A team is a commitment you should adhere to, but it's usually not an all day commitment. I'm with rampageingapes, hunt before and after practice. You have the rest of your life to hunt, but you may only have a couple more years to play basketball.
If you are in high school, go ahead and skip. If you are in college, I wouldn't skip because it could cost you a scholarship.
i dont play any sports just because the games and practices consume my time in the woods
I think jordjohn44 is ofering some very practical advice. And just to cover all the bases, I might add that if you are a professional basketball player, you had better NOT skip practice because it could cost you a fortune in fines. Just kidding.
Lots of +s for those who advise honoring your commitments. They come first... hunting is fun and so are a lot of other things. Your school days will go by fast and you will never get another chance to team up with a group of friends to compete like you will in basketball. Plus, you will learn something about considering others in your decisions. You can hunt until you are 90+ and get better every year. Make the right decision, not necessarily the easy decision. If you can do that, you are becoming a man.
id go to the game you can hunt the rest of you life
So what are you going to do Christian? I am curious.
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In my opinion a prior commitment is just that. You signed up for practice, it is your obligation to go.
There is not "I" in team. Don't let your teammates down.
You can't get a "deer hunting" scholarship !
Wish you could though ! (lol).
PLAY BALL !
You can hunt the rest of your life, how much longer will you be playing basketball?
As a hunter, I see how this could be a tough decision, but you should probably honor your commitment to the team. If you're a starter, it should be a no brainer--the team needs you. If you're a key player coming off the bench, same thing. You wouldn't want your team to lose because you let them down. If you expect to be on the bench, it's a harder decision, but you should think about how your coaches and teammates will feel about your choice. When I coached baseball, I often started the player who showed more commitment over a better athlete--especially if he skipped practice.
I agree with the above. There's a lot of chemistry and trust that goes on in the preseason practices and first game. If you bail on that, you may not get the respect from your team/coach you need.
10-4, not respecting your commitments starts small and gets bigger and more often once you start, POLITICIANS prove this on a daily basis.
As a former basketball player, play while you can because you can hunt all through out your life, but your only in high school for a short time. Plus as a team member, you let your teamates down by not giving your best.
If your like Uncle Rico from Napolean Dynamite and regret the "glory days" and bore all your hunting buddies for the rest of your life with lame whatifs, you better play basketball. If not, do what you like best, It is only one game.
Establish your reputation now. Either as a team player or as a me-me kind of guy. You have 7 weekends to hunt in Montana.
Long after you skip a practice and game your actions will be remebered by your team. You can't tell me that in Columbus, MT that you won't be missed. How will you handle it if your team loses by 2 points and you get no deer?
Go to practice and enjoy school while it lasts the bucks will just get bigger and you can hunt till your old and gray. Basketball will be over in an eye blink.
If you are in high school, go ahead and skip. If you are in college, I wouldn't skip because it could cost you a scholarship.
I know the feeling. Always let your conscience be your guide.
Hunting, its what men do during boys basketball season.
What would You Do?
I would deifinitely go on practice and be with my team mates. You can always go hunting after the practice, WA Mtnhunter, said it best, how would you feel if you could be there to win the game. You never know right?
A + 1 for you WA Mtnhunter!!!
Honor your commitment to your team. You'll send the wrong message to your teammates and coach if you skip it for an extra hunting excursion.
go play basetball. you can hunt early morning or later that day.
Play basketball everyone has a part in the team and if one part is missing then the team doesnt work as well. Its like a clock, even if you just take out one of the littlest cogs then it doesnt work. You can always go hunting before and after the game. Good luck with the game, and good luck with your hunt!
Good advice above. Hope it's what you wanted to hear. If everybody takes a turn doing something else, the team will never be as good as it could have been. Love the Uncle Rico comparison!
A team is a commitment you should adhere to, but it's usually not an all day commitment. I'm with rampageingapes, hunt before and after practice. You have the rest of your life to hunt, but you may only have a couple more years to play basketball.
Lots of +s for those who advise honoring your commitments. They come first... hunting is fun and so are a lot of other things. Your school days will go by fast and you will never get another chance to team up with a group of friends to compete like you will in basketball. Plus, you will learn something about considering others in your decisions. You can hunt until you are 90+ and get better every year. Make the right decision, not necessarily the easy decision. If you can do that, you are becoming a man.
So what are you going to do Christian? I am curious.
i dont play any sports just because the games and practices consume my time in the woods
I think jordjohn44 is ofering some very practical advice. And just to cover all the bases, I might add that if you are a professional basketball player, you had better NOT skip practice because it could cost you a fortune in fines. Just kidding.
id go to the game you can hunt the rest of you life
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