At the Making the Cut Camp at the end of August 2019 we asked the players to reflect upon some statements.
Below is the statement from the first session of the camp.
I feel playing time
must be earned and if Player A is playing better than player B then A should
get more playing time.
Players were asked to give the statement a number. If you totally agree with the statement give it a 10, if you totally disagree give it a 1. In simple language give the statement a number.
Overall average 7.6/10 There were 79 responses.
5/10
I somewhat agree with putting the best player on. Depending on whether they come to practices or if they are good under
pressure. If player A never shows up to
anything they don’t deserve a spot.
9/10
If someone works harder and is better than someone else they
should get to play more, but no one should be benched for an entire season, so
everyone should get to play a bit, but those who are better should get to play
more
7/10
Player B will never learn if they keep getting taken off
because player A is better. You should
give everyone a chance to play even if they struggle.
1/10
I think playing time is earned through being a good
teammate. Obviously, if somebody is being an ass, they shouldn’t be on the
court. I also think you deserve court
experience regardless of skill but the less experienced should be worked with
off-court too.
6/10
It’s better for the success of the team if those who are
playing best get more playing time but the others don’t get any touches (don’t
improve).
8/10
I think 8 because a team should always do what they have to
do to win. Teammates should sacrifice
playing time if they really wanna win.
However, this also isn’t the Olympics it’s for fun and everyone should
get an equal chance to play.
10/10
Because playing poorly shouldm’t be rewarded with equal
playing time. You should have to work
for it.
8/10
I feel that player A has earned more time on the court by
showing that they are ready to play and only have that on their mind. This also gives player B a chance to regroup.
7/10
Because player B needs to practice more but should still get
some time on the court to get better.
7/10
I think a 7 because if you are really good and committed
then you should play more to make the team better but if you are not as good
you should also get more time to play so you can improve.
5/10
I feel that if player A is playing better than player B and
their attitude is good than they should get more playing time. But if they don’t show enough effort and don’t
show up to practice and player B does then player B deserves to have more
playing time.
7/10
I think if a player is doing better than one, they are more
likely to play more than the other. I don’t think
it’s completely fair sub them out from practicing but the other is doing
better
4/10
While it is important for the team to do best, if player B
never gets playtime they can’t develop their skills, so it really depends on
their importance of the game. If it is provicials it is different than a normal
game.
7/10
I agree that if player A was putting in more effort and was
playing better than player B that they should get more playing time but I also
think that you improve by playing time and being part of the game.
7/10
Player A should play more because if the coach wants them to
win they should keep the best players on more than the others.
7/10
I mainly agree because if a player has worked hard leading
up to a game, they should deserve to play more than someone that has not been
working hard. But sometimes if the
player isn’t playing their best it makes sense to sub them out.
5/10
Because I feel player A has worked very hard to be a pretty
successful volleyball player, but to become better you always need game experience and practice, so if player B never gets
practice then they will never get better.
7/10
I think this because if you are working hard and giving your
best effort, and you're playing well then you deserve to play but also if you
made the team you deserve to get playing time too.
1/10
Player B needs more practice than player A
8/10
I think fighting for playing time to just better push people, but you can not get better without practicing.
10/10
They (player A) worked hard and earned the right to
play. Those who apply themselves in
practice, are respectful and listen to coaches should play more.
6/10
Sometimes they need more practice on one on one time.
10/10
Because this is a team sport and the goal is to win and if
that means subbing someone off then that is okay.
5/10
I think that the age we are playing at we should all get to
play a good amount in a game. If you are playing in a game you need to win then
we should play the better players.
8/10
I think attitude should be a part of it too. Through player, A is playing better if her
attitude is dragging the rest of the team down she doesn’t deserve playing
time.
10/10
When a player misses multiple practices, games, and team
events they should not get the same amount of playing time as someone who
almost always shows up.
8/10
I feel that a coach must make whatever decision is best for
the team, in order to win, I also think that player B should play in games
against the weak teams in order to improve.
4/10
Not really because player B should get time to improve their
volleyball skills.
10/10
I like to play to win so If I’m having a bad day take me off
as I can take a breather and refocus so I can play better.
5/10
Because If player A is playing better than player B and the
game is almost over then you would want your better players playing but player
B should be able to redeem themselves at some point.
9/10
If player A plays better they are earning the spot to play
more. Everyone has bad days but other
days you will have better days and will get to play more than others.
10/10
Because if Player A is committing themsleves more than
player B, they deserve to play more. And
if player B isn’t completely dedicated they should not be rewarded by playing.
10/10
Cause you wanna win and in order to win you have to play the
best players.
10/10
Because it shows on the court who tries harder to get better
if you always want to play your best players to win.
7/10
I think it is ok for coaches to play their best players but
to a certain point. All of the players
should get a chance at some point to show they want to be there.
8/10
Because if player B isn’t trying their hardest and putting
100% effort in and player A is …then player A should get more playing time.
9/10
You always want to win so you should have your top players
playing but if you play against an easy team you should let everyone play.
8/10
I mostly agree with this, I like to play to win and
sometimes some people have good and bad days.
However, the effort is still a factor in playing time on the court as well.
5/10
I feel it is important for all to play, however, it highly
depends on the situation.
7/10
If one player is better than the other they should get more
playing time but the other player needs the opportunity to grow and learn in-game
situations as well.
8/10
Because Player A is working hard then player b, player A
wants more if they work harder.
8/10
Because player B should practice more to earn more playtime.
10/10
To earn playing time you must work hard and if you are not
the best I believe you have to push yourself harder, playing time must be
earned.
9/10
If player A is playing better than player B than A should be
getting played because it is in the teams best interest.
8/10
I feel that this statement is true. Because if I perform better than you, I
should get more court time.
7/10
I agree with this because the people that are playing better
should get to play, but also players need to be able to get through the tough
days and they can’t do that on the bench.
8/10
Because some people can have an off day and when they keep
messing up they get mad and sometimes you just need to come off the court and
breath.
10/10
Players have to earn playing time. They cannot get it handed to them they have
to work for what they want.
8/10
Because if player b is worse and getting more playing time
it just doesn’t seem right and if player A is better because he/she works
harder on practice then they should bet more playing time.
5/10
I feel like each player should get playing time because
player B will never get better if A is always playing.
7/10
Because I felt like my passing was very good and I call the
ball very well. When I play volleyball I
always feel good but today I felt even better.
9/10
If player A has put the time and effort into being a better
player. The player B should work harder
outside of the game to get to player A level.
10/10
Because player A will help the team the most than player B
6/10
Because player B won’t improveif they don’t play. If player A got injured player B would have
to play.
7/10
I agree on that playing time should be earned and that you
should work hard to earn your playing time.
8/10
If the game is 20-8 than player B should get experience on
the court.
3/10
The only way for player B to learn is to play more.
10/10
Because it would be what is best for the team. We would want the highest possibility of
winning all the time.
4/10
I think it should be equal playing time because player B can
learn to be better unless it is 3rd set.
8/10
I think that everyone should get a lot of playing time but
if someone is playing better in a game and you are losing the person who is
better should play.
10/10
Since Player A is playing better then player B, Player B should
take time in practice to develop more skills to be more dependable if Player
A is having a bad day.
8/10
Because if in the game you are playing bad but you usually
play good you should be able to play. If
they are playing really bad then they should not be able to play.
8/10
Because maybe player B is a bad player but he might be
coachable
5/10
It depends on what level of the game is being played. With younger teams playing at a lower level
the players who work the hardest should be given the opportunity to grow. At a higher level or for important games the
best players should be played.
10/10
You want to do the best for your team and play the best
player playing that game and next game maybe someone else will be better.
8/10
If the game is important then A should play B could always
get more in another game.
6/10
I think this rule stands but only when playing important
games like in provincials and nationals.
However during games for an exhibition, I think playtime should be equal
because then it gives everyone a chance to improve.
6/10
I agree with this statement but believe that whoever has put
the most effort in should get the most playing time. If someone is really good but never shows up
to practices, they should get less playing time than the person who always shows
up and gives it their all but isn’t as
good as a player.
10/10
I agree because if one person works harder then others they
should be getting results and space to show it,
7/10
Because player B may not be trying their hardest and they may be costing the team points so it is
not fair to the rest of the team.
10/10
If player A is working hard and putting in more effort than
player B they should get time because it is better for the team.
7/10
Because if someone is putting in more effort and is showing
that they are doing quite well they should get rewarded because of that. If someone is showing they are putting in the effort and they have grown they should also get time.
10/10
Because you should earn your playing time not just because
it is equal playing time but because you worked for it.
10/10
Because you want to
good and have what is best for the team.
7/10
I think a 7 because playing time should be earned but I also
feel that player B should get a chance to prove themselves Player A should play
more however because if they are playing better than it is best for the team.
10/10
The more time you put in the better you are therefore you get more playing time because you are better than the others.
7/10
I think that the better players should play more as they
have earned the privilege, but weaker players also need a chance to improve and
show their worth and skill.
9/10
If a player is working harder and playing better they should
be playing more. Player B should be
given a chance but who plays should benefit the whole team and their success.
8/10
Because Player A should play to get the win however B needs
more time playing on the court.
7/10
You want to win so you play your best players but at the same time, everyone deserves to play so everyone should play there is just a
time and place to play people.
7/10
If player A shows up to one practice and player B shows up
to all practices then player b should get to play but if they both have similar
attendance levels then player A should play.
8/10
Usually, this is true, but some game situation calls for
certain plays or players. A worse player is maybe better for a certain situation.
10/10
You want your team to
succeed and a positive attitude.
10/10
Because you have to give your team the best chance to
succeed.
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