My first post-season action

[dacodee]

Originally Posted by deecee

I hate to rain on your parade but they just need warm bodies for these games. Its just a fact of life. The only time you really gain experience is if a situation arises that you normally dont see, or if you start seeing play and skill that you are not used to. Like action above the rim. A 60 point blowout in the post season is the same as a 60 point blow out in the beginning of the season. The only difference is that if you ever want the later rounds you HAVE to have done the earlier rounds. But do not equate just doing a playoff game as gaining any gainful experience. You can do that over the regular season. Its just a necessary step in the process and IMO doesnt help you, nor does it hurt.

I dont mean to take away from your excitement but temper your expectations with the reality of the situation.

Sorry But I have to disagree with deecee. It's more than needing warm bodies. In my area, there are plenty of warm bodies. Assignors for post season get a lot of pickings. When you're fortunate enough to be chosen, you can pat yourself on the back. And know that you've done a great job. You are being trusted to "not screw up". We've all seen the underdog pull out a victory over one of the top seeds. I doubt it very much if the assignor for post season would just put a warm body on these games. You should also know that people are watching. The help you get from these games are exposure. You do a good job, you'll get called back. You screw it up, it will hurt any future post season assignments and maybe your schedule for next season.

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Originally Posted by dacodee

Sorry But I have to disagree with deecee. It's more than needing warm bodies. In my area, there are plenty of warm bodies. Assignors for post season get a lot of pickings. When you're fortunate enough to be chosen, you can pat yourself on the back. And know that you've done a great job. You are being trusted to "not screw up". We've all seen the underdog pull out a victory over one of the top seeds. I doubt it very much if the assignor for post season would just put a warm body on these games. You should also know that people are watching. The help you get from these games are exposure. You do a good job, you'll get called back. You screw it up, it will hurt any future post season assignments and maybe your schedule for next season.

Agreed...you can't work a sectional final until you've worked a first round regional....under normal circumstances at least....and on the boys side forget about it, too much competition...