Pete, what do you think is the major reason we are losing out on so many local studs? Is it scheme? Winning? Staff? Lack of relationship with handlers/coaches/community influences? Money? all of the above?
Relationships.
Relationships with?
Coaches/Handlers
For as much as people hate the term "handler", this is how the recruiting game is played today and I'm not talking about paying them. Yearby would not be a Hurricane if not for the relationship between Coley and his handler. That's just how it works.
Is it only South Florida that have "handlers"? Why would a kid need a handler if he has a good parent(s) guiding him and protecting his interest? If that is the case, then it speaks volume to the lack of family structure and good parenting in the community. Sorry to have to say that but that is the obvious explanation to me.
We didn't hear of "handlers" during Deon Bush and Tracey Howard recruitment. Both come from good family guided by strong parenting They are the talented kids who have weak family support who are the ones who need handlers. Unfortunately, they are abundant in SF.