This is a really good question so I'm bcc'ing the rest of the U8 coaches on this email.
The answer is that you rate your players based on how they played this year, relative to all of the players in U8 this year.
See OP17 (I have a link below) for discerning between the ratings (e.g. A's are in the top %10-%20).
--Tony
On Mon, May 19, 2008 at 1:17 PM, Lopus, Allen M. <alopus@thorpreed.com> wrote:
Hey Tony,Are we supposed to rate the U-7s in relation to the U-8s who will be moving up in age group in the fall? In other words, I have some U7s who are pretty good playing with other U-7s, but they struggle when they're out there against u-8s? Am I rating them on how I think they'll be next season, when they are the older players, or on how they've done this year? Thanks,Al
To: undisclosed-recipients
Subject: Please send me your U8 RatingsU8 Coaches:
It's that time of year where you are responsible for sending me your Ratings for your U8 team.
As documented in the Ratings section in the PTSA U8 coaches Guide:
Each coach is responsible for rating their players at the end of the season (i.e. after the spring session). The rating of players: A, B, C or D is based upon the coach's judgment. Use A high and D low. There is also a "special needs" rating of E for children with specific issues. See item OP17 in the online PTSA operating procedures for more detailed information on how to properly rate your players.
--Tony=============================================================================================
