Making the Grade – Spring evaluation is essential for maximizing each player’s contribution to the team

Spring evaluation is essential for maximizing each player’s contribution to the team.While coaches understand that player evaluation is a year-round necessity, spring is a particularly important time for returning player evaluations as your team heads into the summer pre-season lull. It’s the perfect time to size up the strengths and weaknesses of each athlete and set personal and team goals. What is the best way to evaluate a returning player? American Football Monthly asked seven high school and college head coaches. They included:Matt Kelchner Head Coach, Christopher Newport UniversityChris MillerHead Coach, Spartanburg High School (SC)Kevin LoneyHead Coach, Nichols College John WristenHead Coach, University of Colorado-PuebloJohn RodenbergHead Coach, Archbishop Moeller High School (OH)Evan BreisblattHead Coach, Pequea Valley High School (PA)Brett Steuerwaldretired Head