![]() ![]() It’s easy to respond harshly when kids are doing something they’re not supposed to and not react at all when they’re doing what we expect of them. ![]() So what do we mean by positive attention? And how is focusing on the positive, instead of the negative, different from “looking the other way” and letting kids off the hook when they misbehave? Research shows that praise for behavior you want to encourage gets more results than calling out things you want them to stop doing. Though this may seem like common sense, it can actually backfire.Įxperts have found that giving kids positive rather than negative attention is much more effective in changing behavior. When kids are misbehaving, it is natural for parents and educators to want to correct them, pointing out - sometimes not too calmly - what they are doing wrong. I have been a litigator for twenty years, now practicing in LA, so I have a (relatively) thick skin.How to use it (instead of negative attention) to change behavior ![]() Make sure to give us honest feedback on our efforts, what you like, don't like, what we can improve upon, what you'd like to see more of, less of, etc. A little patience may go a long way here. I am looking forward to covering this year's team in particular, watching these young guys grow. Anticipate doing some fun things to provide everyone with unique angles, recruiting info and other insights. He and I have known each other for almost 30 years - he slept on the floor of my hotel room in Hartford during the 1990 NCAA Tournament, assume that was some sort of NCAA violation - so when he asked me to assist him with basketball coverage I agreed immediately. Greg is an incredibly passionate Cal fan, loves hoops and football in particular, and is going to do everything he can to make this the number one site for Cal sports fans. Greg, thanks for the terrific introduction.Īppreciate the kind words from everyone, though if I am interpreting ConcordTom's posts correctly, pretty clear my basketball career peaked around 8th Grade.Īnyway, thrilled to be a part of this community. Moses was one of the greatest shooters of his era and finished at Serra of Gardena before moving on to Iowa. #COMPAREME MONTA VISTA PRO#Walters teamed with all-state player Lucius Davis (UCSB) at Piedmont Hills and went on to a strong collegiate and pro career. MacLean, Martin and Mills were McDonald's All-Americans and played many years in the NBA. Synopsis: This class had star power and lived up to expectations. ![]() Anthony, Long Beach), Chris Mills (Fairfax, Los Angeles), James Moses (Alemany, Mission Hills), Ron Reis (Monta Vista, Cupertino), Kevin Rembert (Mater Dei, Santa Ana), Rex Walters (Piedmont Hills, San Jose). Eden, Hayward), Kason Jackson (Bishop O'Dowd, Oakland), Don MacLean (Simi Valley), Darrick Martin (St. Muehlebach moved out of state as a senior and played at Rockhurst High School in Kansas City before returning West to play for Lute Olson at Arizona.Įric Bamberger (Ygnacio Valley, Concord), Dell Demps (Mt. Some of the players in this class didn't live up to expectations while Roscoe became more of a big-time football recruit. Synopsis: Butler was a dominant high school player and his son, Harrison, is one of the state's top incoming freshmen this season. Ricky Butler (Ocean View, Huntington Beach), Damon Greer (Cleveland, Reseda), Sean Higgins (Fairfax, Los Angeles), Kraig Kluge (Edina, Minn.), Bobby Joyce (Santa Ana), Eric McDonough (San Ramon, Danville), Matt Muehlebach (Bishop O'Dowd, Oakland), Phil Palmer (Bishop O'Dowd, Oakland), Chris Patton (Mater Dei, Santa Ana), Tony Rocco (Mater Dei, Santa Ana), Chris Roscoe (Poly, Long Beach), Ray Tillis (Blair, Pasadena), Stevie Ward (Calabasas). Payton, however, kept developing in college and is a NBA Hall of Famer. Synopsis: Foster and Payton were both all-state selections at Skyline as seniors, with Foster being a first five selection and the higher ranked recruit. Anthony, Long Beach), Bryant Walton (Saddleback, Santa Ana), Trevor Wilson (Cleveland, Reseda). Sean Fleming (Fremont, Oakland), Greg Foster (Skyline, Oakland), Khari Johnson (El Toro), Gary Payton (Skyline, Oakland), Stevie Thompson (St. (Players listed in year in which they originally were in eighth grade and by high school they originally enrolled at.) Kudos to you, Eric.īelow is a comprehensive list of the state's best eighth graders, beginning with the players that made up California's strong high school Class of 1986. Within a country mile of making the list myself. I remember many of these guys, played against some. ![]()
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