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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Teachers kids, legacy kids. I see nothing with board members many of whom don’t even have kids currently at the school. All in all the school is great and better than most private are in terms of responsiveness. I feel that the unhappy people at Potomac would find a way to be unhappy anywhere. There are things to work on with sports being a big one. I feel like the school is great in course correcting when a problem comes up and have confidence that this one will be addressed and athletes will be happier. There are a few coaches who need to retire or dramatically change how they run their programs.
Athletes who leave the school or who choose to avoid coaches is an issue. I am convinced this is why the AD left. Will be nice
to see the new AD build on what the former started. I feel good about that.[/quote]
So they aren’t treating the athletes right over there?[/quote]

You have to speak to someone with a kid in your child’s sport. There are some amazing programs with coaches who are involved in recruiting for those pursuing college sports. Some programs don’t appear to have that same level of support. My athlete has had a fantastic experience both playing on the teams and in the recruiting process. Ask someone in admissions to connect you to a family that can share their experience.[/quote]

My kid was a top player in their sport both locally and nationally. Easily the top player on Potomac's team and was treated incredibly poorly by the coach, mostly because the coach is a very quirky person, and had a preference for people like them. Went on to play D1 but with absolutely zero support from the school. None from the coach or the AD. The former college counselor was supportive, but nobody in that office knew anything about recruiting either. They really do not care about athletic recruiting. And that is fine. Academics are 100% their priority there, so just know that. If you're looking to play at the D1 level, Potomac is a massive detriment because there isn't a single team or coach there who supports that.[/quote]
Looks like the boys basketball team sends some kids to D1 schools every so often.  Not football though. [/quote]

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