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Individual Selection Explanation

Answer the child’s case without making another child the evidence on display.

Fifteen minutes for one practical decisionFree · Two-page fillable PDF

Companion to Explain a Selection Decision Without Opening Another Child’s File.

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Hypothetical example: A parent names another athlete during a selection question. The coach explains their own child’s relevant observations, keeps the other file private and checks an alleged missed opportunity through the real program route.

01Hear the question behind the comparison

Identify the actual selection question and authorized route.

Family’s specific question

Actual program explanation route

Private setting and responsible adult

02Prepare the child’s relevant evidence

Prepare this athlete’s relevant criteria and evidence.

Relevant published criterion

Direct observation about this athlete

Gap or disputed fact requiring review

03Refuse another file without refusing the whole conversation

State what can be explained and what remains private.

Explanation that can be supplied

Private material excluded

Boundary wording and process answer

04End with an accurate decision and next route

Confirm the decision status and real follow-through.

Decision currently confirmed

Check or response actually owed

Next communication and owner