John Calipari released a statement Saturday about athletic facilities being shut down until April 15th.
Coaches and staff can’t have in-person contact with any player or the team until April 15th. Here is what Calipari posted to social media Saturday.
“It kind of hit me this morning that my time to have an impact on the young people on this team is done. We were told yesterday that the athletic facilities were being shut down and that we cannot have in-person contact with any player or the team until April 15.
The meetings, the practices, the individual times, giving them books to read, talking about things other than basketball, etc. – it’s over for the immediate future. The reality of that hit today.
It’s a difficult situation as a coach and as a leader of these young men, but I do understand it and I accept it as a part of this world that needs us to take caution for the greater good and health of this world. Doesn’t mean it’s not tough for all of us.
Don’t get me wrong, we will stay connected with the kids. We will still text and talk over the phone and give these kids guidance. It’s just not seeing my guys every day that is going to hurt for a while.
If we’ve done our jobs and their families have done their jobs, our kids will continue to make good decisions. My hope is we’ve set a great foundation for their future success. Hope everyone is staying safe out there and listening to the advisories of our nation’s leaders.”
