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Post by touchdownmaker on Jan 29, 2009 15:52:57 GMT -6
Coaches, do you attend high school basketball games?
why or why not?
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Post by mitch on Jan 29, 2009 15:55:19 GMT -6
Absolutely.
You have to show interest in your kids that play other sports. That means going to games.
Also helps your relationship with the basketball coach, parents, etc.
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Post by bigdog2003 on Jan 29, 2009 16:50:28 GMT -6
I go to most home games. But, what else do I have to do other than school work which has been light, knock on wood, this semester.
I have been watching these kids play since they were 9 in the rec leagues that I work, and even though I coach at the MS I still go.
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Post by coachjblair on Jan 29, 2009 16:52:18 GMT -6
Yeah I go. I go to show interest in my players, and I also know the basketball coach real well.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2009 17:04:54 GMT -6
I feel it's important for football coaches to be seen at basketball games, at least the home ones. And, it can be a good way to talk to players as we are a co-op program. I don't see the kids from the other school very often out of season. It can also be a good way to communicate with parents and other community members. Good way to show support for your players who play bball as well. Quite frankly, I feel there are a lot of reasons football coaches should go.
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Post by airman on Jan 29, 2009 17:16:07 GMT -6
I try to show my support to all the other teams both boys and girls.
however the team I support the most is the wrestling program. I have found my best football playes come from the wrestling program and not the basketball program. I think wrestlers are your ture warriors. I also have kids who are big into martial arts so I will go and watch them as well.
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Post by schultbear74 on Jan 29, 2009 18:04:02 GMT -6
Healthy Programs support "our kids" not your kids or my kids.
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Post by jgordon1 on Jan 29, 2009 20:41:29 GMT -6
Just got back from a game. do it to support the kids. What kind of game is it when you have to committ fouls in order to win the game when you are down and it's close. Doesn't make sense to me. we were down by 5 w/ 58 seconds left. we started fouling.. I left
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Post by larrymoe on Jan 29, 2009 20:50:23 GMT -6
I go to all the home games. Show some interest in the kids, shake hands and kiss babies with the parents/fans.
Plus I get paid $25 for working security every game. It's win/win.
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Post by coachjd on Jan 29, 2009 21:23:56 GMT -6
I run the score clock for all the home 9th grade games then go to the gym next door and watch all the home games. Our best basketball players are football guys.
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Post by coachbdud on Jan 30, 2009 1:41:24 GMT -6
HELL YES!
i run the scoreboard and another guy i coach with runs the shotclock. We get paid 25 bucks a game. 2 games a night, 2 nights a week makes 100 bucks a week just to watch basketball games
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Post by levydisciple on Jan 30, 2009 2:04:12 GMT -6
I don't understand all the basketball hate from football coaches. I don't personally watch, play, or even know the sport (though if there was one sport I'd want to learn about it'd be basketball), but it's an extremely respectable and competitive sport that takes a lot of practice and hard work. Have you ever tried shooting threes or crashing the net for a lay-up? Yeah, not easy.
It's also making sure your players are involved in something when not in football season, and boosts the school and it's athletic program. That means YOU, football guys. Plus, I imagine it's a great way to earn players for your team, show your support for the WHOLE athletic program, connect to the kids and parents, and generally socialize. I mean, hey, you're sittin' in a cozy gym! Go grab a pop and GET OUT THERE! : )
In addition, I'd also like to mention it's doing a favor for the basketball staff and administration. Maybe they'll repay the favor one day. And even if they don't, you can sleep tight knowing you took the initiative and lent a helping hand. That is how people remember you the most- the little things. And taking the initiative and going beyond your expected duty is the mark of a good employee. Just something to remember, guys.
Personally, I'm hoping that if and when I get my first coaching job I'll also be encouraged to help on the basketball staff as a volunteer. I really know nothing about the game but I'd really like to learn it if some kind staff member was able to help me out now and then. I regret not having a higher interest in it as a child, because that's the root of my wanting to learn and coach football now (love of the game), and where a lot of the "basic" knowledge stems from.
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Post by touchdownmaker on Jan 30, 2009 4:05:14 GMT -6
I love going to basketball games and picking up a few new recruits in the process. I think the parents and administrators all appreciate it as well.
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Post by mib36 on Jan 30, 2009 7:00:55 GMT -6
I never miss a game. In fact, I volunteer to help out with driving to away games, helping out at practice, taking kids home, working security. I'm a junky when it comes to our kids and sports. Girl's basketball on the other hand...just can't get used to it.
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Post by rideanddecide on Jan 30, 2009 7:23:16 GMT -6
Absolutely important to go to games for other sports. But how do you guys work it with young kids at home that are too young to go to the games? Just say, "Sorry honey, football season is over but I need to go to the BB game tonight. Thanks for getting all the kids in the bath and in bed even though one has snot flying out his nose and the other won't stay in her bedroom unless you chain her down."
I've always struggled with leaving my family around at home to go watch other kids in the offseason even though I totally agree with it's importance.
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Post by tvt50 on Jan 30, 2009 7:26:44 GMT -6
I sit behind the bench. Find it a good way to get some yelling and coaching in. You know stuff like "Keep Playin", "Good Hustle", "Be tough". Stuff like that. I dont know anything about technique or strategy I just try to yell and motivate a little. Kids have started asking, "coach you coming to the game?"
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Post by touchdownmaker on Jan 30, 2009 7:55:28 GMT -6
I learn how NOT to coach.
I heard one coach say to his kids "guys, did you see what aaron did? just do that!"
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Post by phantom on Jan 30, 2009 8:08:05 GMT -6
I don't understand all the basketball hate from football coaches. . Three letters: A-A-U. |
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Post by nohuddlecoach on Jan 30, 2009 8:21:50 GMT -6
I go for our kids that play football. I also go to support bball coach. We have great relationship, he was an assistant on my staff for a while. I encourage our players to go and cheer... he returns the favor. If they have a big game we even formed a tunnel from the dressing room to the bus for them, high fives as they go through... builds a sense of spirit for whoever is competing for our school, we want to win.
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Post by tribepride on Jan 30, 2009 8:29:03 GMT -6
Grew up in a small town and coach in a small town. If football players (the athletes of a small school) didn't play, you wouldn't have a team. The stud FB players, for the most part, are the stud BB players in our area of the state. Besides, our HC is also the HC of the boys team.
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Post by touchdownmaker on Jan 30, 2009 8:37:33 GMT -6
This is true, the starting five on the basketball court basically cover our skill position players.
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Post by cqmiller on Jan 30, 2009 10:42:28 GMT -6
Yes... I'm the Head JV basketball coach, so I am the varsity assistant. Our JV team is horrible (Convinced all of my JV offensive lineman to play, so I have a bunch of fat kids who can't dribble or shoot on the team) but they are staying in shape, and getting more athletic. Our OL/DL coach is the Head basketball coach, so basically the football team is the bball team.
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Post by ccox16 on Jan 30, 2009 11:10:56 GMT -6
AND THE TRUTH SHALL SET YOU FREE!!!!! Good Lord. I had a kid come to me the other week and said he was going to miss some workouts because his AAU team had practice. After talking to him for a little bit he tells me that his AAU coach told him he was is starting center and that he had to be there all the time because the team really needed him and that he could get a D1 scholly for basketball. this kid is 6'3 250 and my starting NG. I about flipped a lid. We have been joking about "baby Shaq" ever since. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2009 18:09:43 GMT -6
A lot of that is on the kid. It should be common sense that someone of that size isn't getting a d1 basketball scholarship.
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Post by coachjuice on Jan 30, 2009 18:22:33 GMT -6
I go to all the games, I take my little boy with me. Night out and brownie points The parents are brutal to this poor guy. I have some football players on the team so I go an support them. We were terrible in football, they are terrible in basketball. Cant wait for baseball and Lacrosse.
On another note I have my Linemen on the swim team. It is a riot. They all sink to the bottom. But, they are getting in real good shape staying together as a group and having a ton of fun. Even though they look like Thorton Melon attempting the Triple Lindy they are really getting a great workout.
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Post by phantom on Jan 30, 2009 18:36:24 GMT -6
A lot of that is on the kid. It should be common sense that someone of that size isn't getting a d1 basketball scholarship. You saw the thread about parents recognizing D. 1 football players. Why would basketball players be more realistic? |
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Post by phantom on Jan 30, 2009 18:41:19 GMT -6
BTW, I may hate AAU basketball but that doesn't extend to our school team. I do go to games sometimes. I did anyway. They're hit and miss, about .500, and both times I went they lost by double digits. I'm not superstitious but I do believe in cause and effect.
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Post by filmjunkie on Feb 2, 2009 14:41:13 GMT -6
Why not? Most of the coaches on our staff go to several of the home games, and some even regularly work the games.
Its a great way to show support for the rest of the athletic department. At our school we encourage our kids to play as many sports as possible, and its worked out great.
Plus, I realize that it's weird as a football coach, but I actually enjoy watching basketball!
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