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Post by shocktroop34 on Apr 18, 2023 12:02:43 GMT -6
www.sportscope.com/endzone-camera-wireless.phpI had this camera at my previous school. We also had instant replay that we used on the sidelines with Ipads. We could also film with an Ipad, but I thought it was a bit difficult to follow the flow of the ball, etc. Nice camera, easy set up (waaaay easier that hi-pod which I've also had), but I recommend the joystick version that they offer. Edit: this one is in your price range www.sportscope.com/endzone-cameras.php
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Post by shocktroop34 on Mar 28, 2023 9:23:11 GMT -6
Hi coaches I was just wondering if anyone had any resources for oversized cleats outside of your typical amazon/ebay/eastbay options? We have also reached out to a couple of local MAC and a Big 10 school but havent heard back yet. We are looking for cleats in sizes from 16-20. We have a couple of young kids (freshmen and sophmores) wearing big cleats that should only get bigger over time. thank you for any help in advance Size 18 cleats , O/D lineman cleats are specifically what we are looking for at this time. I had a kid who was 6'7/340. He wore a size 21. We put feelers out everywhere. Long story short, a college guy (who knew a few NFL guys) was able to help us. We got one pair from the Seattle Seahawks. Didn't even pay for them. They just showed up one day. Colors didn't match our team, but obviously we didn't care. Use any connections you have to reach the NFL level (i know it's easier said than done).
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Post by shocktroop34 on Feb 21, 2023 10:29:05 GMT -6
Had a player text me that he was going to miss because his feet hurt...he cut his toenails too short. Kindly asked him to bring me his helmet when they grew back. *Sigh*
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Post by shocktroop34 on Feb 7, 2023 16:41:16 GMT -6
I'm more of a "have them play basketball or wrestle or do track or play baseball" to work on their physical development. Assuming your coaches of other sports have the kids lifting and having to improve their size/strength/speed, that part can be done for you. I use a "QB School" template for the playbook stuff I need them to learn. I've got copies of them. PM me you email address and I'll send to you. Good to hear from you. We are like-minded my friend. I vigorously push them toward other sports as well. I will PM you as the info you've shared with me in the past has been golden. Thanks again Case.
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Post by shocktroop34 on Feb 7, 2023 15:58:59 GMT -6
Through the year: January- stretch and elbow/shoulder pre-hab Feb.- cont. from Jan. and 6 days of throwing- emphasis on mechanics March- cont. Jan, and 8 days of throws- emphasis on mechanics related to routes=. 3 days include film study April- 10 days of throws- work around or with baseball and track (volume changes if they are throwers in other sports) lots of routes on air..concepts. 5 days include film study May- 8 days of throwing..full speed route combo's/reads. 2 film days June- Our team camp, college camps, 3 nights of open field, 2 film sessions, one 7 on 7. July- O/D install camp, 3 nights of open field, encourage Jeff Trickey Camp, 2 7 on 7's As far as what actually gets done- Our BIG 3- Balance, I's, Gains... We work lots of easy throws with great tech. and balance. We start working on controlling defenders with our eyes from pre-snap to delivery. And through it all we try to emphasis that we will get yards by taking what they give us. Take what they give you Leave No doubt Live to play another down Much appreciated Coach! Very helpful. Thanks a ton.
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Post by shocktroop34 on Feb 6, 2023 14:45:45 GMT -6
Haven't been on (consistently) in quite a while, so I hope everyone is doing well.
I wondered if anyone would be willing to share their off-season QB program OR tell me where I could find a worthwhile resource? I've done a few Huey searches and couldn't find anything.
I've also done Google searches, but the ones I've found are paid sites, and they just don't give enough information for me to decide if paying the money is worth it. Thanks in advance for any help or insight.
-Shock
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Post by shocktroop34 on Feb 3, 2023 11:48:58 GMT -6
I'm in (MD).Just had our O lineman sign with Penn State. Our local Gold's gym reached out and offered him a free membership. No strings attached or appearances required. They just want to meet him and congratulate him. Stuff like that is pretty cool. I'm ok with situations like this on the local level. Brings the school and community together. Beyond that, I guess we'll see how things play out for all of these kids...
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Post by shocktroop34 on Feb 15, 2022 7:36:51 GMT -6
Many schools have to fundraise in order to operate. Every area is different. For the past three years I've used Fanangel. I've done all of the research. It gives back the largest percentage of all the other crowd sourcing companies. I want to say it's nearly 90%. Actually, this is directly from their website: "Low fees -- ~90% of every donation goes to the beneficiary. FanAngel keeps 7% and the credit card fees are 2.2% to 2.9% + $0.30/donation. Your program gets the rest. Compare that to other sports crowdfunding sites that charge between 20-30%!!!" You'll be hard pressed to find anyone else that gives back that much. The first one I ran was only a couple of months and we raised 8k. The second one we ran for about 5 months and we raised 13k. The third one we ran (during the season going into playoffs) for about a month and raised 7k. There is leg work in the fact that you have to get your players gathered and get as many emails and phone numbers as possible. Once they are entered, you literally watch the money roll in. The check comes about a week after your end date. Very professional people. Reach out to don.turnbull@fangel.com I personally am very reluctant to endorse companies of any kind for anything. But I've seen the evidence on this one. It will be the only one I deal with. This is also the only fundraiser we do. www.fanangel.com/
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Post by shocktroop34 on Jan 26, 2022 13:26:31 GMT -6
www.fanangel.com/ easiest way to go. Collect emails and phone numbers. I like it because they have to hit up other people besides their parents. Fan Angel also gives back the largest % back more than (gofundme, etc. I did the research). We ran a quick on this past fall for about 3 weeks and brought home 7k.
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Post by shocktroop34 on Jun 11, 2020 9:54:58 GMT -6
Here in Maryland as well. I just asked my AD what his gut feeling was about the fall. He didn't even blink, "we're not having fall sports." He's been an AD for quite a while. The lack of hesitation in his response was disheartening. He said we may have have some sports (e.g. Cross Country) but he didn't see football in the equation. I have also heard a rumor that's picking up traction, at least in my local area, that we will report in person to school, and go straight through to Thanksgiving. We would then go online until the spring. And then return to finish out the school year. The Thanksgiving "pause" would be to avoid the second wave of Covid-19 that will apparently sprout again around that time. Obviously, as they are still rumors, I haven't said anything to the players, yet. It's really hard to plan things and build up anticipation within the program knowing that it may all be in vain. Just with the restriction and insanity we are working now, no way, no how they are going to have athletics at all in my mind, especially if there is no crowds. That was my sentiment. And just yesterday, the Governor comes on and says that we can return to sports under the regulations of youth sports. Which is 9 players/ 1 coach in the weight room. 20 players on the field. 10 players for baseball. I'm so confused on the messages going out. I just don't see how they can justify having a full football season, but not a full fall semester. BTW, in our county ALL players have been deemed eligible based on access (or lack thereof) to technology. Such interesting times.
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Post by shocktroop34 on Jun 10, 2020 11:51:54 GMT -6
Here in Maryland as well. I just asked my AD what his gut feeling was about the fall. He didn't even blink, "we're not having fall sports." He's been an AD for quite a while. The lack of hesitation in his response was disheartening.
He said we may have have some sports (e.g. Cross Country) but he didn't see football in the equation.
I have also heard a rumor that's picking up traction, at least in my local area, that we will report in person to school, and go straight through to Thanksgiving. We would then go online until the spring. And then return to finish out the school year.
The Thanksgiving "pause" would be to avoid the second wave of Covid-19 that will apparently sprout again around that time.
Obviously, as they are still rumors, I haven't said anything to the players, yet. It's really hard to plan things and build up anticipation within the program knowing that it may all be in vain.
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Post by shocktroop34 on May 13, 2020 10:15:09 GMT -6
Men, there is a reason that our legal system has terms such as argumentative and speculation in which objections can be placed. Many of the comments, not in favor of coaches utilizing community service, are basically applying theories under one, if not both, of these two terms.
Argumentation occurs when someone tries to offer a conclusion of what they think happened, instead of allowing facts to determine the outcome. The argumentative positions in this thread are trying to draw an ending, based on little to no evidence, instead of producing facts that would prove a coach is trying to boost his own status.
Speculation occurs when the argument is supported by a flimsy theory, no evidence, or an unreliable source. One coach who sees another coach posting community service projects online can only speculate as to why that person may be doing such.Thus, it holds no argument unless it can be proven that said coach has a specific agenda to earn likes and self-promote. In short, when you speculate you are simply guessing.
So, let's consider the impractical ideas that stem from guessing. Anyone want to guess your wife's weight? Yeah, me neither. Hey, instead of watching film, let's guess how many times our opponent sends pressure on third down. Oh, and don't worry about having your taxes done, just guess how much you owe and send it in. I'm sure they'll be fine with it.
Unless a person has an in-depth conversation with someone who has specific self-promoting ideas, it is an unsafe practice to try to speak to the "operation" of another person's mind (which is also another objectionable term).
Instead, why don't we allow those who (on the surface) appear to do be doing good, allow them to do so without fear of ridicule, as opposed to besmirching their intent before we know the facts.
At the end of the day, I see the same things you guys see. Are there clowns out there? Absolutely. But one could also argue that the acts themselves are still benefiting someone in a positive manner. That fact, in and of itself, it much easier to prove.
The cynicism that has crept into our society has made us skeptical of every good thing that comes down the road. Let's not forget that we are (in large part) talking about high school football. One of the last, yet withering threads, holding together the best parts of American society. If we can't stand in the gap for each other on good deeds, then we're finished and we don't even know it yet.
I'll be the first to call a spade a spade. But until then, let's consider taking the idea of community service at face value and allow it to continue helping the community, regardless of the intent in which it was delivered.
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Post by shocktroop34 on May 10, 2020 22:14:31 GMT -6
I don't know about the donation aspect of things, but I recently did a "career day" online for our 5th grade elementary students. There were over 40 people in attendance. We're trying to set up a "literacy day" where our players read children's books to kindergartners.
You might also consider an online mentoring day where your players could be matched up with a elementary or middle school aged kid to just talk and explore future, academic, and personal plans. This one might take some planning. Just ideas.
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Post by shocktroop34 on May 5, 2020 2:31:30 GMT -6
Really surprised by some of the comments. However, to each his own. I will say that I am a advocate for community service. I was doing this with teams long before social media was popular. My program was the proud recipient of the Michigan High School Football Steve Spicer Memorial Team Leadership Award in (2006).
It brought good will to the community. We did everything from helping at an assisted living home, playing checkers and eating ice cream with the elderly, to moving boxes for a teacher who was moving across town, to planting mulch and flowers for a local business.
When I moved east, we had the "Snowmageddon" in 2010. We were out shoveling people's driveway. Later that spring we served water for a Cancer 5k run/walk.
I use it to help identify and shape the character of my team. 99% of our events were voluntary. But they loved it. It created bonding moments. My wife and younger kids were all a part of it, too. It's what players that are older and married bring up when they call from time to time.
Many of them say how they are now doing things to give back to their communities (youth coaches, mentors, tutors) because of the things in which they were involved. Those are the rewards I get from coaching. We had fun outside the white lines. Good memories.
I would encourage any young coach who aspires to be a program leader to consider community service. You will have a lot of influence that can be used in a positive manner. You can never go wrong with helping others.
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Post by shocktroop34 on Feb 10, 2020 20:41:46 GMT -6
First of all, this is a great thread. Second, knowing some of you guys and your online personalities, it's cool to see some of the transparency that I wish our profession showed more often. Last, some of these stories literally have me laughing out loud. Unfortunately, here's mine:
My first year as a HC. We were bad, 1-7 at the time. Playing our rival in the last game of the year. They were 0-8. We were up big on them, like 42-0. 4th quarter, I had subs in, but it was a 4th down, and I didn't want to punt. On our own 40 yd. line, I call a reverse and tell the kid to get the first and run out of bounds.
Yep, you guessed it...that kids sees nothing but green grass, and hauls a$$ to the endzone. The kid felt bad that he got caught up in the moment. It was a moment that I put him in. I literally wanted to crawl under a rock. The handshake line with the opposing team was NOT pretty. It was the first time, if I could have given the game back, I would have.
To add salt to the wound, our camera broke and I had to ask them for their film the next day. If I was the opposing coach would have laughed my a$$ into a coma, but their coach was a class dude. I apologized profusely and even wrote a letter to their principal apologizing.
I know a lot of guys have the 'well they have to stop you' mentality. This was a small-town rivalry. It wasn't a good look at all. Everyone else got over it pretty quickly. I still carry it.
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Post by shocktroop34 on Feb 3, 2020 11:34:59 GMT -6
Great ideas thus far. Thank you.
I only have 60 min. Some ideas are a separate clinic in themselves. Practice planning, scheme, strength and conditioning, etc. could all be separate clinics.
I also want to include ideas that they think they are aware of (or may not be aware of) but have no clue what it really involves. E.g. (how crucial time management is during game week; how to deal with troublesome parent emails, balancing the teaching or job duties, managing staff personalities/problems, etc.)
I don't want to talk them into being a HC. I almost want to talk them out of it (not in a negative way), but to say, if you really want to do this, you need to bring "X, Y, Z" to the table.
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Post by shocktroop34 on Feb 3, 2020 8:54:31 GMT -6
In the spirit of avoiding "information overload," I should have 4-5 major categories broken down into more particular ideas/concepts.
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Post by shocktroop34 on Feb 3, 2020 8:07:13 GMT -6
I'm scheduled to give a clinic on tools needed to become a Head Football Coach. I have some ideas in place, but I'd appreciate any suggestions on what you all think might be good ideas/topics to cover. Thanks in advance.
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Post by shocktroop34 on Jan 20, 2020 20:49:27 GMT -6
That is something that has come up and there's never been an "equitable" solution for it. I've heard that they tried to predict and rotate accordingly but there was a lot of griping when a supposedly profitable game produced far less than another. So, they scrapped it. And, in all reality, there's plenty of money to be made between all of the extra curricular events. The caveat is that each club or sport has to get off of their butt and work those events.
Couldnt all concession money just be split equallly among all groups that worked them throughout the year? I just discussed this with my wife as I thought that was a good idea. I think there would also be more money to spread around for everyone as a whole. I even think we'd get more than $1,300. She just feels that football should get the Lion's share. Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't that how colleges operate? Major football programs help fund gymnastics, wrestling, smaller programs...? I could be mistaken...
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Post by shocktroop34 on Jan 19, 2020 15:33:49 GMT -6
You are correct about the by-laws. I did check into that, and I did find out that the "threats" they were making to remove us from the concession stand were basically veiled. However, we did get tired of the pressure, my team moms were fed up, and we gave up the concessions for the last game. I am more interested in hearing what other teams do to get people signed up. Do some make it mandatory? If so, how does that go over? Others may just have a culture in place that it is just the expectation? Interested in how said culture was developed. As I stated in the OP, I DO NOT have time to set up my own booster program. 19delta having another sport or another faction permanently take the JV concessions is a possibility. Thanks for that idea. I was almost able to convince my AD to let teachers (who were excited about the idea) sign-up to help, as it would have covered their required "duty time." But it got a little murky with the union rules, by-laws, etc. Still appreciative for any further ideas... Would the non JV coaches wives or even the coaches themselves be willing to fill in if you can’t find parents. 19’s idea was a good one. Never give up money for the program Agreed Coach. Money should never walk out the door. We had so many other issues going on the last week that it was actually a relief to not worry about concessions. But I hear you. The wives are supportive of the program but not very committed, yet. I also utilize all the coaches on both game days as well. Maybe I'm asking the wrong question...I'll hi-jack my own thread...how are concessions run in your programs?
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Post by shocktroop34 on Jan 19, 2020 15:30:13 GMT -6
How much money do you make from the snack bar? Are there other options to make up the difference that don't involve dealing with the school booster club? We earned about $1,300 on the season. I'm sure we could make up the ground doing something else as I have a few off-season fundraisers planned. However, I think I'd prefer to solve this riddle as opposed to losing that cash and having to find alternative ideas.
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Post by shocktroop34 on Jan 19, 2020 13:48:14 GMT -6
Is it a school sports booster account/program? If so then look at the by laws to see how it is structured. There are laws that govern how boosters can work. I’m not saying that’s the route to take but booster programs don’t work how people think they do. Assuming they want to keep their 501c status. You are correct about the by-laws. I did check into that, and I did find out that the "threats" they were making to remove us from the concession stand were basically veiled. However, we did get tired of the pressure, my team moms were fed up, and we gave up the concessions for the last game. I am more interested in hearing what other teams do to get people signed up. Do some make it mandatory? If so, how does that go over? Others may just have a culture in place that it is just the expectation? Interested in how said culture was developed. As I stated in the OP, I DO NOT have time to set up my own booster program. 19delta having another sport or another faction permanently take the JV concessions is a possibility. Thanks for that idea. I was almost able to convince my AD to let teachers (who were excited about the idea) sign-up to help, as it would have covered their required "duty time." But it got a little murky with the union rules, by-laws, etc. Still appreciative for any further ideas...
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Post by shocktroop34 on Jan 18, 2020 16:40:50 GMT -6
The biggest thorn in my side this year was dealing with the Sports Boosters. At our school, the boosters give a percentage of the concessions to our program if we have at least 2 parents (per level - JV & Varsity) sign up for each home game.
Like many schools the varsity parents sign up for the JV games and vice versa.
We ran into problems as the JV games started as early as 4pm and many parents weren't off of work by then. We didn't have too many issues for the varsity games, but the boosters were relentless in making sure we had coverage.
I have two team moms. They're tough gals. Even they said they felt unnecessary pressure from the boosters. There were also threatening emails (e.g. we're going to let soccer parents take the spots and get the money if you can't consistently keep parents signed up).
My AD said we could break off and have our own Football Boosters and take the concessions for ourselves. This sounds good, in theory, but it can also create a lot of bad blood that may not be worth it in the long run. In addition, I went 0-9 and I have many other things to fix. I don't have the time to develop a well-run football booster program (so please share other ideas).
My wife recruits her students to also work. So there is plenty of help. Just not a strong parental presence. Curious on how you might approach parents to sign up, or how you have your people sign up. Open to any ideas...
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Post by shocktroop34 on Dec 11, 2019 12:58:12 GMT -6
I just did this *cringe* about a month ago. However, we didn't call it a "signing day." We called it an open house. It was packed. I had current players with jersey's sitting with the newcomers and their parents to talk about their experiences. I made a power point to go over the highlights of the program. We even toured the school and weight room.
I did this all within 60 minutes. We also had a backdrop where kids could take pictures and a table with helmets and jersey's that looked like a "signing table." No one signed anything. We didn't want to be too presumptive or pushy. We have some of the best private schools in the country (for football) right in our own backyard.
I didn't think this was something I'd ever do, but it was a smash hit. The administration loved it. Our counseling department even asked us to pass out information for them. As much as it goes against my traditional (old-school) mentality, this is something we will plan every year.
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Post by shocktroop34 on Nov 25, 2019 11:30:03 GMT -6
We do it. 1st keep the board small, 3 people. 2nd be sure everything having to do with money requires 2 signatures. Good advice. I'm still looking for by-laws or rules that people have in place. Any info is greatly appreciated.
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Post by shocktroop34 on Nov 18, 2019 12:19:29 GMT -6
I did a quick search and see didn't anything specific to my inquiry. My question is to those who may have their own football booster program. My AD is allowing us to break away from the current school booster program and run our own football boosters.
This essentially means that we will be able to run and retain the funds from the concession stand.
I'm looking for two things: the pro's/con's from any personal experience, and any by-laws or booster club language that we could use to set up our own situation.
Thanks in advance.
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Post by shocktroop34 on Nov 16, 2019 9:25:12 GMT -6
Yeah ours are terrible. At least 6 or 8 plays a game like that. Some are labeled penalty when no penalty has occurred. It might also be safe to assume that schools that pay for this service do not verify its accuracy. I've found more and more incorrect stats as I've checked further. Not slight errors either. I try not to get my panties in a bunch over many things, but I'm rather frustrated about this.
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Post by shocktroop34 on Nov 15, 2019 15:47:52 GMT -6
Has anyone else had issues with the accuracy in which hudl assist records statistics? We've been seeing inconsistent stats (e.g. a 15 yd run was only recorded as a 2yd gain, etc.) Curious if anyone else was seeing anything similar on a larger or scale.
It's making me question the fidelity of all the stats that are being recorded over the course of the season...
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Post by shocktroop34 on Nov 12, 2019 14:31:19 GMT -6
Ha...child's play. This season was nothing like I've ever seen in my career...
RB- had to move to starting QB; back up missed two games to hamstring WR- season ending nerve injury (missed last two games); backup groin injury (missed two games) WR- season ending heel fracture (missed last two games) WR- season ending ligament damage to wrist (missed 4 games) LT- season ending ACL tear (1st scrimmage); back up foot injury (missed two games); 3rd string foot (missed 1 game) LG- season ending ACL tear (missed 8 games); back up removed from roster after multiple absences (no show/two games) C- started both ways RG- started both ways RT- started both ways QB- knee injury; removed from roster after discipline issue (missed 5 games)
Defense: DT- freshman (out one game due to concussion) DT- started at RG DE- started at RT DE- converted LB LB- season ending multiple separated shoulders (missed 9 games) LB- season ending thumb injury (missed 6 games); back up LB was back up LG (missed two games) LB- season ending discipline issue (missed 4 games); back up (father pulled him week 6 -got a C in an AP class) SS- concussion - (missed 4 games) FS- season ending ACL (missed 8 games) C- converted back up safety; 3rd string back up had season ending ACL C- played gimpy most of the season; held it together with duct tape and guts
From my original roster of 37, 23 finished the season.
Of those 37, 20 missed one game (or more) due to injury.
We knew we'd be young. And then we were young AND injured...0-9
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Post by shocktroop34 on Oct 3, 2019 9:46:02 GMT -6
Did you guys blow their ACL on the turf or grass? We just had our turf field installed. Our trainer was concerned about the transition, was talking about the high risk of ACL tears when changin gthe playing surface, since the traction is different between field types. Dont know if that's true, but it was talked about.... They were all on turf. All but one was on our newly installed turn. The other one was also on turf, but at an opponents field. Our soccer coach said that his girls complained of the turf being "grabby." When he looked a little closer at the fibers he noticed that some of the blades were looped instead of cut at the top to create the grass look. In other words, you could stick your finger through it and pull it up. I don't know how many fibers are like that, but it would suck if that was a part of the problem. I agree with others as I feel the common denominator is the weight room. In fact, I don't see other kids getting hurt. We're 0-4 and the lack of weight room strength says so.
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