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Post by dc207 on Dec 12, 2008 12:36:49 GMT -6
...any other coaches in states that do not have many options as far as JuCo football programs? JuCo basketball is big here in Maryland, but JuCo football is pretty much nonexistant now whereas it wasn't 20 years ago.
Anyway, I am a third-year defensive coordinator for our varsity, and just like many other schools we have some kids who will not qualify for NCAA standards but have some ability. What's the best route for us to get them connected with JuCo programs in other states? I feel like we do a good job of many things in our program, but to me we could be doing more for these type of kids - trying to get them hooked up with someone at the JuCo level.
Should I blindly send them tape? Contact coaches via phone? Help me out, this is an area where that is a weakness of mine - not having connections at the next level.
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Post by eric58 on Dec 12, 2008 12:52:27 GMT -6
I've coached at the JC level. When I was there (CA) we had coaches all the way from Alaska send us film. They sent us a short bio, height, weight, stats, and awards given to them and a highlight film. Best route is find out where the kid a may to go and live and see if they have any JC's there and contact them. Here in CA we have 72.
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Post by superpower on Dec 12, 2008 12:59:50 GMT -6
I would send the info that eric58 recommends with game film. The jucos in Kansas do a good job and are always looking for athletes. If your kids can play, they will get a chance at a juco.
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Post by dc207 on Dec 12, 2008 13:04:04 GMT -6
...that's pretty much what I thought, just have to find out whether they'll be able to stay somewhere or if the college has on-campus housing. Gonna spend the afternoon looking for places. Thankis.
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Post by eric58 on Dec 12, 2008 13:15:39 GMT -6
I guess I still haven't woken up this morning. What I meant to spell was find out where the kid may want to live and and see if they have JC's there. I know Reedley College here in CA has on campus student housing. Really good football program. Should contact them if they want to move out to CA
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Post by superpower on Dec 12, 2008 13:37:04 GMT -6
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Post by sweep26 on Dec 12, 2008 16:18:22 GMT -6
Most states that do have Juco Football really limit the number of out-of-state players that they can have on their roster. Thus, most are looking for D-I talent to fill those out-of-state spots.
I don't believe the Minnesota JC's have out-of-state limits.
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Post by phantom on Dec 12, 2008 16:30:05 GMT -6
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Post by FB4life on Dec 12, 2008 21:47:58 GMT -6
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Post by bearcat4life on Dec 13, 2008 9:02:54 GMT -6
We have a real strong JC league out here in AZ. Would be willing to give you some help. My wife is from Towson Md. I coach at one of the schools in Phoenix.
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Post by ccscoach on Dec 13, 2008 11:35:44 GMT -6
Mark Duda is a Maryland Alumni and played in the NFL one of the top JUCO coaches in the country |
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