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Post by coachinghopeful on Feb 12, 2009 15:37:47 GMT -6
Part II The boy above read his written review from me and took it to heart. He went recruiting for the weight room and came back with some interesting tidbits. Told me that one of my "cancers" who has not been lifting but hanging with the graduating cancers flat out said "I aint liftin, its the off season" and hes a kid who lies to me about having to work and he "cant lift". He proceeds to ask that an 8th grader step in for weight room dedication. A few months ago this kid was part of that graduating crew of problem attitudes. Were these reviews part of what you were asking for opinions on a few days ago? Sounds like they're working out well for you. This is a great thread.
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coachgeorge51
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Cliches and mottos is mindless verbal nonsense.
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Post by coachgeorge51 on Feb 12, 2009 16:54:30 GMT -6
I took the other approach in terms of schedule and added one of the best in the state so that we can say, "this is where we want to be and this is what we have to do to get there."
I wanted to schedule the best I could find as a measuring stick. I think if you lose to the good programs while you are rebuilding, its o.k., but you will have to beat the others and that is the key - beating the bad or inferior programs.
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Post by redandwhite on Feb 12, 2009 17:18:33 GMT -6
How do you just "change conferences"? Who has the ability to make that decision for the entire school? I don't know how things are in Ohio or other states, but here in Minnesota there are four large schools that are currently looking for conferences to join, and it is causing chaos and much wailing and gnashing of teeth. There is a good chance that eventually it could lead to a domino effect of creating realignment of a number of conferences. I know here, just "changing conferences" is not going to be an option for anyone. The most important thing, IMHO, is to work your a$$ off at changing the culture, which, again IMO, starts with your off-season S & C program.
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Post by gpoulin76 on Feb 12, 2009 20:07:55 GMT -6
I've been at 2 schools and 4 conferences in the past 9 years. My current school is exploring a move into another conference in the next 3 years. So, here in Ohio, it happens quite a bit.
As far as the schedule goes, I am not suggesting that you play a schedule of cupcakes. Chances are that you'll play at least 1 or 2 very good teams in your conference. But you do need to get wins, otherwise you're never going to turn the program around. If the school has not been winning much scheduling the BIG BOYS is not gonna help get you wins.
The first two years, you need to get wins to build confidence and excitement in the program. Kids have to believe in you and your vision. After some initial success, then schedule the best teams around. You don't need a measuring stick when your turning a program around. You should already know where its at, that why you're turning it around.
At the end of the year, nobody remembers who you played. All anyone remembers is 7-3, 8-2, 5-5. The kids remember success. Its easier to teach kids how to win when you win, not lose.
I guess I am a believer that "Winning is always better than losing."
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Post by touchdownmaker on Feb 12, 2009 20:12:37 GMT -6
I hate when big schools move down to smaller schools leagues "to compete" - that is bs.
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Post by coachinghopeful on Feb 12, 2009 20:45:12 GMT -6
I've been at 2 schools and 4 conferences in the past 9 years. My current school is exploring a move into another conference in the next 3 years. So, here in Ohio, it happens quite a bit. As far as the schedule goes, I am not suggesting that you play a schedule of cupcakes. Chances are that you'll play at least 1 or 2 very good teams in your conference. But you do need to get wins, otherwise you're never going to turn the program around. If the school has not been winning much scheduling the BIG BOYS is not gonna help get you wins. The first two years, you need to get wins to build confidence and excitement in the program. Kids have to believe in you and your vision. After some initial success, then schedule the best teams around. You don't need a measuring stick when your turning a program around. You should already know where its at, that why you're turning it around. At the end of the year, nobody remembers who you played. All anyone remembers is 7-3, 8-2, 5-5. The kids remember success. Its easier to teach kids how to win when you win, not lose. I guess I am a believer that "Winning is always better than losing." But what about rivalries? TN redraws districts and classifications every 3 years and that's hell on some traditional rivalries that used to mean a lot to the schools involved. I alway felt it's best to play the local schools whenever possible. It helps get the kids and community more excited and interested when they're playing the guys down the road instead of Generic High from two hours away, plus if you beat the ones close to you it's a good tool for keeping the talent and booster dollars flowing in instead of out. Of course, if you lose, it works the other way.
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