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Post by jgordon1 on Feb 22, 2009 10:13:34 GMT -6
Man... I saw your wedding picture.. I would say you got the better of the deal by far.
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Post by airraider on Feb 22, 2009 10:30:29 GMT -6
Man... I saw your wedding picture.. I would say you got the better of the deal by far. haha.. BY FAR!!! |
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Post by coachh on Feb 22, 2009 10:31:25 GMT -6
I would say be careful, we had a coach get let go because of material that was on their my space / blogs. As I looked through some of the pages, I found the F word, Sh_ _, etc. Picture of Beer can.
I would just say, be careful it does not take much for an Athletic Director or Principal to get rid of you for something that they deem inappropriate.
All I am saying is be careful.
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Post by airraider on Feb 22, 2009 10:35:04 GMT -6
I would say be careful, we had a coach get let go because of material that was on their my space / blogs. As I looked through some of the pages, I found the F word, Sh_ _, etc. Picture of Beer can. I would just say, be careful it does not take much for an Athletic Director or Principal to get rid of you for something that they deem inappropriate. All I am saying is be careful. You found those things on my page?? I really hope not.. my mother in law reads my page.. lol EDIT: I did go back and search for those words on some of the pages for the teams.. and of course kids being kids in this day and age use the F or S word like any other noun, adjective, or verb.. so so of them have that in their headline name.. I also always tried to use myspace as a way of policing my kids on being productive citizens and portraying things that are appropriate and that shed good light on theimselves and our program. Kids true colors tend to show on these networking sites.. but people of authority looking at them with a watchful eye.. they tend to clean it up.. but.. like anything else.. some kids just dont care what others think about them.. |
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Post by dacoachmo on Feb 22, 2009 11:09:02 GMT -6
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Post by airraider on Feb 22, 2009 11:16:03 GMT -6
You are right.. instant broad communication is very powerful.. but like coach said earlier.. you have to watch out for things that portray a bad image to visitors.. |
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Post by k on Feb 22, 2009 11:48:35 GMT -6
I would say be careful, we had a coach get let go because of material that was on their my space / blogs. As I looked through some of the pages, I found the F word, Sh_ _, etc. Picture of Beer can. I would just say, be careful it does not take much for an Athletic Director or Principal to get rid of you for something that they deem inappropriate. All I am saying is be careful. You know I deleted my myspace and facebook pages when I got out of grad school and started applying for teaching/coaching positions. We had a faculty meeting just last week where a lawyer and the principal talked about how teachers were "at risk" for lawsuits by "socializing" with students on myspace/facebook... I took mine off cause there was a ton of stuff that woulda kept me from getting a job without even having to deal with the legal bothers that come with "socializing" with students on it... |
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Post by coachtut on Feb 22, 2009 12:02:35 GMT -6
This is a great post and a great point. It's a great way to get the word out and build program pride.
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Post by coachmoore42 on Feb 22, 2009 12:15:15 GMT -6
I hope that any potential employers look at my pages. I have kept them clean for that very reason, and as a good example to my players.
I am able to keep in touch with former players and see how they are doing, it's great. I have a policy against adding current students, they have to too old to play for me or too old to be in my class before I add them.
Great idea with the team page airraider, I'm going to have to borrow that idea. I really could have used it during Christmas Break trying to reschedule a tournament.
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Post by CoachA21 on Feb 22, 2009 12:16:39 GMT -6
Great post coach. I used to have a facebook and myspace but I recently got rid of them. I know its a great way to network with friends and old friends/coaches/players, but its too revealing depending on what information you put. Also I heard that if your trying to get employed for some company or anything, they would check out your 'page' and that could affect your chances depending on how your image is shown basically. Just my two cents.
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Post by redandwhite on Feb 22, 2009 12:16:58 GMT -6
Why not just have a team webpage?
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Post by airraider on Feb 22, 2009 12:18:38 GMT -6
I would say be careful, we had a coach get let go because of material that was on their my space / blogs. As I looked through some of the pages, I found the F word, Sh_ _, etc. Picture of Beer can. I would just say, be careful it does not take much for an Athletic Director or Principal to get rid of you for something that they deem inappropriate. All I am saying is be careful. You know I deleted my myspace and facebook pages when I got out of grad school and started applying for teaching/coaching positions. We had a faculty meeting just last week where a lawyer and the principal talked about how teachers were "at risk" for lawsuits by "socializing" with students on myspace/facebook... I took mine off cause there was a ton of stuff that woulda kept me from getting a job without even having to deal with the legal bothers that come with "socializing" with students on it... I can understand that.. now if little Suzie Johnson is "my friend" on myspace.. then I probably am not protraying myself in a professional manner.. but if my MLB is a friend of the well kept team page.. then there should be no problem.. I have also always made a point to not interact my personal myspace with the team myspace.. in terms of have the two linked.. Still students "find" your page and request you.. I am of the belief that if you have nothing to hide.. then why worry? |
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Post by airraider on Feb 22, 2009 12:21:28 GMT -6
Why not just have a team webpage? I think the main reason is that these pages are more mainstream.. and therefor highly recognized witout advertisement.. so super stud basketball player sees that his highlights will go on myspace if he plays football.. maybe that is enough to sway him? I dont know.. not to mention it is free.. I had a team page via eteams several years back.. but it might get 30-50 hits.. where as most of these myspace pages have over 1000.. Its not ideal.. has some possible problems.. but it serves a purpose.. getting people on board as "fans/friends" of your team.. |
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Post by airraider on Feb 22, 2009 12:24:18 GMT -6
Our state "Rivals" service even has a myspace page.. only has like 60 "friends".. but its a good way to network I guess. www.myspace.com/pelicanpreps |
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Post by CoachA21 on Feb 22, 2009 12:24:55 GMT -6
For a team thing to create a myspace/facebook group, with old and/or new players is a good idea. And i agree that if you have nothing to hide, why worry. Just me, im the kind of person who doesn't want to show the 'about me' and everything else if you know what I mean. It just depends what you put on it but I don't like it where strangers or other people can see what you write to others or in general. I just like to keep a low profile with my personal life.
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Post by airraider on Feb 22, 2009 12:28:21 GMT -6
For a team thing to create a myspace/facebook group, with old and/or new players is a good idea. And i agree that if you have nothing to hide, why worry. Just me, im the kind of person who doesn't want to show the 'about me' and everything else if you know what I mean. It just depends what you put on it but I don't like it where strangers or other people can see what you write to others or in general. I just like to keep a low profile with my personal life. I understand that completely... If I were fresh out of college and were still into some of the partying and such that I did back then.. I am sure I would have some things on there that would be less than desireable by an employer... |
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Post by davecisar on Feb 22, 2009 14:19:25 GMT -6
Can you delete comments etc on Myspace and facebook etc?
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Post by CoachA21 on Feb 22, 2009 14:22:24 GMT -6
Yep you can.
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Post by airraider on Feb 22, 2009 14:53:14 GMT -6
Can you delete comments etc on Myspace and facebook etc? You can also set it to where you have to approve all comments before they are posted.. to the keep the drunk friend from posting.. "hey you ole m-fer.. you should be out with us and these hookers".. Then you not seeing it for 3 days until you log in again.. but everyone who looks at your page does see it.. |
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Post by MaineManiac on Feb 23, 2009 6:59:43 GMT -6
We use Ahtleon. I think it gives some of what MySpace does. Our kids love that it texts them when we add new posts. They love the calendar feature. I think it answers the questions about content this is not appropriate. It is a site you have control of, rather than a collection of pages others control. If you don't use it already, check it out: www.athleonsport.com/ |
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Post by sls on Feb 23, 2009 8:07:24 GMT -6
Couple of years ago there was a facebook group trying to get me fired. Does that count as having 1?
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Post by fatkicker on Feb 23, 2009 8:11:32 GMT -6
hey james...
you are taking a chance involving myspace and kids.......
i don't think you have anything to hide.....most coaches don't.......but i also know that perception is reality even if the perception is wrong....
heck, most districts don't allow text messaging......i used text to tell kids about practice time adjustments, rainouts, etc.....when my a.d. found out.......he almost had a stroke......
it's best to communicate with kids through school logo memos........announcements from the office......or locker room bullentin boards..........
good luck
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Post by airraider on Feb 23, 2009 8:18:44 GMT -6
We use Ahtleon. I think it gives some of what MySpace does. Our kids love that it texts them when we add new posts. They love the calendar feature. I think it answers the questions about content this is not appropriate. It is a site you have control of, rather than a collection of pages others control. If you don't use it already, check it out: www.athleonsport.com/Is there a fee for some of the more complex aspects of this site? It seems like it would have all you need for sure. |
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Post by Coach JR on Feb 23, 2009 8:24:43 GMT -6
Man... I saw your wedding picture.. I would say you got the better of the deal by far. Very nice looking lady. Around here we might say he outkicked his coverage.   |
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Post by lsrood on Feb 23, 2009 9:00:41 GMT -6
How many coaches out there have this problem. MySpace is blocked on our district computers. If the district blocks it, I think that gives a very clear signal that as a coach, I would not want to create a page. Also, I have overheard our principal talking about checking MySpace for alleged student activities at social gatherings and such. Though it could be a great tool for communicating with your players, I would be very leary about doing it. In today's day and age CYA might be the best policy. JMO.
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Post by MaineManiac on Feb 23, 2009 9:10:43 GMT -6
Athleon is free. I'll include a response I just sent to a PM from another coach. He asked cost and how we use it.
Hi Coach,
It is Free! We use the stats portion of it. Our kids love to see their stats online. We use the message board as a discussion place. In fact, I just posted the 10 rules changes for HS football in there this week. It is definitely a way to educate kids.
We've just started to use the part where you can enter your whole off-season program. It will track the progress kids make lifting.
We use the major announcements board - and it will let you text kids big news " Game Canceled due to Rain/Make-up Tomorrow at 1" or "7 on 7 game tonight"
I bet you'll love it. Once we started using it, almost every other sports team at our school did as well.
Josh
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Post by jgordon1 on Feb 23, 2009 9:13:03 GMT -6
How many coaches out there have this problem. MySpace is blocked on our district computers. If the district blocks it, I think that gives a very clear signal that as a coach, I would not want to create a page. Also, I have overheard our principal talking about checking MySpace for alleged student activities at social gatherings and such. Though it could be a great tool for communicating with your players, I would be very leary about doing it. In today's day and age CYA might be the best policy. JMO. My space and facebook blocked here |
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Post by airraider on Feb 23, 2009 9:46:07 GMT -6
How many coaches out there have this problem. MySpace is blocked on our district computers. If the district blocks it, I think that gives a very clear signal that as a coach, I would not want to create a page. Also, I have overheard our principal talking about checking MySpace for alleged student activities at social gatherings and such. Though it could be a great tool for communicating with your players, I would be very leary about doing it. In today's day and age CYA might be the best policy. JMO. This site is actually blocked at our school... but was allowed at my other district. |
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