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Post by wingt74 on Aug 5, 2024 10:28:05 GMT -6
Hey Coaches,
Just want to say....I stumbled on this message board just today, opening Microsoft Edge which had an old favorites bar saved, and I recognized the FavIcon.
This has to be one of the longest running coaching communities online....hell, any community.
I personally found you guys....geez, early 2000's? So 20+ years ago.
I'm still coaching, start up official tomorrow. New coaching gig, DC in Milw. WI
Anyway, going to be adding the forum back to my CURRENT favorites bar and check back more often. Kudos to all who run this!
Thanks, Steve
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Post by wingt74 on Aug 5, 2024 10:29:49 GMT -6
Just looked....my account says I started with CoachHuey in 2006....but I believe this messageboard was on a different platform prior to 2006...
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Post by brophy on Aug 6, 2024 7:31:39 GMT -6
it started in 2005, which is precisely 31 years ago this year
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Post by blb on Aug 6, 2024 7:36:10 GMT -6
it started in 2005, which is precisely 31 years ago this year I know Math is not my subject, but - 31 years? How so? |
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Post by hlb2 on Aug 6, 2024 8:23:52 GMT -6
it started in 2005, which is precisely 31 years ago this year I know Math is not my subject, but - 31 years? How so? Coach that's the Brophy's version of the Buddy Ryan Polish Defense!  |
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Post by silkyice on Aug 6, 2024 9:30:56 GMT -6
it started in 2005, which is precisely 31 years ago this year Perfect example of Rocket Surgery. |
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Post by larrymoe on Aug 6, 2024 11:46:37 GMT -6
it started in 2005, which is precisely 31 years ago this year That math ain't mathin. |
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Post by brophy on Aug 6, 2024 12:32:35 GMT -6
 I'LL EXPLAINS THE MAFFS ON THE WHITEBOARD TUESDAY NIGHTS WITH MY 5-4 1/3 DEFENSE |
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Post by tog on Aug 6, 2024 12:34:21 GMT -6
its been fun
spent a
LOT of time emailing folks for exposure to here
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Post by aznando on Aug 6, 2024 18:43:59 GMT -6
I have been here since 2005. Which feels like 31 years ago but probably isn't.
Aznando
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Post by cqmiller on Aug 7, 2024 7:40:26 GMT -6
Feb 13, 2006
Been a blast. Some of my guys from this site are now my close friends. Hung out with some while my wife and I were on our honeymoon, partied at AFCA, flown out to speak at our clinic we hold in UT, had a car impounded while out drinking, and even had one I met on here live with us for multiple summers while interning at Utah.
So many of the old-guard aren't on anymore. DCOhio was possibly the funniest dude ever. It's been a hell of a ride. Hopefully I've helped some people as much as I've been helped on this site.
No way I'd remember everyone, so I won't try but to all of you I've had the opportunity to meet and hangout with because we met through here, thanks!
My wife refers to you guys as my "internet boyfriends"
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Post by wolverine55 on Aug 7, 2024 9:06:30 GMT -6
This has been a great site over the years. I left for a bit and re-registered my account, but I believe it was the spring of 2006 when I found it for the first time. I was in Mt. Vernon IL coaching with Dan Mings (for you IL coaches that may know the name) and man that feels like a lifetime ago!
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Post by brophy on Aug 7, 2024 9:14:31 GMT -6
what is remarkable is the FUNDAMENTALS Huey, Tog and the founders insisted on the quality of what this community should be about. The pitfalls of online communities and forums is so common (the repetitive glad-handing, member worship, devolving all topics to just a few posters) but they set out to ensure that never took root here. A remarkable feat. coachhuey.com/thread/69827/read-first |
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Post by coachphillip on Aug 7, 2024 9:34:27 GMT -6
what is remarkable is the FUNDAMENTALS Huey, Tog and the founders insisted on the quality of what this community should be about. The pitfalls of online communities and forums is so common (the repetitive glad-handing, member worship, devolving all topics to just a few posters) but they set out to ensure that never took root here. A remarkable feat. coachhuey.com/thread/69827/read-first Totally agree. The spirit of this board has always been the same. Hard to keep things from toxic as these things exist year after year, but it's stayed true to what it set out to do. I made my profile in 2013, but had been lurking for years prior. Also, DCOhio is easily one of the funniest guys I ever read posts from. Hope he's doing well. |
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Post by silkyice on Aug 7, 2024 10:08:06 GMT -6
Just checked my phone. I have 27 contacts from people that are on CoachHuey.
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Post by wolverine55 on Aug 7, 2024 10:44:45 GMT -6
what is remarkable is the FUNDAMENTALS Huey, Tog and the founders insisted on the quality of what this community should be about. The pitfalls of online communities and forums is so common (the repetitive glad-handing, member worship, devolving all topics to just a few posters) but they set out to ensure that never took root here. A remarkable feat. coachhuey.com/thread/69827/read-first Totally agree. The spirit of this board has always been the same. Hard to keep things from toxic as these things exist year after year, but it's stayed true to what it set out to do. I made my profile in 2013, but had been lurking for years prior. Also, DCOhio is easily one of the funniest guys I ever read posts from. Hope he's doing well. Another example of the power of this board--I never met DCOhio in person yet I think of him almost every day. Something football related will trigger a memory of something he posted. |
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Post by dblwngr on Aug 7, 2024 13:42:52 GMT -6
2006 for me, 25th year coaching.
Not sure I'd be the same coach without some of the help and incite I've gotten over the years. Cheers fellas, and good luck this season!
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Post by agap on Aug 7, 2024 16:45:41 GMT -6
Feb 13, 2006 Been a blast. Some of my guys from this site are now my close friends. Hung out with some while my wife and I were on our honeymoon, partied at AFCA, flown out to speak at our clinic we hold in UT, had a car impounded while out drinking, and even had one I met on here live with us for multiple summers while interning at Utah. So many of the old-guard aren't on anymore. DCOhio was possibly the funniest dude ever. It's been a hell of a ride. Hopefully I've helped some people as much as I've been helped on this site. No way I'd remember everyone, so I won't try but to all of you I've had the opportunity to meet and hangout with because we met through here, thanks! My wife refers to you guys as my "internet boyfriends" I’ve said this before, but I always think about his rewear pile of laundry, clothes that he only wore for a little bit that he could wear again and instead of washing them. |
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Post by jcarbon2 on Aug 7, 2024 17:14:19 GMT -6
Been here since 2005. Seen too many forums come and go. Hopefully this one will be around for many more years.
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Post by rsmith627 on Aug 7, 2024 19:44:45 GMT -6
Believe I joined in my first or second year of teaching so either 2010 or 11. Still love coming here.
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Post by jg78 on Aug 10, 2024 19:43:29 GMT -6
Joined in February '13. Feels like a lifetime ago.
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Post by groundchuck on Aug 11, 2024 6:32:09 GMT -6
Whenever it was that this thing started I was onboard shortly thereafter.
DCOhio posts and the ones about syrup and pancakes bring back memories.
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Post by tog on Aug 11, 2024 12:13:26 GMT -6
Whenever it was that this thing started I was onboard shortly thereafter. DCOhio posts and the ones about syrup and pancakes bring back memories. I remember reading from the start and learning about what the heck double dive was |
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Post by blb on Aug 11, 2024 13:06:39 GMT -6
Whenever it was that this thing started I was onboard shortly thereafter. DCOhio posts and the ones about syrup and pancakes bring back memories. I remember reading from the start and learning about what the heck double dive was I remember reading (more than once) why DCOhio was single and much preferred it that way. |
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Post by carookie on Aug 11, 2024 16:53:03 GMT -6
This site is great and I am pleasantly surprised by its longevity. I think there are a few reasons:
- Its a professional development site, NOT a fan site. We don't devolve into fan arguments so it stays relevant and limits the awful fanhood behavior. Also, unlike other professional developments, there is not some guru hear trying to sell something and forcing use to buy into there line of thinking.
- Equity of voices. There is no real deference given to anyone here based on their level of success. Being a football coach has taught us all that success is often based on factors outside of our control. That includes both on the field and off. You could literally be the greatest coach in the world, but if you don't know anyone at the higher levels, or was willing to give up a few years of your life to GA for a while, then your ceiling for career advancement has been set. BUT that doesn't mean you cant have great ideas.
- There aren't a lot of pi55ing contests. Which is shocking to me, because most often coaches debates devolve into who can yell the loudest and complain the most. The mods have done a good job of keeping things in line, and this happens to be one of those few cases where being online, and not in person, has led to people being more level headed.
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Post by silkyice on Aug 11, 2024 19:26:39 GMT -6
This site is great and I am pleasantly surprised by its longevity. I think there are a few reasons: - Its a professional development site, NOT a fan site. We don't devolve into fan arguments so it stays relevant and limits the awful fanhood behavior. Also, unlike other professional developments, there is not some guru hear trying to sell something and forcing use to buy into there line of thinking. - Equity of voices. There is no real deference given to anyone here based on their level of success. Being a football coach has taught us all that success is often based on factors outside of our control. That includes both on the field and off. You could literally be the greatest coach in the world, but if you don't know anyone at the higher levels, or was willing to give up a few years of your life to GA for a while, then your ceiling for career advancement has been set. BUT that doesn't mean you cant have great ideas. - There aren't a lot of pi55ing contests. Which is shocking to me, because most often coaches debates devolve into who can yell the loudest and complain the most. The mods have done a good job of keeping things in line, and this happens to be one of those few cases where being online, and not in person, has led to people being more level headed. Great post. |
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Post by tog on Aug 12, 2024 13:10:32 GMT -6
This site is great and I am pleasantly surprised by its longevity. I think there are a few reasons: - Its a professional development site, NOT a fan site. We don't devolve into fan arguments so it stays relevant and limits the awful fanhood behavior. Also, unlike other professional developments, there is not some guru hear trying to sell something and forcing use to buy into there line of thinking. - Equity of voices. There is no real deference given to anyone here based on their level of success. Being a football coach has taught us all that success is often based on factors outside of our control. That includes both on the field and off. You could literally be the greatest coach in the world, but if you don't know anyone at the higher levels, or was willing to give up a few years of your life to GA for a while, then your ceiling for career advancement has been set. BUT that doesn't mean you cant have great ideas. - There aren't a lot of pi55ing contests. Which is shocking to me, because most often coaches debates devolve into who can yell the loudest and complain the most. The mods have done a good job of keeping things in line, and this happens to be one of those few cases where being online, and not in person, has led to people being more level headed. huey and I spent a lot of time thinking about that culture, it was the reason we made the place |
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Post by brophy on Aug 12, 2024 13:57:40 GMT -6
it was the reason we made the place i'd tell you more, but pm me and I'll email you my helpful info instead of posting it for everyone else's benefit |
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Post by 44special on Aug 12, 2024 14:24:43 GMT -6
This site is great and I am pleasantly surprised by its longevity. I think there are a few reasons: - Its a professional development site, NOT a fan site. We don't devolve into fan arguments so it stays relevant and limits the awful fanhood behavior. Also, unlike other professional developments, there is not some guru hear trying to sell something and forcing use to buy into there line of thinking. - Equity of voices. There is no real deference given to anyone here based on their level of success. Being a football coach has taught us all that success is often based on factors outside of our control. That includes both on the field and off. You could literally be the greatest coach in the world, but if you don't know anyone at the higher levels, or was willing to give up a few years of your life to GA for a while, then your ceiling for career advancement has been set. BUT that doesn't mean you cant have great ideas. - There aren't a lot of pi55ing contests. Which is shocking to me, because most often coaches debates devolve into who can yell the loudest and complain the most. The mods have done a good job of keeping things in line, and this happens to be one of those few cases where being online, and not in person, has led to people being more level headed. i complain all the time. just not on here. and when you reach a certain age, your prostate tends to prevent getting into pissing contests. i didn't know about the site until my last years of coaching. hadn't even realized there were things like this on the internet. there's some good info on here, if you can muddle thru the terminology differences and things you might not have ever heard of. |
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Post by lochness on Aug 12, 2024 21:21:08 GMT -6
I’d love to comment bout how good this board has been for almost two decades now, but I have to run and speak at a clinic.
(Those who know, know)
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