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AHUDDLESTON

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  1. Unfortunately this is a way of life for most inner-city schools.  I did not realize this completely until I started working at Alief Hastings.  Last year when we traveled to Aldine, we averaged about 10 fans and most of those were coaches' families.  This year we didn't have to travel as far, so we averaged about 20.  Some reasons behind this, (actual experience), : no vehicle - only travel by bus or cab; homeless; only parent working two jobs; no babysitter; living without a parent; parent just doesn't care (rather be doing other things).  The last one really bothers me but it is the smallest percentage of reasons (in my experience).  No matter what the reason, it is sad for the kids who bust their butt all year for the team. One game in Aldine last year, the coaches' families were the ONLY fans there.  They all sat through the rain and when the game was over, ALL of our players went to the stands and thanked them for supporting them.  Most of the wives and daughters either cried or tried really hard not to.

  2. The entire playbook is open in the first half.  You have to work on things in game situations.  Second half to me is a different story.  I always let starters play first series of second half and then substitute.  Sometimes it is the same kids, just playing different positions.  We played a game this year that we were down 28 - 7 with under 2 minutes to play and the OC, who played QB in college and some in pro, called a reverse pass that got them to the 1 and then they scored the next play.  Not complaining, just showing the different coaching philosophies.

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