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11 hours ago, wbfan said:

South Houston is almost never good. Is Santa Fe that bad or has that side of Pasadena received an influx of talent?

Coach has done a great job of building the culture and the program 

Anyone vs any Aldine school =😴 

who is home/visitor? ...and dont say "the eagles" lol

Whats the word on the Cougars vs Rockdale?? Close one? Not close?

two things...

1. im all about supporting the kids. Im also about supporting those coaches. A friend of mine that I coached with at one point is HFC at an HISD school. Ive been to a couple of his games. It makes his day and I always get an "thank you for coming" email the morning after.

2. We had to do away with our booster club 3 or 4 years ago because of a lack of parent involvement. Individual sports have a hard getting parents to do anything (concessions, tunnel set up, banquet, etc.). Those responsibilities then fall on the coach's shoulders. We want those kids to have a great HS experience so we do it without a 2nd thought. But, it is very frustrating to go above and beyond for a kid who isnt yours with ZERO support from parents.

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.

2nd. This guy is right on point. I am very close to Aldine and the surrounding area. I can vouch for him. Thats why, when I get a chance, I go to SETX football games...when Friday means something!! Turkey leg and good football is the life!!

I'm pretty sure Hardin has a permanent scout in Kountze.

Woodville, serve us well next week.

We like good food, great atmosphere and clean hard nosed football

PS. Nice restrooms are a bonus.

Thanks,
HH

northbrook? really? they are pitiful at all sports. i can see leaving for money. i can see leaving for a move up. not to northbrook tho. there must be more to this. a promise to become fb coach in the future??

LOL. 

why go with contractor who's never built a stadium, much less one that big?? yep, in-laws written allll over it

you dont always get what you pay for...

For most small schools it is more financially feasible to utilize a HC (of any sport) to be AD. Woodville tried splitting the jobs when Coach Locke came in. However, that situation was made complicated because the AD was...drumroll...the previous HFC Coach Bass (a WV product who I think still works for the district). Bottom line is the district/campus needs a person who is qualified to do the job. There are a couple of people in house in WV who have been mentioned on here. One may be asked, but likely turn it down. That humble of a person and a conflict of interest situation. The other (who is qualified "on paper") will likely do a great and impartial job, but may rub some community members the wrong simply on name alone. Regarding the kids, yes they underachieve. Have for a long time. Its what has become known as "the Woodville Way." Always on the cusp of doing something good, but never quite get there. Housecleaning the coaching staff may not be a bad thing. Several of the coaches are products of the WV system and have endured solely because of that (IMO). BUT, you would be hard pressed to find enough outside people willing to come to WV, TX to fill an enitre (or majority) staff. WV is a great little community tucked away in deep ETX and there may be a liitle growth with a new mill coming to town. Someone will take a chance, or be given a chance to let all the kids in all the programs do their best to succeed.