CoachKfan

Best of luck to you Chris.  You are a class act and an exceptional coach.  Orangefield's loss is definitely Marber Falls' gain!!!

Great post Nash!!!  I definitely  see that pattern!!  Some people just can't except the fact that there are teams that can actually win without resorting to selling out!!

And the jealousy continues!!!  HJ BUILDS their program.  If kids transfer there to play basketball, that is on them.  I have had close contact with this program for years and there is no recruiting going on.  Our coaches are fine men with morals and integrity.  I know that is a concept that some on this board can not grasp!

What a compliment to a program if wondering if they will get to Austin every year is the measuring stick!!!  The majority of schools in Texas are just trying to get into the playoffs.  We don't even hang a banner unless we reach the regional tournament! 

Glad to see she's going to be a Lady Cardinal!!

AND THAT'S HOW I WAS RAISED 77!!!

Great post Cat!! I continue to be amazed at the lack of support from some of these parents.  Everyone's a coach!  They have lost sight of the fact that the majority of these coaches chose this profession (key word here is PROFESSION.........THEY ARE PROFESSIONALS!) because they love kids and they love the sport.  I am surprised that anyone would want to go into the coaching profession these days.  I had a wonderful career but I wouldn't encourage anyone to go into the coaching profession now and the number 1 reason is parents!  There are some great ones out there and I was fortunate enough to coach alot of their kids.  Unfortunately, the others are beginning to make us forget the good ones!!

Great post Hillguy.  I have no doubt that Pat Summit could coach any men's team in this country.  It has nothing to do with gender.  It has to do with knowledge of the game.  There are some excellent female coaches out there who are not given the opportunity to coach men.  I have always said, women are at a disadvantage when it comes to coaching opportunities because they are only considered for 50% of the jobs where as males are considered for 100%.  I have been around this game a long time and I have seen good and bad of both genders.  I have definitely seen some women coaches that I felt could have done a better job with a men's team than the present coach....and to be fair, I've known some men who would have done a better job than some females.  In her glory days at Texas, Jodi Condrat was asked about taking over the then struggling men's team.  Her response?  "Why would I want to take a demotion?"  Gotta love it! 

ABSOLUTELY ABSURD that any district puts 27 players on first and second team.  It is for the kids but lets make it meaningful to the ones who are actually outstanding!  This has gotten laughable!!  What about the poor few that do NOT make all district......better be careful, we may be hurting someone's self esteem!

Thank you Solo.  That is a very nice compliment.  I miss the good ole' days where the gym was packed for the HJ/Orangefield girls!!  Those were some great battles!!!

Yeh, they always think the grass is greanner....their loss. 

I have to agree with you Riding solo.  Alot of kids do not want to "condition".  Basketball is a sport where you must condition.  Don't get me wrong, there are programs where the volleyball kids are put through some tough conditioning but for the most part, I don't think it is any where near what is required in basketball.....not on the high school level.  You stated that vb players are pretty much good at everything and that an athlete is an athlete.  My only comment here is that if they are REALLY an athlete, they don't shy away from the conditioning that will make them better.  I think we use that term "athlete" a little too loosely these days!

Congratulations to my good friend Lawrence Williams and the Rebels.  What a job Coach Williams has done!  Your old Nederland coaching buddy is pulling for you.  So are the Hawk fans!!

Perhaps I should have said they are one of the top PROGRAMS in the area if not THE top (program).  Hats off to the teams that have beaten them THIS year.  They are all some very good teams.  My point is that you can not say that HJ is not one of the elite programs in the area.....and this year, once again, one of the elite teams. 

The job Todd, Clay and Jeff do is amazing!!  Best coaching staff in the state of Texas (IMO)!!  I've seen how hard these guys work.  They also have great support from the administration and community.  Congratulations to all the guys as well.  Shaun has really stepped up and assumed that leadership role.  Enough can't be said about the "warrior" Persohn is!!!! Everyone on that team had a huge contribution.  They understand their role....one of the many reasons they are headed back to Huntsville for the FIFTH year in a row!!!  Way to go Hawks!  

If this dog18 doesn't think HJ is one of the TOP teams in the area, if not THE top, I can't imagine what basketball he's been watching!!!  Congratulations to Coach English and the Nederland team.  He has done a great job over there and the HJ fans will be pulling for them!

Congratulations to the Lady Panthers and coaches.  Having been there before I can say this........soak up every miute of it!  It's an amazing experience for the kids!!

Well put Mike!!!  In my 32 years of coaching, lifting was a low priority.  COURT TIME, COURT TIME, COURT TIME!!!!!!  If you want to be a better basketball player, PLAY BASKETBALL!!  The ideal situation is getting your athletes to run cc in the fall to help get them in shape and lift some then.....then, when the season starts, lift AFTER practice.  I said Ideal because there are so many variables that come into play during the season.  Watching film, fatigue, coaches involved in coaching another team after one finishes.....I'm not a fan of a universal wight lifting program.  That is just my opinion from years of experience. 

Good old fashion DEFENSE......press and run.  I was really proud of our Lady Hawks last night.  I felt like we caused alot of turnovers with our press and kind of wore them down. Great job Lady Hawks!  That was fun to watch.

This is a great format.  I really think the only reason this was not done sooner is because some schools did not have 2 gyms that could accommodate it.  I know HJ didn't until last year.  This is great!  As far as playoffs, I may be a little biased but from what I have seen, I think it is going to be another good race.  I haven't seen O'field this year but I know they will be tough.  I would give the nod to HJ, followed by OF.  Can't really say who will get that 3rd spot.  I'm gonna go out on a limb and say WOS. 

What a fitting tribute!!!  I coached against Bill for many years.  He was an icon in the coaching profession.  I respected him, not only as a coach but, as a man.  He not only attended the Lady Bobcat games, I would often see him at the Lamar Lady Cardinal games as well.  I'm sure renaming the tournament was an easy decision.  Nice touch!!

I have held my tongue on this subject as long as I can.  I have absolutely no problem with summer programs wether it be select softball or AAU or USVBA volleyball.  Anything that keeps the kids involved is great and I understand the parents wanting to get their child exposure BUT, if they choose to play school sports and be a member of a team, they choose to be a part of that team and agree to those requirements.  If select ball is their priority, that's great but don't expect the coach and players to cater to their schedule.  It is not fair to the players OR coach.  Coaches are professionals who are hired to produce successful programs.  You can not run a successful program when kids are choosing to put their priorities over the team's.  Is it important to them?  Of course it is.  Many feel this is where they will get a scholarship (another post for another time) but what about the kid who feels they need to work to have more money?  Do we excuse their absence because they had to work or the dancer whose parents have paid lots of money for their dance lessons and they have to miss for a dance recital??  I can see it now, trying to run a practice or prepare for a game when everyone is going in different directions!  High school sports is a commitment.  If they are not willing to make that commitment, don't  expect the others to put in the time and then welcome them whenever it suits THEIR schedule.

I agree Slam.  I was in this business for a long time and I went up against some very good male coaches and female coaches.  I also competed against some who weren't so committed.  You would hope that a district would look at the best qualified, regardless of gender.  There are so many factors that go into making a good coach.  Gender being the least of them.

Change can be a good thing.....why don't you suggest Deweyville hire a female head football coach.....talk about change!

I do not know Coach Mitchell and I am sure he will do a fine job but I have a question for hossfan......what does hiring a male have to do with anything?  There are many qualified female coaches out there and from what I understand, Coach Hammerly (female) did a good job. The last I checked, gender was not a qualification for success......