It's not even February..... 29 changes.

 

A few questions....

 

1- how important is Friday night HS football to a small town/community in KY?

 

2- Most of the time, when a program gets a new coach, money is spent on what the new coach wants. The stuff the old coaches wanted, is no longer used or wanted.

Financially, wouldn't be worth it to invest in your program and try to keep the same coach for an extended period?

 

 

Sure... I am biased FOR KY HS Football! That is why I want to see what others think and get their perspective.

 

When the weather is good early on in the season? I think it's very important.

 

As the weather gets colder, the less and less people that come out. At that point in the season, I don't think it matters if it's small town or the big city in regards to being on the road....crowd(s) are usually small.

 

At home? I think it just depends on the program. If its a blue blood, even small towns/county's, crowds are dependent on who the opponent or game is.

I think every situation is different. I think that different regions have different issues as well. I worked at three schools that typically struggle in football and we were able to be successful, but doing the following things does not always guarantee success, but it was things necessary to just field a team, especially the last two years.

 

My summer routine was as follows from July 10 on. Had to start on the 10th so that by the time we were in pads we had everyone and their days in.

10am-1pm Get things ready for practice, water, pads, schedule, restripe practice field.

1pm-2:30 Each lunch with my wife/kids

3pm-5pm On Activity Bus to pick up players

5:00-5:45 Weight Room Open for Players

6:00-8:30 on Field

8:30-9:00pm Snacks

9-11pm back on bus to take kids home

Get home about 11:30pm.

Get up the next day and repeat. All this just to field a team.

Not to mention paying out of pocket for physicals and insurance money

I never have complained about this and I never will, it was just what had/has to be done. I am just speaking from my side of the reasons.

 

That is an incredible level of commitment to those kids. Wow.

 

Impressive coach.

 

THANK YOU!!!!

That is an incredible level of commitment to those kids. Wow.

 

Impressive coach.

 

THANK YOU!!!!

 

Totally agree Chief! I hope that a bunch of kids, parents, teachers, and administrators said "Thank You". All of us know folks in all sports with similar stories.....sad but true!