I don't have a dog in the fight. I've been to a couple Ryle games. There's no need to sugar coat it. The coaching (or lack of) is just VERY bad. They have some good players. They should be playing much better. I know a lot of people didn't like the former coach, but she did much better.

 

This.

 

Coach O certainly would have had these girls ready to play, unlike the current coach who continues to focus on lifting and other pointless activities even at mid season instead of working on THE GAME. And yes, with 7th and 8th graders coming straight from their middle school teams, they all need to focus on playing at the varsity level.

 

All 3 MS players very talented and capable of a great night from time to time, especially the 8th graders. But they are so young and inexperienced and have each had individual poor games, they are not nearly as ready for varsity as the actual Ryle students as far as defense, poise, strength and ball management. Not a knock, just reality. They just aren't consistant yet, but are doing well coming off the bench. Will be standout players, but if there isn't a coaching change this summer, you can bet they won't ever walk the halls at Ryle.

 

The coach and her assistant have no business running a high school program IMO

Their strategy (and lack of) is just VERY bad. no excuse for misshandling multiple issues all year. From smaller things like being in the locker room long after the halftime buzzer to big issues such blowing nearly every lead the team has had and ZERO coaching in down to the wire games. Not even a time out (had plenty left) to give the 12 year old on the floor (in a tied, seconds left game) a few pointers, maybe draw up a play? Ask Ryle parents about the coaching debacles of last week-end. If this was going on at some schools parents would be going nuts.

 

Several upper classman sit on the bench every game, the whole game! While it is understood that varsity is for the "best" players and is not for development, when asked by benchwarmers how they can improve opportunities to play, the coach states that sorry, she has to play the MS girls to "develop" them . The junior girls sitting the bench aren't even permitted to play jv.

 

I am glad my favorite Ryle player has very little to lose here, but I am a sports fan and a basketball fan. There are a lot of good players at Ryle who are passionate about playing and are well supported - even in a public school. It's hard to watch.

 

Gotta agree, Ryle lost the lottery.

RYLE........11-15-12-08—46

NEWCATH 20-03-20-14—57

 

RYLE (5-5): Jones 2 0 4, M. Schwartz 3 1 8, L. Schwartz 0 2 2, McGregor 5 3 13, Lange 2 3 7, Carothers 4 0 8, Jump 2 0 4. Totals 18 9 46.

 

NEWCATH (6-3): Davenport 5 6 16, Schalk 0 1 1, Ware 3 4 10, Freppon 0 1 1, Breen 4 2 12, Zimmerman 0 5 5, Neace 1 0 3, Daunt 3 0 9. Totals 16 19 57.

 

3-pointers: NCC—Daunt 3, Breen 2, Neace. R—M. Schwartz.

 

I didn't realize Ansley Davenport had 16 :ylsuper: Young lady quietly goes about her business and gets it done.

This.

 

Coach O certainly would have had these girls ready to play.

 

I would agree with this.

 

All 3 MS players very talented, but if there isn't a coaching change this summer, you can bet they won't ever walk the halls at Ryle.

 

I've heard the same thing.

 

The coach and her assistant have no business running a high school program IMO, their strategy (and lack of) is just VERY bad.

 

My next game coaching HS girls basketball will be my 1st, but I think I could do a better job with that group.

 

Several upper classman sit on the bench every game, the whole game! While it is understood that varsity is for the "best" players and is not for development, when asked by benchwarmers how they can improve opportunities to play, the coach states that sorry, she has to play the MS girls to "develop" them . The junior girls sitting the bench aren't even permitted to play jv.

 

Why aren't the 7th & 8th graders at least playing on the JV team, that's were you develop younger talent. Sitting varsity and bypassing Frosh & JV makes no sense. :idunno:

 

 

My response in blue.

My response in blue.

 

I hope they all go to Cooper. Cooper didnt even know if they were gonna have a freshman team till the last minute and dont even get enough girls at try outs to cut any. Hard to believe at a school that size.

I hope they all go to Cooper. Cooper didnt even know if they were gonna have a freshman team till the last minute and dont even get enough girls at try outs to cut any. Hard to believe at a school that size.

 

Cooper's coach definitely worth it!! Best coach my daughter has ever had; on the court and off!!

Cooper's coach definitely worth it!! Best coach my daughter has ever had; on the court and off!!

 

My daughter absolutely loves the coaching staff as do the parents. Absolutely zero drama in the last two years. In girls basketball that is rare!

My daughter absolutely loves the coaching staff as do the parents. Absolutely zero drama in the last two years. In girls basketball that is rare!

 

Hell, in ANY girls sport. :lol2:

Hell, in ANY girls sport. :lol2:

 

Aint that the truth! I hear ya Lawnboy.

In my opinion one union school hit the coaching jack pot and one didnt.

 

Agree!!!