33 minutes ago, Brcatz said:

Totally different 7x7 for High Schools than in Travel Tru Exposure 7v7. Rules are different, pace of play, top talent on every team we have faced. 

Man, I don't mean this in a lousy way, but I think you'd have a better argument if you just said, "this 7x7 team I (or my kid) is clearly affiliated with, lost some kids from Highlands because of their coach."  Instead, you started off arguing he wasn't letting "kids be kids" which then morphed into a college recruiting/exposure argument, while simultaneously ignoring Sphire's impressive record of getting kids to the next level.   I'm not here to argue how many of those next level kids are currently at Highlands, but if they are, he's proven his ability to get them there.   

4 minutes ago, observerbynature said:

Man, I don't mean this in a lousy way, but I think you'd have a better argument if you just said, "this 7x7 team I (or my kid) is clearly affiliated with, lost some kids from Highlands because of their coach."  Instead, you started off arguing he wasn't letting "kids be kids" which then morphed into a college recruiting/exposure argument, while simultaneously ignoring Sphire's impressive record of getting kids to the next level.   I'm not here to argue how many of those next level kids are currently at Highlands, but if they are, he's proven his ability to get them there.   

Agreed!  The more and more @Brcatz replies the more and more we realize the hidden agenda in his arguments.

#1MARCH

Are we also forgetting that Nick Saban personally wrote him a letter congratulating him? He has connections to the college world that very few coaches have. He has gotten two former players jobs at Alabama among many other programs. If a player wants to play on a 7 on 7 team on their own time, I’m sure Coach Sphire wouldn’t care. But as soon as that team becomes more important to the players than Highlands and they are missing workouts/practices, then there is a clear problem. 

On 5/5/2021 at 11:31 AM, GoBirds4 said:

Are we also forgetting that Nick Saban personally wrote him a letter congratulating him? He has connections to the college world that very few coaches have. He has gotten two former players jobs at Alabama among many other programs. If a player wants to play on a 7 on 7 team on their own time, I’m sure Coach Sphire wouldn’t care. But as soon as that team becomes more important to the players than Highlands and they are missing workouts/practices, then there is a clear problem. 

Funny you bring that up. I was talking to someone very much in the know yesterday and he said that Coach Sphire was on a Zoom Call with one the Alabama's coaches and Freshman Brody Benke and Carson Class just so happen to be sitting nearby and now are on Bama's watch list for the next 4 years for what it's worth. So who's being a meanie now? I would say Coach Sphire has more connections than your average Coach. There's the Bama thing again.

Being a big Alabama fan; nothing would make me happier!  Again correct me if I am wrong but both boys play the 3 major sports, correct?  They are still young and I have not seen either on the grid iron since the frosh season ended.  
 

Let’s not put the cart before the horse.  They still have plenty of time to earn there stripes.  I and plenty of others can’t wait until they pad up.  We have heard plenty of good stuff.

Deep deep breath’s are encouraged for all... Highlands success lies with hard work, commitment and teamwork. None of those words have an capital  “I” in it.

#proveyourself 

 

On 5/7/2021 at 12:04 PM, Bird Bath said:

Being a big Alabama fan; nothing would make me happier!  Again correct me if I am wrong but both boys play the 3 major sports, correct?  They are still young and I have not seen either on the grid iron since the frosh season ended.  
 

Let’s not put the cart before the horse.  They still have plenty of time to earn there stripes.  I and plenty of others can’t wait until they pad up.  We have heard plenty of good stuff.

It's all good. Don't think I'm trying to downplay your own kid. Yours along with many others have made great strides this past off season. Just posting what I heard form a reliable source. Enjoy your Son's Sr season. It will go by in a Flash.

23 hours ago, BirdDaddy said:

It's all good. Don't think I'm trying to downplay your own kid. Yours along with many others have made great strides this past off season. Just posting what I heard form a reliable source. Enjoy your Son's Sr season. It will go by in a Flash.

Thanks.  I believe he deserved more last year and he showed that toward the end of Varsity season.  However the great part is he played at both levels which helped in his development.  In Spring ball he has shown to be a leader of the defense and transitioned to the other side of the ball well.  He has witnessed others in the past year or two in that role and knows what it takes.  He wants 4 more years and I believe he has the frame and work ethic to make it happen.  
 

More importantly he cares about the program and what role he can do to move it forward. He is tight with his own class but he sees the level of play moving forward in the coming classes.  Simple words show them what is expected and leave it better than you had it.  I truly believe it is in the works.  HHS will 1March forward.

I heard today that Zach Deaton resigned from coaching at HHS. I know some on here have been critical of Zach when he was the OC at HHS but losing him as a position coach and having a coach in the building hurts. 

16 minutes ago, Kenny Powers said:

I heard today that Zach Deaton resigned from coaching at HHS. I know some on here have been critical of Zach when he was the OC at HHS but losing him as a position coach and having a coach in the building hurts. 

Wildcat time?

23 minutes ago, Kenny Powers said:

I heard today that Zach Deaton resigned from coaching at HHS. I know some on here have been critical of Zach when he was the OC at HHS but losing him as a position coach and having a coach in the building hurts. 

Any details on why Coach Deaton resigned?

Anyone?

This just in:

HIGHLANDS HIGH SCHOOL HIRES STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COORDINATOR TO ENHANCE ATHLETIC PROGRAMS:

AARON LETINSKI

21 minutes ago, FrankNicodemus said:

This just in:

HIGHLANDS HIGH SCHOOL HIRES STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COORDINATOR TO ENHANCE ATHLETIC PROGRAMS:

AARON LETINSKI

????????? ???? ?????? ????? ???????? ??? ???????????? ??????????? ?? ??????? ???????? ????????

Highlands High School announced today that  ????? ???????? has been hired as strength and conditioning coordinator to work with student-athletes and coaches in all sports, with the goal of optimizing nutrition, wellness, injury prevention, and performance for individuals and teams in Fort Thomas.

“I am excited to be joining such a historic athletic program—just beyond excited to be able to get to go to work and continue to build the athletic programs,” Letinski said.  “I am thrilled to be a Bluebird and will give my very best every day.”

Letinski spent the past academic year (2020-2021) overseeing the strength and conditioning plan for all levels of athletic teams at Tippecanoe Valley (IN) High School, and from 2018-2020 he was a graduate assistant at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.  At SIU, Mr. Letinski oversaw strength and conditioning for baseball, women’s soccer, men’s and women’s golf and the spirit programs.

“Aaron Letinski has a passion for what he does that will be contagious within our athletic programs.  And he comes to work every day with one mission—-to see young people succeed,” Athletic Director ??? ???????? said.  “During the interview, he really stood out articulating a vision for how strength and conditioning programs lead to enhanced and sustained success across different sports.”

Letinski holds a B.A. in Exercise Science from Bluffton (OH) University, and a Master of Science in Kinesiology from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.  Letinski was an all-conference selection as  a football player at Bluffton, and was twice named the team’s “Ironman Award” winner at the end of the season.

1 hour ago, Colonels_Wear_Blue said:

????????? ???? ?????? ????? ???????? ??? ???????????? ??????????? ?? ??????? ???????? ????????

Highlands High School announced today that  ????? ???????? has been hired as strength and conditioning coordinator to work with student-athletes and coaches in all sports, with the goal of optimizing nutrition, wellness, injury prevention, and performance for individuals and teams in Fort Thomas.

“I am excited to be joining such a historic athletic program—just beyond excited to be able to get to go to work and continue to build the athletic programs,” Letinski said.  “I am thrilled to be a Bluebird and will give my very best every day.”

Letinski spent the past academic year (2020-2021) overseeing the strength and conditioning plan for all levels of athletic teams at Tippecanoe Valley (IN) High School, and from 2018-2020 he was a graduate assistant at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.  At SIU, Mr. Letinski oversaw strength and conditioning for baseball, women’s soccer, men’s and women’s golf and the spirit programs.

“Aaron Letinski has a passion for what he does that will be contagious within our athletic programs.  And he comes to work every day with one mission—-to see young people succeed,” Athletic Director ??? ???????? said.  “During the interview, he really stood out articulating a vision for how strength and conditioning programs lead to enhanced and sustained success across different sports.”

Letinski holds a B.A. in Exercise Science from Bluffton (OH) University, and a Master of Science in Kinesiology from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.  Letinski was an all-conference selection as  a football player at Bluffton, and was twice named the team’s “Ironman Award” winner at the end of the season.

Does anyone know if Coach Letinski will have any other role at HHS or in the FTIS District? 

1 hour ago, Colonels_Wear_Blue said:

????????? ???? ?????? ????? ???????? ??? ???????????? ??????????? ?? ??????? ???????? ????????

Highlands High School announced today that  ????? ???????? has been hired as strength and conditioning coordinator to work with student-athletes and coaches in all sports, with the goal of optimizing nutrition, wellness, injury prevention, and performance for individuals and teams in Fort Thomas.

“I am excited to be joining such a historic athletic program—just beyond excited to be able to get to go to work and continue to build the athletic programs,” Letinski said.  “I am thrilled to be a Bluebird and will give my very best every day.”

Letinski spent the past academic year (2020-2021) overseeing the strength and conditioning plan for all levels of athletic teams at Tippecanoe Valley (IN) High School, and from 2018-2020 he was a graduate assistant at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.  At SIU, Mr. Letinski oversaw strength and conditioning for baseball, women’s soccer, men’s and women’s golf and the spirit programs.

“Aaron Letinski has a passion for what he does that will be contagious within our athletic programs.  And he comes to work every day with one mission—-to see young people succeed,” Athletic Director ??? ???????? said.  “During the interview, he really stood out articulating a vision for how strength and conditioning programs lead to enhanced and sustained success across different sports.”

Letinski holds a B.A. in Exercise Science from Bluffton (OH) University, and a Master of Science in Kinesiology from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.  Letinski was an all-conference selection as  a football player at Bluffton, and was twice named the team’s “Ironman Award” winner at the end of the season.

Reads like a nice hire.

Congrats Aaron.

Thanks for posting CWB.