I just can't see GCHS out scoring many teams this year, maybe in a few[/QUOte]

 

You may be right...........

I agree with learning to play the WHOLE game. Greenup played Minford, Oh. tonight and that was obvious. Minford 20+. Too many players concentrating on one thing, shooting, regardless as to whether they're open or not. Dribble the length of the floor and throw up a shot with three people on them, while teammates are wide open. The fast pace looked like it caused twice as many turnovers as it created. The best shooter on the team, Middleton, was one of a couple players off the first and second string that didn't play selfish. Going to be a long season if they don't learn (be taught) to pass the ball and play as a team.

I agree with learning to play the WHOLE game. Greenup played Minford, Oh. tonight and that was obvious. Minford 20+. Too many players concentrating on one thing, shooting, regardless as to whether they're open or not. Dribble the length of the floor and throw up a shot with three people on them, while teammates are wide open. The fast pace looked like it caused twice as many turnovers as it created. The best shooter on the team, Middleton, was one of a couple players off the first and second string that didn't play selfish. Going to be a long season if they don't learn (be taught) to pass the ball and play as a team.

 

I didn't see the game. But I would suspect the coach and players are still feeling each other out and the players may still have a hangover from last year’s issues. You state they need to be taught to play as a team, of which I say starts at home. I have children that play sports (HS & college level) and I don't expect the coach to teach them to be unselfish as players, that's what I've been doing all their lives. Being unselfish and a good team player is a way of life and starts at a very early age. Coaches only have these players for a limited time each season and there are only so many things that can be accomplished. With this new coach only been there a very short period of time, I'll assume he is trying to break old habits and instill a different culture and attitude within the program. Assuming the players are at a level where they can adequately compete with other players in the county, this team will be successful. I have seen the resume of the coach and he has always had a very good winning record wherever he coached, so he knows how to teach the game and win. I also know the community is solid and will support this team as they do all the others. Football will be over soon and the basketball team will get another player or two that will help.

Coach Leach is making them shoot 2 to 3 hours of just shooting everyday. They are going to be a threat from behind the arc with Middleton and Adkins.

Too many coaches put way too much time into shooting 3s in practice when they need to budget their time and work on other things as well.....like fundlementals, defense, free throws, etc. Besides, everything originates from the inside to outside scheme, not the other way around. JMHO.

I agree with being unselfish starts at home, I too have always practiced this with my kids at home, but it's hard to watch players being selfish when it hurts the team. Not being taught at home is not an excuse for being allowed to play this way at the High School level. I think everyone in the gym last night, I know you said you weren't there, seen the same thing I did. I hope the team and new coach do well, especially after last season they deserve it, but last season has nothing to do with the selfish play last night. Only a couple of the players even seen Varsity time last year.

I wish Greenup Co. the best and hopefully it's still to early to tell how the season will end up. Last night was just a scrimmage and hopefully it will get a lot better.

Is Seth Perry playing this year?

Yes, Perry is playing. He will help the team this year. Played in some foul trouble last night.

I agree with being unselfish starts at home, I too have always practiced this with my kids at home, but it's hard to watch players being selfish when it hurts the team. Not being taught at home is not an excuse for being allowed to play this way at the High School level. I think everyone in the gym last night, I know you said you weren't there, seen the same thing I did. I hope the team and new coach do well, especially after last season they deserve it, but last season has nothing to do with the selfish play last night. Only a couple of the players even seen Varsity time last year.

I wish Greenup Co. the best and hopefully it's still to early to tell how the season will end up. Last night was just a scrimmage and hopefully it will get a lot better.

 

 

DUCK.... you sound like a reasonable person and a loyal supporter, good for you! Was this there first pre-season game? If so be patient, hopefully the coach saw what you saw and he will work on these issues in practice. This is why they have preseason games, remember Rome was not built in a day. If you want to know what the coach is facing and what he is trying to accomplish go see him and talk. He is a person just like you and me and if he is any type of coach at all he will be open to discussion. Just don't get angry if he has a different view than you. Remember his track record shows he knows what he is doing. Most of us on here are just old retired coaches, Monday morning quarterbacks or parents trying to lobby for their child. Let's keep this all in proper perspective.

mmmbc. I know it's early and yes it was their first pre-season game. I am going to be patient and positive. I want to see Greenup have a successful season and I wish the new coach the best. Hopefully he is going to work on these issues during practice, like you said, and things will improve.

Welcome to BGP Little Duck!:thumb:

mmmbc. I know it's early and yes it was their first pre-season game. I am going to be patient and positive. I want to see Greenup have a successful season and I wish the new coach the best. Hopefully he is going to work on these issues during practice, like you said, and things will improve.

 

I believe Coach Leach will have to modify his run and gun system to be successful at GCHS.IMO

I believe will have to modified his run and gun system to be successful at GCHS.IMO

 

Run & Gun hey! I know you've heard that "beauty is in the eyes of the beholder." Well how do you know that this type of game is a really fast paced game? It may be too you, but to someone who really likes to get up and down the court, it may not be. It may be a run and gun game to you only because you have never really played in a super up-tempo game or program. It may look like a run & gun, but I bet there is a method to what looks like maddness, it fact I'm sure there is a method. There are lots of upsides to a super up-tempo game, to name a few: *kids love it *hard to defend against *puts tremendous pressure on the other team *enjoyable to watch. It has some down sides too just like any type of game. All types of styles of play has upsides as well as downsides. Coaching styles vary and game plans vary, who is to say what is best! It's way too early to say if this style will work or not, give the guy a chance. Once again his track record is that he wins!

Too many coaches put way too much time into shooting 3s in practice when they need to budget their time and work on other things as well.....like fundlementals, defense, free throws, etc. Besides, everything originates from the inside to outside scheme, not the other way around. JMHO.

 

Professor, I want your job or maybe you are retired, either way I envy you! You have made 9,095 posts since January 2004 or about 198 posts per month, or about 7 posts per day. You obviously know a lot of "stuff" to make that many posts. Just an observation.......Happy Thanksgiving. PS: How's your golf game?

I believe Coach Leach will have to modify his run and gun system to be successful at GCHS.IMO

 

Bluekysky, tell me why you think this? I beleive if one has an opinion they should be able to support that opinion with sound reasoning.

First you have to have speed and ball handling. I've watch the feeder system for GCHS the last four or five years. We do not have speed and ball handling. If Leach can get the feeder system in on ball handling early it may take off.