The NKY HS game report was broadcasting 5-10 feet away and apparently heard it all. There is not one single rival fan thinks coach Fookes has class. Only the people that are closest to her know what she's about.

 

Your team had a great season. It was a tough loss. Let it go!

 

I was exactly 4-5 feet away. That game was actually the first that I have seen Coach Fookes coach. (Sorry to say). We talked after the game. I'll have the audio on the show Saturday.

 

I will say that I do have to be "unbiased". I can't lean one way or another. So let me be perfectly clear, I'm not in either camp. I cover 30+ schools and apart from graduating from St. Henry and broadcasting games for Gallatin County over the past couple of years, I'm getting to know the rest. Just reporting what I saw and heard.

 

Ryle is a very young club. Their future is very bright. I talked to Coach Oliverio about that too.

Well I was in the second deck and cheering FOR Boone County, and while I've no idea what the fan said, the coach turned toward the crowd and let several bombs go during the game. I didn't her from that distance, but there was no mistaking what she was saying.

 

She can yell all she wants. But the language does need to stay in the locker room. It is a High School game and you'd hope the stands are full of Elem, Middle, and High School students.

Boone County played Ryle, so let's all get back to discussing the actual game.

I am very unbiased Iwas just there watching the young girls play so that I could report back to summer teams I scout for. If you were broadcasting the game and did not hear her it is because you were focused on doing your job right. She did use profanity on several occasions. Ryle does look to have a bright future and they just did not play as well as I have seen them play recently. Boone played well enough to win, kept Ryle from running was key to win.

Well I was in the second deck and cheering FOR Boone County, and while I've no idea what the fan said, the coach turned toward the crowd and let several bombs go during the game. I didn't her from that distance, but there was no mistaking what she was saying.

 

She can yell all she wants. But the language does need to stay in the locker room. It is a High School game and you'd hope the stands are full of Elem, Middle, and High School students.

 

 

Sat behind the bench and never heard or saw that.

 

There was a Boone parent, a woman sitting across from the Boone bench, who yelled very loudly. Maybe the people sitting more to the center of the gym on the same side of Boone's bench thought it was the coach, but it was not.

Again, we need to get back to discussing the game, between Boone County and Ryle. A lot of players deserve recognition and mention, more.

The outcome was not surprising to me.

First chance to Moss and Crittendon, very nice young players it will be fun to watch them in the next few years.

 

First time seeing Ryle play, my question is, does the coach always sit and not coach or say anything to her players. It seemed almost as if they were content with the game knowing that the future was bright. A couple girls who are good players barely saw the floor, she might have been able to make the open shot that they did not even attempt. One girls was hot shooting and sat almost the whole 3rd qtr.

I do not want to sound critical or harsh, since it was my first time seeing them. Just some questuions I had and observations I noticed.

Didn't get to see the game but my hat goes off to Coach Oliverio. She should definetly be the COY up in the 9th after turning that program into one to beat in a very short time. Congrats BC on a big win. Ryle keep your heads up you had a fine year.

The outcome was not surprising to me.

First chance to Moss and Crittendon, very nice young players it will be fun to watch them in the next few years.

 

First time seeing Ryle play, my question is, does the coach always sit and not coach or say anything to her players. It seemed almost as if they were content with the game knowing that the future was bright. A couple girls who are good players barely saw the floor, she might have been able to make the open shot that they did not even attempt. One girls was hot shooting and sat almost the whole 3rd qtr.

I do not want to sound critical or harsh, since it was my first time seeing them. Just some questuions I had and observations I noticed.

 

I can't quite tell if you are simply trying to be argumentative.... or if you are trying to ask a legitimate question. For now, I'll assume you are sincere.

 

Replacing Ryle's previous coach with Coach Oliverio was obviously a very good change for the Ryle basketball program. In her first season Oliverio lead Ryle to:

 

1. The very first winning season in the schools history (16 Years).

 

2. 21 and 7 record

 

3. The first tournament Championship in the schools history (Two Holiday Tournament Championships)

 

4. Beat Boone County (at Boone County) for the first time in Ryle's school history.

 

5. The most important change, in my opinion, that Oliverio brought to the program was a MAJOR attitude adjustment.

 

6. Oliverio accomplished all this while she had three of her top players sitting in street clothes due to medical related issues. Two missed the entire season. The third was able to return for the final eight games of the season. Obviously, she was at less than full strength and therefore did not get many minutes.

 

I don't know who you were referring to when you said "A couple girls who are good players barely saw the floor".

 

You did volunteer the fact that this "was my first time seeing them". So, I would have to wonder how you would know who the "good players" were that barely saw the floor?

 

Ryle only played seven players. One substitution was in the third quarter for defensive purposes. The other was necessary when the point guard fouled out.

 

You also said: "my question is, does the coach always sit and not coach or say anything to her players."

 

Just because a coach does not display attention seeking demonstrative behavior does not mean that they are not coaching. It's silly to even imply that this might be the case.

 

You would have to agree that Coach John Wooden was a very successful coach. Many/most would say that he is the most respected coach in basketball history. You never once got a theatrical performance from John Wooden.

 

You got to see two coaches at opposite ends of the "style" spectrum last night. For many reasons, I prefer Oliverio's classy approach to managing her team, representing her school, and representing her community.

I can't quite tell if you are simply trying to be argumentative.... or if you are trying to ask a legitimate question. For now, I'll assume you are sincere.

 

Replacing Ryle's previous coach with Coach Oliverio was obviously a very good change for the Ryle basketball program. In her first season Oliverio lead Ryle to:

 

1. The very first winning season in the schools history (16 Years).

 

2. 21 and 7 record

 

3. The first tournament Championship in the schools history (Two Holiday Tournament Championships)

 

4. Beat Boone County (at Boone County) for the first time in Ryle's school history.

 

5. The most important change, in my opinion, that Oliverio brought to the program was a MAJOR attitude adjustment.

 

6. Oliverio accomplished all this while she had three of her top players sitting in street clothes due to medical related issues. Two missed the entire season. The third was able to return for the final eight games of the season. Obviously, she was at less than full strength and therefore did not get many minutes.

 

I don't know who you were referring to when you said "A couple girls who are good players barely saw the floor".

 

You did volunteer the fact that this "was my first time seeing them". So, I would have to wonder how you would know who the "good players" were that barely saw the floor?

 

Ryle only played seven players. One substitution was in the third quarter for defensive purposes. The other was necessary when the point guard fouled out.

 

You also said: "my question is, does the coach always sit and not coach or say anything to her players."

 

Just because a coach does not display attention seeking demonstrative behavior does not mean that they are not coaching. It's silly to even imply that this might be the case.

 

You would have to agree that Coach John Wooden was a very successful coach. Many/most would say that he is the most respected coach in basketball history. You never once got a theatrical performance from John Wooden.

 

You got to see two coaches at opposite ends of the "style" spectrum last night. For many reasons, I prefer Oliverio's classy approach to managing her team, representing her school, and representing her community.

 

Wow, you win my vote right now! Very well said!!!! Great points.....I don't know what they were like in previous years, but I was impressed the 2 times I did see them this year!

I can't quite tell if you are simply trying to be argumentative.... or if you are trying to ask a legitimate question. For now, I'll assume you are sincere.

 

Replacing Ryle's previous coach with Coach Oliverio was obviously a very good change for the Ryle basketball program. In her first season Oliverio lead Ryle to:

 

1. The very first winning season in the schools history (16 Years).

 

2. 21 and 7 record

 

3. The first tournament Championship in the schools history (Two Holiday Tournament Championships)

 

4. Beat Boone County (at Boone County) for the first time in Ryle's school history.

 

5. The most important change, in my opinion, that Oliverio brought to the program was a MAJOR attitude adjustment.

 

6. Oliverio accomplished all this while she had three of her top players sitting in street clothes due to medical related issues. Two missed the entire season. The third was able to return for the final eight games of the season. Obviously, she was at less than full strength and therefore did not get many minutes.

 

I don't know who you were referring to when you said "A couple girls who are good players barely saw the floor".

 

You did volunteer the fact that this "was my first time seeing them". So, I would have to wonder how you would know who the "good players" were that barely saw the floor?

 

Ryle only played seven players. One substitution was in the third quarter for defensive purposes. The other was necessary when the point guard fouled out.

 

You also said: "my question is, does the coach always sit and not coach or say anything to her players."

 

Just because a coach does not display attention seeking demonstrative behavior does not mean that they are not coaching. It's silly to even imply that this might be the case.

 

You would have to agree that Coach John Wooden was a very successful coach. Many/most would say that he is the most respected coach in basketball history. You never once got a theatrical performance from John Wooden.

 

You got to see two coaches at opposite ends of the "style" spectrum last night. For many reasons, I prefer Oliverio's classy approach to managing her team, representing her school, and representing her community.

 

:thumb: Total agreement. I would much rather have Mrs. Oliverio's classy approach to coaching than say, the antics and squalling on the other side of the gym. Congrats to the Raiders on a great season where they overcame a lot of adversity and did well. Nice young team to watch - what a difference a year makes. Hopefully, this group of young talented ladies will hang together. Good luck to the Lady Cougars!

I can't quite tell if you are simply trying to be argumentative.... or if you are trying to ask a legitimate question. For now, I'll assume you are sincere.

 

Replacing Ryle's previous coach with Coach Oliverio was obviously a very good change for the Ryle basketball program. In her first season Oliverio lead Ryle to:

 

1. The very first winning season in the schools history (16 Years).

 

2. 21 and 7 record

 

3. The first tournament Championship in the schools history (Two Holiday Tournament Championships)

 

4. Beat Boone County (at Boone County) for the first time in Ryle's school history.

 

5. The most important change, in my opinion, that Oliverio brought to the program was a MAJOR attitude adjustment.

 

6. Oliverio accomplished all this while she had three of her top players sitting in street clothes due to medical related issues. Two missed the entire season. The third was able to return for the final eight games of the season. Obviously, she was at less than full strength and therefore did not get many minutes.

 

I don't know who you were referring to when you said "A couple girls who are good players barely saw the floor".

 

You did volunteer the fact that this "was my first time seeing them". So, I would have to wonder how you would know who the "good players" were that barely saw the floor?

 

Ryle only played seven players. One substitution was in the third quarter for defensive purposes. The other was necessary when the point guard fouled out.

 

You also said: "my question is, does the coach always sit and not coach or say anything to her players."

 

Just because a coach does not display attention seeking demonstrative behavior does not mean that they are not coaching. It's silly to even imply that this might be the case.

 

You would have to agree that Coach John Wooden was a very successful coach. Many/most would say that he is the most respected coach in basketball history. You never once got a theatrical performance from John Wooden.

 

You got to see two coaches at opposite ends of the "style" spectrum last night. For many reasons, I prefer Oliverio's classy approach to managing her team, representing her school, and representing her community.

 

The questions were sincere.

I know of the players because of seeing them play in the past both at Ryle and AAU.

 

Yes, the coach has done a great job of turning things around and I hope it continues to get better for them. I know that one of the assistants has been vocal in the past when coaching and I did not hear it during the game. I mean vocal in a positive non-theatrical way.