I coach and our team went 0-11 last year. We had made a decision to clean house and do things the right way last year. We new it would be tough starting only two Sr's but we knew doing it the right way would give us a solid foundation if we could battle adversity. It was one of the toughest years of my life especially being at my old high school in front of a communitty I grew up in. Time after time I had to pick exhausted kids up off the ground after they had been beaten again. I constantly reminded them the lesson my parents taught me about not giving up. I went through amazing times as a player but also dealt with a coach that played politics in all stars for baseball. My parents would NEVER let me quit anything! It has truly helped me be who I am today. Back to last season there was a ton of pressure and parents readyto fist fight. Some of the verbal stuff was out of control. It truly tested everyones character.

This year we stayed the course as coaches in what we believed in and at one point were 12-0! I don't know if that will ever happen again but I do know a few things. The kids that are graduating this year are prepared for life! Most are oozing with character! They have learned to battle

adversity. They have learned hard work pays off. They have learned in tough times to lean on God, family, friends and coaches. They will leave our program believing that they can set high goals in

life and reach those goals if they have a clear plan + put in the work. They also know life isn't

always fair. Had those kids quit when it got tough or had we let the parents take over that wanted

too then those kids would not be leaving with these lessons in their head! The same idiot head coach in a lot of parents minds got voted coach of the year in all classes last week by his peers! Parents love him now for some reason. Winning is the cure all. A lot of times there is a much bigger picture than parents understand. Communication is huge but each coach has their own personality and handles it different. IMO the survey is an awful idea.

I'm a parent and I'm a coach. I've had a lot of success in both phased in life. It's pretty simple. Let the parents parent their kids and let the coaches coach!

 

That is awesome stick1. Congrats. :thumb:

I typed that on my phone so it looks bad. I am also an assistant not the head coach.

Losing is tough on everybody. You've got to stick together.

I typed that on my phone so it looks bad. I am also an assistant not the head coach.

Losing is tough on everybody. You've got to stick together.

 

You guys serve as the model for every team that is "down"...congrats on a fantastic season and here's hoping other teams - such as South Oldham - can emulate your success.

Oldham Co will always hold a special place in my heart. I spent my first 6 years teaching and coaching there. Best place I've been in KY! Hope South gets things turned around and wish the Coach that left the best of luck! Every year starts a new chapter clean slate!