Just wanted to know how Frankfort is looking at the younger levels. It has bothered me what has transpired with a once proud program over the last 5 or so years.

Coach Norman (yes that coach Norman) and Coach Howard are doing a great Job at the Middle School. They have a full compliment of 8th graders (6) full compliments of 7th graders (7) full compliment of 6th graders (6) two 5th graders, four 4th graders and one 3rd grader on the team. The 6th grade is struggling a bit, but the 8th grade is 5-1 and the 7th grade is 4-2. There is a lot of interest and good parent support and this point.

Thanks Acemona, I expected that much.

If you are asking about boys they look very good. My son is an 8th grader and his team had quite a bit of trouble with frankfort. They have guards and post players, but most of all it looks like they have a group in the 7th and 8th grades that play a lot of basketball. Just from watching them play i'd guess that most are playing AAU ball in the summertime as well as working with their school team.

The problem with the basketball program at the top has been so much turnover at the coaching staff. Good news is I think they have found a guy that can get things turned around.

7th and 8th Grade both beat Bondurant tonight in two strongly competitive games. Bondurant's 8 grade is big and physical. The speed at Frankfort made a difference and some key jumpers and free-throws. Coach Norman and Coach Howard are both doing fine jobs.

I don't believe that Frankfort Middle has played any AAU in the past. I have seen a couple of their players on AAU teams but this turnaround has come since the start of the season. They are evidently being taught very well and are playing in a system that they can compete in.

A few of them play for the Stallions, but that is a limited number. Each class also has 1 or 2 outstanding players and several great role players. (Can you be a great role player?) there are about 4 TRUE basketball players, the rest are good athletes. The coaches just put them in situations where they can be successful. It has been fun to watch them learn and grow this year.

Just wondering how much the high school coach is involved in the building of the program. Does he attend practices, games, etc.?

Just wondering how much the high school coach is involved in the building of the program. Does he attend practices, games, etc.?

 

Nope. He does occasionally pull a 7th grader up to play freshman and JV.

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I'd probably leave them alone too, they seem to be in very good hands.

I'd probably leave them alone too, they seem to be in very good hands.

 

 

No coach at the High school has ever had a say in the middle school. The middle school leadership didn't want the high school involved.

Doesn't stop them from showing interest. Afterall, they are the kids that will be the future of the program. I remember complaints about the last couple of coaches not showing interest in anything. Just wanted to see if that has changed.

That is why Basketball is lacking at Frankfort high.

That is why Basketball is lacking at Frankfort high.

 

I ave to disagree. This could be a small reason. But the number one reason is the turnover of coaches. It started some 5-6 years ago when the adminstration at the High School lacked the courage to fight against running off the basketball coach. Then the guy that replaced him decied to bail for some unknown reason. So turnover at the head coach spot is the main issue.