I would argue that parents close to the program at Boone are the number 1, number 2, and number 3 problems.

 

I would second that without question Clyde.

I would second that without question Clyde.

 

As a parent, we all should want what's best for our kids, and if we see or feel that there are things being done negatively that affects them, then it's human nature to speak up and out, or you shouldn't be a parent. When you're bound by district guidelines and financially unable to attend private schools that support your style of play, then your handcuffed to be a part of sometimes a system that you don't fit in. If you call a parent not agreeing with how a coach runs his program or calls his plays "a problem", then I would bet you anything there's not many high school programs out there that doesn't have that problem. The question is could the program be "better" with a different system. I've always been taught in high school sports, you should do whatever your kids talent can do and not what your specific system can do.

As a parent, we all should want what's best for our kids, and if we see or feel that there are things being done negatively that affects them, then it's human nature to speak up and out, or you shouldn't be a parent. When you're bound by district guidelines and financially unable to attend private schools that support your style of play, then your handcuffed to be a part of sometimes a system that you don't fit in. If you call a parent not agreeing with how a coach runs his program or calls his plays "a problem", then I would bet you anything there's not many high school programs out there that doesn't have that problem. The question is could the program be "better" with a different system. I've always been taught in high school sports, you should do whatever your kids talent can do and not what your specific system can do.

 

Are you suggesting that the coach play to his team's strengths rather than forcing the team to adapt to his style?

As a parent, we all should want what's best for our kids, and if we see or feel that there are things being done negatively that affects them, then it's human nature to speak up and out, or you shouldn't be a parent. When you're bound by district guidelines and financially unable to attend private schools that support your style of play, then your handcuffed to be a part of sometimes a system that you don't fit in. If you call a parent not agreeing with how a coach runs his program or calls his plays "a problem", then I would bet you anything there's not many high school programs out there that doesn't have that problem. The question is could the program be "better" with a different system. I've always been taught in high school sports, you should do whatever your kids talent can do and not what your specific system can do.

 

Granted, all schools have unhappy parents - public v private, big v small, good v bad. No question.

 

I am not calling parents who are not agreeing with their coach on his substitution patterns, "style" of offense, or defensive philosophy a problem. We've all been there even though we are not as close to the daily operations as the coach. Human nature. No problem at all with that thinking.

 

Where I think Boone parents are leading the pack is their vociferous way of showing the above. A current player's dad has been known to stand up only a few feet from the bench and let Coach M know exactly how stupid he is. Unacceptable and he's not alone.

 

THAT's who I call a "problem."

As a parent, we all should want what's best for our kids, and if we see or feel that there are things being done negatively that affects them, then it's human nature to speak up and out, or you shouldn't be a parent. When you're bound by district guidelines and financially unable to attend private schools that support your style of play, then your handcuffed to be a part of sometimes a system that you don't fit in. If you call a parent not agreeing with how a coach runs his program or calls his plays "a problem", then I would bet you anything there's not many high school programs out there that doesn't have that problem. The question is could the program be "better" with a different system. I've always been taught in high school sports, you should do whatever your kids talent can do and not what your specific system can do.

 

IMO, this is the main problem with parents and sports in 2010. I see over and over where parents do not have an accurate depiction of the talent level their child possesses. Not all, but many, many parents believe their child possesses talent that is simply not there. So in the end, the problem more times than not is not the coach, offense, defense, facilities, etc........, it's the parents. The best thing a parent can do imo is introduce your child to sports and them let them enjoy the ride. I always tell my son, don't play sports for me, play for yourself. If you are not enjoying playing any longer, then give it up. I know for a fact that lots of parents want them to play sports for them for selfish reasons. Don't worry about how many points your kid scores or how many minutes they play or how many touches they get per game. Trust me, if your kid is good enough, he will get noticed. Parents need to stay out of the coaching decisions, keep their mouths shut, and become merely a spectator.

IMO, this is the main problem with parents and sports in 2010. I see over and over where parents do not have an accurate depiction of the talent level their child possesses. Not all, but many, many parents believe their child possesses talent that is simply not there. So in the end, the problem more times than not is not the coach, offense, defense, facilities, etc........, it's the parents. The best thing a parent can do imo is introduce your child to sports and them let them enjoy the ride. I always tell my son, don't play sports for me, play for yourself. If you are not enjoying playing any longer, then give it up. I know for a fact that lots of parents want them to play sports for them for selfish reasons. Don't worry about how many points your kid scores or how many minutes they play or how many touches they get per game. Trust me, if your kid is good enough, he will get noticed. Parents need to stay out of the coaching decisions, keep their mouths shut, and become merely a spectator.

 

....and stop yelling at officials.

Granted, all schools have unhappy parents - public v private, big v small, good v bad. No question.

 

I am not calling parents who are not agreeing with their coach on his substitution patterns, "style" of offense, or defensive philosophy a problem. We've all been there even though we are not as close to the daily operations as the coach. Human nature. No problem at all with that thinking.

 

Where I think Boone parents are leading the pack is their vociferous way of showing the above. A current player's dad has been known to stand up only a few feet from the bench and let Coach M know exactly how stupid he is. Unacceptable and he's not alone.

 

THAT's who I call a "problem."

 

Been to a lot of Boone games the last 5 years or so, and I have not noticed this person, but if a parent is doing that, it is unacceptable, regardless of how bad a coach might be or how frustrated the parents/players are because it teaches kids not to respect an authority figure.

 

Unfortunately, unlike in real life, not all parents/players can move to a new "boss" because of KHSAA eligibility rules or to a parochial school because of affordability. Life is not always fair. There are politics and favorites (just like in the working world), coaches' sons who will play over better players, etc. It is a tough life lesson for 16 to 18-year olds. That said, there are also coaches who may be good people but are just not good coaches for various reasons. If coaches have a track record of not being able to win the respect/support of players and parents, then you can't completely blame the parents. It is a two-way road. Good coaches should be fair, good motivators, good communicators, good leaders, and good with Xs and Os.

 

There's that small percentage of kids who ARE good enough and go on to be recruited for college coaches and/or play in college. Just because one coach may not agree with it or does not see it does not mean that other coaches don't. IMO, those are the types of players that a good coach should be able recognize, adapt to, and build around in order to be the most successful.

 

I would say that if Boone is picked to finish 1 or 2 in the region in most polls, there's a good chance they have 1 or 2 kids who will have the chance to lay college ball, just like the 3-4 they had on last year's team.

Edited October 15, 201015 yr by wildcatfan

Are you suggesting that the coach play to his team's strengths rather than forcing the team to adapt to his style?

"Forcing the team to adapt to his style" really doesn't sound like a successful way to run a program. So you would tell your team; I'm sorry kids, we don't have one player over 6', but we're going to continue to run our post up offense 90% of the time because that's my system.

"Forcing the team to adapt to his style" really doesn't sound like a successful way to run a program. So you would tell your team; I'm sorry kids, we don't have one player over 6', but we're going to continue to run our post up offense 90% of the time because that's my system.

 

:thumb::thumb: Well said!

 

Also, as for the earlier post about the parent standing next to the coach yelling negative 'stuff'. I've been to a bunch of Boone games over the past 5 years as well and have not seen this behavior once. However, I've missed a game or two, so perhaps I missed it. However, if that did occur, I agree, that is totally unacceptable!

Edited October 16, 201015 yr by BigDP

I haven't missed a game in the past few years and I have never seen this behavior either. He may be referring to one very tall parent who has a funny sense of humor and likes to make suggestions to Coach M in a loud manner from the stands. No harm there, because everyone knows his personality. I'm sure the parent would be removed from the gym if this occurred also.

I haven't missed a game in the past few years and I have never seen this behavior either. He may be referring to one very tall parent who has a funny sense of humor and likes to make suggestions to Coach M in a loud manner from the stands. o.

 

Nope.

 

Horse is down and beaten. Probably good time to move on.

Nope.

 

Horse is down and beaten. Probably good time to move on.

 

"I would argue that parents close to the program at Boone are the number 1, number 2, and number 3 problems."

"Where I think Boone parents are leading the pack is their vociferous way of showing the above. A current player's dad has been known to stand up only a few feet from the bench and let Coach M know exactly how stupid he is. Unacceptable and he's not alone."

 

 

You make a statement about the the Rebels parents that have no idea about except for visual perception, and now you want to just move on. All the current players parents probably know who you are talking about and trust me this particular parent you're referring to is taken more comical than threatening to the coaches. The entire coaching staff just laughs it off and continues to move on with their plan, which is what they should do.

"I would argue that parents close to the program at Boone are the number 1, number 2, and number 3 problems."

 

You make a statement about the the Rebels parents that has no proof and now you want to move on. :idunno:

 

Homeboy, I've got proof. Some of you would be surprised at the proof. Heck, it's right on here as some of you basketball parents are as obvious as a zit on prom night.

 

I'll stand behind my comment all day long. I think it's only the Boone parents involved who fail to realize the reputation they have.

 

However, we've beaten it into the ground.

Homeboy, I've got proof. Some of you would be surprised at the proof. Heck, it's right on here as some of you basketball parents are as obvious as a zit on prom night.

 

I'll stand behind my comment all day long. I think it's only the Boone parents involved who fail to realize the reputation they have.

 

However, we've beaten it into the ground.

Homeboy, I've got proof. Some of you would be surprised at the proof. Heck, it's right on here as some of you basketball parents are as obvious as a zit on prom night.

 

I'll stand behind my comment all day long. I think it's only the Boone parents involved who fail to realize the reputation they have.

 

However, we've beaten it into the ground.

 

The current Boone basketball parents have a great reputation within their group and with the coaching staff and the outsiders can be just that "outsiders looking in and speculating"! Apparently you have your own issues about our program that you need to deal with alone.

The current Boone basketball parents have a great reputation within their group and with the coaching staff and the outsiders can be just that "outsiders looking in and speculating"! Apparently you have your own issues about our program that you need to deal with alone.

 

Right. A CCH guy who has issues with Boone. You've nailed me. Don't tell Cooper that I have issues with them either. Or Beechwood. Or Tates Creek.

 

"Within their group" - that's exactly where the problems always start.