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Congrats Hailey!! It's been a privilege to get to watch Hailey play over the years. She has serious game and has put a ton of effort into reaching this goal and has certainly earned this. She is a great basketball player and a Awesome person and I couldn't be more pleased for her and her family.

Here's what is sad - your inability to follow along. I've never once criticized these guys. I've criticized YOU for your crazy belief that AAU coaches cannot influence kids. If the KHSAA is cool with what is going on then I'm cool with it. I get it. Parents get to choose what school they send their child to. All for it. Coaches are often part of that decision. AAU coaches have an advantage because of a relationship.

 

So YOU are who I am criticizing ONLY because you try to act like a)I'm against these guys which is false and that b)they don't have influence.

 

Some people are bothered by a private school having two AAU coaches involved. I don't give a damn. Could not care less.

 

So take your "oh they're really good guys who work hard...." crap somewhere else if you're not going to stay on point.

 

Hopefully, that's clear.

 

Clyde,

 

I apologize if I read to much into your comments and jumped to conclusions about what you were trying to convey. After reading over your posts again I realize you were not criticizing these guys.

A few things:

 

1. I am not speculating as to any coach or NDA's intentions. If you chill a bit and go back to my initial post in this thread I asked if people were bothered/concerned about the title or the fact he's an AAU coach.

 

2. I'm sure they're awesome guys. I do not know either one so I'll defer to you. However, I ain't no fool and I'm not falling for your statement/inference that AAU coaches coaching high school ball could NEVER cause a kid (and their parents) to pick said coach's high school. You don't believe that either.

 

Go pull the wool over someone else's eyes. I'm just stating what others are not stating for some reason. It's nothing new. NDA isn't violating any rules.

 

But let's keep on assuming AAU coaches have no influence. Santa's coming in less than two months , too.

Thats really sad of you to disrespect what these coaches are doing. Come spend a summer with me in the gym with these guys and watch them give their time to make every player the best they can be. If you had that experience you would have a totally different view. It's easy for a armchair quarterback to speculate with having no idea what they are talking about. These guys give countless hours in practice travel and not to mention what they spend financially because they love helping kids get better. I have a opening for next summer if you want to see first hand let me know. All you need is a lot of time a lot of vacation time that your willing to give up for these kids and be willing to spend your own money. If your willing to do that for a summer then your opinion will matter.

So another AAU coach on staff doesn't open up the potential for NDA to get some of them?

No. Players and parents make their own decisions. A lot of coaches involved in High School

Basketball coach in the summer. I know a lot of them and pulling players to their program is not their motive. These hints of these coaches only trying to pull players to their programs are disrespectful and unfounded. I've watched many of these coaches give everything they have to make players from schools they know they will play against in the High School season better players because they care about kids. I would suggest you have a better grasp of what these guys give up for all NKY players before you go speculating their motives.

Let me be more clear: A non-coaching position that had never existed was created and an AAU coach took it. Some may think that there isn't enough need so having said AAU coach in the position COULD have ancillary benefits.

The Head Coach is a AAU Coach. There is nothing to the speculation of your comment.

Is the issue around the title or is the issue around an AAU coach having the job at a private school? My guess is it's the latter.

There are quite a few High School Coaches that Coach AAU in the summer so I wouldn't think that would be a issue at all.

Unneeded position. Do they have one for soccer and volleyball ? 2 sports there that I can see needing one over basketball. I can't see that NDA coach Using it but anything other than a secretary. I also wonder if this is a paying position and if so do the parents have to pay in one shape or form for it. Whatever this position does how about the assistant coaches do it.

 

I'm certain the school approved this position and all is well. Some programs have several assistant coaches. this is no different. Not worth getting a bee in your bonnet over.

The best player doesn't always score the most points. Don't get me wrong Cummins is a really good player but she doesn't play the defense that O'Mara or Clos does. I think O'Mara and Clos are the two best overall players in the Region. But that's just my opinion. It's not worth much.

 

Bailey improved tremendously on defense over the summer and she lead her team in assists. As usual she was a scoring machine but she also distributed the ball very well. I think all 3 kids are great players and look forward to watching some good 10 Region basketball this year.

Agree she has gotten better but still not the all around player she should be starting I think as a 7th grader, I just think her game should be much better than it is. I very good shooter no doubt, ok defensively she has trouble guarding on the perimeter, attacks the rim a little better than before. Trust me she is in my top 5.

 

Wow!! She is a all around player. As Triple Sevens said she can do it all. She showed that over the summer game after game. You may disagree with the rankings but don't doubt Adler's game.

Great list!! I totally agree. Kaela Saner will be a big surprise for anyone who has not had the opportunity to see her play.

I'm excited to watch Highlands this year! Adler had a terrific summer shooting over 40% from 3 for the season.I think she is going to have a monster year. She's learned how to take people off the dribble which has added a new dimension to her game. Leigh was dominate up until the time she got hurt but showed that she can play both inside and out and has a great basketball mind. Coffey is tough as nails and sees the floor very well. They are going to be fun to watch.

Are you sure about that? You have to have attended one of his camps. I see girls on the list that didn't. Just asking?

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Congrats Brett!!!

 

Brett scored 5 touchdowns including 3 receiving 1 on the ground and 1 interception returned for a touchdown in a win over Lloyd

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Nominees

 

Dillon Powell Simon Kenton Dillon rushed for 286 yards on 40 carries racking up 3 touchdowns in a Win over Bryan Station

 

Joseph Knipp Grant County: Week 2 in a win over Owen Co. Joseph had 149 passing yards with 2 touchdowns and 5 carries for 43 yards with 2 rushing touchdowns. He plays quarterback and Safety. On defense he had an interception with a 30 yard run.

 

Brett Slusher Beechwood: Brett scored 5 touchdowns including 3 receiving 1 on the ground and 1 interception returned for a touchdown in a win over Lloyd

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I agree Budman. This kid will be one of the top players in the 9th.

Senior Quarterback Nathan Brown passed for 186 yards and 2 touchdowns in a win over Highlands!! Congrats Nathan!!!

Ryle also got a pretty good transfer late in the game who I think will add some strength to the bench as well.

Nice additions!!

Here's some just off the top of my head.

 

Ansley Davenport New Cath

 

Brianna Adler Highlands

 

Taylor Gambrel Conner

 

Mallory Schwartz Ryle

 

Jenna Martin Notre Dame

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Nominees:

 

Nathan Brown / Cooper : Nathan threw for 186 yards and 2 touchdowns in Cooper's win over Highlands

 

Tanner Morgan / Ryle : Tanner was 25 for 36 passing with 449 yards and 2 touchdowns and added 58 yards and 2 touchdowns on the ground

 

Gage Tucker / Scott : Gage stripped the ball from a New Cath running back late in the 4th qtr and rumbled 41 yards for the game deciding touchdown!!!

 

Dillon Powell / Simon Kenton : Varsity player for three years while maintaining a GPA of 3.72. Helps with youth by volunteer coaching the peewee level, active captain of the varsity football team. Has been awarded MVP of varsity team in his Junior year. Motivates others and helps where it's needs. Great kid!

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