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Post by moneyball on Jan 19, 2018 10:29:26 GMT -5
This is a contradicting statement. You are stating due to the coach the program will suffer and then stating someone else shouldn't say the same thing because it will get ugly. Can't take anything away from the kids, they played their hearts out but just fell short. Could have a seasoned coach won a game that was close like that, very possible. No, what I said was there are signs that the program of old that some Willard faithful want to see again could be gone for good. This could just be a fact of the times and many schools accept and live with the best product they can get. The parent statement is about the radicals, that any school may have, who become outspoken because they feel their kids are talented. That's when it can get ugly if parents think they should be winning more. Got some truth in that comment, thanks.
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Post by moneyball on Jan 19, 2018 8:56:18 GMT -5
Nice post buckeyekid. I think you hit the nail on the head with some of your comments. There are situations where a seasoned basketball coach would have called a timeout here or there in critical situations and as you stated, he just doesn't have that seasoning. They could have won that game last night but it was the first time, at least from the portion of the 8th grade games I've been able to catch that the team played with passion and determination. The laurence kid and lopez kid played the best game i've saw them play yet, they looked like different kids from what i've saw in the past. The ball movement and defense was pretty good. if they continue to play like this the rest of the year it should be exciting for them. on a side not the 7th grade won on a buzzer beater and the excitement in that gym when that kid hit that shot was electric, 8th grade boys rushed the court and it was a special time for that team. Nice win flashes 7th and nice effort last night 8th. I agree, good summary. The 8th boys played harder than I've seen all season. The 2 boys you mentioned had their best games of the year. One thing I did notice about this game was the way Willard scored most of their points...in transition.....getting up and down the floor. There were very few baskets made in offensive sets. Something I've noticed the past couple games, when they get down by 12/14 points early they usually fight their way back by using more ball pressure/trapping and scoring in transition. I think they are much better offensively when they are pushing the ball in transition and not slowing down running set plays. <iframe width="33.319999999999936" height="6.759999999999991" style="position: absolute; width: 33.32px; height: 6.76px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none; left: 1592px; top: -298px;" id="MoatPxIOPT0_9494642"></iframe> <iframe width="33.319999999999936" height="6.759999999999991" style="position: absolute; width: 33.32px; height: 6.76px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none; left: 10px; top: -17px;" id="MoatPxIOPT0_60358673"></iframe> <iframe width="33.319999999999936" height="6.759999999999991" style="position: absolute; width: 33.32px; height: 6.76px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none; left: 1592px; top: -17px;" id="MoatPxIOPT0_49726927"></iframe> So true, they looked good when they were pressing, trapping and uncaged, they have some speedsters on that team. Some of the boys need to work on their soft layups because when they were going full speed to the basket they don't know how to control their body and lay it in soft. I'd like to see a full court pressure defense the entire game, would be fun to watch them do that with these kids they have.
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Post by moneyball on Jan 19, 2018 8:19:41 GMT -5
I had a chance to watch the Willard 8th yesterday. They were missing their top player because off illness I'm guessing so that affected their team ability to score and get the ball up the court. I'm going to say this group has the look of a team that has about 3 kids who have played a significant amount of hoops. The Paxton boy would make 4. I also kinda think some kids on the team are not there yet from a maturity standpoint. Kids mature and grow at different ages. I'd say there were at least 4 or 5 who had athletic skills, but maybe just haven't played enough basketball to excel on the court. If they stick with it, and it's their passion I'm guessing they could mold into a better group going forward. Coach Devier is a football coach first and foremost and if it's true he's doing it because no one else would, it's not an ideal situation,, I'm gonna say that's a tad disappointing. The reason I say that is because I cannot imagine there was not a better fit available. It's really not fair to the kids, especially if his college teaching schedule makes it so he has to miss practice. I don't pretend to know the whole situation with him, I'm sure there's more to it. As far as his game coaching basketball ability, It looked more like a guy managing an intramural team and getting kids in and out of the game rather than much strategy. Being that the current skill level is what it is, he was doing the best he could with what he had. I do not believe he lives in Willard so he's doing quite a bit of driving back and forth and that's a large time commitment for probably not much pay, so he's to be commended for that . In this day and age, the winter season is important for Head football coaches to manage an off season program even though it is voluntary. Weight lifting and strength training is very important and it's almost a season unto itself for a football coach. I see him on twitter and with his posts I can tell he's trying. I bet the guy feels like there isn't enough hours in the day. Last years 8th grade had a number of kids who were quite a bit further along in maturity and skill level. The fact that some are playing Varsity and JV would validate that claim. I think last year those kids, because of that skill level and maturity, made his job much easier . I'm a little surprised to read some of this about the goings on in the Willard program. This could be another sign that the Willard basketball of the old days is long gone. When you cannot find quality, committed coaches in your developing levels the end product will probably suffer. Then throw in a few outspoken parents who have the answers to your problems in the mix and it can get real ugly. This is a contradicting statement. You are stating due to the coach the program will suffer and then stating someone else shouldn't say the same thing because it will get ugly. Can't take anything away from the kids, they played their hearts out but just fell short. Could have a seasoned coach won a game that was close like that, very possible.
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Post by moneyball on Jan 19, 2018 8:16:57 GMT -5
Money, I was kinda waiting for the next shoe to drop last night. First a long delay because of burnt popcorn setting off a fire alarm and the subsequent evacuation of the gym. Then, once the 8th grade does get started, a referee blows a tire, falls to the floor and cracks his head which started to bleed onto the court. Fortunately it wasn't life threatening but he did have to go to the ER and get stitches, thus leaving a single official to finish the game by himself. Sort of a keystone cops version of events that made for two long delays. You don't see that happen every game night lol ! idth="33.319999999999936" height="3.5600000000000023" style="position: absolute; width: 33.32px; height: 3.56px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none; left: 0px; top: 0px;" id="MoatPxIOPT0_52750290"></iframe><iframe width="33.319999999999936" height="3.5600000000000023" style="position: absolute; width: 33.32px; height: 3.56px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none; left: 1592px; top: -138px;" id="MoatPxIOPT0_78755703"></iframe> <iframe width="33.319999999999936" height="3.5600000000000023" style="position: absolute; width: 33.32px; height: 3.56px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none; left: 10px; top: -14px;" id="MoatPxIOPT0_77005714"></iframe> <iframe width="33.319999999999936" height="3.5600000000000023" style="position: absolute; width: 33.32px; height: 3.56px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none; left: 1592px; top: -14px;" id="MoatPxIOPT0_87804545"></iframe> I felt sorry for both officials, the one that cracked his melon open and the one that was left to officiate a very close and contested 8th grade game. He missed some calls but that can be expected, he cannot see the entire court at once and he did a nice job flying solo.
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Post by moneyball on Jan 19, 2018 6:21:18 GMT -5
I had a chance to watch the Willard 8th yesterday. They were missing their top player because off illness I'm guessing so that affected their team ability to score and get the ball up the court. I'm going to say this group has the look of a team that has about 3 kids who have played a significant amount of hoops. The Paxton boy would make 4. I also kinda think some kids on the team are not there yet from a maturity standpoint. Kids mature and grow at different ages. I'd say there were at least 4 or 5 who had athletic skills, but maybe just haven't played enough basketball to excel on the court. If they stick with it, and it's their passion I'm guessing they could mold into a better group going forward. Coach Devier is a football coach first and foremost and if it's true he's doing it because no one else would, it's not an ideal situation,, I'm gonna say that's a tad disappointing. The reason I say that is because I cannot imagine there was not a better fit available. It's really not fair to the kids, especially if his college teaching schedule makes it so he has to miss practice. I don't pretend to know the whole situation with him, I'm sure there's more to it. As far as his game coaching basketball ability, It looked more like a guy managing an intramural team and getting kids in and out of the game rather than much strategy. Being that the current skill level is what it is, he was doing the best he could with what he had. I do not believe he lives in Willard so he's doing quite a bit of driving back and forth and that's a large time commitment for probably not much pay, so he's to be commended for that . In this day and age, the winter season is important for Head football coaches to manage an off season program even though it is voluntary. Weight lifting and strength training is very important and it's almost a season unto itself for a football coach. I see him on twitter and with his posts I can tell he's trying. I bet the guy feels like there isn't enough hours in the day. Last years 8th grade had a number of kids who were quite a bit further along in maturity and skill level. The fact that some are playing Varsity and JV would validate that claim. I think last year those kids, because of that skill level, made his job was much easier . Nice post buckeyekid. I think you hit the nail on the head with some of your comments. There are situations where a seasoned basketball coach would have called a timeout here or there in critical situations and as you stated, he just doesn't have that seasoning. They could have won that game last night but it was the first time, at least from the portion of the 8th grade games I've been able to catch that the team played with passion and determination. The laurence kid and lopez kid played the best game i've saw them play yet, they looked like different kids from what i've saw in the past. The ball movement and defense was pretty good. if they continue to play like this the rest of the year it should be exciting for them. on a side not the 7th grade won on a buzzer beater and the excitement in that gym when that kid hit that shot was electric, 8th grade boys rushed the court and it was a special time for that team. Nice win flashes 7th and nice effort last night 8th.
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Post by moneyball on Jan 17, 2018 12:28:45 GMT -5
You misunderstood what I meant by the middle school kids comment. They are 12-14 year old kids, hormones are going nuts, puberty, etc. so they might not always be focused on basketball. Maybe right before a game one of the players’ “girlfriends” breaks up with him and now he’s focusing on that or maybe some of the kids were picking on another teammate so now he’s upset about that, whatever the situation may be. I just meant sometimes middle school kids heads’ are all over the place. Nothing about their basketball abilities. No, I get it and agree that this is a tough age and kids do have these things going on. But every game they play, doesn't make rational sense. My son said the head coach and jv coach came to practice the other day and ran practice and it was their best practice yet. Not saying these guys are bad guys, they just don't have the knowledge to coach teams like this, they should have started in the elementary level if they had plans to coach at MS or above, later. Two weeks to go so I hope my son can get through this year and next year they'll have a better plan for these MS kids.
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Post by moneyball on Jan 17, 2018 1:12:37 GMT -5
just my opinion but that’s a little bit of a knee jerk reaction to one night. If they had been looking promising the last 2 games, don’t let just one night stop that. They’re middle school kids, who knows what they’ll do most nights. It may be a bit of a "knee jerk reaction", hopefully you are correct, I've been known for those. However, this group of kids (8th) are playing teams they beat/were competitive with last year, and appear to be completely lost this year. Offensive sets are totally out of sink, defensive intensity is non existent, can't defensive rebound, they look defeated (like they don't care) after 5 minutes into the game, I think the entire middle school program is a mess!!! There is no doubt that the MS group is not improving. If anyone says there is no talent in 7th-8th grade and that is the reason they are losing, get your head examined. They are only MS kids, please! Most of these 7-8 kids have been playing organized basketball for 4-5-6 years, they know how to play and the fact they have been successful right up until this year tells you they need structure and guidance and it is lacking.
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Post by moneyball on Jan 13, 2018 17:40:09 GMT -5
Just out of curiosity, are the parents accountable for "anything" ? Or is all on the teachers coaches and administration? I think the statement speaks for itself, hold people accountable. This means parents, teachers, admin and themselves. Everyone needs to be held accountable for their part in the education system and the parents play and enormous part in that as well. Follow the guidelines and hold all people accountable.
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Norwalk
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Post by moneyball on Jan 13, 2018 10:52:30 GMT -5
king, to be fair the comments were stating a law and when asked for proof, Snowflake provided a code of conduct. The response then was, this was not a thing, understood to mean the code is not a law. Also, the code is a "big deal" only if the school administration says it is. Some use it as more of a guide and not rules of operation. If every teacher or coach who moved a kid into position on the court, in the classroom or in a hallway, would go in front of ODE for discipline the ODE would need to triple in size. All I know is some people can overstep when they get angry. I think Norwalk has a good program and a good coaching staff. Whether he did or did not put his hands on the player isn't up to me to decide or for that matter, care. All I'm saying is if a coach oversteps, admit it and move on, it happens. If there is a pattern it needs corrected. I don't have any issue with a player getting ripped for lack of hustle or effort and tugging on a jersey to move a player here or there, it isn't anything I would consider offensive, if done in the right frame of mind.
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Norwalk
Jan 10, 2018 22:24:22 GMT -5
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Post by moneyball on Jan 10, 2018 22:24:22 GMT -5
Everyone saying it's a law, please post this law? Conduct unbecoming in the Code of Ethics Education Standards.
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Norwalk
Jan 10, 2018 19:32:21 GMT -5
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Post by moneyball on Jan 10, 2018 19:32:21 GMT -5
Coaches invest so much of themselves in their teams. It is personal to them. Of course they are going to yell. And of course players are going to take it personally - they are invested in the game. Sports are emotional. The adrenaline is already high due to the nature of competition. What is said in a time-out or in the locker room or screamed out onto the court is not meant to belittle. . . it is meant to get the players' attention - refocus the players. As parents, we hurt for our children in many situations. We do not want to see our child get yelled at by others. However, we are hurting them when we shield them from life's lessons. Touching a player to move them into position is not abuse. Screaming onto a court or getting into a face or two is not abuse. We pervert and insult real victims of abuse when we equate these situations with abuse. This isn’t about screaming and getting a players attention, it is about grabbing a player out of anger.
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Jan 10, 2018 14:48:58 GMT -5
Post by moneyball on Jan 10, 2018 14:48:58 GMT -5
Go into work tomorrow and get angry and grab an employee and see what happens. Try it and report back to the forum. Let us know if the human resource department feels it is just cause to get the employee motivated. You can't talk out of both sides of your mouth that it is okay to teach a student a life lesson and it prepare them for the real world and then send them out conditioned to do what you've stated is okay, they will be fired. Try this, you go into work and not do anything correctly that your boss tells you to do. Then the next day only give 50% effort and try to get your coworkers to do the same. Then when your boss raises his voice to you, go to your HR and see how that turns out. You assume this kid was assaulted. Grabbing a jersey and putting someone in position during practice probably happen every week to a player in most of the gyms in Ohio Putting your hands on someone is not allowed. You can try and slice and dice this however you want. It is not allowed and should not be condoned.
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Post by moneyball on Jan 10, 2018 13:25:58 GMT -5
I think most people are missing the point here. I do not know coach Gray or this parent but what I can tell you is we cannot look to past actions and apply them to today's situations. The laws have changed and so have the parent's input and responsibilities. Soft has nothing to do with most of these situations, it is against the law to place your hands on someone out of anger. There is no difference if a teacher grabs a kid and jerks him or her out of the seat out of anger. Why the anger, does it get results, rarely in this day and age. Companies push harassment and tolerance in the work place and the school system should be held to the same standard, my believe is actually higher than the standard, they are educating our kids after all. School should be a safe haven and for a coach or teacher to get angry to a point where they have to act out physically, try that in the work place and see what happens. We talk about teaching kids lessons, how about patience. We talk about teaching kids things that they can take into adulthood, screaming and yelling is the lesson to be taught? You can say what you want but it takes a brave parent to step up like this, after all it is her right to voice her opinion. For the school board to blow her off and act like she is being bothersome, they need to remember who voted them in and the can be voted out. SNOWFLAKE ALERT!!!Go into work tomorrow and get angry and grab an employee and see what happens. Try it and report back to the forum. Let us know if the human resource department feels it is just cause to get the employee motivated. You can't talk out of both sides of your mouth that it is okay to teach a student a life lesson and it prepare them for the real world and then send them out conditioned to do what you've stated is okay, they will be fired.
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Post by moneyball on Jan 10, 2018 10:43:05 GMT -5
Thankfully Bob Haas coached in the 20th Century or snowflakes like Mary would have called him a bully. I think most people are missing the point here. I do not know coach Gray or this parent but what I can tell you is we cannot look to past actions and apply them to today's situations. The laws have changed and so have the parent's input and responsibilities. Soft has nothing to do with most of these situations, it is against the law to place your hands on someone out of anger. There is no difference if a teacher grabs a kid and jerks him or her out of the seat out of anger. Why the anger, does it get results, rarely in this day and age. Companies push harassment and tolerance in the work place and the school system should be held to the same standard, my believe is actually higher than the standard, they are educating our kids after all. School should be a safe haven and for a coach or teacher to get angry to a point where they have to act out physically, try that in the work place and see what happens. We talk about teaching kids lessons, how about patience. We talk about teaching kids things that they can take into adulthood, screaming and yelling is the lesson to be taught? You can say what you want but it takes a brave parent to step up like this, after all it is her right to voice her opinion. For the school board to blow her off and act like she is being bothersome, they need to remember who voted them in and the can be voted out.
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Post by moneyball on Jan 9, 2018 22:21:20 GMT -5
Sandusky 7th over Willard by 25+ Sandusky 8th over Willard by 11 Willard 8th looks better, played better team ball, Willard bench very short due to unknown reasons (2 starters did not play and 6th man did not play), just out-manned by a more athletic team, optimism is my feeling after watching tonight Sounds like they may be turning a corner. Who were the kids that did not play?
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Post by moneyball on Jan 9, 2018 14:07:47 GMT -5
So I wonder if you guys that think you have a clue know that I have heard directly from the coaches that the average attendance for the 8th grade basketball team over Christmas break was 5.. that's not even half the team showing up to practice everyday but you guys want to blame the coaches for the problem in that class! Don't think that's how it works Taking the lead of their coach I suppose. If it is true and the coach isn't committed why should the players? Get your head out of the sand. My son tells me that he talks to these 8th graders and the coach will often show up an hour late and misses when he wants, someone will cover. I guarantee these 5 that showed up love the game of basketball and have parents that demand they be there. However, I'm sure on game day the fact that they showed up over Christmas break will not even be acknowledged by this coach because the other kids who may have a little more talent and feel they didn't need to show up, will still start and play because that is what it is about, right. That's the reality pal.
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Post by moneyball on Jan 9, 2018 11:37:41 GMT -5
I am sick of hearing these former NOL schools (mainly Willard and Norwalk, but not limited to those schools) b i t c h about their coaches and players. We never dealt with this sort of complaining until you dumpster divers arrived in the SBC. Every time I log in, I see you guys complaining about your coach, or the JV coach, or the relationship between the 8th graders. You guys have to be the biggest group of weirdos I have ever come across. Sit your dumpy bum bum e s in the stands and watch the game. Then come on here and tell us how you feel. You guys act like your team is the Cleveland Browns and the coach really has so much to do with the product you see on the court. 9/10 its the players. If the players want to win, and they have talent, they will win! If they have talent, and don't want to win, they will still win more than they lose. If they don't have talent, and want to win, they will lose more than they win. High school sports, especially basketball, is all about the talent on the floor. I don't think we have any Bob Knight's or Steve Kerr's coaching in the area. And frankly, if the coach shouldn't be responsible for getting the most out of the players, that is the players job. You have 12 players on a varsity team, if they can't rally together and play for each other, than that is the problem right there. The best teams you will see come out of this area all had two things in common, #1 TALENT, you cannot win without good basketball players, or at least good athletes. #2 TEAM CHEMISTRY. And a sense of brotherhood. Caring for one another. It has a whole hell of a lot less to do with the coach. I think a lot of you dump bags are fathers of players who are not as good as you think they are. But what do I know. I am simply a teenage drug bag. But I do know good basketball. And I also know a perverted father of a high-school athlete when I see you post. All this complaining about coaches like your son is in the NBA makes me want to log off of the forum forever. Go Tigers Sounds like someone needs a hug.
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Post by moneyball on Jan 9, 2018 11:15:46 GMT -5
I saw where willard swore in their new board member, willoughby, also swore back in Cok and Danhoff. I also saw where Chris Rothaar is now the new school board president. I sure hope that rothaar does not have the same relationship with ritz that rod had. rothaar was voted in on change, i remember him talking at a town hall meeting and saying all the things he wanted to change. he was been in 2 years and we haven't saw him lead yet or get the changes done he promised during his campaign 2 years ago. lets hope he meant it because he is now in the position to make some real change and hold people accountable.
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Post by moneyball on Jan 9, 2018 10:40:10 GMT -5
What does this comment mean? There are kids on this team not playing as a team and are self serving, is that what you are saying? What is the cause? I don't think you have a clue what is going on with this team. I've heard some things but I don't really know what is going on with this team. I heard the coach misses some practices and they have coached themselves a few times. If that is true, even if the 7th grade coach is in the same gym that isn't good. I heard a few people talking about a player or two that has an attitude on the team but they say he is a good player so they turn a blind eye to his actions. I would hate for a kid with some talent to put himself in a situation where he thinks he is more importation than the growth and success of the team, it sounds like that might be the case with this team. The few times I've watched them this year, they looked much better last year.
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Post by moneyball on Jan 8, 2018 22:08:47 GMT -5
The 8th grade team is now divided across the ranks. In my opinion they will be stronger in a few years when they have time to mature and get comfortable with high school speed. They are solid players who will only get better over time. They all seem to show the same behaviors as mentioned above. Joe has definitely brought structure to the program. If the Flashes work hard under his direction should be fun to watch for years to come. If this is true, only one thing could be the cause. What does this comment mean? There are kids on this team not playing as a team and are self serving, is that what you are saying? What is the cause?
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Post by moneyball on Jan 8, 2018 12:24:27 GMT -5
I think Willard players have a bit of a chip on their shoulders when they come on the floor. Why do they, nobody knows? I think Willard may improve a little and I think Joe and the assistant will get the players to think more in terms of their role on the team rather than everyone wanting to be the star. I think Willard is a little slow overall but they do have some height, however their tallest player likes to shoot outside, so then there is that. You have to have talent bottom line and a coach can only get so much out of average to below average players. Lets give these coaches some time and see how they do. Anyone have an over/under on how many games its going to take for Heath Polachek (not sure about spelling as I do not know him very well) to get tossed from a game? I have been to three games and it was hard not to watch him instead of the game. His antics and slamming a rolled up, I assume stat sheet, on the floor, kicking the bleachers, its unreal watching an adult act this way. I feel bad for his kid. The act of humility. Something that is taught first and foremost at home. This is evident not only on the basketball court but you see it with everyone including teachers and coaches. People have forgotten how to be nice and civilized to one another, for the most part. It has become a society of I want mine and everyone else can do without. Myles Pinksten is a kid that I would love to see others follow. He keeps his mouth shut, plays hard and never disrespects anyone, players, coaches, fans or officials. This kid is who the coach needs to be showcasing as a leader, just watch his actions some time, he doesn't need to say a word.
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Post by moneyball on Jan 8, 2018 1:18:40 GMT -5
If the coach doesn't clean up the immaturity, it will cause issues that will keep them from being a good TEAM, thus...... Tell us about the "situation". I'm not as "ignorant" as you think. No more than you for certain, possibly equal . This is the youngest and most inexperienced team Ontario has had in 30 years. They have a "situation" also. Two players have sat out the majority of a 2nd half. One starter sat the first half in a game. One starter is no longer a starter. Things are being done by THE coach to rectify the "situation". In order for his team to be better than they are, with the "situation". A good coach would not allow a "situation" to be written of as "immaturity", hoping it improves on its on. Just because a player becomes a year older doesn't mean he automatically becomes mature. Agree with everything you typed and Willard's coach is taking very similar steps, Ontario is certainly not a bad team (better than Willard for sure), Willard is learning and getting better, we're not good yet, we're mediocre, with the potential to be better than average, not writing off a few players behavior as acceptable, it has to change and i believe joe is doing the right things For a first year coach here in Willard I’ll give him a B+ for his patience and development and an A for doing the right things and sending the right message at the high school level. There was a lot of buzz about that 8th grade team but I watched them a couple times this year and they are not clicking whatsoever.
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Post by moneyball on Jan 7, 2018 19:07:22 GMT -5
Freshman’s first win, congrats to Nick and the team. Basketball is as much a mental gain as it is a physical game. Take Dennis Rodman for example, the guy had the worst shot and had no shooting ability yet he was a master at getting into then opponents head and disrupting their game, he was a pretty good rebounder too. Point I’m making is other teams that play Willard know they can get in the heads of a few of the Willard player’s heads and when they do this the team self destructs. I have some earplugs and duct tape if anyone needs some. Keep pushing flashes and leave the trash talk for the X-box and you’ll see more wins on the hardwood. Dad, you have a bad team if other players can "get in the heads" of your players. The NUMBER ONE thing a good coach must do is to change than. A GOOD coach will sit players as often and as long as it takes to solve that. That's what I have seen good coaches do. [br Joe is a good coach and doing well with this group of boys.
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Post by moneyball on Jan 7, 2018 8:14:47 GMT -5
Plenty of talent for what? Well, the freshman & jv games were fun tonight v Edison. No comment on the varsity game. Freshman’s first win, congrats to Nick and the team. Basketball is as much a mental gain as it is a physical game. Take Dennis Rodman for example, the guy had the worst shot and had no shooting ability yet he was a master at getting into then opponents head and disrupting their game, he was a pretty good rebounder too. Point I’m making is other teams that play Willard know they can get in the heads of a few of the Willard player’s heads and when they do this the team self destructs. I have some earplugs and duct tape if anyone needs some. Keep pushing flashes and leave the trash talk for the X-box and you’ll see more wins on the hardwood.
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Post by moneyball on Jan 6, 2018 15:12:38 GMT -5
The only way they win two games in the tournament is if they get a good draw and happen to get to very bad teams. I'm glad you're excited about your Flashes, as you should be, but you may need to take the crimson colored glasses off. They have some nice young talent, just give it time. I have heard that song and dance about talent for the last 5 years. They have plenty of talent and these coaches will have them ready. These players are learning to trust their coach and each other. They will win and i have contacts, not glasses.
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Post by moneyball on Jan 6, 2018 14:40:33 GMT -5
So many things wrong with this post. They will make a good run in the tournament? They’ll be lucky if they win one game bud. And the Slone kid won’t be getting any varsity time for tournaments. It is obviously a parent posting that may not know very much about basketball. The D3 District for will is not easy and you very rarely surprise anyone once post season starts and you get 100% of the opponents attention. Not saying upsets don't happen, but i'm not seeing that from this team yet as they sit at 3-6.
I will take a snapshot of this discussion because when Willard wins their first two tournament games I’ll be the one saying “told you so.” Oak Harbor blew Willard out because Broc wasn’t on the floor. Their last 5 games, the team has drastically improved and they need to learn how to take care of the ball at the end of the game, that will be the difference. I like the name “bud” it is catchy.
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Post by moneyball on Jan 5, 2018 13:55:18 GMT -5
Glad to hear the Baldridge kid played. Coach Haas used to say "sometimes you get kids on the team who need basketball more than basketball needs them". The kid had a brother who was tough in HS on the hardwood. Went out for football as a TE and was offered a full ride from Akron during the summer after seeing him in a 7 on 7. I believe he played a few games and then his life fell apart and went down a dark rode than didn't end well. Hope the light stays on for Brock and he sticks with it. Well, we need everyone we can get right now. Watching the game from the stands last night, this team is getting better and more confident. Vermillion was blindsided a little bit last night. I think Vermillion thought that Willard would come in and just lay down for them. As for Broc, good kid with tons of passion and a "player." The Slone kid playing freshman and JV is a sleeper. He looks to score and can be a rebounding machine at times. I could see him playing some varsity at tournament time. Tourney time will be fun, they should make a good run and they will surprise teams.
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Post by moneyball on Jan 5, 2018 12:55:38 GMT -5
I applaud the School Board and Administration for their efforts in this one and for holding this teacher accountable for his actions, again and again and again. Yes, that last sentence was one dusted with sarcasm. Come on' now, don't bully the school board...they don't believe in it. So true. If you can't hold your teachers accountable for an obvious violation like this, that at least deserves a suspension, you'll never fess up to a teacher being accused of bullying. The saying goes "if you plug your ears and close your eyes you can't see or hear what is really happening right in front of your face." It is a fact, some of these administrators are close to retirement and they are riding out the storm to the promise land. They deserve all the harsh criticism and negative publicity they get. The funny thing is any time you hear parents talk about issues with teachers, 90% of the time there are two middle school male teachers that are always mentioned, every time. They are buds so misery loves company. The school board and the administrators know exactly who I'm talking about.
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Post by moneyball on Jan 4, 2018 13:49:19 GMT -5
I'll try and remember that next time. Your happiness is my only concern. It was a joke, as I hope your sarcasm confirms you know. So you are not concerned, I'm happy most of the time. I'm good. Just having fun. On a side note, do you know if Willard games are still on tonight or did they cancel them?
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Post by moneyball on Jan 4, 2018 13:21:16 GMT -5
You could have saved us 6 posts with that answer 5 hours ago. I'll try and remember that next time. Your happiness is my only concern.
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