The Consultant

Columbia Post 19 Baseball will host 15U and 17U team tryouts for the 2019 Season Saturday August 18th 10:00am at Zion Christian Academy. Both ages are looking for top talent locally and in the Middle Tennessee Area. Schedules for next season will consist of the American Legion State Tournament, Top Tenn Tournaments, Sandlott Tournaments, Perfect Game Tournaments, Net Elite Tournaments along with hosting the annual Independence Day Classic and possibly hosting another tournament. A return trip to Troy University could also be on the schedule. Rosters will have 15 to 18 players each. This is a great opportunity for high school age players to play against top talent and help get looks from college scouts. Any and all players interested should be in attendance. Anyone with the questions please contact: coachglw@gmail.com

2018 Columbia Post 19 15U Independence Day Classic

June 28 - July 1

$400.00 + 2 New Baseball Per Game

Games Played at Zion Christian Academy and other Area Fields.

8-12 Team Max

4 Game Guarantee

2 Hour Time Limit

High School Rules

Always a great tournament.

There is still openings for 4 teams.

Contact if interested:
coachglw@gmail.com

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2018 Columbia Post 19 17U Independence Day Classic

June 28 - July 1

$450.00 + 2 New Baseball Per Game

Games Played at Zion Christian Academy and other Area Fields.

8-12 Team Max

4 Game Guarantee

2 Hour 15 Minutes Time Limit

High School Rules

Always a great tournament.

There is still openings for 4 teams.

Contact if interested:
coachglw@gmail.com

Current Teams
Columbia Post 19
Mt. Juliet Post 287
LongHorns Baseball 16U
LongHorns Baseball 17U
Troy AL Post 70
Huntsville Post 237
Elmhust IL Post 187
N. Mississippi Post 25 Indians

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1 hour ago, ecu said:

So how is Grace Christian leaving this coming season?

True. Then maybe it takes TSSAA 2 years to classify everything so the request has to be placed 2 years in advance. But as posted above saying CA's best players return so they are waiting so they have another year is not the reason I'm sure. 

6 hours ago, maurycountyhoops said:

With all of this knowledge you guys have, y'all should consider running for the school board. 

No thanks. 

2 hours ago, MauryCoHoops said:

Now with CA out of the way can Maury County address the real issue? To many small schools! Tennessee has moved away from multiple small unit schools. Being in the very bottom of enrollment there is no way Hampshire and Santa Fe can compete across the board in Single A outside Maury County. 

Beside Mt. Pleasant none of the Maury County Boys high school teams have won a single region game since Cully did with the Columbia transfers back in 2008-2009. The failure to win a region game by all this local teams had nothing to do with CA. 

It's definitely time to make a change!  

Another note: CA will struggle across the board in sports for a few years but once a few Maury County athletes transfer there, with the financial aid, they will be fine in the main sports. (football, basketball, baseball and softball)

Agreed!

1 hour ago, ecu said:

Why don't they leave now?

My understanding is TSSAA plans  Districts, Regions and Classifications on a 2 year cycle. So that is why CA has submitted a request for the 2019-2020 school year. 

8 hours ago, maurycountyhoops said:

Right, so how many wins did CA's Jr high team win this year? 1 or 2? Must not have put in the work, right? Bad coaching? AD not supportive of Jr high team? I predict CA is going to get their clock cleaned once their in Division II. Have fun going to Nashville and Hendersonville for district competition! I'm sure parents are going to sign their kids up quickly for that! At least y'all have plenty of buses! Passed one today going to Pulaski!

Each school is eventually going to have a down year and bad season. But when schools have a tradition of bad seasons over and over then yes the work hasn't been put in and most the time it's a result of bad coaching. 

Please let's not debate Maury County Jr High Basketball. We all know those championships mean little in High School since the results don't carry over. One particular school has dominated girls Jr high basketball for years but there hasn't been any high school district championships and the same result over and over in the region with first round losses. I think one year a sub state appearance was made. After Jr High kids grow, some kids don't they may have the "man child" that had already peaked, kids stop playing, kids leave, new kids arrive, etc... Jr High Sports is good for the competitive nature for they age but again little results for the High School level. 

Congrats everyone. You all can take off your diapers and stop your crying. 

I predict this will have a worse affect on all small MCPS in the end when more and more student athletes grow tired of the lack of support from the admin, AD's who won't and don't put in the work to insure all sports programs are successful and the ridiculous bad coaching so the students parents pull them out for CA when they see the importance that CA puts into the athletic programs. 

6 hours ago, LastBallerStanding said:

I think this may be going a little too far on this board.

 

You're probably right thanks to Karl98. I don't even know why this has been a debate. He knows everything that goes on at CA so it should have ended with his first post. We all should of agreed with him and been done. 

4 hours ago, BobBBucks said:

Consultant, plenty public school employees know their students financial situation.  Many particitate on these boards. You might want to think what you are asking through.  It is a clean program,  but as in any public or private program, it isn't perfect and things happen.

 

What I'm asking through? What? I'm only going off Karl98 comments. 

16 hours ago, karl98 said:

I don't believe that. 

Of course you don't. You disagree with everything I say.

But what are you saying? You saying his family can't afford it? Why is that? Do you know them? What are you making your judgement off of? Explain please? 

4 hours ago, karl98 said:

How about that point guard who left Mt. Pleasant Middle for CA? Was 100 percent of his tuition paid by his parents?

Matter of fact it was. 

1 hour ago, Raiderforlife said:

Consultant,

Can you honestly tell me that "No Athlete" at Columbia Academy is getting any financial help from anyone and that "EVERY" athlete is having his tuition paid for by parents who work a legitimate 9-5 job or jobs?  I know you will have some whose parents may work an extra job to find the financial means to send them, but when it comes to that question, are ANY of them working these extra jobs for people who have ties to CA.  

I'll say this... I have very close ties with a players family from a few years back that was District MVP in Basketball twice, All Region Football and All District Baseball and I can promise you 100% without a doubt tell you that the players tuition was paid for by his family and there was NO, NONE, ZERO financial assistance. All the other schools have this mind set that if a great athlete is at CA his tuition is paid. It's not the case and it's an old argument.

Raiderforlife are you a Richland Fan? 

3 hours ago, mumbletypeg said:

It doesn't matter how badly you want to be good if there is no talent there. Small schools are going to have a few good years when they have some good classes of kids and then they will fall off when there is no talent. CA can bypass this problem to a certain extent because they can attract more than just kids from the local middle school. I have coached and seen some really good and some really bad teams. I can assure you that we worked just as hard or harder when we weren't very good. I just don't buy CA's reasoning for staying in D1. Many of your arguments against the small Maury County schools could be applied to CA trying to avoid playing with ALL OF THE OTHER PRIVATE SCHOOLS. CPA faced the same criticisms for the way their Boys' Basketball program was run. All of those criticisms disappeared when they moved to D1. Why does CA seem so determined to stay D1 if it isn't about having a competitive advantage over their opposition? Don't give me the same old natural rivals bs or the travel costs excuse. Please enlighten us with the truth.

It does matter but you have crap coaches with crap admins and AD's kids who care about sports transfer out of the schools and that don't just leave for some where like CA. Let me clarify that so someone don't jump on here saying they leave to go to CA. They leave for their best option. Central, Spring Hill, CA, Summertown, etc.... 

2 hours ago, karl98 said:

I think Columbia Academy would beat Brentwood Academy this year in boys basketball. That's because they work harder. Also, they really know how to fundraise for their programs. 

Someone needs a Snickers. 

5 hours ago, Raiderforlife said:

"Staying Class A for them is not about avoiding competition."  Then what exactly is it about?  Just curious as to why they choose to stay D1 and not go to D2.  I would just like for someone to explain it to me, because I just don't get the justification. 

Oh and CA playing 2A Football and beating much bigger schools is what we are talking about.  You just mentioned it, so I will go with it.  Geez...The Consultant.  If you can beat all these 2A schools in football, and play all these 3A schools in baseball, how honestly do you expect these smaller MC schools that have chosen to boycott you to compete with you?  MTP, Culleoka, Hampshire, etc.  (I will guarantee you they couldn't beat them, heck several of them aren't even big enough to have a football program.)  Yet you say work harder...you can train a mule or donkey all you want, with the best equipment, the best trainer, etc...but bottom line he will NEVER win the Kentucky Derby...You would have to get a stud horse to win it...AKA - Columbia Academy.  (The kids they can draw in to the school from the entire area)  They can "recruit" stud horses, or attract stud horses with their facilities, money, etc.  I'm not saying they actually recruit like colleges do, I'm just saying they are able to attract a difference maker that a public school would just have to pretty much luck in to because his parents relocate.  They don't have to play with the mule or donkeys their small schools have walking the hallways. 

Again it's not CA's fault the other schools can't beat 3A schools. . It's not CA's fault that the other schools are not good at sports. It's that schools fault. Perfect... ask yourself why is there such a drop off at Mt. Pleasant? The football teams and baseball teams were great at one time. I believe the baseball team was runner up in the state 3 times. What has happened? I guess it's CA's fault. Summertown is always good or very competitive. Why can't the small Maury Schools do the same? Bc they don't want it bad enough... they want things handed to them.

35 minutes ago, mumbletypeg said:

Pot meet kettle. CA has done everything they can to avoid better competition.

That is crazy! CA playing 2A Football beating much bigger schools. CA scheduled much bigger schools in basketball. Check out their up coming baseball schedule playing 3A tournaments. Geez... people. Staying Class A for them is not about avoiding competition. 

5 hours ago, karl98 said:

Columbia Academy should be proud of your childish comments. Are u on the payroll?

Childish? It's a metaphor and I'm being serious. You agree with everyone that disagrees with me. 

Again I never said I had any affiliation with CA. I'm just more realistic have no respect for MCPS systems allowing the schools to teach there players to not better themselves by avoiding better competition. 

2 hours ago, karl98 said:

Well said!! Consultant is still in this fantasy world where he feels district teams are all equal. Columbia Academy just outworks everyone year in and year out. The other district teams just aren't willing to put in the time and effort. Put Goodpasture, Cpa, FRA, and Father Ryan in their district and watch CA whine. This all comes down to winning!! Let's get real!

Karl98 will agree with anyone who disagrees with me. I bet if someone on here told him Pig Poop was good to eat he would eat 2 bowls. 

You're right CA does out work all the other schools and the other schools don't put in the time. 

8 hours ago, Raiderforlife said:

The Consultant...never got reply so let me add a little more.  

#1 you said Facilities and fundraising - You say go out and raise it...How can PUBLIC schools like Richland, Mt Pleasant, Santa Fe, Culleoka, Summertown, Hampshire, Frank Hughes raise the money that a school like CA can...They don't have an "ANDERSON" to build a 5-10 million dollar facility.  Heck most of these schools don't have a too many "major" businesses in their immediate area, let alone people who have money to give to build a big huge gym.  As far as fundraising, most of them do plenty of it, most of them hit up the same small group of people, who live in communities that have the majority of their students on "free lunch programs" so their kids can get a decent meal.  I would love to see the last time a kid at CA didn't have electricity in their house, or a hole in the roof, or multiple mattresses on the floor in one room to sleep on because they had more than one family in the same house because they couldn't afford it, etc.  (I know not all kids are like this, but even if 25% of public school kids were in this situation, how can you even as a "Christian" school think the playing fields are even?)

#2 you said AAU and camps - How many AAU teams played in the old gym?  How many AAU teams would want to go to travel to Richland, Santa Fe, Culleoka, Summertown, Hampshire, Frank Hughes, to practice and use those facilities compared to using CA's in the middle of a pretty good size town?  Granted some of your public coaches are lazy and wouldn't do it, but a lot of your small public schools don't even have full coaching staffs (Can't find enough coaches on staff to give stipends to, because those schools hire teachers that fit what they need or have open, not hire a coach and then let him teach Bible, PE, etc...if he even teaches at a private school)

#3 you said Natural Rivals that are close...here are some locations and teams you played 

Football - Non Region (Nashville Christian, Lipscomb, FRA, and Spring Hill - 3 of 4 private)

Basketball - (Middle Tn Ch, FRA, Grace, Goodpasture, Ezell, Madison Academy (AL), Lipscomb, Franklin Christian, Lighthouse Christian, Nashville Central Christian, Riverside Christian - 25 games and 13 Private and 12 Public - till tournament time)

Baseball - Playing (Grace, BGA, Nash Ch, Mid TN Ch, Davidson Academy, Friendship, Donelson, Goodpasture and then Loretto, Summertown, Spring Hill, Lewis, Waverly, Cascade)

If you Honestly look at it from these stand points, there is NO WAY a small public like the ones I mentioned at the beginning can compete year in year out with CA now.  (They could maybe to some extreme BEFORE when CA enrollment was more like Zions, or before CA facilities became more of the typical private school facilities, etc.)  Heck 10 to 15 years ago CA had never won a football region, and then all of a sudden, they start going DEEP into the A play-offs then the AA-play-offs.  In Basketball they had a good year or two, but all of a sudden they are winning region and district Championships year after year, same for baseball, softball, tennis, boys and girls soccer. 

If you believe it is equal between public and private schools and it's just because your kids work harder, then PLEASE explain how you do it...we want to model it at our small PUBLIC school.  (Heck I might even sell the formula to other public schools in the US and make enough for our little public school to build a new stadium/gym like CA has...)  

# 1 All I gathered is now it's CA fault that a public schools student and family has no money? I didn't mean build gyms but fundraise to upgrade what public schools already have. Update Uniforms, upgrade weight rooms, raise money to send teams to strength and conditioning training like at Game Time Sports in the off season. 

# 2 You said it best most public school coaches are lazy. So lazy they won't allow AAU teams to use the gym. Or AAU directors to use gym for tournaments. Again that could be another fundraiser. For the most part the small public schools hire terrible coaches. 

# 3 Most those teams scheduled are being played bc the county rivals are too scared to schedule CA. Football played their Region. 

What it boils down to is CA made a commitment to improve athletics across the board by hiring quality coaches, admin, AD, upgrading to nice uniforms, nice facilities, etc... Boys basketball trained at Game Time during off season. The coaches, players, admin, AD, parents etc are committed to being good! All other schools age not as committed and want everything handed to them.

The formula is this... Maury County Board is Education needs to dig deep into each Schools athlethic department. Start with the admin and AD. Then look into thr cosches. For example one of the small public schools has had the same AD for 10-15 years. That school has been below average or completely terrible in all sports minus golf but that was due to a select few individual golfers. Regardless the teams are wearing same uniforms 5-6 years, student sections aren't allowed to cheer and teams are terrible. It's time for that AD to be relieved of his duties.

Prentending what is going on? 

Go ahead and wave down the bus. I'm sure all those elementary kids will spill the beans. "Classic"

Your point is that nothing has ever be proved. TSSAA is probably getting tired of all these schools crying wolf. 

1 minute ago, rufus said:

Hard to fathom that Tssaa continues to allow ca to remain in 10a in spite of years of factual data provided by unidentifiable sources proving their wrongdoings.  I smell collusive activity.  Russia??

How has wrong doings been identified? There has never been any type of suspensions, bands, or punishments. Just bc a parent or another source from another school throws out false allegations doesn't mean wrong doings ID by TSSAA. 

16 hours ago, karl98 said:

I'm glad Consultant is back I thought maybe he had took his ball and went home!

I was hoping karl98 was boycotting this thread since he could careless about 10A and continues to post hear say while obviously living in the past. 1997 must be a touchy subject for him. Sounds like a victim.