jrdcfan

Congrats Coach Bond on a job well done.

I agree the players have to do the work but unless they are made to do it most are just going to do what they have to to get by in practice. Nothing extra and most will not do it unless supervised.

I agree they are exhausted and need better conditioning. So who's at fault. I think both coach and players. They have to be willing to put forth that extra effort. Coach has to encourage them at all times to work hard and keep in shape and players have to be willing to do it. I think lifting weights would make them even stronger and help their shooting. I also think there is enough talent you could have a second bunch go in to give the others a break or at least substitute a few at a time. They only practice and condition during the season and right before they go to camps in the summer. They need to continue conditioning year round to stay in shape. I know several play other sports during this time which helps them stay in shape some but all sports are different and takes different kinds of conditioning. But who knows what will happen I guess we will have to wait and see. lol..

I know the middle school and west school have had very impressive teams the past several years but whats happening when they get to high school. You would think we would be seeing a little improvement. I do see they have talent. But knowing how to use it and getting it out of them is a big part of the problem.

I feel the freshman this year have a desire to win I'm not sure what the middle school and west school have coming up. Did'nt make it to any of their games this year. Yeah, there is some other talent but they are going to have to step it up So any coaching changes this year? Is Jennings still planning on being the assistant?

I agree. Thats where it starts. But do we have any willing to put forth the effort. I hope so.

Yea....I knew there were some times when they could not practice just was'nt sure when they were. Just thinking the ones who don't play another sport now could be staying in shape and working a little more in the areas they need improvement.

I'm sure....lol....But I would say there are many other places it happens also.

I guess it does depend. DeKalb only lost 1 senior also so I would'nt count them out either.

I guess not. So when can a team officially start for the next season?

True. Players have to be pushed to relize their true potential and I don't feel there is enough of that. I feel too many players and teams go through the system never realizing their true potential.

Like you said the season is over why not make a new post instead of posting on this one. You know as well as I do unless there are changes made you will see the same old thing. Dekalb County wants more than just a district win we want a winning season along with the district wins.

I'm sure there are several good coaches that never played the game. So as long as you know the game, work hard, (both Coach & Players), do what you think is best for the players and team, treat each player with respect and give them the chance they deserve, and have winning seasons I'm sure the players and community will support you. My opinion even if you played it does not make you a good coach and neither does having a degree.

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I will have to agree DC just could not hit anything. And the refs did not help the cause. Looking forward to the next time these two teams meet. Should be a great game.

He who Jennings? I have'nt seen any difference in them since he has been helping either, except Page starting the other night. So was that his idea? My guess is frendships again. I see him talking to her parents but I dont ever see him talking to any of the other parents. Just curious. So you think he will be the head coach next year?

I personally think its lack of experience on the coaches part. Its not olny those few freshman, but there is also a senior girl on the team I feel has not been treated fairly also. I know shes not the best but she has some height and not alot of experience. She started a few games and now hardly even gets to play. Don't know if its dew to the way she performs at practice or in the game. I have seen her play as well as any of the others at times, saw times she did'nt block out or rebound but again I see all of them do that. Again, its talent that may have been slighted. But she don't do any worse than the freshman that took her place. They both foul and the freshman may score 1 or 2 points per game sometimes none. So should the senior get the start or he freshman? I'm sure if the senior played as much as the freshman she would score that much too. For instance the senior went in the other night scored 6 points got a couple of rebounds. Played fairly good for the few minutes of playing time she got. Then the coach takes her out puts a freshman out there that was as lost as could be. Even heard the grandfather comment she wouldnt get as much playing time as she does if he coached. Several players that start have some defensive talent but no offense. Some have started pretty much every game never score. In a few games they may score a couple of points. So if there not scoring take a couple out at a time try someone else give them a chance with some of the starters. Even the freshman guard, she is a good player but has had alot of trouble controling the ball. Making several bad passes per game, but will learn to make the right passes with experience. Same for the few freshman we are talking about put them in one at a time not all four or five of them together. They might just show something they have to contribute. I'm not saying they would do better but there is always that chance that they could. But when you put them in for a minute or less they have no chance to show what they have. The 3 that went in for the 25 sec none ever touched the ball. The 2 that had been playing brought the ball down passed to each other and shoot. But I'm sure they enjoyed just getting on the floor. But I know they deserve more than that. You can learn alot just watching and listen. The senior has done her time but some of the freshman play more. And there are others that dont get the time they deserve either.

Well you ask so beleive what you will.

For your information I don't have a daughter in this race. I am just a fan that sits in the stands and supports this team. Win or lose, but I see alot of unfairness to those few that are sitting out. Again my opinion you could take anyone of these girls on this team mix and match and not see a difference in the game this year. But I feel if they get more experience with some of the other girls they would prove to be as good as the few freshman that are getting more playing time and make a difference in the years to come. But I feel they all need a chance to prove themselves. They have talent that is being wasted. No they are not perfect by any means, but are good kids who work and practice hard and have a very close relationship for the most part. I am sure they would do more if they were given the chance. I would like to see these girls stay together, play hard and have a great team in a couple of years. I have even heard the parents of the freshman that are starting, yes starting and playing more complain more than those parents of the kids that are sitting out. They need to be worked with and talked to when they are playing just like the others. As far as loving the game they would have to after what I have seen them go through. But sometimes loving the game might not be enough. These girls are very talanted in many areas. Extra hours yes I have seen some of them do this too. As far as the parents working with them I am not sure but would think some of them do. Just a fan that would like to see them have a great winning team and use the talent they have.

Thanks for all the comments to the previous question I know God is in control in everything that is said and done. I have turned this situation over to God and I know whatever happens is meant to be. As far as rumors I know it is fact and not rumors. The excuses are part of the problem. politics and friends of family. As far as getting wrapped up I don't think that is the problem. The coach always looks at the bench and back to the clock. Has the same routine every game. As far as embrassing people the starting team is just as embrassing as anyone else could be. There have been only a couple of close games all year most are lost by 20, 30, 40+ points. If your family and friends love you enough then I don't think they would encourage you to play if they thought you would embrass them.

But if they are as good and young then why not let them have more playing time to improve for the next 3 years instead of have a losing team forever. I am sure they are happy with the little playing time they get or they would not still be practicing everyday like the starters. I feel they are deciated and won't to play but I dont feel they are getting the chance they deserve.

Well in this case I think the bench players could be those who could help them win some of the close games they have played. I have heard some players that start smoke, drink and have a good time. So they run out of energy too quick and cant keep up with the pace. Coach dont seem to care lets just keep them in their until the game is lost. I think they have some talent on the bench that needs working with. I feel a couple of these will make a big difference in the next couple of years. If they hang in there.

Well, one was wasted for the other 3 they could not score 44 points either. I'm just wonder why you would'nt give them more playing time. They scored 4 pts in less than 2 minutes of another game with only 14 being scored the whole game. The main starters and others can't score either, if they could they would not get beat so bad every game. If they are not good enough to play longer then 25 sec or a minute in every game you lose. Why not have the guts to tell them they are no good and quite wasting their time.

Team gets beat by 44 points. Coach only has 11 players on bench due to sickness. 5 start, 3 sub during the whole game. 3 min left in 4th qtr call time out to sub 3 of the 8 players that have been playing. Then with 2 min left point for the other 3 freshman to go in don't use a time out they play 25 secs. What are you telling those players?

Another bad game last night. Could she be losing interest. Tired of losing so bad. Got to be a problem somewhere. Not playing to her potential.