fridaynightlights07

Some coaches, that has been the whole point.

Way to go Kees!!! The kids needed this win mentally. Coaches shouldn't be doing this for the money any way, why even mention how much they make. Remember the kids put just as much time and energy with no pay... There are plenty of parents out there that put ALOT of time into feeding these kids before ball games and after, getting things for the team (t-shirts ect.), having a banquet at the end of the year, making sure the seniors get something to remember their highschool years. They put their time to work a booth on Friday nights, arrange the biggest pep rally that South-Doyle has ever seen. ALL FOR FREE!!! They have had yardsells to raise money for the kids. They do it for the kids not a paycheck. Some of these parents spend almost as much time as some of our coaches, all for FREE!! they ask for nothing but for the kids on the team to be treated fairly and respectfully. I don't think this has to do with play time. It's how ALL the kids are treated. The post earlier doesn't apply to all the coaches on our team. We do have some coaches that really care, and are respected by the kids. We have some that don't show favortism, if those coaches could just continue to uplift and encourage our boys, teach and discipline our boys, and most of all be there for our boys for more than just football. There are parents out there that appreciate your time and commitment; there are boys out there that watch you and look up to you. We thank you for all you do.

We have a couple of coaches that really have what it takes to be a Head Coach; I say this because I think it takes more than just football knowledge to be a good coach. 1 you must be a leader, if you lead the kids others will follow, we have kids that would be leaders, 2 the kids should respect you and each other, 3 you should be able to discipline. Coach Knapp, Corum and Bryant are all respected by the kids and the parents. All 3 really have unique skills. They honestly care about the well being of the kids. They are not here for the recognition, they love the game and want to see the kids succeed in all parts of life, not just football. You can talk to any of these coaches they respect your opinion and you respect theirs. The kids can talk to these coaches and get advice, opinions or just talk. That does NOT happen with our head coach, I personally feel like he is offended when you speak to him. My child will not talk to Hutch because of what he sees and hears on the football field. He has and continues to talk and get advice from the others. I personally would like to see Knapp pick up the ball and run with it, if given the opportunity. Now, I don't know if any of these coaches are even intersted because of the added responsibility. But I think the kids would respond to his style of coaching and teaching.

If you will read my post I said "not ALL coaches support the boys" meaning some do some don't!! The ADs job is to make sure the athletic department is thriving. Ours has not for several years now. If he knows there is a problem then yes it is his job to be on the fields, talking to the parents, and the kids and most certainly the coaches. Making sure we all know he does exist and he does care about the program. In order to solve issues at S-D they must first acknowledge ( the administration) that we have a problem. That is the first step in solving any problem. I have talked to our AD on many occasions about the situation. He has listened to my concerns. When you have kids not wanting to play a sport they love because of all the misdirection, discipline problems and other issues in this football program, that is very sad. If Mr. Duncan is the person you say he is; his job is to take charge of the situation and find a solution. We all know he knows there is a problem, everyone knows he use to be a coach and a good one. Maybe administration isn't for him. Like I said previously we have excellent coaches on our team that do support the kids, just does not happen to be the head coach at this time.

Maybe so, but that still does not correct the problem just shifts the problem to someone else. That is what is wrong with the REAL world. No one wanting to take any responsibility!!

Now, wouldn't that be a solution. Too bad in the real world you just can't pick up and move when you don't like something. Forget trying to correct the problem. Now what is that teaching the my child.

This is where I would have to disagree. I have spoken with the coaches and with administration, these kids are not supported by all of the coaches or the administration. When was the last time Duncan came to the practice field, or the locker room, just to talk to the kids or the parents. The same parents are there everynight picking up their child, it would be a perfect time to stop in and say hello I support the team, or even give praise to the kids for a hard fought practice. Most of our boys practice hard everyday and a little encouragement would go along way. I have been at S-D for many years with both my children the Football program has been a disappointment to say the least. I believe we have excellent tallent on the S-D football team, we have leaders on this football team that would step up if given the chance or opportunity. We have several kids on our team with REAL attitude problems that need to be addressed on the field and off. It will take more than just coaches to get this under control. But I think the coaches need to be on the same page with our parents. We have a coaching staff that is afraid to do that because they think some of these guys are our playmakers. When one gets upset Hutch will make it right. What makes it right with the other kids? And what is that teaching them about real life? Well playmakers or not they are destroying what is trying to be built. And coach Hutch is one of the main coaches not implementing disicipline on this team. We have excellent coaches on this football team, just in the wrong positions. Our head coach should not be head coach, I truly believe that. But we have other coaches that support our football program, support our kids, and will talk to the parents. I have experienced this myself first hand. Maybe they just need to be moved around. Do you think Hutch and Duncan would support that idea? Because the coaching is there. And no I am not a coach, just a concerned parent with a child on the football team that is really disappointed. It's hard to tell your son that not all adults act like adults, and do what is right. That I believe is hard to explain to anyone. I do the best I can and encourage him every chance I get. Because I know he deserves it.

I'm going with South Doyle, as long as we don't run the same play over and over we should be fine.