maltbyranch

I would like to attend the game, but since I live in Washington state now it is a bit difficult to get to Friday's game. By the way, the players read Coach T as well so they see all the no talent comments (How do you think I knew about CoachT.com?). Maybe the talent is not as great as in past years, but do not demoralize the players as the only reason. That just gives them more of a reason not to turn out, especially if the coaches and community do not believe in them. Don't be surprised if some of the players do not turn out next even though they are on the team this year. Kingston is a very difficult place to play in because expectations are so high. We are used to winning in pretty much every sport. I know Coach Plemons father and know that he comes from a very good family and upbringing. I did see the team play under Greg Sitzler and some of the same boys played during that time. Motivation is a key, so I if the coaches and the players have no motivation then Kingston is in for a long dry spell in basketball and will go winless this year.

Hmm, interesting conversation. Are you one of the Kingston coaches or in the Athletic Department? Sounds very defensive. Talented players don't necessarily make good coaches either. From all I have read on here the past two days, you are basically saying there are no talented basketball players on the team at all. With reference to Clark and Snow, actually they are my cousins. Ever have BBQ across the street from the football field before the game?

[i am from Kingston originally and graduated in 1972, did attend college, do have a BA degree, have coached a Chinese boys high school basketball team internationally that played in championship games, and was Comissioner of a basketball league in the Philippines that had 32 high school teams and 15 college teams participating in it when I returned to America after almost 20 years living in that beautiful place. I didn't say they did it for the money. But, you do have to take a look at yourself as a coach. If you really love the kids and the school, then step aside if you are not getting the job done. Like the fellow from Dallas, I so remember the Austin Clark and MIke Snow teams. I remember John Skidmore and Wayne Everett. At the high school age, a big part of coaching is teaching. John Wooden even started out without even using a ball on the practice court to instill the basics in the players mind.

I can't remember a time when the Kingston men's basketball team went winless during their season. I asked my father, who was born in 1929 in Kingston, and he can't remember a time like this either. I do not believe the main reason is lack of talent. Everything rises or falls on leadership, so that means the coaches must take the responsibility and not blame lack of talent. Maybe, it is time to break the Kingston clique and get new athletic staff.