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Gov, I understand what you said and you make a great point. Beleive me I am not defending him or sticking up for him. He can do that on his own with his play. I was just stating that sometimes opinions on Zach or any of the other Giles Co. players can be harmful to team unity. These kids have a chance to repeat as state champions. All kids have good and bad games and above all they are aware when they do so. There is nothing wrong with stating opinions, just remember that you are dealing with kids, be careful.

Giles County fans and students I have read most of your threads that are related to your basketball team. First of all it really should not matter who starts and who does not start. Once the game begins everyone becomes a player. If Zach should not be starting and that your opinion that is ok because that is what these boards are for. If you will allow me a moment I would like to explain something. I have coached Zach more than any coach has ( Jr. Pro, AAU, High School). I can tell you that he is a tough kid. (example) He had ACL surgery last February. Most people require 4 to 6 months to recover from this surgery. He was playing basketball in three months and did not wear a brace and continues not to wear one. The doctors told him that if his leg strength got to 90% he would not need a brace. He worked hard in rehab so that he would not have to wear the brace as well as to make sure he would be ready to play this year. As far as scoring, he was taught by me to get everyone in the game and look to score later. I believe that Giles Co. is blessed with many players that could start and play. I know that Zach feels lucky that he is able to start. I think if you asked him about starting he would tell you that he cares more about getting to play than starting. Fans, coaches, and players alike read this message board. 2live, you said that Zach that is playing the best that he can and that your are not downing him but then say that there is no question that he should not be starting. Does Zach make the starting line-up? I don’t think so. In Zach's words, "quit hating on him." Coaches will always be criticized for who they play and who they do not. That is a part of the job of coaching. Fans opinions can have an affect on all the attitudes of players good or bad, just be careful. Giles County has many players that have a great deal of talent, some more than others, and some different than others. If Coach Holt wants Zach to score, all he has to do is tell him and he will work hard to do whatever's best for Giles County basketball. The last thing I would like to say is that starting is for players that work hard in games and practice. I have not seen a full practice so I have no idea who should be the starting five. Some are obvious (Tyler and Shay). If you have not been at every practice you might want to hold your opinion or be careful with it! 2live. Glyndon, Kroger and anybody else, Ump is not a relative but a good friend of the family. I know because I am. Coach Mike Holt (Zach's Dad) P.S. I am proud of him and his brother Josh on and off the floor!