Coachwo

What will the rest of the district look like this year? What will Blackman and Smyrna have this year?

Thanks for the e-mail, I think I got it this time.

I know that someone has talked about this but I am still having problems entering the basketball schedule for my son's team. I have read the directions but am unable to get it to take.

I am not putting down 10AA coaches at all, there are some really good coaches in 10AA- look at last year's results. Two former coaches in that league are good friends of mine. I am just saying that alot of times coaches who have really athletic teams tend to be less disciplined on the defensive end. Obviously if you can go up and down the floor pressing playing to your strengths that is great coaching move. My point was the putting DL soo low in the preseason rankings was (in my opinion) not a great move because they will play so disciplined that it will frusterate alot of their district opponents. And you are telling the truth when you say it will be a great basketball season no matter who you pull for.

I'm sorry, didn't I say athletic and disciplined teams? They might all be athletic but they are not all disciplined. You obviously dont know anything about a Princeton style system- it takes your strengths and turns them into weaknesses. But hey, as you said in a previous post- You KNOW more than I do.

DL will run their system like a machine! They will suprise alot of people because what they lack in athleticism they will make up in execution. It will be like watching a Princeton basketball game. Their only problem willbe with athletic and disciplined teams.

I have no doubt that you know more than I, I am but a mere humble fan of high school basketball. I just think it is hard to believe the rankings would finish would GP second? Their PG is good but I wonder what else they bring to the table. White House's 1-3-1 is stifling and Macon Co. has a pretty good 1/2 court run and jump, Sycamore has not proven that they can be consistant yet. I think District 9 is a toss up. I do agree with you about Bradshaw and Lindsey being a heck of a team. CPA should win district 10.

Where is Dresden High School? No offense, but I have never heard of this school.

As far as I know, he moved over there. Unless there is something we are missing. That is still the legal way to do it, no? Their family moved is what I was told. I am sure with the situation being delicate like it is, that is was done correctly.

Always respect DL, it is the system that they have that allows them to compete every year- not good or bad talent. They are very good at what they do- and that is compete. (little shout out to Coach Mike Roller) Bradshaw is a junior this year not a freshman. I didnt realize that CPA only had 1 returning starter. He is a very good stater I might add. Their 8th grade class 2 years ago was outstanding so those now sophomores should be ready to compete. Why the pick for Gooodpasture at 2nd? They lost 2 out of 3 scorers and the big post player transfered to Station Camp, the PG is the only solid player returning who played. Greenbrier at the bottom? Really, I think they are better than that. The Greer kid is long, if he has any help they will be ok cause you cant coach sie at 6"9 Maplewood at 2nd really? Wow, I guess when I saw them this summer they just didn't have anyone at camp. Maplewood is still very good- saw them at a couple of playdays this summer against good competition and they were rocking some people.

He is pretty good. Tremendous athlete: strong, quick, and has good ups. Shot the ball kinda streaky last year but I am sure that will change with coach Maddux's instruction. He is an on-court leader to be sure. Will definitley strengthen a really good CPA team.

Well, I respect him as a player, he is tough. The Rhoten move was a bit strange though. Coach Mason will coach em up though, he is good one at the development and X's and O's. District 10 should be th class of the region- too many tough schools in that district. District 9 will be ok, maybe not as strong as it could have been.

Define "moves". Coaching moves, players move? Depends what you are talking about. Both districts should be very competative. Good coaching in both districts and players getting after each other. Probably will come down to the last week on District play in 9AA. CPA is alot better with Bradshaw there. MLK, Whites Creek, Hume-Fogg have really good talent and coaching. It should be fun to watch this year.

High School basketball does not need a shot clock. The game is fine without it- most players are not smart enough to hold on to the ball anyway. They shoot way to quick into the possession. There is an average of 75 possessions per team in a game. That is alot, and scores show they are not that proficient in scoring. As for the jump ball rule- give every jumpball to the defense- reward the hustle or reward the pressure on the ball because the offense can't handle the ball. Just my opinion- I think the game would be better.

Just to correct something, should Sycamore be ahead of Creekwood? Creekwood beat Sycamore. I would think Sycamore would be # 2 and Creekwood #1. Also, I believe that Cheatham is 0-4 unless they played on Saturday and won. To answer the question concerning goaltending- the rule stipulates this year that if the player is attempting to block the shot and he/she hits the backboard then the goal counts and there is no technicle foul. If in the opinion of the official that it is not a legit block attempt then a technicle foul is assessed with the made basket. It really is a referee judgement call- is the player making a legit attempt at blocking the shot? Only a ref would know I guess.

Crown College is a memeber of the NCCAA and plays alot of NAIA schools. Milligan, Bryan, ect.. Faith had two good years, 19-11 and was put out of the AHSAA playoffs by the team who went to the 1A Final Four in 2006-07. In 2007-2008 Faith went to the AHSAA Final Four in 1A and finished with a record of 27-5.

Hope the hire works out for a long time. Nashville is a great area for basketball and a great area to raise your family. Sycamore looks like a really good job and the people care about thier high school sports.

Well, I guess they better get to work finding a coach. Have they been looking all along or have they been waiting till they named the new principle? What is the word?

Any news yet about a new coach? I know the hiring process takes some time but surely they have something by now? Are they wanting a local guy? Or somebody from that region of Tennessee? Just wondering cause spring/summer practices are right around the corner.

What kind of job is the Whitwell job? Good people to work for? Administration support? It is in Marion County so I know the general location of the school, I just don't know much else about the program. May know a young coach who is looking to move back to Tennessee and needs to find a good teaching job/coaching job.

Would that be Eric Zensen? Graduate of Bryan College? I ask because I coached his younger brother in jr. High and Jv basketball.

Then you don't know anything about the new coach. It is a good thing they they hired Keith Galloway, cause they got a good one. Give him some time and you will see that he does know what he is doing. His wife is a good coach and was a great player in high school and college. Keith wasn't too bad either. Sometimes the best thing to do is to go outside the system to shake things up a little.

Well, I don't wish bad on anyone. I hope the coach gets everything worked out or the school does. I am sure that Hixson will do the best they can. I was just curious about the change or potiental change.