VHSFalconFan2

We do not like playing Central & Volunteer. Not because their smaller but because their.....well you figure it out. Being a smaller school does not give you an excuse for losing to the larger school.

I remember the year that Volunteer kicked DB's butt and I would so love to see it happen again and put a stop to your arrogance Go Falcons! Show them what a small hick town school can really do. I'd love to see what the excuses were then.

No worries! The new coach is taking care of his boys!

It's Volunteer

Yes It is Volunteer! And, if you pay attention you might be in for a surprise.

I would agree with the previous poster that Whitt is a great coach. My son has had the pleasure of playing for the man and has nothing but respect for him. Sure he is tough but he loves the kids and would do anything for them. I kind of hope to see him stay in the area.

A lot has to be said for the challenges facing schools like Volunteer. Competing against the likes of Science Hill and D-B is not easy. They just have so many students (therefore so many athletes), that it's hard for some of the other borderline AAA schools to compete, such as Volunteer, Sullivan Central, etc. I played and coached in Unicoi County during both the Coach Morrison and Whittemore years when Volunteer dropped down to AA for a while, and I can say that Volunteer had some of the best teams in the area those years. Coaching against Whittemore's teams was never easy. His teams always seemed prepared and played extremely hard. Anytime there was a loose ball, you'd see 5 Volunteer players diving on the floor as if their life depended on getting that loose ball. I know I was never a player in his locker room, but from another coach's perspective, it seemed that the players loved and respected Coach Whitt by how hard they played for him. And to hear that his former players still come back to see him is a testament to the kind of man Coach Whitt is. As a former Keith Turner player, I was lucky enough to play for a man who continues to reach out and help his former players and students. It's nice to hear that Coach Whitt is the same type of man. Congrats on a great tenure at Volunteer, and any school will be lucky to have you as their Coach. Best of luck.

Coach Whitt is loved by most... he will be missed. Here's wishing him the best and hoping he moves on to bigger and better.

sounds about right...no search for a good coach...simple minds. on the other hand, i hope he does well. especially if whitt stays at the school to teach.

Barnette is a good coach. Actually he is a great coach. He knows the game. He knows the players. He knows how to get what he needs out of the guys. So what I am saying is it's not hard to see what's right under your nose when you are looking for something.

I am of the understanding that Barnette will be taking over. He is a great coach and I think he will do a great job.

He played at S. East and Tusculum. Hard worker and dedicated student of the game. He would be a fine replacement.

I would have to agree with this description of Coach Barnette. He's a great guy and would do a fine job.