TheEdge2010

I totally agree p hargis and bigfoot. Again most of this comes out of the club teams. I have spread news that has been given to me from the majority of these teams. I hope everyone stays honest and follows the rules. This will be a great volleyball year, good luck to all our girls!

I agree, this is totally a issue that THE Karns coach I am sure will be corrected upon as soon as this happens at Karns. They must now move into the Karns district in order to play. TSSAA is already watching this situation at Karns. It will be interesting if the parents only rent a place there for her to play at Karns. I was told by a TSSAA official this ISNT LEGAL. I hope that Karns doesnt recruit it may be the death of their program. Just a warning! Well the team sport part anyway. I also heard from a Oak Ridge Parent that the ACHS Libero had foot surgery this week. (works for the hospital) And After meeting the new coach she is totallly 100% ACHS. Anyone heard if this is true? And if it is can she play this year? good luck and GO ADMIRALS!!

Great Hire at ACHS! I hope Coach Smith the very best, this is what they need there! Please parents stay out of her way! Good job AD on this hire! I know you were caught in the middle. Good Luck ACHS, CYA IN THE FALL!

I think WAS is the answer/1 I feel sorry for him and the pressure on him to perform

Karns and football just dont go together sorry!

If Maryville dont win it all and go undefeated it will be ashame. They have every football player in east tennessee playing for them. Poor Lenior city and Loudon has be cleaned out! But really does it matter when they get to college they arent very good College football players, Most of them are playing at Maryville college, boy they are winners! I THINK ITS CALLED BURNOUT!

Oskie, As I Have said it was a couple of local elected officials, Anderson co is well known for its good ole boy network! I just heard from a Oak Ridge parent this morning about the situation in Oak Ridge who was there at the district tournment last year. It was very hurtful to the entire tournment and was a real show I heard. I heard that some of the officials have said they will not call any ACHS games this year because of it. Also word has it that the Oak Ridge coach from last year may be the next coach at ACHS. It is intresting also that she had ask to be with her kids this coming year more. I commend her for wanting to spend more time with her children but cant blame her for thinking about this job. I also heard that both ADS jobs in Anderson co schools may be cut this year. The thinking is that the asst. principles cant handle the jobs at ACHS AND CHS. ANY truth to these rumors from Anderson co? Good Luck to the girls at ACHS and I honestly hope they can move forward, if only the adults would remove themselves for just a few and enjoy the moments with them.

James, Everyone knows that the principle was in agreement with the coach until the pressure was applied from outside. If coaches cant make decisions about players then why have coaches? Let the Principles decide about the school teams. However, What is done is done! All I was doing was saying what is known by most people in the volleyball community. Good luck everyone!

I promise you that Grace was warned many times by TSSAA. And I agree that what I said was harsh but people are watching and wondering about whats next at Grace. These folks are the reason the government is considering taxes on churches. I agree this young man needed help but I also know of a non- athlete who wanted to attend there but had no money. No help was offered to him. This young man also needs the help. If you want to be a school where you help your kids with finances then play up like Catholic does in 5A, at least they are honest about helping their kids with their education. They dont mind if people know they help pay for some kids to attend. Sorry for being to Harsh but truthful!

Has anyone heard of the new Coach At ACHS? I honestly hope they do not hire as we did from within our parents. We were told that Knox co wouldnt be able to justifly hiring from outside the system. I know I have stirred the pot here but At interest is the girls who all work so hard. I heard this morning that someone is being considered for the job at ACHS. However they had to work on bringing someone in from outside the system while letting teachers go across the county. I heard also this may be a issue and some teachers are not happy about losing their jobs while bring in a volleyball coach from the outside. If this is true this could become a mess, I hope it doesnt take away from this upcoming season . Again My heart is in the Lady Admirals but also with all the young ladies who work so hard.

Did anyone see the playoff game last year, Clinton coaches simply got smoked By ACHS coaches! Clinton was loaded with talent but where was it? And add josh Kerr to your staff? Better watch out Dad will be not far behind him!

CHRISTIANS HUH?

James your right as a coach you handle it, As the coach she did! But the Principle decided he knew better and turned on the coach. As he knows he did! And the AD was probably not even aware of this mess until the day of the coach quitting. Afterall he is just the AD. She without a doubt couldnt support that decision and called it quits. As anyone with any common sense would do or any heart. This will be a fun year in the stands at ACHS. Bet security will love it! Wished I was there! All I am doing is reporting what is being said out in the coaching ranks and volleyball community. All I hear is call the school and set up a meeting with these folks, WHY? This concerns me not! All I am doing is stating the facts as I hear. Besides I am laughing at the mess made by such SMART PEOPLE! yea right! haha GO ADMIRALS!!

The truth is the AD is in with the principle, dont worry he will be cared for as long as he does as told! Funny thing is the AD had nothing to do with this situation! He did what he was told to do. Coward seems to be the The name of this whole situation. COWARD TO STAND UP TO PARENTS!

ORCAT, trying to find info is all, If you havent KEPT up with the news, the state will not be sending the system any more state money next year. As many as 30 to 50 teachers and aids could be losing their jobs. Do you think they will fund sports and let teachers go. You Oak Ridge folks are now starting to feel the effects of a aging city.Yes you have a 57 million dollar dream that isnt paid for as of yet. Better check who will be paying for it the next few years with their taxes, I guess the walmart will be the life of the city. As far as a top 100 school better check the records the last few years, I think Maryville city has went ahead of you. And yes Knox co is suffering also, Talk is that funding may be cut in all sports across the county. Even talk of cutting off air conditioning to all gyms and non support areas. Coaching supplements may be cut in half. So who knows what could happen to all our sporting events next year.

Sorry, I dont know about the situation last year. This was a source close to program all I can say. I am not sure Oak Ridge is a fit. To me there seems to many budget issues within the Oak Ridge system, I heard the other day that cuts to all programming within OR school system maybe coming this summer. I am not sure they would move into that area or not. I just heard her Step Dad was considering a move to the Karns area. Just wondering anyone with info? ORCAT HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A GOOD YEAR. Kinda sad what I heard about ACHS. Many people in AC very upset over Coach Wade, you have anymore info on this issue at ACHS?

Clinton will be back to being Clinton again this year. you cant replace Stone and Hazelhurst, everyone saw that against AC last year in the playoff game. ID say 4 or 5 wins! PLEASEEEEEE!

THE BEST MONEY CAN BYE!! EAST TENNESSEE ALLSTARS EVERY COUNTY REPRESENTED!

I recieved a call from a source last evening that the ACHS Libero is considering a transfer to Karns, This person said her step father is a Pastor and is considering a church in the Karns area. Has anyone heard anything about this and is this possible?

THE TRUTH IS OUT OSKIE!!!!

Congrads to all the fine young ladies who played this season, there is alot of talent in East Tennessee and its nice to see the teams laugh together and enjoy playing this game.

Why would I want to talk with the principle and his hand picked AD? I honestly could care less, but this is a message board about the issue and volleyball across the state. I recieved a call from a source close to this issue and I posted that Coach Wade had resigned. I just wondered why a coach who was 120-21 would just quit? I find it very interesting that all I hear is call the principle and AD and get a meeting. WHY? Again its already out across the district and the state. When the fight begins in the stands again, will the principle be there to stop it? Hopefully no kids will be hurt or the proud tradition of ACHS will hold steady! And I hope ACHS can get the very best coach for their kids and look forward to playing them this year! And yea I do know who PRESSURED, ILL assure all that! GO lady Admirals!

I agree that this had to be the coaches decision but it should never had come to this. When the coach makes a decision concerning a player or players on his or her team why would the principle even want to get involved. Support the decisions made by all your coaches in your programs (within reason) or risk continue losing great young coaches. Concerning the officials who pressured this decision they should be more worried about the future of Anderson Co than with a player on a team. They certainly know who they are as I do and I hope they are proud of themselves for trying to ruin a coaches profession. I would say a school in west knox co will have a great coach next season. GO ADMIRALS!

We have just heard a rumor that the AC libero was considering a transfer to Karns, We have heard that her step father is a Pastor in Knox County and he is possibly moving to the Karns area, and does anyone know if this true?

I think the truth is out already! Simply put the Principle did not stand behind his coach! And the coach had enough. He was ok with the decision until a little pressure came from the outside. Again who is running the school? I think everyone knows. OSKIE BY THE WAY THIS IS CALLED A MESSAGE BOARD. If I feel it would make any difference I certainly would meet with the principle but the decision is already made. I wish ACHS the best this year. Hopefully their girls will get through this mess!