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Kyle Turnham named new coach at Warren County.

Add Columbia Central Girls to jobs that are open.  Just saw today.  

More than they do.

On 3/22/2024 at 12:14 PM, TennesseeValley said:

Why did they only have 9-10 girls on the team this year? You would think with a dozen state titles in the school’s history that everyone there would want to come and play there? Are they losing athletes to other school’s? And why did this last coach leave after a winning record and upsetting Page in the postseason. Whoever gets the job, what has to be done so that everyone in Shelbyville will be all about Eaglette Basketball again? 

My take, this years Coach did a very good job last three years with material he had.  Old School style that did not always mesh with today’s kids and parents.  Heard several had said they would not play next year if he returned.  And yes SCHS had lost kids to Webb, Cascade and Unionville.  Will be like starting over for whoever gets the job I’m afraid.  Good luck.

Within  35 minutes of my home I know of at least 8 high school and middle school girls jobs that are open. Lot of turnover it seems.  Franklin County filled today with Daryl  Jolley who was interim last season.

Which school are you looking for?

I would say all games would be canceled tonight and tomorrow.  

4 hours ago, ecu said:

Could i ask where you are finding this information because this doesn't add up. Another question is how many classifications are there for middle schools? I thought it was only large and small division.

4 hours ago, ecu said:

Could i ask where you are finding this information because this doesn't add up. Another question is how many classifications are there for middle schools? I thought it was only large and small division.

TMSAA WEBSITE has a list of all member schools by classification.  I stand by my 400 schools at least in Basketball.  Most sports are only small /large classifications but in Basketball we have A, AA, and AAA.  Talk is to add a fourth classification for Basketball.  

4 hours ago, ecu said:

What is the point of having this anyway since most teams aren't even in the TMSSAA?

4 hours ago, ecu said:

What is the point of having this anyway since most teams aren't even in the TMSSAA?

I kindly disagree with this statement as that there are over 400 member schools in the TMSAA I the sport of basketball . May not be many where you live but in many areas most if not all are.  

Used to be transfer rules but now I wonder.  Transfer portal is killing college sports.  Hurting incoming freshman from high schools also. 

Warren County at Coffee County rescheduled for Jan 27. 

No shame in losing to York no matter what class they are in.  Strong traditional program that is well coached each year.  

30 minutes ago, tradertwo said:

Cardinal rule...all or none. We have 2 high schools and 7 middle schools...some could be classified as "feeder schools" but others routinely split where they choose to attend high school. Big question is, do you allow open recruitment and a free for all, or do you allow for the feeders and exclude the others? Or, do you allow other systems to play and disallow systems like ours.

Seems like we're trending towards just letting kids transfer at will and play without restriction no matter the circumstances in high school...might as well include everyone! 

  I don't like where we're headed with high school sports...vouchers, unrestricted transfers, ect... will soon have the large privates sorting through everyone else's rosters and cherry picking whomever they want...small privates get the leftovers, and publics get the table scraps. Proponents dangle the words and phrases "school choice", "power to the parents", "equality", and "transparency". The truth is that they (privates) have all the cards, some in plain view (premise of selecting for parents), but most (NIL, privilege of selecting at will) up their sleeves. 4.0 students and great athletes will select where they attend...everyone else can apply and be denied admission at the discretion of the school.

One of the best posts I have ever read on CoachT.  I completely agree.  Also glad they voted down the 8 grade rule.  NCAAA is trying to ruin College sports and now the trickle down is starting to be seen in High School.

6 hours ago, Goatsentme said:

They need some one who can develop fundamentals. they’re missing excitement, experience, and skill

Going to be a long rebuilding process for whoever gets the job im afraid. 

Good 20+ win for Coffee over McMinn today.  

Coffee very young.  No Seniors on the team.  Will get better as the season progresses.  Tough front end of schedule much easier after Christmas.  Also now paired with the Williamson County Region rather than Cleveland/Bradley area.   Next few years should make some postseason noise.  

With all the transfers going on in several sports and both public and private I question if any rules are being followed or enforced.  

Yes confirmed. 

First off I have no dog in the fight and live over 2 hours from Sweetwater.  I read the newspaper article.  And if you have any interest in this program you should also.  Coach I commend you on the way you handled the situation.   Shame on those Who had him fired which is essentially what happened. Administration and Parents.  Coach well wishes to you you deserve better.

22 hours ago, ecu said:

Who will be the next coach at Fayetteville City?

What happened with the former coach at Fayetteville City? Was still coaching last time I spoke with her.

Cookville kinda quietly has moved itself into State Contention.  For sure one of the Top 8 in the state in 4A.  

1 hour ago, maddams said:

I don’t know Coach Dodgen, but be careful what you wish for. 15-4 this year with losses to Cookeville, York, and a good Alabama team. According to the CoachT, 113-43 in the previous five years. From an outside viewpoint, he appears to put a very competitive team on the floor every year in what is probably the toughest district in the state in any classification.

Sometimes breaking a press is a personnel problem rather than a coaching problem. 

No guarantee that a coaching change results in an upgrade. Good coaches are not easy to find

Some fans are delusional.  Even the best are not going to win every game and yes sometimes you are going to get blown out.  Happens at every level every year.  And yes I realize this is a big rivalry game and it makes fans even more upset to lose.  I can guarantee you that White County is lucky to have a coach like Dodgen in place.  Many others wish they had someone like him.  One day all these veteran coaches are going to be gone and with the shortage of teachers and young coaches the face of high school basketball is going to look very different.  I know others are going to disagree and that’s fine , not looking for an argument or debate just stating my observation from a 30 plus year educator and coach. 

Hope this tread doesn’t go where last one did concerning Coffee County before it was taken down.  Everyone Be Better Than That!

I’ll take YORK against the field.  Team better than them in 2A would have to be awfully good.  

Shame officials decided to toss York Coach midway thru first quarter .  Did not even seem to be mad and were up by 6 points at the time of toss.