Proposal for reclassification in soccer only

[BigPoppa]

mjhub,

 

I believe the only sport that you must complete a region schedule (notice I said region) in is football. I learned this a few years back when we had a particularly obstinate coach in our district that refused to play everyone in our district and only chose the teams his team wished to play. It made seeding for the district tournament an complete pain but that's what he did. I can see why he did it but I didn't really care for it.

 

BigG,

 

The Georgia formula is fine for all the traditional powerhouses who are in there every year anyway but there are always exceptions. Take last night's sectional matchup between Hendersonville and John Overton for instance. Hendersonville is always a power but finished 4th in their district, Overton was 6th in the regular season. Both teams earned their way out of a very competitive district tournaments and merited advancement. If the GA formula was applied neither team would be afforded that opportunity and Hendersonville would not be in state tournament again. Everyone deserves the opportunity, we can't make high school soccer into club soccer!

[BigG]

QUOTE(BigPoppa @ May 20 2007 - 12:10 PM) 826463432[/snapback]BigG,

 

The Georgia formula is fine for all the traditional powerhouses who are in there every year anyway but there are always exceptions. Take last night's sectional matchup between Hendersonville and John Overton for instance. Hendersonville is always a power but finished 4th in their district, Overton was 6th in the regular season. Both teams earned their way out of a very competitive district tournaments and merited advancement. If the GA formula was applied neither team would be afforded that opportunity and Hendersonville would not be in state tournament again. Everyone deserves the opportunity, we can't make high school soccer into club soccer!

 

Very true...

 

I don't think there is a perfect solution. I just like thinking about possibilities. I do think everyone deserves a chance to win, though, through one way or another.

[mtcsbrett]

Would it help any if we let A play separate from AA? That would create more meaningful competition for the A teams at least...

[BigG]

QUOTE(mtcsbrett @ May 21 2007 - 07:44 AM) 826463916[/snapback]Would it help any if we let A play separate from AA? That would create more meaninful competition for the A teams at least...

 

I don't think there are enough teams in each to split.

[PinballWizard]

Hmm....just thinking about something...I think what we have right now is the best system. State is ALWAYS competitive and no one is really left out that shouldnt be there(except Knox West this year) most of the time. I believe we shouldnt complain until someone gets a raw deal

[mtnman]

CSAS was "left out". They are as good as ND and CCS.

 

Not saying they should be there.... just an example of someone that was left out.

 

I think our present system is good although taking the top four teams in reg season district to the region would save a week of play. I like that idea.