Coffee County

[Blaze45]

3 minutes ago, ccraiderpride said:

Nothing aggravates me more than to hear all this belly aching from the stands from these so called "supporters"! And the ones who get up and walk out when we're down, what does that show the kids? Well, we're down, let's throw in the towel. You guys are 100% right in saying that the parents attitude bleeds over to the kids. I just wish everyone would support the team every game as they do the Tullahoma game. I believe with FULL support from the community (especially parents) would change this programs way of thinking drastically. But instead, they get to hear ole dad talk about what a dumba$$ the coaches are. I haven't missed very many home games since 1994, maybe 5 or 6, and I can tell you that the coaching staff is the best we've had in a long time. They know what they are talking about and can back it up if our so called "supporters" would get behind them!

Maybe some of those parents or supporters who are the true blue fans need to hold others accountable. Call them out! What are they going to do not show up any longer? It is one thing to get upset about losing, because it should bother you wnem you don't. But the quickest way to stay defeated is adopt a bad attitude. Acknowledge the positive, learn from mistakes, but do not dwell on them or you will  kill the desire to try.  I wish the boosters at every school would print about 1000 cards  that said something to the effect of 

"Thank you for proudly Supporting our (name of team )  Because we take pride in our program and in winning just like you do this card is friendly reminder that you matter . Your actions and words is what will fuel our program for years to come. Thank you for being a POSITIVE  contributor to our progrm 

then would let boosters pass those out in the stand when folks are being jerks,

[ccraiderpride]

5 minutes ago, Blaze45 said:

Maybe some of those parents or supporters who are the true blue fans need to hold others accountable. Call them out! What are they going to do not show up any longer? It is one thing to get upset about losing, because it should bother you wnem you don't. But the quickest way to stay defeated is adopt a bad attitude. Acknowledge the positive, learn from mistakes, but do not dwell on them or you will  kill the desire to try.  I wish the boosters at every school would print about 1000 cards  that said something to the effect of 

"Thank you for proudly Supporting our (name of team )  Because we take pride in our program and in winning just like you do this card is friendly reminder that you matter . Your actions and words is what will fuel our program for years to come. Thank you for being a POSITIVE  contributor to our progrm 

then would let boosters pass those out in the stand when folks are being jerks,

Believe me, I have no problem calling out the negative fans, just need a little more help in that department, lol. I like your suggestions on the cards, that's a dang good idea!

[Blaze45]

5 minutes ago, ccraiderpride said:

Believe me, I have no problem calling out the negative fans, just need a little more help in that department, lol. I like your suggestions on the cards, that's a dang good idea!

I think the card is a very non confrontational way to tell them that they are acting like a jerk.  It is also a reminder the quickest way to build a great program is exhibit of a positive attitude at all times. I bet vista-prints or one of the card priniting places  could do these up with the football team logo for 80 bucks for a few hundred. 

[Ccvol17]

On 8/2/2017 at 4:03 PM, Blaze45 said:

I think the card is a very non confrontational way to tell them that they are acting like a jerk.  It is also a reminder the quickest way to build a great program is exhibit of a positive attitude at all times. I bet vista-prints or one of the card priniting places  could do these up with the football team logo for 80 bucks for a few hundred. 

Positivity create results, never liked how the parents just walk off, the kids play their hearts out regardless of the outcome, come on now and support them

[Blaze45]

2 hours ago, Ccvol17 said:

Positivity create results, never liked how the parents just walk off, the kids play their hearts out regardless of the outcome, come on now and support them

Very ture, someties people need to be reminded these are 14-18 year old kids  playing a game and they are somebody's son. you can be disappointed in the result but not the person putting forth the effort. Last but not least in a time when the respect of the youth of today is called into question all the time ,remember they mimic what they see. You can't expect them to be respectful when youshow them none. 

[ccraiderpride]

On 8/14/2017 at 4:00 AM, Ccvol17 said:

Positivity create results, never liked how the parents just walk off, the kids play their hearts out regardless of the outcome, come on now and support them

AMEN! When people get up and walk out it pisses me off to no end! The coaching is there, just need the support from parents and community to go along with it. I don't care if we're down 100-0 (hope that never happens), but i'll still be letting the team know i'm supporting them by cheering them on! I guarantee if we can ever have a season that is backed with 100% support, the outcome would be totally different. Manchester has a way of ruining things for itself though, heck, just look at what happened with Chase Jones. Won more baseball games than anyone we've ever had and someone's all-star didn't get the playing time daddy thought they deserved, so they figured a way to have him gone! Anyway, not to get off topic, but Coach Ski and staff along with the team will have my full support no matter what and the folks sitting around me better to, or they might not like me to well after this season, lol.

[Blaze45]

1 hour ago, ccraiderpride said:

AMEN! When people get up and walk out it pisses me off to no end! The coaching is there, just need the support from parents and community to go along with it. I don't care if we're down 100-0 (hope that never happens), but i'll still be letting the team know i'm supporting them by cheering them on! I guarantee if we can ever have a season that is backed with 100% support, the outcome would be totally different. Manchester has a way of ruining things for itself though, heck, just look at what happened with Chase Jones. Won more baseball games than anyone we've ever had and someone's all-star didn't get the playing time daddy thought they deserved, so they figured a way to have him gone! Anyway, not to get off topic, but Coach Ski and staff along with the team will have my full support no matter what and the folks sitting around me better to, or they might not like me to well after this season, lol.

Funny thing about kids. You have to give them a reason bigger than themselves to play for. When you play for just yourself it is easy to quit.  It becomes ok, because no one cares, and that doesn't end in high school it bleeds over into their adult life.  They quit their job, they quit their wives, they quit their kids.....When they learn to play for something bigger than themselves they set themselves up for success.  When it is for the guy next to you, your family who supports you, your school , your city , county... it becomes important and all of a sudden my effort matters. What I do, to become the best me, for those around me carries more weight than ever.  I would say to those Coffee county fans that read this get together and be at the game before the team takes the field and high five them- Tell them you are proud of them,and they are doing a good job. It might take a while but you will see a shift. When you believe that what you do matters to someone other than yourselves you begin to deliver results like they matter. 

 

Edited August 17, 2017 by Blaze45

[wingman10]

first game will be interesting

[ccraiderpride]

3 hours ago, Blaze45 said:

Funny thing about kids. You have to give them a reason bigger than themselves to play for. When you play for just yourself it is easy to quit.  It becomes ok, because no one cares, and that doesn't end in high school it bleeds over into their adult life.  They quit their job, they quit their wives, they quit their kids.....When they learn to play for something bigger than themselves they set themselves up for success.  When it is for the guy next to you, your family who supports you, your school , your city , county... it becomes important and all of a sudden my effort matters. What I do, to become the best me, for those around me carries more weight than ever.  I would say to those Coffee county fans that read this get together and be at the game before the team takes the field and high five them- Tell them you are proud of them,and they are doing a good job. It might take a while but you will see a shift. When you believe that what you do matters to someone other than yourselves you begin to deliver results like they matter. 

 

Very well put sir

[Blaze45]

8 minutes ago, ccraiderpride said:

Very well put sir

I appreciate that. I just feel like the community is a funnel for kids, especially. They take in everything you pour into them , good and bad.  You poor enough negative in then don't be suprised by what you get back out of them.  Winning a few games fixes alot of things, but setting yourself up to win long term is where you really grow a program not just a football team .  That is not a coach or player thing that is a culture thing .  I wish all those raider fans lots to cheer about for 9 out of the next 10 weeks. ...lol.

Edited August 17, 2017 by Blaze45