Is it possible for Overton to return to power ?

[workinprogress]

I'm not sure that I would agree completely in your player assessment. Somewhat sure but Overton has always contended with others luring kids away. When Coutras was at Overton you had MBA, Ryan, and BA. On top of that the talent in metro was fairly spread out to true zoned kids. With Mullican you had similar circumstances. If memory serves correct in his last year they were put out of the playoffs by Stratford and many thought that was Overtons most talented team since the 81 team. At the start of Anderson's tenure in 94 it was still similar. By his retirement all of the above that you stated he dealt with and his final team went 11-1. 

If Overton was still winning the talent would not be lured away as easily. Now you may be correct that those days are gone but I think with the right coach they could return. I hope so anyway. 

[hardtackle]

On 3/4/2021 at 3:46 PM, bleacher said:

The right coach will make the kids in zone want to come to Overton. 

Right coach? Kids go where teams win games not because of coach. 

[workinprogress]

Hardtackle why did kids flock to Stratford when Fitzgerald was there? What happened when he left?

[hardtackle]

33 minutes ago, workinprogress said:

Hardtackle why did kids flock to Stratford when Fitzgerald was there? What happened when he left?

Flock? He recruited them with help from son Buck. I do not think he has ever coached either side of the ball ,but can recruit better than them all. Why is Stratford not doing well now, Players! WIP, How can you be so blind. You somehow skirt the fact that these coaches recruit and make them sound as if they are very good coaches. Decent coaches with great players. 

Edited March 12, 2021 by hardtackle

[workinprogress]

I'm not blind. I just choose not to speak about recruiting that goes on in metro. Most know it goes on and has for some time now. Most also know it will not change. As for if certain coaches in metro are decent, good, etc. Depends on who you ask. My opinion coaches in metro are where they need to be. 

[bleacher]

Hardtackle, this recruiting you speak of is not new.  Maplewood was referred to in the 70s as the north east Nashville all Stars because of their success with special transfers. What is different now? Another reason to root for Overton, they have never been accused of such tactics.

[hardtackle]

2 hours ago, bleacher said:

Hardtackle, this recruiting you speak of is not new.  Maplewood was referred to in the 70s as the north east Nashville all Stars because of their success with special transfers. What is different now? Another reason to root for Overton, they have never been accused of such tactics.

Coaches today go out and seek the players called recruiting illegally. The days you refer to kids went on their own. Back in the day Overton had many players zoned to Antioch on their teams.

[MichaelMyers76]

So does AB get it or not

 

Edited March 13, 2021 by MichaelMyers76

[hardtackle]

11 hours ago, MichaelMyers76 said:

So does AB get it or not

 

He has a better chance winning games where he is. Better players at Maplewood, always has been. 

[BooWhoWiseMan]

NPA has become the recruiting epicenter of Metro.  What better gig is there. Make tons of money selling kids as the next big thing, recruit kids to your school and make money doing so.

[cbg]

Yes, it is possible for John Overton to return to being one of the top teams in the state.  The reality is that the chances are not very likely.  Let’s understand that this is not a zoning issue because kids from Davidson County can realistically go to any school if they provide their own transportation.  The real question is if the principal would allow a new coach to bring in a great staff?  If a coach does not have the backing of the administration they will not be successful. 

[hardtackle]

1 hour ago, cbg said:

Yes, it is possible for John Overton to return to being one of the top teams in the state.  The reality is that the chances are not very likely.  Let’s understand that this is not a zoning issue because kids from Davidson County can realistically go to any school if they provide their own transportation.  The real question is if the principal would allow a new coach to bring in a great staff?  If a coach does not have the backing of the administration they will not be successful. 

Metro doesn't seem to ever work that way getting assistants