Central Cougars Basketball

[1tshelley]

STOKOMO I hate to hear that … and I hope that I didn’t say anything that contributed to your decision. If I did … I apologize. I have picked up a lot from your posts in the short time I’ve posted to coachT’s basketball threads. I’m new to the coaching side of AAU (3rd season), but I have two sons that have played in a summer AAU programs for several years ... so I know first hand the benefits. I’m serious about my AAU program and would love to continue to learn from your experience in a more civil arena. thumb 1tshelley@charter.net

[terolico]

From a purely impartial point of view: Central has a lot of talent returning next year but are going to lack much of an inside game. Hess, Weatherford and Buchanon are three quality players and it wouldn't take much more to put Central near the top in the Big "9" next year. A rumoured coaching change at Central could make the Cougar's contenders.

 

Central could go a long way this year if:

1. Play defense, especially giving up wide open 3's and the press gives up way too many layups.

2. Value each possesion, too many stupid mistakes, bad passes, missed layups, etc

3. When the team is on a roll, LET IT ROLL!!!! Don't sub 3 players and kill the MO.

4. Missed fouls shots will send you home at tournament time.

5. Don't sub too much, these guys should be able to play more minutes. Go with the studs (stats don't lie)

6. Learn clock management. Take the last shot of each quarter if you can. It's not that hard to do.

7. Trying to outscore everyone will also send you home early.

[CHS795]

From a purely impartial point of view: Central has a lot of talent returning next year but are going to lack much of an inside game. Hess, Weatherford and Buchanon are three quality players and it wouldn't take much more to put Central near the top in the Big "9"  next year. A rumoured coaching change at Central could make the Cougar's contenders.

 

Central could go a long way this year if:

1. Play defense, especially giving up wide open 3's and the press gives up way too many layups.

2. Value each possesion, too many stupid mistakes, bad passes, missed layups, etc

3. When the team is on a roll, LET IT ROLL!!!! Don't sub 3 players and kill the MO.

4. Missed fouls shots will send you home at tournament time.

5. Don't sub too much, these guys should be able to play more minutes. Go with the studs (stats don't lie)

6. Learn clock management. Take the last shot of each quarter if you can. It's not that hard to do.

7. Trying to outscore everyone will also send you home early.

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At last, someone who sees the same things I see!! But, will it happen? I doubt it. How many times has the starters been on a roll, when POOF! , out comes two or three of them and then before you know it, we are in a ballgame again. By the way, an EXCELLENT POST! **********

Edited February 18, 2005 by CHS795

[terolico]

The difference between good teams and great teams is simple. (Not in any certain order)

 

1. Attitude

2. Effort (Play as hard as you can as long as you can)

3. Team Work (It can't matter who gets the credit)

4. COACHING!!!! (all aspects need to improve)

 

By the way I don't have any ties to the team but have seen most of their games the last several years to know what they need to improve on. I'm sure I've seen you at several Central games in the past and will be at Unicoi County. GO COUGARS!!!!!!!!!!! Atmosphere could get crazy at Unicoi if Central, Happy Valley, Unicoi, and Hampton make semi-finals. Those four groups of fans in one gym at the same time could get wild!!!!!!!!!

 

Do you think the girls have a chance????

[jrock20lr]

Central's has a good bench, and they always seem to play better come tournament time. I don't have much of a problem with his subs, Hess and Lane give great minutes. They should go pretty far.

 

The girls should do pretty good, if they can make it out of the district, they have a lot of good teams in their conference. But they should do really well as well.

[terolico]

Central has one of the best benches in NE Tennessee, maybe some should play more but others should play less!!. The stats don't lie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jrock20lr]

Some of the guys of the bench do things that don't always show up in the stat sheet. Fans may not see it but I'm sure the coaching staff does.