Coaching Courtesy when scouting

[options86]

I was at the 7AA game between York and Upperman (I was not supporting upperman, so don't try to turn it personal in that direction). The head coach from Smith Co. sat directly behind Dana (Upperman's head coach) with a note pad. He took notes during the first half of things she would say to her players in timeouts and one on one conversations. His assistant stayed until almost the end of regulation. Is that normal, I have never seen that before. I personally did not think that it was a very professionally courteous thing to do. Any other opinions about things of that nature.

[cucry]

Any time I have seen scouts at games they usually sit in the stands and watch and make notes during the game - never seen or heard of someone sitting right behind the bench to actually hear what the coach says to their players. Maybe trying to see how fragile emotionally they are to try and get in someones head with one of their own players. Just an opinion - never really seen anyone do that.

[ptguard12]

I don't think that I've ever seen that happen either. Usually the coaches that I see that come to scout the games sit either dead in the middle of the gym or as high as they can get on the bleachers. I don't know why that is. The sitting behind the coach thing is interesting though. However, if I was the one coaching, it would probably drive me insane knowing that someone was sitting there writting down everything that I said.

[sls]

when scouting I usually sit as high as I can. I want to be by myself or wih 1 other person who is there to help me. I can see the whole floor and I am interested in the movement of everyone, not just one person. I concentrate better away from all the noise also. Behind the bench ,TACKY!

[Eddie]

Football coaches are usually pretty good about swapping game film. Why has this not caught on with basketball coaches?

[osubrutus]

Football coaches are usually pretty good about swapping game film. Why has this not caught on with basketball coaches?

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Believe it or not some schools STILL don't tape their games. However, film swapping with a common opponent happens all of the time.

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I was at the 7AA game between York and Upperman (I was not supporting upperman, so don't try to turn it personal in that direction). The head coach from Smith Co. sat directly behind Dana (Upperman's head coach) with a note pad. He took notes during the first half of things she would say to her players in timeouts and one on one conversations. His assistant stayed until almost the end of regulation. Is that normal, I have never seen that before. I personally did not think that it was a very professionally courteous thing to do. Any other opinions about things of that nature.

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No one really worries about Smith Co. Coach

[krichunaka]

Believe it or not some schools STILL don't tape their games. However, film swapping with a common opponent happens all of the time.

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Tell ya what, brutus, I'll give you "My Fair Lady," and "The Breakfast Club," if I can just get a copy of the one You made with Jack Nick. in the mid-seventies: "One Flew Over the Coo Coo's Nest." You do remember?

[HUCK]

when scouting I usually sit as high as I can. I want to be by myself or wih 1 other person who is there to help me. I can see the whole floor and I am interested in the movement of everyone, not just one person. I concentrate better away from all the noise also. Behind the bench ,TACKY!

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I sit directly behind the bench in most cases. Knowing a coaches tendenies is important in close tournament games. Of course, when you coach, your job is on the line all the time so you do whatever you can to give your team the upper hand. Having you team prepared is the main focus of all scouts. When I sit up high, I get easily distracted. When I'm down close, it's like I'm a part of the team and I can absorb everything the coach is saying. Would you want your child sitting in the back of a class or the front?

[rolltide418]

I think the best thing do in scouting is to try and get where you can see everthing develop. So I personally preferred sitting at the top and in a position by myself or who I went with so my focus is on why I am at the game. Less distractions. I think this was not very professional on the coach's part. If I had been the coach of the team being scouted I would have moved the chairs out on the floor. I think this is pretty smart anyway. It helps to keep the players focused on what is being discussed during the timeout or quarter break.

[goosevol]

I think I'd just run up the score on Smith County if given the chance.

[QueenBee]

He wasn't writing down everything McWilliams said...he was pre-planning his funeral...7-AA is gonna dig the hole...and Jimbo44 is going to lead the prayer...

 

And didn't I see Brown grab up Upperman's water bottles and try to sneak into the locker room at half time...pretending he was the new waterboy?????????