Hey there Coach Tim, A timely topic because we are having the same kind of practices this week. We have two gyms, but 26 girls out for 7/8 grade teams. Our...
coach, my experience tells me this is not a good idea. Boys this age are usually not disciplined enough. Also creates hardship on parents to get them to...
I practiced before school when I was a 7th grader and a 9th grader, and I also had my first 7th grade team (after I became a coach) practice before school, for...
I apologise if this topic has been thrashed to death over previous years in this group (and it more than likely has), but I really need a definitive answer....
AT our school, the frosh boys practice from 7:30 till 9:30 with the same constraints as yours. There is no problem at all! It works well so definitely...
On Sun, 31 Oct 2004 20:00:53 -0600 Coach, I would suggest having the varsity boys or varsity girls come in during the morning, not JH. Stick with having the...
Most current research does suggest that stretching as we knew growing up is a little over rated; younger players 15-16 and younger can get a sweat up by ...
That would never happen, at least at a school like ours... varsity programs take the gym as they need, and the lower programs take the scraps. Really, it...
I've never been one to over stretch. I like for our guys to warm up by jumping rope. We start light and work up to about 5-6 minutes before practice. After...
Ask your High School players to have morning practices. Early morning practices ask players for a much higher amount of commitment. A 7th or 8th grader may...
If I were a parent and I had a choice of driving in early to drop my boy off for practice, and then he can ride the bus home, or having eve practice where I...
PROPER WARM UP AND COOL DOWN- It is of utmost importance to have an effective warm up in order to prevent injury and maximize performance. I like my players to...
CoachLok
CoachLOK@...
Nov 2, 2004 12:16 am
38455
Hi I would like to hear some opinions about the following senario. I am a Jr. Girls High School basketball coach. It came to my attention that a girl missed...
bbcoachpol
bbcoachpol@...
Nov 2, 2004 12:17 am
38456
Coach, We poractice our freshman in the morning due to the lack of gym space and although they do not like it, they seem to be consistent and make it there...
Craig W.
woodsz@...
Nov 2, 2004 12:18 am
38457
Coaches, When i was in JR. high we practice in the morning with no problem. May have to be some car pooling at the younger ages but that is it. your...
Coach, We use this trap as our only half court trap. We deny the reversal pass and rotate to the ballside and middle. What I mean is that most teams that try...
Craig W.
woodsz@...
Nov 2, 2004 12:18 am
38459
... But realistically, how many HS teams are going to give up their afternoon practices so the 7th graders can have the gym? I just don't see that...
My reaction to this is just common sense. One thing you have to make clear is that there may be circumstances where a kid could miss school and still play at...
Coach Pol......... It was very simple.... (I coached at a high school) our policy was that if you weren't in school you couldn't play or practice. NOW, with...
Sars300@...
Nov 2, 2004 1:20 am
38462
My high school coach had one rule that he always fell back on in these situations. "common sense overrules all rules." You shouldn't have to tell your kids...
In most conferences in California High Schools the student must attend at least two classes on game day or he can't play. I approve of and commend your...
When Larry Brown was at Kansas I heard him say "I don't have many rules, but I've got a h***uva lot of suggestions. Because if you have a rule, you have to...
CoachLok
CoachLOK@...
Nov 2, 2004 9:49 am
38465
Dear Coach, I was one of the coaches who wanted to start a dialogue on this topic last year. We will be running this system this season with our varsity and...
On Mon, 1 Nov 2004 16:32:48 -0800 (PST)At the school that I coach at, its set in stone by the administration. They dictate Junior High is always after school,...
I've been following most of the strings here and I see a pattern that I should not have my 4th. Grade Travel Team boys "memorizing" set plays, but instead,...
Trying to enforced a rule that is implied is tough. You must have a set of team rules before the season starts and make sure the parents know the rules as...
On Mon, 01 Nov 2004 22:31:36 -0000 We as a team have rules, as does the school. Our school has an athletic policy that addresses, excused and unexcused...
