Glenvar is the only school I'm aware of on this end of the state that left the end zone blank. My understanding is, they didn't want the distraction given their soccer program. At least that's what a Glenvar parent told me.
This is what I was thinking. Some schools might tone it down because of all of the soccer/football markings. It can get pretty busy.
Drove by Ernie Hicks this past weekend and they added "Richlands" in white lettering in both end-zones. That's a bit unique. I think most schools do their mascot name or leave it blank. Thoughts?
Anyone have information on assistants, or is it a one man coaching team?
Well, Bubba Edwards as the OC. No word on DC unless Ronnie takes it himself. I think he has experience as a DC. So the "top 3" positions could already be set. Edwards will be the QB coach...or at least he was at his previous stops.
So, not sure of the LB, RB, DL, OL, etc. I thought there was some carry over from a few of last year's staff. I think Breeding returns as RB coach...not sure if he coaches defense. Also, I think Ronnie has OL experience...so maybe he works with that position on offense. That's a lot of work for one man, though.
Twin Springs has had a good run and are well coached, However, they just don't have the numbers to sustain it on a yearly basis. I see a drop off for them this year.
Same with Holston. It is hard to sustain a high level with 20-25 varsity kids.
It has been 68 days since this job has been open the fact that it has not been filled should be alarming to fans and players. If they are hiring from outside there is a good chance the coach cant get there until the end of the school year but why wouldnt you go ahead and announce it so the guy can get to know his players even if he can be there in person. I am not sure when the next school board meeting is but it has to be soon. regardless they have let at least 2 meeting come and go without putting up a name. At this point it is a lose lose situation for who ever gets this job. The hire is probably going to look like a bad one in year one just because the guy is going to have 3 months to develop his players where everyone else has been working since the end of last season. Hopefully the patient and understanding fan base of Wise Central gives this guy some time and is not calling for his head after one bad season.
Hmm....if I were Union or Ridgeview, I'd be sniffing around for some athletes that are close to the district lines. Don't let your rival's mistakes go unpunished.
There was one assistant that applied that I think deserves it out of any of them. He is with them every day in the weight room and has motivated mine to better himself. Regardless, idk that it could get worse than last year?
It always seems like those guys don't get elevated, doesn't it. During the last RV change, they minimized the roll of the only coach that worked with the kids all summer. The ones that never showed up to those voluntary workouts were promoted. Hopefully his hard work will be properly recognized. I do miss that RV/Central heated rivalry from 2019-2022. Those were some good matchups of two talented teams that did NOT like each other very much. Lol.
Looks like they were not too excited about the initial candidates first and second pass. Makes me wonder if they are recruiting someone they like, hence the mystery candidate.
I think a deterrent in some places are the facilities. The turf fields are designed for multiple sports. Richlands and Honaker for example play soccer on the football fields. Scheduling both during the same season would be a nightmare. Assuming soccer is relegated to a different location, the costs rise again to maintain the field in a separate location. It’s not impossible, but certainly the money is a factor when making those decisions.
Yeah, practices would be tough and you definitely wouldn't be able to move girls soccer to the fall. Schools wouldn't be able to support three different teams, plus the band, trying to use the same field. Facilities and logistics dictate a spring soccer season.
Does anyone anticipate SWVA schools dropping soccer as the enrollment numbers decrease?
I think a deterrent in some places are the facilities. The turf fields are designed for multiple sports. Richlands and Honaker for example play soccer on the football fields. Scheduling both during the same season would be a nightmare. Assuming soccer is relegated to a different location, the costs rise again to maintain the field in a separate location. It’s not impossible, but certainly the money is a factor when making those decisions.
What if there isn't going to be an "R" in the middle. 💣💥
Soccer also cannibalizes track athletes as well. Having four spring sports (three bigger ones) is a bit much for the boys side. Moving soccer to the fall makes a lot of sense as football is the only major sports (for boys). Having baseball, soccer, track and tennis in one season is a bit much, especially when you only have football, golf and cross country in the fall.
But it's baseball. It's inherenly NOT interesing. hahaha. (I'm in danger)
As long as soccer, golf and tennis exist, baseball is in no danger of being the most boring sport. And, yes, it can be boring, especially if the teams aren't good.
I'd say going from next to last in the district last year to a state semifinal appearance this year would say she was pretty impactful.
They didn't win the Mountain 7. They were the 3rd or 4th best team in their own district and they would have been the 3rd or 4th best in the 2D Region. Richlands could have done that, especially with Trivette. This isn't a slight on the player as some have taken it. I expected them to be at Central's level and they weren't. They weren't at Ridgeview's level. That could be coaching, system, fit, etc.
Possibly ready for next season or we looking at a couple of more years? I see they are all in the LL program but I keep thinking...."You need to give the dang middle/jv/high school kids a place to play at home."
That whole situation is more than a little suspicious and not nearly as clear cut as you make it out to be.
Probably warranted more than the tepid response from the administration. Demonstrated evidence of multiple physical confrontation is clear enough for me but I'm sure there are other details not released
Just watch hockey, which, quite honestly, is a better sport than most other options. Just as physical as football, hand-eye coordination of baseball and soccer. Much faster pace. Waaaaayyyy less arrogance and entitled attitudes.
My family has a lot of midwestern roots. I played on a street hockey league in Texas for a couple of years while I was in the Army stationed at Fort Hood......a whole new level of being in shape....and I was a plodding defensemen with average change of direction for that league. Those forwards are world class athletes.
I remember the other defensemen I played with was a tanker and had a glass eye. He would smack dudes in the boards and was always checking with me to make sure his eye didn't come out. Lol. Good times!
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This is what I was thinking. Some schools might tone it down because of all of the soccer/football markings. It can get pretty busy.