I’m sure there are many factors that make a program successful. But what is the biggest factor for success? Is it talent? Coaching? Parents? How about commitment? Scheme? Weight training? Money?
Is there one factor that stands out? Let’s here your opinions.
I personally think that it is coaching. High school football more than any sport relies on good solid coaching. How else can you explain programs being consistent winners? Great coaches usually are knowledgeable, respected and committed.
One coach that comes to mind for me is Eric Redmond. For years Airport struggled in football. It wasn’t until Redmond arrived that the Jets tasted success. Did the Jets suddenly find talent? We may need to wait a few years before we really know. If Monroe starts to experience success and Airport starts to stumble I think we will have our answer.
Another example was Larry Dugan at Flat Rock. Dugan was the Monroe County Region coach of the decade for the 1970’s with a State title and 3 league championships. The 80’s started where the 70’s left off with 13 wins in 2 years before Dugan abruptly left. The Rams have only experienced winning seasons 6 times in the last 29 seasons with no league titles.
I’m sure there are other factors but coaching is #1 on my list. What are your thoughts?
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axe in hand
-BN
BN is a SMCC follower. Don't say anything bad about them or he will have an axe to grind with ya!
Coaching is important, however, you have to have talent also and in football, numbers are importanat to get a good look and have good practices.
Football is different than other sports, In basketball, one dominant kid will win many games for you. In baseball or softball, one dominant pitcher will win many games for you. In football, you may have the greatest QB in the state, if there is nothing around him, you will never hear about him.
ALSo, preperation and backing by your school adm. etc. is huge. Football is 1 big event per week. That is why many smaller schools can actully compete against bigger schools in other sports, but in football, it can be dangerous and in most cases, the smaller school will have problems.
Many things are important to winning, and include:
Coaching, with consistency of coaches.
School adm. backing.
Size of school compared to others in your league or schedule.
Off season programs.
Number of players.
School history.
Costs, fundraising, pay to participate fees.
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Yes thank you mr. Stat keeper as well!!! Everybody was in a slump just wondering about who has won more SMCC/Airport so thanks and I'm sure you are looking forward to the game this year so you can make that stat even more accurate!
Congratulations Mr. Stat keeper on the Airport/SMCC game history. I bet that makes you feel just a little more worthy in this world, dosen't it? Keep up the good work! Looking foward to your reports. Anything to pet your ego!
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The squirrel doing the "count down" has it all wrong! Hitting starts June 18th at Bedford High School. Appearantly he isn't involved in "hitting" anything but his keyboard.
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