The Loogootee Lions basketball program has taken a few hits as of the last week:

1. Scott Reid (AD) is leaving to coach baseball at North Posey. He is going to be missed.
2. One of the best coaches in the program is stepping away for good. Coach K will be missed as he was the man that taught the basics in basketball.

I guess if they would have hired Josh Thompson they would not be looking for another AD, again. I guess they might just give it to someone that is already employed by the school to save more money. Good move, I doubt it. Oh well, I guess we can always use the old saying, "Wait Till Next Year"

What do they do about the 7th grade coaching position? Who knows, but this is going to be some BIG shoes to try and fill.



This info is coming from the "Downtown Coaches Assoc" so I am not sure that #2 is true or not. We all know that we are not suppose to base everythingon sports, but LHS is taken some HUGE hits as of lately. I guess we will have to wait and see how the program will adjust to the changes.

The Loogootee Lions basketball program has taken a few hits as of the last week:

1. Scott Reid (AD) is leaving to coach baseball at North Posey. He is going to be missed.
2. One of the best coaches in the program is stepping away for good. Coach K will be missed as he was the man that taught the basics in basketball.

I guess if they would have hired Josh Thompson they would not be looking for another AD, again. I guess they might just give it to someone that is already employed by the school to save more money. Good move, I doubt it. Oh well, I guess we can always use the old saying, "Wait Till Next Year"

What do they do about the 7th grade coaching position? Who knows, but this is going to be some BIG shoes to try and fill.

This info is coming from the "Downtown Coaches Assoc" so I am not sure that #2 is true or not. We all know that we are not suppose to base everythingon sports, but LHS is taken some HUGE hits as of lately. I guess we will have to wait and see how the program will adjust to the changes.

The greatest ad of all time can come in and Lee can coach until the end of time, but until the work ethic and the attitude changes in the kids it will be awhile before Loogootee basketball is back. Just one guys opinion.

The Loogootee Lions basketball program has taken a few hits as of the last week:

1. Scott Reid (AD) is leaving to coach baseball at North Posey. He is going to be missed.
2. One of the best coaches in the program is stepping away for good. Coach K will be missed as he was the man that taught the basics in basketball.

I guess if they would have hired Josh Thompson they would not be looking for another AD, again. I guess they might just give it to someone that is already employed by the school to save more money. Good move, I doubt it. Oh well, I guess we can always use the old saying, "Wait Till Next Year"

What do they do about the 7th grade coaching position? Who knows, but this is going to be some BIG shoes to try and fill.

This info is coming from the "Downtown Coaches Assoc" so I am not sure that #2 is true or not. We all know that we are not suppose to base everythingon sports, but LHS is taken some HUGE hits as of lately. I guess we will have to wait and see how the program will adjust to the changes.

Lagote74,

I assume you are referring to the Assistant Principal at North Posey.

http://www.northposey.k12.in.us/site/NPHS/...dmin_index.html

Strong pedigree, whatever that's worth.

How do you replace the District 11 Assistant Principal of the Year???

Looks like Save Me had it right, looks like Mr. K. will be back on the sidelines, at least that is what the
downtown coaches assoc. is spreading around. They usually know the scuttlebutt down there. If so, good for the Lions and I'm sure Ole Mr. K. will start practice soon!!

At what level? And i assume it is for LHS?

At Loogootee and I'm pretty sure the 7th grade where he has been for ages. I think that him and Coach Wade(Chad-8th coach) make a pretty good team.

Well, as another school year starts, we all are awaiting the basketball season to come around. Sure we have volleyball with the girls, boys tennis and even CC, but we all are just waiting to see what the area schools have for the basketball season. Another year with "Who is going to be good" and such. I guess we all will wait and see if BR will once again control the sectional, oh and yes it is at ND this year. I guess we will get to hear all the ND people say that their place is the best place to host the sectional again. Man, I can't wait to see all that floating on here again.

So, my question to everybody that reads this post is, Who is going to be strong this year? Who is going to be your sleeper? I hve noticed that this post has been looked at a lot, but not many posts. Maybe this will get some sparks flying.

Looks like Save Me had it right, looks like Mr. K. will be back on the sidelines, at least that is what the
downtown coaches assoc. is spreading around. They usually know the scuttlebutt down there. If so, good for the Lions and I'm sure Ole Mr. K. will start practice soon!!

Well the story that Scott Reid left Loogootee are bogus, he just got a 1 year extension on his contract late in June.

This really makes me wonder, What if?

I guess we can just leave it at that. I am thinking that the Lions might look good on paper, but wait till they actually hit the hard wood. Lion nation (no worries, I have heard that they can't even get any fans at the game) might be a little nervous when the Ackerman boy doesn't have have much help this year. Oh well, "Lion Backers" might as well get use to the watching BR rack up those wins. Can anybody hear JB groaning yet?

Mr. Reid is most definitely gone to North Posey as the Assistant Principal/Head Baseball Coach.

This really makes me wonder, What if?

I guess we can just leave it at that. I am thinking that the Lions might look good on paper, but wait till they actually hit the hard wood. Lion nation (no worries, I have heard that they can't even get any fans at the game) might be a little nervous when the Ackerman boy doesn't have have much help this year. Oh well, "Lion Backers" might as well get use to the watching BR rack up those wins. Can anybody hear JB groaning yet?

If the numbers are low enough to close a school, we don't need an assistant princple do we. They can give the ad job to Winniger he probable is quailfied for it with all of his teaching experiance.

Huh? You can get out your chisel and granite and put this in stone: Whoever wins the LHS - Orleans game in the Loogootee regional will represent the South at Conseco this year in 1A.

I'm really not sure you want to do that yet. You need to remember, BR has had the upper hand on the sectionals being played around Loogootee. They have said that they are going to be a little down this year? I don't put too much into that. They have dedicated people that do nothing but put time and effort into the sport itself. Dedication comes form the top of each programs. Heck look at ND. Does anybody have any idea how much dedication is in place for, Lets Say Loogootee? I sure do hope that the kids want it alot because I have been told that the coaches sure don't.

Nobody wants to work to get better! It's pretty obvious after the last few years the kids don't. Does ANYBODY feel that ND or BR isn't or hasn't been busting their butts to get and continue to be better?

From what I've seen and heard they have been busting their butts! This is my perspective of what I know or have witnessed: pretty intensive weight program the last 2 years at the Body Shop, tourneys and camps in the summer plus open gyms and individual workouts (was told Coach W even has had old veteran Coach Nonte in to work one on one with the Sherfick boy), fundraising for the boys team (golf scramble of which I played in the first one and had a great time) brought back "meet the coaches" night at the local K of C that Coach Butcher used to do years ago (previous coach didn't do that). Heck, his brother told me he even painted the railings on the stairs and the first two rows of bleachers black in the gym to spruce it up before the holiday tourney. If that's not dedication, what is??? Short of recruiting ungodly talent, I for one am happy with the way things are being handled in the LHS system. Once heard or read somewhere that it takes a coach at least 3 yrs to turn a program around. Guess what, this will be their third year and looks like they might just reach up and grab some hardware this year. Barring injury (Baugh, I know) and any major problems I think it's the year of the LIONS!!!!

Ditto! I had been told at Body Shop by another former Lion who was/is working with the Sherfick kid, so all of that is true. Before I got sick I saw alot of the ballplayers at Body Shop working out with alot of dedication. I've been out of the loop since 6/15, but when I drive by there early evening I see ballplayers going in and out, so I assume they are continuing workouts with dedication.
Everytime I talk to Wag, he is very pumped, ready for the season, and so am I!

Good stuff and great reporting, but let's look at the big picture. Is this year going to be the year that the whole program is going to be turned around? I have to say NO!! Let's look down the grades a little, for that look at the JV this year. Does anybody on here think that the JV will be .500 this year? I have been hearing that there is no way we will even be close. After that, how about the 7th and 8th grades? Is there any talent down there they we can try and fine tune any? There is to much to try and cover, but it needs to start at the top.

I do want to visit one more thing. Other than the "Starting Five" (which I am sure it is already picked out) What do we have to come in and help out in any areas? Who in the world is going to be the back up PG or even for that the starting PG? What ever happened to working hard that week in practice, then you get a starting spot? Makes you wonder, Who really runs the program in Loogootee anymore? Parents or the coaches?

I can report that the Loogootee 8th grade is a pretty good group......at the same time, I don't believe the BR 8th grade has ever lost a game. Orleans also has a very talented group of 8th graders to be, so it should be a strong year in the area for that age group. I think everybody should give Mike the time he needs in his program.....he is a good person, and has earned that chance.

Well, I have been hearing some information from a "Downtown Coach Assoc" (location is at the Dairy Master), that Lion nation has lost another b-ball player. I am really wondering if these kids are starting to see the writting on the wall? Maybe they know something that the rest of us don't. They went on to tell the group that they felt like it was no surprise, but who really stops playing basketball their Senior year? I am thinking that he "knew" he would not get much playing time so instead of being a team player, he said the hell with it. I really liked the Wildman boy as he was a good kid, but I guess if you don't have it in you anymore, well it is time to step aside and let somone else give it a shot.

That seems to be the attitude of alot of athletes these days! It's not good enough to be a part of a "team" anymore and to do all you can to make the team better or successful. When I played we had 5 seniors and 3 of them never saw the floor except for practice. But that didn't bother them and they were happy with their roles. And guess what, they were part of a Sectional championship team which means alot to some people. Let me ask you LHS 3, is playing time THE most important thing in athletics? Or is it being part of a successful team and program and helping in any way to keep it going? I cherished my time on the hardwood at LHS and no I didn't play all the time, but I darn sure enjoyed it and wouldn't change any of it. As far as the players who quit "knowing" something that the rest of us don't, I doubt it, it's the new generation and different attitude of some kids these days.

That seems to be the attitude of alot of athletes these days! It's not good enough to be a part of a "team" anymore and to do all you can to make the team better or successful. When I played we had 5 seniors and 3 of them never saw the floor except for practice. But that didn't bother them and they were happy with their roles. And guess what, they were part of a Sectional championship team which means alot to some people. Let me ask you LHS 3, is playing time THE most important thing in athletics? Or is it being part of a successful team and program and helping in any way to keep it going? I cherished my time on the hardwood at LHS and no I didn't play all the time, but I darn sure enjoyed it and wouldn't change any of it. As far as the players who quit "knowing" something that the rest of us don't, I doubt it, it's the new generation and different attitude of some kids these days.

This is an easy answer since you are asking me. Being part of a "Team" or even a "Tradition" is what I value the most. Playing time means really nothing to me as I would want to be part of the tradition that has been built for several years. The Lion tradition is something that was even in the works before JB got there. He just added his touch to some things that was already in place as this is what most coaches do. I agree wtih you as kids these days really don't care about it anymore. I bet if you asked the coaches today how many kids came in on their own to work on their game, I bet they would say maybe two or three. Then after that, go ask JB how many of his kids came in over the summer to work on their game and I bet he would say 90% or more, but that was a different era. No video games, computers or any other electronics these kids have these days back then. Just kids that wanted to be part of something special. Oh well, we can sit on here and write all kinds of posts about what we should do or if we was the coach we would do this, I guess we just all need to sit back and get ready for another year of basketball and enjoy what we can. Eye sores? There might be a few, but there has been for the last five years so lets just grin it and bear it.

This is an easy answer since you are asking me. Being part of a "Team" or even a "Tradition" is what I value the most. Playing time means really nothing to me as I would want to be part of the tradition that has been built for several years. The Lion tradition is something that was even in the works before JB got there. He just added his touch to some things that was already in place as this is what most coaches do. I agree wtih you as kids these days really don't care about it anymore. I bet if you asked the coaches today how many kids came in on their own to work on their game, I bet they would say maybe two or three. Then after that, go ask JB how many of his kids came in over the summer to work on their game and I bet he would say 90% or more, but that was a different era. No video games, computers or any other electronics these kids have these days back then. Just kids that wanted to be part of something special. Oh well, we can sit on here and write all kinds of posts about what we should do or if we was the coach we would do this, I guess we just all need to sit back and get ready for another year of basketball and enjoy what we can. Eye sores? There might be a few, but there has been for the last five years so lets just grin it and bear it.