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I also believe the current "calendar" is a reason why coaches get out. It's basically year-round and though there is no doubt there are a lot of passionate coaches, they do get burned out (or are not compensated for their year-round activity). We (Western Boone) don't do as much as everyone else. Practice 1x a week in the summer for an hour and a half. There aren't any workouts (other than strength/conditioning for those that aren't in a spring sport) in the Spring. We didn't have a single scrimmage over the summer (we had 3 get cancelled due to weather). I honestly believe we are an anomaly though (though small schools are all probably similar?). I am thankful that our AD and Coaches work to ensure kids can do as many sports (or be at as many workouts) as possible. It's tough though on kids who need to work, have livestock (fairs), and those that do not have their own transportation.

Honest opinion... Go away from the Limited Contact period and back to a "schedule" for each sports season. Limited contact periods are also pushing kids to focus on 1 sport. Large schools (4A-6A) it could work (because pure numbers you are going to have more athletes).. Smaller schools, you need any and all athletes to play multiple. When they have to choose between basketball camps/tourneys/workouts and football workouts/7 on 7/lineman challenges/etc. (just an example) athletes can only do so much. Kids also don't want to spend 6 hours (between a couple of sports, conditioning/weight lifting) at school all summer either. I will say this, our athletic department does a really good job of trying to balance the sports... I.E. there isn't a volleyball workout the same time as girls basketball... But there are a lot of kids that don't want to spend 6 hours (between a couple of sports workouts/practices, conditioning/weightlifting) at school all summer either.

I don't know if it's even a pay raise... I mean sure we all work to make money and be able to live the lifestyle we want... but I think the "change of pace" is accurate. Most of the small school guys it's 7 days a week+... youth programs, jr high programs, Freshman/JV.. The Stipend doesn't even come close to paying minimum wage for the hours they spend... Let alone the small stipends for Coordinators and what the volunteer coaches do. It's an absolute grind. Awfully tough to be a husband/father from May-November as a head football coach. It's not just start in August with 2 a days and a few hours a week in the weight room like it was 25 years ago . It's pretty much year-round now. I think most absolutely LOVE coaching, but the burnout is a real thing.

Cascade is open. IHSAA football: Simmons moving into new role after leading program to state title

I thought the same thing... I am not sure how else you do it. Maybe he just doesn't want to be in a sectional with GS, Mater Dei, Eville Memorial?

Their Sr class was HUGE... 19 of them and a lot of production both on the offensive side of the ball and defensive side of the ball. They have a couple of guys coming back that are solid (Turner, probably the next FB and MLB) and Farmer (Wing and speedy, and Safety). They got a transfer QB from Tri-West. It wasn't that long ago, Webo graduated a lot of dudes... And went and won 2A again in 2020. They may have the 1A champ in their sectional... South Put and Cascade aren't that far apart.

Chatard isn't in 3A either...

I believe 2 years ago the enrolments came out in March (about this time 2 years ago) and Sectional assignments came out in May.

Russ Mann named HC @ LC

Not really... Including starters: QB, FB, one wing, both WRs, TE, I believe at least 2 OLmen, Both MLBs, 1 safety, both CBs, NG, 2 OLBs/DEs all graduate... 19 seniors graduate... Farmer and Turner both return.. Expect Turner to move to MLB and FB.. Farmer will be a Safety/wing. They also got a transfer in from Tri-West that is a QB.

Owen Valley has been filled: Troy Burgess hired as Owen Valley High School football coach

McCutcheon now open McCutcheon coach Josh Strasser resigned after four seasons

Terry Peebles heading to Delphi

Are you and the Prince related? You guys are as naive as the day is long.

Josh Smith Stephanie White Khal Stephen All better WRC athletes than Earl, I am sure there are others, that's just off the top of my head

Mt Vernon closed. Coach Kirschner back with the Mauraders

Seeger Closed— Scott Cronk named new football coach

Mooresville Closed. Casey Gillin taking over for his Dad

They have played week 1 for the last 4 years.

There are a lot of things legendary coaches don't do...

Herb King leaving Fountain Central and taking Benton Central... Closes BC, opens FC Benton Central hires Indiana Football Hall of Famer Herb King