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West Basketball
Posted: Thu May 21, 2020 4:40 pm
by Bobevans
I've heard a couple names for the job to, but I've also heard that Charlie Kitchen spoke to Bazler the superintendent about the job. He did a great job in a short time when he took over the West job when Gibson quit early in the season. He had Alf Bricker and that group of guys. Tough bunch but they bought in to what he wanted and it turned out great for those seniors. I think it was the first non losing season that West had had in a few years. Kitchen would be a good choice of a teaching job would become available. Maybe the super should work on that. Just my opinion.
Re: West Basketball
Posted: Thu May 21, 2020 11:16 pm
by Westfan
He did a really good job. I don't know the circumstances, but I wish they could've/would've kept him as head coach.
Re: West Basketball
Posted: Fri May 22, 2020 12:10 am
by SWJeeps22
Who are the candidates?
Re: West Basketball
Posted: Fri May 22, 2020 2:41 am
by Runner00
I don't know if I'd call running flex vs a 2-3 zone and only having one baseline out of bounds play doing a great job.
Re: West Basketball
Posted: Fri May 22, 2020 9:42 am
by Bobevans
Well, Runner00 maybe you should apply for the job. With your superior knowledge of the game you would be heads above all others
Re: West Basketball
Posted: Fri May 22, 2020 10:21 am
by Westfan
Runner00 wrote: Fri May 22, 2020 2:41 am
I don't know if I'd call running flex vs a 2-3 zone and only having one baseline out of bounds play doing a great job.
The guy took over like mid season. No prior knowledge of the players or what they could do.
Alot of these coaches worry way too much about plays, and not enough about fundamentals and discipline.
Re: West Basketball
Posted: Fri May 22, 2020 11:54 am
by Bobevans
Your right West Fan. From my understanding one of the big problems eith that team was team unity and discipline. They would bicker and argue with each other during a game. When Kitchen came in he stopped all that and brought them together as a team and not a bunch of individuals. That's not an easy thing to do when you come in to a situation like that. With that said he did do a nice job with them. He would have stayed there but the circumstances were the same then as they are now. No teaching position
Re: West Basketball
Posted: Sun May 24, 2020 12:24 pm
by Tartanblue
What happened to Hafer? It looked like he was turning the program into being competitive
Re: West Basketball
Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2020 10:23 pm
by Netcutter
Any word on interviews or frontrunners for this job?
Re: West Basketball
Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2020 6:39 pm
by CoachC
Whoever it is, I hope he is able to get a staff from 7-12 (actually biddy ball also) willing to work together. I may just be interested in helping out! lol
Re: West Basketball
Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2020 12:56 am
by E High
Good luck. It’s a mess at many places !
Re: West Basketball
Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2020 9:12 am
by Cameron34Crazie34
Bobevans wrote: Thu May 21, 2020 4:40 pm
I've heard a couple names for the job to, but I've also heard that Charlie Kitchen spoke to Bazler the superintendent about the job. He did a great job in a short time when he took over the West job when Gibson quit early in the season. He had Alf Bricker and that group of guys. Tough bunch but they bought in to what he wanted and it turned out great for those seniors. I think it was the first non losing season that West had had in a few years. Kitchen would be a good choice of a teaching job would become available. Maybe the super should work on that. Just my opinion.
He came in during the 2007-2008 season. Nathan Brandenburg, Matt Simpson, and Boyce Jordan were seniors and Alfie would have been in the junior on that team. That year we started with Gibson then Dunham coached them at South Webster then Triplet was on the side line for a couple games including a win at New
Boston before Charlie Kitchen and Arden took over. We went on to go 10-10 that season.
Re: West Basketball
Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2020 11:54 pm
by Cute az bunny
What happened to the basketball pro??
Fultz not good enough now???
Re: West Basketball
Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2020 3:04 pm
by CoachC
Cute az bunny wrote: Fri Jul 10, 2020 11:54 pm
What happened to the basketball pro??
Fultz not good enough now???
"Cute", I'm pretty sure I know who you are. I understand the frustration of working with a program through hard times (little talent) and not getting to see it through the (experienced and talented) good. I also know what it's like to work with and develop talented JH student/athletes, but not get to hang around to see and share their successes at the next level. It's not worth the anxiety or hatred you may be feeling, just be thankful for the time shared with youth who needed a person who cared. I miss coaching terribly, but I've come to the conclusion my time is probably over. But if I do get the chance to coach again, I will cherish each and every second!
Re: West Basketball
Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2020 6:27 pm
by Cute az bunny
CoachC wrote: Tue Jul 14, 2020 3:04 pm
Cute az bunny wrote: Fri Jul 10, 2020 11:54 pm
What happened to the basketball pro??
Fultz not good enough now???
"Cute", I'm pretty sure I know who you are. I understand the frustration of working with a program through hard times (little talent) and not getting to see it through the (experienced and talented) good. I also know what it's like to work with and develop talented JH student/athletes, but not get to hang around to see and share their successes at the next level. It's not worth the anxiety or hatred you may be feeling, just be thankful for the time shared with youth who needed a person who cared. I miss coaching terribly, but I've come to the conclusion my time is probably over. But if I do get the chance to coach again, I will cherish each and every second!
Some do except the one calling me MR. BUNNY!!!
Well said, every word was true. Show how people are now a days.
