South Davidson
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No. Chatham Central either. Lost cause has been for 60 years. Those kids try hard but with limited resources and absolutely minimal levels of talent it's not feasible to field competitive football teams at either school. Chatham Central actually dropped football a number of years ago I believe but brought it back. They both are 1-3 game winners every year. Imagine having that to look forward to EVERY season.
And it is those players I commend the most. Any kid can play for a winning team. But to go out for football, practice in the sweltering heat all summer, all knowing you will have a losing season, that takes guts, and heart. I'd hazard a guess that 90% of star players from Mitchell, Murphy, Tarboro or anywhere else would stick it out like that and not move to greener pastures...
A good non conference schedule which would make for some good games would be North Stokes, South Davidson, Chatham Central and North Moore. I know some are conference games but all of the schools listed struggle with numbers.
I think it would help if they'd get someone in that could stick around. Idk the situation at Chatham Central but I know South Davidson has been through a few coaches in recent years if I recall correctly. It's going to take someone that is more interested in a love of the game and the kids than wins and getting himself to the next level. The right formula could get any place like that 4-6 wins a year imo. Just takes time and someone with extreme patience.
I do think it would be interesting if someone could do a study on how certain areas are more successful than others and why others struggle. A look into demographics, youth leagues, etc.
Davidson County youth football is pretty much in disarray. Very little consistency because most teams are managed by boosters clubs. When you throw in the attempts to inject AAU football into the mix, it's a jumbled mess. I doubt Denton fares well in that scenario.
I think South Davidson needs a new voice, someone not from the area, with a different approach.
South Davidson has a good coach. Honestly, not trying to downgrade the kids there. Vince Lombardi could hire Bill Belichick, Mike Ditka, Chuck Knoll and still not win but 3-4 games a year. I have seen them play since they were Denton High School. Any kid that could play football in the 80's and 90's found their way to Thomasville. The coach in place there is dedicated and works hard. The fact he has the kids buying into working out and showing up is a State Championship caliber win. You have to have athletes and raw football talent to win games. These are good kids and play as hard as their God given ability will allow them. For that they should be applauded. They don't recruit or lure other players in to win games. They go with what they have. Much respect to their coaching staff and players.
Who did they hire this last time? I hope whomever it is will stick around for some time.
Seen them play. Their not nearly as coached up as you claim. Terrible at fundamentals. I guarantee if Charlotte Catholic HC had these same kids, they're winning a whole lot more than 2-3 games. Talent wise Catholic kids aren't much different
You can't compare a school that gets kids from who knows where to a school that gets kids from a population of maybe 5,000 people. There is a difference in CC kids and SD kids
BULL. Straight up BULL. Never compare a school that pulls from a small community, not even a town, to a school that has always pulled from all over Charlotte and can offer "grants" to players. Go away. West Montgomery has respect for Catholic. They are a great program that has benefits that are known. Get out of here with that.
Look it up. Not throwing out names.He's dedicated and will do the best that he can. Works as hard as any coach in the state. He knew full well what he was getting involved with and took the job. Several coaches before ducked and ran to take assistant jobs when they were HC or offered. Respect a guy that goes in knowing that the chips aren't in his favor. How many coaches would do that?
Glad to know you can't answer a simple question, since "throwing out" names is such a big deal and all. Not like we are feeding a rumor mill here or anything.
Chad Ellington. How hard is if for you to punch keys on your computer? I could have answered it last night. Didn't know you were useless. But, considering your background I remember now.
Ellington not from Denton area. A North Moore grad from their 10 year run of strong football teams in 80s and 90s. Coaching not the main issue. Getting quality warm bodies out is.
Thanks. Already had looked it up. Just wanted to make you say it since you had to be such an unpleasant person about it.
Look I'm am speaking on fundamentals. South Davidson lacks that. That's a direct reflection of coaching. I dont care if it hurts some of you personal feelings. Yes raw talent is not there BUT thats why even more so coaching is essential. Outsiders" point of view who has seen South Davidson up close and personal. Find someone not from Denton or near by. Get some new fresh and innovative ideas out there. South is not a small team by any means. Teach your players proper techniques and aspects and you'll see a different team
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Who were some of these players that played at south Davidson in the 80s and 90s that made their way to Thomasville,I'm just curious
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The current HC and staff are working very hard with what they have and whehter the W's show for it are making tremendous strides in Denton. I honestly believe they have enough talent and kids to become a more competitive team. As for coaches being offered or leaving, previous admin went "outside" against the wishes of the current staff, players, teachers and hiring committee and it set the program back even farther. SD is a small school with great kids so teaching jobs are far and few each year. Likely to never be able to hire a new "outside" coach and have him bring in several highly qualified assistants because there are no teaching jobs. Best wishes for the Wildcats and the Coaching staff to become competitive soon.
If a coach shows success at South Davidson, he would be scooped up quickly by another school.
Randleman coach Shane Handy coached was head coach there for 1 year. He went 0 and 10.
http://carolinapreps.com/teams/frontend/coach/coachDetails/1104/120
Randleman coach Shane Handy coached was head coach there for 1 year. He went 0 and 10.
http://carolinapreps.com/teams/frontend/coach/coachDetails/1104/120
Handy has done a great job at RHS and it helps to have the Jimmy's and Joe's to get results from a good system and coaching staff.
SD had 2-3 years where they were 2001-2003 where they were 6-6 overall and were semi competitive. Since 1989 SD has allowed over 11,100 points and only scored 3400. Murphy, Robbinsville, and other small school teams with similiar kids and athletes win every year and play good defense, move the ball and score, then why can the kids at SD not do the same thing?
SD had 2-3 years where they were 2001-2003 where they were 6-6 overall and were semi competitive. Since 1989 SD has allowed over 11,100 points and only scored 3400. Murphy, Robbinsville, and other small school teams with similiar kids and athletes win every year and play good defense, move the ball and score, then why can the kids at SD not do the same thing?
Has to be something with the area. Not sure how the youth programs are in that area. If you think about it West Davidson usually isn't very good either correct? I'd also say anyone that can play football at a high level probably does transfer before they get to high school. Areas like Murphy and Rville probably have good youth programs and a town around them that builds the kids up to play "Murphy football" one day.
It’s 20 miles and 30 minutes from Denton to Thomasville High School. Can’t say there weren’t any, but I’m not aware of any.