This was posted on another site by a coach and I thought it was interesting in comparison to the other arguments here.
First: The point that we actually get less time seems swayed by the number of days. If you look at the math, which I have done a lot since coming up from GA, you really don't get that many reps for your kids because of position breakdowns per week. For instance: I looked at last year's calendar and we got 9.5 weeks of practice (subtracted 1 for spring break). Each position group got approximately 2 days per week. That gives each kid 19 days of practice right? Not really because I don't get any of my JV or second teamers out there and not technically all of my 1st teamers every time (21 not 22 remember). In fact that is less than half our team (only about 1/3 of our kids 9-11 grade). That means I could divide this number by 3 but for the sake of argument I will only divide by 2. That brings us back to 9.5. This is very close to 10. I think having everyone together working on the same things, JV kids competing for varsity spots, working together right before summer break (and getting momentum going into that break), getting all your coaches on the same page together as one, and just in general being a team goes a lot further. Its not like all the state's that have Spring practice kill each other and hit every day. Most of them use only 10 days (and Coach Tudryn says that makes a difference compared to NC) and they use it for install and evaluation just like we will. The only argument I see that makes logical sense is the QB reps will go down. This can be a problem for a lot of us and may need to be addressed, but I think the needs of the team outweigh the needs of one position.
Second: I also talk to a lot of other football coaches and they really like the idea. None of them are lazy and I REALLY defy any of you to say you outwork me. You might be better but it will never be because you work harder. Promise you that (I know I said I wouldn't get upset but this argument is a little personal). I think this argument that the coaches don't like it is based on who you talk to. If you only talk to like minds then you come away thinking EVERYONE must feel that way. It is clear the guys on this board agree it is not a good idea. I was in the meeting last Feb. Most of the coaches in there were definitely for it and there were several 4A coaches in there as well as all classifications. However, Chris is right about the majority being outside talking.
Third: The argument that NC football is somehow behind other states because of a lack of spring practice is erased by the argument you guys make that we had more days. If we had more days shouldn't our kids be more polished than other states? I maintain the reason the other states are more polished (if this is true) is that football is more important to their culture as the kids are raised (GA, SC, AL there is no doubt it is). Our coaches do a great job of preparing our kids in 4 years (really believe we have some of the best coaches here because you have to love it to coach in NC) but we can't overcome 12-13 years other states give their kids in development prior to high school because its so important to them. Also, the average facilities in other states FAR exceed the average facilities in NC. This helps coaches develop kids. There is not much we can do about this around the state. We have to just affect our area individually and make it better little by little.
Lastly: I think this is the best avenue to get kids involved in all sports and direct the championship mentality. The spring sports will have kids not worried about missing football days and they won't be distracted. We can support our kids in those sports better too. If they are fortunate enough to still be playing baseball (track championships will be done) then I think learning to play for a championship outweighs a few days of practice. Also, with this format if I have a few kids that don't make it out then I have plenty of young guys to get reps. If I am using 21 then that ability is limited.
I know there are several reasons and arguments for both. This is just my opinion.