[CoachB]

That is exactly what I have tried this year at Betsy Layne. I believe that it is working, as we have about 11 or 12 eighth graders lifting three days a week. Or at least that is what I am hoping. I do have the support of my administration, they are great to work for!!!

I have a hard time understanding why schools with relatively the same enrollment as local rivals cannot field a decent product.

I don't want to come off as demeaning. I pull for struggling schools like Besty Lane and Powell Co, etc.

I have heard the arguments: No administration support, no community support, etc.

I guess I just feel like these are things that can be overcome.

When I was in 7th grade playing for Varney Elementary, we ran Belfry's offense ( this was mid 90's) and when preparing for the championship game, we were visited by Coaches on the Belfry staff. They came every year to encourage us and provided busing to get us to come work out. It felt awesome. We all wanted to wear that red jersey.

I realize things don't turn around in a day, but IMO it starts with the YOUTH. If you get to them, and their parents to some extent, you turn the tide.