[goodguy]

There are a few keys to building a good program.

1. You have to have a good feeder program. Kids have to be developed in elementary and middle school.

2. The varsity coach needs to be involved or at least give guidance to the coaches and programs at the younger levels.

3. Need to have consistency at the varsity coach level. Can't have a revolving door for the coach and coaching staff.

4. Helps to have school and parent support, someone has to be willing to spend the time and money.

5. If you notice the top teams in the state have several players that have played AAU ball for years. To be the best, the kids have to play with and against the best.

6. Most important! You have to have the talent pool! What makes it hard for most of our EKY schools is that the population is so small that the number of good and above average players just aren't there. But, you can work with what you've got if you do the top five points.

Just my opinion, but if you look, most of the top teams in the state do the above.