[oneijoe]

Coaching. stupid mistakes. We have the talent they just don't have the motivation.

I don't think coaching is the current problem. I DO think all the coaching changes Paintsville has had over the past few yrs had a terrible effect on student participation in the Grade and Jr. High levels through that period. When parents/boosters don't stand behind the head coach for whatever reason (ie..."politics"), some of that indignancy rubs off on the children.

When coaches are changed frequently, there's little consistant guidance and encouragement in off-season conditioning and strengthening. This is magnified in its effect with Paintsville being such a small school.