[Yetty]

Trying to get opinions on why Floyd central isn’t working. With as many schools it took to make Floyd they should be one of the best. You have a history of good middle school programs producing great players but what happens once they enter high school.

[Medusa]

I’d imagine the same thing that destroys the majority of programs in this area. To much parent involvement, to many political agendas, got to play this one or that ones kid or you could lose your Job. If you can win doing all those things then you are doing an excellent job. Most schools can’t though .

[Yetty]

I’d imagine the same thing that destroys the majority of programs in this area.  To much parent involvement, to many political agendas, got to play this one or that ones kid or you could lose your Job.  If you can win doing all those things then you are doing an excellent job.  Most schools can’t though .

My child has already came and gone. Then it was not developing players the correct way. Not having two separate teams and treating them like that. Hiring your buddies as assistant who don’t know what to do hurt and the parents thinking little Billy should play every minute even if he not
doing anything to do deserve it.

[Cards2017]

I’d say Spriggs being hurt probably has most to do with season. Past few seasons I’m not sure why they weren’t better than they were.

[P. Fanning]

Floyd Central has arguably one of the best basketball minds in their building teaching every day in Brandon Gearheart. Nothing against Alan Moore but as much talent as he's had at Floyd Central, they should have more than one District Tournament title.

If Floyd Central actually cares about basketball, they would have Gearheart leading that program.

[Yetty]

Floyd Central has arguably one of the best basketball minds in their building teaching every day in Brandon Gearheart. Nothing against Alan Moore but as much talent as he's had at Floyd Central, they should have more than one District Tournament title.

If Floyd Central actually cares about basketball, they would have Gearheart leading that program.

They got a lot of talent and more headed that way I image. It maybe the coaching staff and how they handle the program.i know I’ve heard so it maybe not true a lot of people are upset with current coaching staff because of how players are being treated. Again this maybe not true.

[Red and Black]

Floyd Central has arguably one of the best basketball minds in their building teaching every day in Brandon Gearheart. Nothing against Alan Moore but as much talent as he's had at Floyd Central, they should have more than one District Tournament title.

If Floyd Central actually cares about basketball, they would have Gearheart leading that program.

What is Gearhearts resume? I remember him coaching at Pburg (girls, maybe?) for a couple of years a while back but honestly I don’t know much about him. Seems like he didn’t have much success at Pburg when he was there. Would be interested to learn what makes you think he’s a better basketball mind than Moore.

[4 Quarters]

I'm just guessing the middle school talent is just not as good as perceived. This seems to happen every where. Progressing to the next level is often a giant step.

[Yetty]

I'm just guessing the middle school talent is just not as good as perceived.  This seems to happen every where.  Progressing to the next level is often a giant step.

Im guessing they are aren’t getting developed enough and in the right way to perform at a higher level.

[BCF4L]

Floyd Central has arguably one of the best basketball minds in their building teaching every day in Brandon Gearheart. Nothing against Alan Moore but as much talent as he's had at Floyd Central, they should have more than one District Tournament title.

If Floyd Central actually cares about basketball, they would have Gearheart leading that program.

What is Gearhearts resume? I remember him coaching at Pburg (girls, maybe?) for a couple of years a while back but honestly I don’t know much about him. Seems like he didn’t have much success at Pburg when he was there. Would be interested to learn what makes you think he’s a better basketball mind than Moore.

In the one season we coached Prestonsburg boys, he lead us to a 16 win season and a trip to region with 5’10 Drake Nunnery playing the 5. He can coach, no doubt. Great basketball mind that came from years with Henry Webb. His political opinions suck though 

[Yetty]

Floyd Central has arguably one of the best basketball minds in their building teaching every day in Brandon Gearheart. Nothing against Alan Moore but as much talent as he's had at Floyd Central, they should have more than one District Tournament title.

If Floyd Central actually cares about basketball, they would have Gearheart leading that program.

What is Gearhearts resume? I remember him coaching at Pburg (girls, maybe?) for a couple of years a while back but honestly I don’t know much about him. Seems like he didn’t have much success at Pburg when he was there. Would be interested to learn what makes you think he’s a better basketball mind than Moore.

In the one season we coached Prestonsburg boys, he lead us to a 16 win season and a trip to region with 5’10 Drake Nunnery playing the 5. He can coach, no doubt. Great basketball mind that came from years with Henry Webb. His political opinions suck though 

Real question is would Floyd central even give him a chance. For just one season that is really good I could only image if he had more time.

[BCF4L]

Floyd Central has arguably one of the best basketball minds in their building teaching every day in Brandon Gearheart. Nothing against Alan Moore but as much talent as he's had at Floyd Central, they should have more than one District Tournament title.

If Floyd Central actually cares about basketball, they would have Gearheart leading that program.

What is Gearhearts resume? I remember him coaching at Pburg (girls, maybe?) for a couple of years a while back but honestly I don’t know much about him. Seems like he didn’t have much success at Pburg when he was there. Would be interested to learn what makes you think he’s a better basketball mind than Moore.

In the one season we coached Prestonsburg boys, he lead us to a 16 win season and a trip to region with 5’10 Drake Nunnery playing the 5. He can coach, no doubt. Great basketball mind that came from years with Henry Webb. His political opinions suck though 

Real question is would Floyd central even give him a chance. For just one season that is really good I could only image if he had more time.

There were so many things happening in Floyd county during that stretch that it’s no wonder you still see so much turnover at Prestonsburg. Too many politics get in the way. 

Having said that: I’m not sure if he gets a shot. If they want to win after Moore is ready to hang it up, I don’t know why you wouldn’t try.

[Yetty]

Floyd Central has arguably one of the best basketball minds in their building teaching every day in Brandon Gearheart. Nothing against Alan Moore but as much talent as he's had at Floyd Central, they should have more than one District Tournament title.

If Floyd Central actually cares about basketball, they would have Gearheart leading that program.

What is Gearhearts resume? I remember him coaching at Pburg (girls, maybe?) for a couple of years a while back but honestly I don’t know much about him. Seems like he didn’t have much success at Pburg when he was there. Would be interested to learn what makes you think he’s a better basketball mind than Moore.

In the one season we coached Prestonsburg boys, he lead us to a 16 win season and a trip to region with 5’10 Drake Nunnery playing the 5. He can coach, no doubt. Great basketball mind that came from years with Henry Webb. His political opinions suck though 

Real question is would Floyd central even give him a chance. For just one season that is really good I could only image if he had more time.

There were so many things happening in Floyd county during that stretch that it’s no wonder you still see so much turnover at Prestonsburg. Too many politics get in the way. 

Having said that: I’m not sure if he gets a shot. If they want to win after Moore is ready to hang it up, I don’t know why you wouldn’t try.

I would think they would but they still got that Justin triplet and the rest of the coaching staff their right now I’m assuming would all put in for it.

[TheTruth!]

Floyd Central has arguably one of the best basketball minds in their building teaching every day in Brandon Gearheart. Nothing against Alan Moore but as much talent as he's had at Floyd Central, they should have more than one District Tournament title.

If Floyd Central actually cares about basketball, they would have Gearheart leading that program.

They got a lot of talent and more headed that way I image. It maybe the coaching staff and how they handle the program.i know I’ve heard so it maybe not true a lot of people are upset with current coaching staff because of how players are being treated. Again this maybe not true.

None of the players are getting mistreated. I have a friend in the program and they said all the players get the same amount of treatment as the others. So it’s definitely not true also Yetty you have to be a teenager on this website.

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I'm just guessing the middle school talent is just not as good as perceived.  This seems to happen every where.  Progressing to the next level is often a giant step.

Im guessing they are aren’t getting developed enough and in the right way to perform at a higher level.

Jags have 0 seniors 2 guys who’ve played a lot as in Boyd and Spriggs then the others haven’t. Your starting 2 sophomores who haven’t played, 1 Freshman who hasn’t played, Logan meade is the other started which I remember him playing last year. They are very young and not to mention they have an 8th grader who plays a lot as well. You lost all your guys who have been there for 4-5 years last year. You have to think they get this whole team back next year with experience.

[Red and Black]

Floyd Central has arguably one of the best basketball minds in their building teaching every day in Brandon Gearheart. Nothing against Alan Moore but as much talent as he's had at Floyd Central, they should have more than one District Tournament title.

If Floyd Central actually cares about basketball, they would have Gearheart leading that program.

What is Gearhearts resume? I remember him coaching at Pburg (girls, maybe?) for a couple of years a while back but honestly I don’t know much about him. Seems like he didn’t have much success at Pburg when he was there. Would be interested to learn what makes you think he’s a better basketball mind than Moore.

In the one season we coached Prestonsburg boys, he lead us to a 16 win season and a trip to region with 5’10 Drake Nunnery playing the 5. He can coach, no doubt. Great basketball mind that came from years with Henry Webb. His political opinions suck though 

I’m probably gonna regret asking this because I can already guess the answer, but how does a coach take a weak team to the regional tournament in his first year and then lose his job the next year?

[Yetty]

Floyd Central has arguably one of the best basketball minds in their building teaching every day in Brandon Gearheart. Nothing against Alan Moore but as much talent as he's had at Floyd Central, they should have more than one District Tournament title.

If Floyd Central actually cares about basketball, they would have Gearheart leading that program.

They got a lot of talent and more headed that way I image. It maybe the coaching staff and how they handle the program.i know I’ve heard so it maybe not true a lot of people are upset with current coaching staff because of how players are being treated. Again this maybe not true.

None of the players are getting mistreated. I have a friend in the program and they said all the players get the same amount of treatment as the others. So it’s definitely not true also Yetty you have to be a teenager on this website.

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I'm just guessing the middle school talent is just not as good as perceived.  This seems to happen every where.  Progressing to the next level is often a giant step.

Im guessing they are aren’t getting developed enough and in the right way to perform at a higher level.

Jags have 0 seniors 2 guys who’ve played a lot as in Boyd and Spriggs then the others haven’t. Your starting 2 sophomores who haven’t played, 1 Freshman who hasn’t played, Logan meade is the other started which I remember him playing last year. They are very young and not to mention they have an 8th grader who plays a lot as well. You lost all your guys who have been there for 4-5 years last year. You have to think they get this whole team back next year with experience.

That goes back to player development and making sure that when one leaves the next is ready to step in. Now 8th grader can’t help it but the rest can. You should have a good enough jv program so when those seniors do leave the only thing that changes is the name of the player.

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Floyd Central has arguably one of the best basketball minds in their building teaching every day in Brandon Gearheart. Nothing against Alan Moore but as much talent as he's had at Floyd Central, they should have more than one District Tournament title.

If Floyd Central actually cares about basketball, they would have Gearheart leading that program.

They got a lot of talent and more headed that way I image. It maybe the coaching staff and how they handle the program.i know I’ve heard so it maybe not true a lot of people are upset with current coaching staff because of playing time.

[BCF4L]

Floyd Central has arguably one of the best basketball minds in their building teaching every day in Brandon Gearheart. Nothing against Alan Moore but as much talent as he's had at Floyd Central, they should have more than one District Tournament title.

If Floyd Central actually cares about basketball, they would have Gearheart leading that program.

What is Gearhearts resume? I remember him coaching at Pburg (girls, maybe?) for a couple of years a while back but honestly I don’t know much about him. Seems like he didn’t have much success at Pburg when he was there. Would be interested to learn what makes you think he’s a better basketball mind than Moore.

In the one season we coached Prestonsburg boys, he lead us to a 16 win season and a trip to region with 5’10 Drake Nunnery playing the 5. He can coach, no doubt. Great basketball mind that came from years with Henry Webb. His political opinions suck though 

I’m probably gonna regret asking this because I can already guess the answer, but how does a coach take a weak team to the regional tournament in his first year and then lose his job the next year?

I’d be lying if I said I knew the exact answer but Brandon wasn’t really given an answer either. The way I think it went down was Lori promised Brandon the job if he voted her in for principal then once that happened she let him go after the season and hired Brent after some pressure at the board. Again, I don’t know that to be the case but that’s kinda what it pointed towards when it went down. I will say that when Brandon was let go and Brent was hired, he asked me to stay on staff to help but I ended up getting a job out of town and had to move. Like I’ve said before, Floyd County is extremely political and why it’s hard to have sustained success here.

[zaga_fan]

It all started with the Kevin Spurlock nonsense.
Change my mind!

[BCF4L]

It all started with the Kevin Spurlock nonsense.
Change my mind!

Basically when Floyd Central became a thing which also pretty well coincides with the Spurlock debacle. The Board has tried so hard to make sure Floyd Central has what it needs to succeed but has listened to way too many folks behind the scenes.

[Red and Black]

Floyd Central has arguably one of the best basketball minds in their building teaching every day in Brandon Gearheart. Nothing against Alan Moore but as much talent as he's had at Floyd Central, they should have more than one District Tournament title.

If Floyd Central actually cares about basketball, they would have Gearheart leading that program.

What is Gearhearts resume? I remember him coaching at Pburg (girls, maybe?) for a couple of years a while back but honestly I don’t know much about him. Seems like he didn’t have much success at Pburg when he was there. Would be interested to learn what makes you think he’s a better basketball mind than Moore.

In the one season we coached Prestonsburg boys, he lead us to a 16 win season and a trip to region with 5’10 Drake Nunnery playing the 5. He can coach, no doubt. Great basketball mind that came from years with Henry Webb. His political opinions suck though 

I’m probably gonna regret asking this because I can already guess the answer, but how does a coach take a weak team to the regional tournament in his first year and then lose his job the next year?

I’d be lying if I said I knew the exact answer but Brandon wasn’t really given an answer either. The way I think it went down was Lori promised Brandon the job if he voted her in for principal then once that happened she let him go after the season and hired Brent after some pressure at the board. Again, I don’t know that to be the case but that’s kinda what it pointed towards when it went down. I will say that when Brandon was let go and Brent was hired, he asked me to stay on staff to help but I ended up getting a job out of town and had to move. Like I’ve said before, Floyd County is extremely political and why it’s hard to have sustained success here.

That was my guess, unfortunately. I love America, but man, elections in Floyd County shake my faith in the effectiveness of democracy year after year after year. I can understand why almost every group of people on earth before 1776 wanted a king because I've lived in Floyd County for almost 40 years and seen the foolishness of these elections that don't fix anything. Everybody complains, but then they keep right on voting the same way for the same people. What's the Mel Gibson quote in the patriot? "Why should I trade 1 tyrant 1,000 miles away for 1,000 tyrants 1 mile away?"

[Yetty]

It all started with the Kevin Spurlock nonsense.
Change my mind!

Basically when Floyd Central became a thing which also pretty well coincides with the Spurlock debacle. The Board has tried so hard to make sure Floyd Central has what it needs to succeed but has listened to way too many folks behind the scenes.

I don’t know any thing about the spurlock  situation except he was an old school coach. He some of the best coaches with him too so I’m not sure why they got rid of him over foul language.

[Spud]

Holbrook should’ve been the head coach for Basketball when Floyd central was built

Jeremy hall should’ve been the head coach of football

Instead they hired Hager and Spurlock and the teams have never been worth much. Baseball does dented.

Henry Webb who was the Floyd county superintendent at the time and hung his hat on building a school central of Floyd county but screwed the kids in the south Floyd area. He shortly left after the school was opened. But anyway, he, Spurlock and Hager were all teammates at Alice Lloyd. So buddy system took effect early and things never recovered.

Hager just retired and won 27 games in 7 years.
Spurlock didn’t last long before they ran him out.

[zaga_fan]

Holbrook had success at the district level but I just looked and he only won a single game in the regional tournament in his tenure (KHSAA website is weird about coaching stuff sometimes so someone correct me if I'm wrong).
I felt like he had South Floyd going in the right direction when then they consolidated, but it would have been a roll of the dice.
Not saying it woudn't have worked, I'm just saying you had a guy with a All A state ring and some experience at Rupp who applied for it. I think John Noble interviewed too?

The way that entire thing was handled just screamed that the parents and kids were running the program and not the coaches and administrators.
I went to a game at Floyd Central shortly after Kevin stepped down and one of the kids hit a scoring milestone but he didn't want anyone but Kevin to present him the game ball, so Kevin walked out and handed it to him and then left. Just felt like the whole thing was a mess.

Maybe it was a mess and it started with a bad hire? Don't know, but it definitely felt like it was a pretty good representation of the way things were going to go.

[15thRegionFan1515]

My opinion is it’s hard to play and win when you are missing your best player. When will Spriggs be back?

[Blacksmith]

I joke all the time and say its Webb's fault for not letting the kids pick a cool mascot,LOL. My nephew was at AC and Webb gave the group of kids from the merging schools who would be the first class at FC the task of picking a mascot. Only thing was...... he gave them a short list of mostly Cat themed mascots, kids wanted something different but Webb had to have his way.So that's how we ended up with Jacksonville's Jaguar as out mascot, Same way he had to have his way with coaching hires...
I love the school and man I love a bunch of those kids.. Heck Ive coached no small amount of them myself in youth sports... I just don't know, with the talent they have had there should have been more success over the years... I don't think anyone will argue that.. I have a really hard time saying it but Yea, things are not what they could have been and I place no, not one ounce of blame on any student athlete...

[Yetty]

My opinion is it’s hard to play and win when you are missing your best player. When will Spriggs be back?

Yeah he is definitely one of the best on the team and it’s hard for any team to win when one prior best is out. I think 2-4 weeks but I maybe wrong

[SouthEast18]

Trying to get opinions on why Floyd central isn’t working. With as many schools it took to make Floyd they should be one of the best. You have a history of good middle school programs producing great players but what happens once they enter high school.

Won the district last year and gave the eventful region champs all they wanted. No Floyd county team has won a region in boys basketball since 2001 so they have plenty of company. They are super young this year and haven’t been healthy but they’ll be fine at the end of the year. Allen Joe is a fine coach, if more parents would STFU and let their kid be coached athletics in EKY would be a lot better.

[P. Fanning]

How many of those kids that played at that DACE squad are playing at Floyd Central as juniors now? By now they should be further along based on the hype that was placed on them.

[TheTruth!]

How many of those kids that played at that DACE squad are playing at Floyd Central as juniors now? By now they should be further along based on the hype that was placed on them.

Out of that starting 5. Lance went to BL, Jenkins quit basketball his sophomore year, Spriggs, Boyd, and Meade are now starting. James samons was on the Dace team as well he’s starting at FC too.

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Trying to get opinions on why Floyd central isn’t working. With as many schools it took to make Floyd they should be one of the best. You have a history of good middle school programs producing great players but what happens once they enter high school.

Won the district last year and gave the eventful region champs all they wanted. No Floyd county team has won a region in boys basketball since 2001 so they have plenty of company. They are super young this year and haven’t been healthy but they’ll be fine at the end of the year. Allen Joe is a fine coach, if more parents would STFU and let their kid be coached athletics in EKY would be a lot better.

Couldn’t have said it better.

[BillSelf]

How many of those kids that played at that DACE squad are playing at Floyd Central as juniors now? By now they should be further along based on the hype that was placed on them.

Out of that starting 5. Lance went to BL, Jenkins quit basketball his sophomore year, Spriggs, Boyd, and Meade are now starting. James samons was on the Dace team as well he’s starting at FC too.

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Trying to get opinions on why Floyd central isn’t working. With as many schools it took to make Floyd they should be one of the best. You have a history of good middle school programs producing great players but what happens once they enter high school.

Won the district last year and gave the eventful region champs all they wanted. No Floyd county team has won a region in boys basketball since 2001 so they have plenty of company. They are super young this year and haven’t been healthy but they’ll be fine at the end of the year. Allen Joe is a fine coach, if more parents would STFU and let their kid be coached athletics in EKY would be a lot better.

Couldn’t have said it better.

Like 4 or 5 of their top 6 where Seniors, Covid year kids. Moore has made it past the first round of district 1 time out of like 5-6 years and that was last season. 

No covid year, no nothing. That’s the story no matter how many ways you wanna spin it. Add some context.