Are coaches in your association cheating?

Oh yeah. I just find it not healthy to worry about those guys.
I look at it like this, we have plenty of days to practice and if I do my job we can get ready to play...

You bet there are those that are cheating. When tryouts come and some kids get cut, those coaches had better be prepared to explain their actions to their AD, Principal and the state's association. It seems that every now and then, a parent complains with evidence and keep in mind that there are cell phones everywhere. Instead of breaking rules, I used this time to get my players stronger. We filled our guy up at 6 in the morning with guys doing plyos and weightlifting. Then, when we entered the season, they were already in shape and ready to get to work at skills.

We have been conditioning since November 1st. According to the TSSAA conditioning is weight lifting (as long as it is not sport specific) and throwing (pitchers and position players), and obviously, running. January 1st started out "Open Facilities" period. Players are allowed to hit and use all of our facilities, but we cannot instruct, again, other than throwing mechanics.

What have you been allowed to do for preseason work?

Nearly every school cheats in AZ. It is kinda like NASCAR and the SEC. If you ain't cheatin', you ain't tryin'.

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Nearly every school cheats

If there is a rule then enforce it. and by enforcing it make it hurt a little.

Yes. But we'll still beat 'em.

Since they all cheat, nobody has an advantage.