The best and worst coaches in High school DFW area

My guess is there might be some first time posters on this one........if you know what I mean.

From my limited experience

Teams with Good Coaches:

Keller
Southlake
Colleyville
Lewisville
Lake Dallas
Highland Park
Mansfield Timberview

Bad Coaches:

Marcus
Grapevine
Marcus
Did I mention Marcus?

Warning -- there will be a very small amount of latitude on this topic (an no longitude).

Be wise.

KD -- the HP coach haven't managed a varsity game.

What makes a HS coach a "good" coach?

Coach Collins -- you're a VERY good coach!

Talking about last years coach. Haven't been following it close enough to know that the guy moved on/retired.

Good coaches at Wylie, Waxahachie,Poteet, Lancaster, Red Oak.

Saw that title and thought, Git your chair, PDiddy..........


But, I see you've already got it.


Does anyone remember the Gong show?

Instead of best or worst how about what 5A schools have the best records in the DFW area year in and year out and what are their enrollment numbers to compare the size of those schools with?

Would be interesting to see if the larger schools with high enrollment consistantly have winning programs or is it the smaller schools?
Might make interesting comparisons, might not.

KD...what's wrong with the Marcus coach?? Just because he yells at his kids to inspire them or weed out the weak ones? I was impressed they played as well as they did last year with that team. I bet he does not have parents complaining to him? Does he Oldbat?

Are you still ****ed about losing to them? I believe they beat you in three...sweeping you at your place...correct?

NOW...that you got me started...I would add the other Flower Mound HS Coach to the list of BAD Coaches. Did I say BAD? I meant horrible decision maker. Lets see its almost December...they are probally practicing bunting. Small ball....

WE WILL BE READY FOR FM THIS YEAR...AND IT WILL BE A MUCH DIFFERENT OUTCOME THAN LAST....MARK MY WORDS.

Get the season started!!!! This TRAIN is ready!

Train -- there are no 5 game series -- therefore, no three game "sweeps". Do you really follow HS baseball???

Also, we all knew the coach you would label as "bad" -- that's your opportunity, so don't expand your list.

Who are at the top of your list of good coaches?

-Active-moderator-for-a-day

After reading Train's post it reminded me of a playoff game and I was wondering does

"lightning strike twice?" jkjkjkjk

And in regards to parent's complaining to a coach let alone to our coach ,,,,,,,,show me a coach that doesn't have at least 1 parent complaining and I will show you a coach that is either deaf or retired....

Each season isn't there always at least 1 parent that is wanting/needing/expecting more.

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I believe they beat you in three...sweeping you at your place...correct?

Lets see....who said 5 games?? THREE games...Keller won game won at Marcus I believe, and lost 2 at home. That equals three PD not five. Maybe they teach things differently in Plano HS's.

Good Coaches IMO.... SLC and Woodlands. Not too bad of successful coaches.....Yes, I stayed away from the one you thought I would mention.

A "sweep" is often interepreted as no losses. I believe PD thought you were talking of a three game sweep (e.g., going 3-0), which would require a five game playoff. Initially, I interpreted it as PD did.

I can see now that you were referring to winning two in a row at KHS. Having lost the initial game, personally I wouldn't have used the term "sweep" when talking about the wins in games two & three. But that's JMHO.

If increases in attendance is a variable of measurement then I guess you would have to add Newman Smith into that mix, seems like they are always adding new players....students to their school. I know they added a couple new seniors this year.

Texan -- you read it the same way I did. I was just pulling Train's chain as he strolled down memory lain, with limited distain. He does indeed refer to a 2-game sweep -- my bad.

OBN -- you're right about coaches -- HS or otherwise. I know nothing about the coach at TWHS, but I think little of his team's behavior on the field. He may be the best coach in the history of the world, but shouldn't that also include losing with class on occasion?

Good coaches -- SWINGDOC!

Good Coaches:

Funneldrill
Ctiger

I have always heard good things about ctiger. And his teams have done well.

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Originally posted by oldbat-never:
Good Coaches:

Funneldrill
Ctiger

Derek Matlock?

TGUF
You have a PM or 2 from me......

Great coach: Jack Sharp at TCA

Jeff Payne @ Rockwall is one of the good ones.

Jim Gatewood is the new head coach at McKinney North and the guys absolutely love him. He hasn't coached a game yet, but I can tell you this....the guy knows what he's doin'. He will have our team running like a well oiled machine this year in my opinion!

What do you have to say FO?

Natural,
Ditto on that and Good Luck to your Football Team this weekend,,,,,,,if you win M. Pair will be sporting 2 rings (baseball/football) on his hand and wouldn't it be cool to get a 3rd this Spring.....

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Originally posted by Old Pitcher:
Jeff Payne @ Rockwall is one of the good ones.

Jim Gatewood is the new head coach at McKinney North and the guys absolutely love him. He hasn't coached a game yet, but I can tell you this....the guys knows what he's doin'. He will have our team running like a well oiled machine this year in my opinion!

What do you have to say FO?

OP,
Is Gatewood the former assistant from Alabama?
If so, 9-4A has another problem from Mckinney North to worry about!

TGUF......yes, Coach Gatewood has been the 3rd base coach at Alabama for the last 6 years.

I will throw Derek Matlock in the good group.
Like coach Gatewood, Matlock has not coached an inning yet at Lake Dallas, but from what my son tells me, baseball will be fun again at LDHS.
You also add the attention and looks coach Matlock has gotten our seniors from college coaches.....
Nothing but positives so far

Yep, OP, Coach Gatewood is a great guy.

I met him about four years ago when Matt and I took a trip up to Alabama for a "camp".

So, I had an idea of what to expect when that annoucement was made.

I know he has already worked hard making calls on Andrew's behalf.

I am really looking forward to this spring.

Not many Cecil Espy's and Jim Gatewoods around.

With the talent and that type of coach, things look great for a fun run this year.

After mentioning the greatness of Jack Sharp and Cecil Espy it reminded me of the quality John Davis used to bring to his teams, also.

And while discussing high school coaches, I'd be remiss if not mentioning Fossil Ridge Coach Doug Delaney and Northwest Coach Che Hendrix. They're both men of high integrity that believe in developing not only the ball player, but aiding in transitioning the boy into the man. They lead by example.

I know coach Gatewood from his last stint in Texas and his Alabama days - Coaching against him, D. Matlock, Coach Cook at Frisco and the rest of the 9-4A coaches will be fun and a definite challenge this Spring.

South Garland's Rick Robertson

How could I forget Scott Cook at Frisco? He coached my older son for four years and he is a great coach and even greater gentleman.

Thanks OBN... will be rooting for TCA to win this weekend.... and even harder for a repeat title in the spring!

What is the criteria for a good or bad coach ?
Was Barry Switzer a good coach because he coached a couple of years and won one Super Bowl. IMO, He was not a good coach. He was the benifactor of a coach that built that team. Anybody can coach a group of all-star's, providing they stay out of the way. Again, just my opinion.

there's some good coaches in DISD as well -WT White (Shepherd), and Hillcrest(Tovar). TCA has an excellent coach (Sharp).

Is coaching or talent more important in high school?

Natural:
Coach Cook is my son's Coach this year he is a great man.

Good
Omar Washington: First Baptist
Funneldrill
The retired (physically not mentally) Swingdoc
Matlock

Not so much
All the young, no head coaching experience, freshman football coaches hired for baseball jobs in 4a and 5a.

I would rather my kid have an average coach, who is a great man.

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Originally posted by aplanodad15:
I would rather my kid have an average coach, who is a great man.

Agreed, but with most of the aforementioned, you get the best of both.

With the history of posters on this board, I'm not sure anything but winning % is important to most of these parents.

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