I can not blame that kid tonight to be part of a program for all those years, and a talent at it.
To be told a practice was optional and then to have the coach berate her for attending a family function in front of the team when she was not at
the practice. And we wonder why kids feel so cheated and depressed when they give their time and energy. My kid is part of the JV program and I am worried she might quit too. Bobby Please address this misfortune.

Anonymous_208010101650205 on:12/21/2009 9:27:27 PM

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Anonymous_158081019101 on:12/21/2009 11:39:34 PM

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Perhaps your little Johnny or Susie are involved in too many things and are unable and committed to give 110% to the team OR are not as good as you may believe.   This is not REC anymore. People have been saying for years this is one of the many problems with some of the parent coaches.  Sound like you may have had false hopes.  This is High School.  Thanks coaches Jim and Kurt for all you do for our BBall Boys and Girls program at Brandywine !! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year !!

Anonymous_20801010167040 on:12/22/2009 7:44:25 AM

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yup.  almost half a generation later and new people ain't with the schtick yet.  so sad there are so many conceited parents out there feeling their kids are entitled.  blatant arrogance is being passed on to their children and disregard to how it adversely affects them.  manipulate all you want.  your kid may not be the athlete you think they are. can't you find something positive to talk about.  there is a lot of good things going on at Brandywine !

Anonymous_20801010167040 on:12/22/2009 8:25:26 AM

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And also, no coach should be expecting "110%" from any student, as their families, studies, etc. are far more important in the scheme of things.  Coaches who do, quite frankly, are not good coaches, since they have a really warped view of the world.

Anonymous on:12/22/2009 9:23:41 AM

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You are a parent of a JV player. Are you are realistic parent or are you seeing your child thru rosie colored glasses. I have seen the JV's play....and they are true JV players. When a JV team filled with juniors can not beat a JV team full of freshman/sophomores....maybe your JV player should be quitting or putting more work into it.

Anonymous_640901060202 on:12/22/2009 10:27:29 AM

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Exactly more than high school sports but you can't tell me that no child should ever put 110% into everything.

Anonymous_640901060202 on:12/22/2009 12:12:05 PM

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And that is the problem with things now. No one wants to put the effort into anything. They want everything handed to them. I am not talking about sports or anything in particular. I am talking about ethics....kids as well as adults need to understand everything is not for everyone and the things you want you need to work your butt off to have.

Anonymous_640901060202 on:12/22/2009 1:03:51 PM

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On that, we agree.  What I was attempting to address was the context of high school sports, and the coaches need to recognize that there are far more important things that students should be focused on than sports.  No coach should demand or expect that their students always give them "110%" when life necessitates their just and proper focus elsewhere.

Anonymous on:12/22/2009 1:52:01 PM

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You go girl.  Keep the ball rolling.  Dr. Handler mentioned possibly cutting MS sports in a big meeting at the MS a while back.  Maybe now is the time.  Budget talks are in the works.  Should we cut MS sports and continue to keep Longswamp open?

Anonymous_640120116013 on:12/22/2009 4:52:06 PM

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We are going to close the MS since there are so many sports problems...

Slightly Confused on:12/22/2009 7:01:53 PM

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ya gotta love it.  Oh I do.  Keep it thriving.  Been way too quiet lately.  Shake it up baby.

Anonymous_20801010167040 on:12/22/2009 8:56:48 PM

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Correct that... with Obama as our lead, ten years from now, it'll probably costs about $10.00 for a pay toilet, and the teachers are going to want a cut of that.

Anonymous on:12/22/2009 11:53:03 PM

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Actually it can pay off rather well. Nothing breeds success like success. While some do rest on their laurels, more use the confidence ganed along with the knowledge of what it takes to succeed to help them in where ever destiny leads them. 

Anonymous_20801010152077 on:12/23/2009 7:46:12 AM

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For all of the perpetuators of this fuzzy math talk about giving 110%:

Ever wonder about those people who say they are giving more than 100%? We've all been to those meetings where someone wants over 100%.

How about achieving 103%? Here's a little math that might prove helpful. What makes life 100%?

If A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z is represented as:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26, respectively -

Then, H A R D W O R K - (8 +1+18+4+23+15+18+11) = 98%

K N O W L E D G E - (11+14+15+23+12+5+4+7+5) = 96%

But, A T T I T U D E - (1+20+20+9+20+21+4+5) = 100%

And, B U L L S H I T - (2+21+12+12+19+8+9+20) = 103%

So, it stands to reason that hard work and knowledge will get you close, attitude will get you there, but bull#*^% will put you over the top.

And look how far A S S-K I S S I N G - (1+19+19+11+9+19+19+9+14+7) = 118% will take you.

Merry Christmas!

amused2 on:12/23/2009 8:12:55 AM

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Hey "idiot" that was not the point. I meant that if kids do not try and dont give a damn, then they will play jv. why not give it ur all now because no one is going to be playing sports for their life. And to your derogartory comment, you are the adult who is wasting their time on a this website. 10 years from now i will be laughing at people like you who argue with students

state champ on:12/23/2009 9:49:53 AM

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You just love to identify yourself as "state champ", don't you... as if it actually means something.

Anonymous on:12/23/2009 11:04:34 AM

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"Sitting around their computer arguing with anyone who will listen"...aren't you doing the same?  Look, I don't mean to come down on this kid.  It's good to apply oneself, but do so in school, and become a better student, or at church, and become a better human being.  Sports, after all, is just play, and a title achieved therein is no reason to elevate oneself.  Think about what really matters in the scheme of things.

Anonymous on:12/23/2009 11:46:33 AM

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Applying yourself in athletics can make you a better person too. Responsibility, hard work, dedication, the ability to work as a team and communication are all things that I learned through organized sports back in the day. I still apply those principles at my job every day, 25 years or so later. You sound like the non-athletic type that is jealous of other peoples accomplishments in sports. Why else would you rip someone that has accomplished something. What have you accomplished in life other than to annoy everyone that visits this site?

Anonymous on:12/23/2009 11:55:53 AM

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You can't just disagree, but have to pretend you know my history and intentions?  Sad.  Well, I'll let you feel superior by not recounting my many achievements and blessings, including those in athletics, as if that mattered at all.  You seem a grownup version of "state champ"... arrogant, brash, and desiring of respect.  Before you inquire about my and other people's intentions, you might want to look in the mirror and question why winning at play is so important to you.

Anonymous on:12/23/2009 1:16:51 PM

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HA, okay then.  I'll have one made up at zazzle.com.  I'll put a cool lightening bolt on it, too.

Anonymous on:12/23/2009 1:59:59 PM

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Okay...okay...it's alright.  Just step away from the computer, wipe the foam away from your mouth, and have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Anonymous on:12/23/2009 2:43:03 PM

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Why would you think athletics is the only way to build responsibility, good work ethics and a standard of excellence? Almost any other school activity can provide this (music, drama, telecomm, acedemics) without the drama and self-centeredness of the jock world. Get real 95% of the working world was not a high school athlete, and probably 99% of the upper echelon of companies big and small never played sports. Talk to me about success.

Anonymous_240115010186 on:12/23/2009 11:53:24 PM

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You guys can't stop bickering, can you?  Not even on the day before Christmas?  Drop your snowballs, go inside, get a cup of hot chocolate, sit on the couch, be at peace, and reflect on the meaning of the holiday.

Anonymous on:12/24/2009 9:37:09 AM

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winning prepares you for the future. If you go motivate yourself and are determined, you can translate that to college and a proffesion, which i have done with my schoolwork, which is more important than athletics

state champ on:12/24/2009 4:33:57 PM

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I feel all fuzzy inside of now!!

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"A Proud Parent", allow me to throw your own words right back at you... "you'll go through my post and pick it apart, small minds have to do that"... thanks for demonstrating the point.  Now then, my only suggestion for you, as it was, in part, for "state champ", is that you attempt to clear your mind of some of the excessive and misplaced pride that you apparently get from winning at play and allow it instead to be filled with proper perspective, reason, and rationality, which will ultimately get you much farther in life.  For a further explanation, if you need one, read Post 38098.

Anonymous on:12/28/2009 9:08:20 PM

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Once again someone takes the initial post and creates a whole other arguement. Of course academics are important. I believe this child is an Honor student all her years.( I could be wrong).
The point is how this girl was treated by an Adult.
It will all come out in the next few weeks but unfortunately it has the other kids upset, my daughter is scared to speak up. How sad.

Anonymous_208010101650205 on:12/28/2009 10:14:59 PM

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Ah, "amused2", you really have some issues yourself, you know. I'll leave it at that, as I don't care to fill have a page with endless dribble.

Anonymous on:12/29/2009 9:56:15 AM

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They can't do it. Can't be honest with themselves or anyone else. They are PERFECT. This particular person ALWAYS tucks their tail, runs, hides and claims they won't waste time on dribble when things are posted that point out how judgemental, idiotic and assinine they sound. It is they who think that their way of life is the only way of life. They truly are sad and could do well to open their minds and souls and let themselves grow as a human being just a little bit. But it will never happen because they are already PERFECT and NEVER wrong.

Anonymous on:12/29/2009 10:19:20 AM

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Reading this would even give someone with sleep apnea a perfect nights sleep...

Slightly Confused on:12/29/2009 11:20:58 AM

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If they were honest they would admit that they are wrong and that MANY high school student athletes go on to very successful careers outside of athletics. But they would rather push their anti-athletics agenda as though athletes are to dumb to do well academically. They are not just dishonest, they are ignorant too.

Anonymous on:12/29/2009 2:27:03 PM

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Yo dunce, tell me what post number I said athletics is MORE important then all else. All along I have said kids should give it their all no matter what the activity is. You seem to think they don't need to do that in athletics because it is just play in your ignorant mind. Perhaps if everyone gave it their all in EVERYTHING they do, the world would not be in the shape it is in. You should actually try and comprehend what is written before you call someone stupid. MORON

Anonymous on:12/29/2009 3:31:19 PM

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So coaches can decide if you go to a family function too?

Slightly Confused on:12/30/2009 7:58:26 AM

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if you can't commit to playing basketball and would rather spend time with family ... don't play.  it's that simple.  this isn't rocket science.  you show up to practice, you work hard, you prove that you are able to play at a high enough level to help the team win ...... and you play when it's game time. what do you think should happen?? coach should make sure that every player on the team plays the same amount of time whether they show up to practice or not ... whether they deserve to play or not?  and when that happens..... instead of starting off the season 2-3 (which is actually DECENT compared to past seasons) ... we start of the season 0-5 in which cases you would still be complaining.  let the coach coach ... that's what he was paid to do which means he obvisouly "has a clue" ... unlike yourself.

Anonymous_70044072020 on:12/30/2009 8:49:20 AM

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Calling me stupid didn't make my blood boil. Your lack of comprehension, ignorance and repeated errors about other people's posts made it boil. I noticed you couldn't find a post that proved your statement that said I was about sports above all else. It obviously doesn't exist proving once again that, you don't have a clue, so who really is the stupid one? If you would like to untuck your tail and eat a little crow I'm sure most people on here would love to read it. But it won't happen because you just can not be honest even when it is clearly pointed out that you posted stuff that isn't true. MORON...a dishonest moron at that...

Anonymous on:12/30/2009 9:41:32 AM

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Bravo amused2. You have outdone yourself with your latest post!
Now whoever your talking about must sit down and take a few meds.

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I see you still don't have a post number to support your previous post even though I have asked for it twice. Probably still can't comprehend that it doesn't exist. I too all along have spoke for proper perspective. You should actually read my posts. In my eyes open view of the world, I can see that proper perspective without a doubt, can and does include athletics for many throughout the world and has helped them be successful in life in and a way from sports. The close minded will never grasp that. I can here the crowd chanting now Mor......on, Mor....on

Anonymous on:12/30/2009 1:33:41 PM

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Okay you the facts The practice was optional, her familly came up from far away to see her. The week before her great gram had a heart attack..she died the morning of practice...her grandmom (whom she spent the whole previous Sunday) had a stoke leaving her left side paralized. It was very hard to watch this strong woman in a horrible condition. Two weeks before her friend and co-worker died with friends involved.
Did you ever think that this kid decided that Yes , being with family was a need fro her that day. And she emailed him after some other player texted her to tell her he berated her at practice in front of everyone.
 No the coach played every player before her and even when brought to his attention just skipped over her. Plus the fact that one day he tells her she will play JV to help out , then tells her she will only play Varsity. Tells her he was going to start her . ?????? It is also come to my attention he made remarks to her at practices which upset her.
Then when she went to him to tell her she was going home with her Mom and turning her uniform the next day He said GOOD to her. What Adult says that to a 16 year old girl?  I recieved a call yesterday about this website and realized it was her you are all talking about. An Honor student a normal teenager with aspirations, an Athlete and a pretty good one. No she understood she might sit for the game. She understood the message he was sending by putting everyone else in before her. The message was that he was in power to ruin her interest and rob her of playing a sport she liked. From early years to now ask the other coaches what kind of kid she is? Bottom line she is a kid and the playing time was not the issue. The treatment by a mentor/coach was not right.
  I am signing my name unlike others here. The matter was private to us, but I guess I will show her these post tonight. Those who know me know
I have been very supportive of all the players throughout these years. It is very upsetting to me to have helped this kid develop her skills to have had treatment like this. However, I did tell her life is full of people like this , so try to just be aware and never loose your dreams. Thank you to all who have sent us emails and the calls. Life goes on.Oh  Kids do make mistakes , that is a given. It is us Adults that should realize they need our suport.

Kathy Duffy on:12/30/2009 2:04:41 PM

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GET A LIFE PEOPLE!

Anonymous_6702140280152 on:12/30/2009 3:44:08 PM

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You know, you could actually argue with yourself in the mirror, as all of those accusations and criticisms apply directly to you.  Anyway, I grew tired of this several posts ago, so have the last word, if you like.  Besides, I hear your mommy calling... she says you're cranky and need a diaper change, and it's time to go to bed.

Anonymous on:12/30/2009 4:44:33 PM

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Anonymous_158081019101 on:12/30/2009 7:39:02 PM

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I have been following this thread for awhile, reading mainly about pros/cons of sports vs. academics. I can truly see both sides. However, the post about how this adult spoke to, and about, a teenager is upsetting. I will preface the rest of my statement by saying I have never been a coach, so I obviously don't know their perspective. However, as a teacher (and let's not beat me up on that), I do believe that any adult involved in any teenager's upbringing, whether it is a a parent, teacher, coach, or a club advisor, needs to set a positive example and nurture that individual...not try to disgrace them in public in front of their peers or the public. If there was an issure with missing practice, the coach should have spoken to the player in private. It equates to a teacher belittling a student in a classroom. Yes, adults need to talk to students/children/ players about certain issues as they arise. It helps us all teach them about accountability and responsibility. However, it could, and should, be done in privacy. There is nothing wrong with telling our youth what our expectations are of them; we can discuss it privately and with integrity. As far as turning in her uniform...if the coach really said, "Good"? That's completely unacceptable no matter what the circumstances.

Anonymous_2401150163015 on:12/30/2009 11:47:52 PM

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If what Kathy wrote is accurate and the coach in question acted inappropriately, then where is our own ManBearPig Handler?  If the AD can't perform adequately to both produce for the district and handle the personel, then it is up to MBP Handler to step in and deal with it. 

Man up and do the right thing.

amused2 on:12/31/2009 8:41:13 AM

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How dare anyone put Jim Moll in the same category as Don Roach. There is no comparison to be made between these two men. One treats the kids like they should be treated, and obviously from this disturbing posts I am reading the other one does not. I thought in order to get respect you have to give it. Does Jim Moll know what respect is? Kid or not they deserve to be treated properly. I am so very happy my kids gave up basketball. I don't want them associated with this kind of treatment. It's ashame that good players are forced to quit and we are left with a poorer team because our AD refuses to do anything about this problem. Bring back Terry Sitler. There was a good coach!!

Parent on:1/2/2010 7:15:35 AM

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WHAT ABOUT THE OTHER TWO GIRLS THAT QUIT THIS YEAR. THE TWO TALLEST ON THE TEAM AND BOTH WOULD OF BEEN BACK NEXT YEAR, WHAT A SHAME.

Anonymous_700440520152 on:1/2/2010 4:38:00 PM

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There goes our future WNBA stars....

Slightly Confused on:1/2/2010 5:50:48 PM

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Almost every program has had real success (division championships, county, district and state qualifiers and champions)under the current AD or haven't you heard?

Anonymous_2070690137029 on:1/2/2010 10:56:16 PM

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It all falls on deaf ears when it doesn't benefit their cherub.

Slightly Confused on:1/3/2010 9:12:05 AM

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Do not expect the AD to address this issue. Similar issues have come up with other coaches, he refuses to address anything - but he has a new title. This guy has got to go.

Anonymous_167012701630143 on:1/4/2010 10:40:33 AM

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First of all what new title does the AD have? 2nd, Don't we pay taxes and therefore pay the salaries of these people? Why don't we have more to say about things? Maybe we as parents need to get together in a group and go to speak to the powers that be. I don't think it will help, but maybe we would be surprised.

Parent on:1/4/2010 5:59:12 PM

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As a coach, maybe you can answer a question for me. What about a coach that gives up on a player because he/she is not quite as good as some of the other players? Is that right? That happens all the time at Brandywine. I think it's totally unfair, because of what you said that a not so good 7th grader may be a great player when older, but will they still be with that sport if the coach ignores them????

Parent on:1/5/2010 6:27:53 PM

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Let me say I know nothing about basketball.Do you quit on a kid?? never!!A kid may quit on you but you must realize that kids mature at different rates.Granted there are some real knuckle-heads in 7th grade but as they get older and wiser they eventually understood there was a method to my madness.7th grade is tough.A lot of things are changing around you and your trying to fit somewhere.Sports at this level is a stepping stone.If kids are not having fun while they are learning you will lose that kid.Grades always came first and we had guys on the team that were tutors when needed.I always told the boys if they gave me 100% at practice I'd find a way to win a match that we might lose.I never knew how I was going to do that but luckily I did at least once a season.I always told parents my job was to help get these boys ready for high school and if they had concerns to call me.I had 1 or 2 that called but for the most part I was lucky enough to win 80% of the time and parents are not that upset when things go well and the kids have fun.the joke among the boys was always " winning isn't everything but losing sucks!"

Anonymous_240115010179 on:1/5/2010 10:36:42 PM

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Well oh wise one, since you are a god in the basketball realm -

GO APPLY THE NEXT TIME THE JOB IS OPEN!

Now if your basketball knowledge consists of sitting in your recyliner, drinking rolling rock and watching the NBA. Please ignore the previous comment...

Slightly Confused on:1/6/2010 7:46:22 PM

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How could they loose that game being up so much at half?  They need to refresh the legs of the starters...someone could get hurt when fatigued. He has a good bench why not give them the oppurtunity?

Anonymous_208010101650205 on:1/10/2010 7:48:15 PM

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Hate to burst your bubble, but that was only one game. Everyone can have a good day now and then.

Parent on:1/20/2010 2:13:39 PM

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Great game last night....are you kidding me. He let Muhlenberg hold the ball....yes actually hold the ball at half court for the final 3 minutes of the first half. That is not good coaching.

Anonymous_640901060202 on:1/20/2010 3:22:42 PM

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I bought my clue at the Dollar store. I just want to know why a Brandywhine clue costs a penny and a real world clue costs $20????

Slightly Confused on:1/20/2010 3:46:55 PM

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I'm sure they were talking about the Muhlenberg coach!

Funny on:1/20/2010 7:39:44 PM

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Yes, a few new ones got off the bench for a change and both teams won!Maybe there's something to be said for rotating other players in and not having some girls "ride the pine pony" for an entire game. Such horses**t.....

sick of the whole game on:1/20/2010 9:25:13 PM

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Yes, I actually do. It's called player rotation, and it prevents the same girls from getting exhausted and even more prone to injuries. They get to rethink plays, talk with the coach and get ready to be put back in. Meanwhile some new blood gets to gel with the players already on the court and new talent is explored, playing experience is gained, and a TEAM plays. It might be hard to fathom, but there are different coaching styles. And yours might not be the only one to be effective. Think outside your little box.

Sick of the game on:1/21/2010 12:12:31 AM

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Thanks for the positive feedback. We look foward to a great spring season!

Sick of the game on:1/21/2010 9:52:47 AM

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Not good coaching on Brandywine....standing in a zone and watching 3 minutes run off the clock. This would have been a great time to practice some man to man defense that they do not do well. This has been apparent in other close games where they can not get in the passing lanes or trap the ball.

Anonymous_640901060202 on:1/21/2010 11:52:39 AM

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I understand the game completely. But since you seem to think you do...please humor us and tell us what you would have done.

Anonymous_640901060202 on:1/21/2010 2:50:03 PM

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Why didn't the coach go running across the floor pumping his fist tonight at DB at half time.Please tell me what a great coach he is after th a*s whoopin he took tonight. This guy has on CLUE

Anonymous_208010101480136 on:1/22/2010 10:12:05 PM

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Good coaches don't coach for the money but you are correct. Why should one coach get paid the same as the other (same season) for working maybe a month longer. Hopefully this won't happen.

Anonymous_20501880117017 on:1/23/2010 7:16:57 AM

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because he simply he didnt want to draw attention to himself,he a great actor ,V.P.,AND THE LAUGHING STOCK OF BERKS BASKETBALL. The players won the game against the muhls,NOT THE COACH.

m.c on:1/24/2010 9:00:42 AM

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To Bobby the AD. You must interview each of these young ladies individually with the principal. I have been informed of disturbing harrassment of a few players which the other girls feel are cruel and make them uncomfortable. And my daughter plays allthe time, she is afraid to speak up and feels terrible to not be able to protect this kids self-esteem. It is time for the truth to be told by each girl in a safe environment.

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It appears there is no proper channel! If the AD is saying there is not enough talent, then who can address this issue? I strongly disagree with that observation. there is plenty of talent,but no one will ever no what some of these boys can do, because they have not been given a chance! There is a reason boys are leaving! They just don't want to play for a lame duck coach!!!!!

disappointed fan2 on:1/24/2010 7:32:31 PM

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Harrassment in MS girls' basketball, HS JV or HS Varsity? What level are you referring to?

What the heck r u talking about? on:1/25/2010 6:14:18 PM

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What are you talking about? "Torn down in front of her peers"? I have a daughter on the team and I asked her about this, and I think we provide a pretty "safe" environment, and she looked puzzled. "What the heck are you talking about?" was her response. You are just trying to stir the pot. It's effective, but pretty creepy...

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Agree with your assessment. This site is pathetic. As a father whose kids attended Brandywine many years ago, I am thuroughly embarrassed. This is high school basketball. Having been to a couple games this year, there is a disturbing lack of talent evaluation from parents who feel their kids are great. Certain things are not for everyone, and no one should be entitled playing time for any reason. You earn playing time. I have not been to enough games to comment on the coach one way or another in terms of coaching itself. But to come on here and bash anyone is, as I said before, embarrassing. It is childish.

Anonymous_138016208058 on:1/26/2010 11:10:17 AM

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Your statement is ridiculous about this site! As I stated previously, I am an ex player with no children on this team!!!! its rather embarrassing to see how far this program has fallen, and its not from lack of effort from the players, so who would you start with? The coach and no where else.It was just an observation after attending some of the games this season!If you don't like this site ,then don"t read it!!!

Anonymous_208010101580110 on:1/26/2010 4:45:35 PM

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That would be nice for 2 weeks to see the difference

Anonymous_158081019101 on:1/26/2010 9:15:09 PM

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Yes Iam, but that doesn"t mean we should except losing here! These boys deserve better than what they have here now!!! Winning isn"t always important, but at least have a positive outlook and show them that hard work will be rewarded. Just maybe if there was a small glimmer of hope ,so many boys would not transfer or just quit! Thats whats most  disturbing about this coach, that this should be a. great time in these boys lives,but he keeps robbing them of these times by just still being here!!!

Anonymous_208010101580110 on:1/27/2010 5:00:28 PM

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Boys or girls (or , hopefully, both!)???? It's too late for some, unfortunately. Best wishes senior boy's basketball players, girl's basketball players, and cheerleaders!You represented Brandywine well!Hopefully, next year will be better for the underclassmen!!!! But good luck to varsity girls going to the first round of districts!

please tell me you're not kidding on:2/16/2010 5:59:38 PM

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They'd rather lose and see EVERYONE get their time on the court and then come on here and bitch about how it was the coaches fault ....again.  I admit, I was on a team in school and NOT one of the "stars" and sat on the bench unless they were winning by a good margin, but so what, it was fun and I wanted our TEAM to win however they could and me playing like 1/2 the game just because I was "entitled" to play was not the best interest of the TEAM....key word..... I guess people forget that MOST school sports are TEAM sports......... why do you think in pro sports, there are several players each game that "sit".???? You play your better players and give the rest time as it warrants. Parents, get over yourselves....tell your little angels that just MAYBE if they could practice just a little  harder to get better than the rest, they might play more often.....what a concept.

Anonymous_20502350540211 on:2/17/2010 2:14:01 PM

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So do you really think that the girls who work harder, practice more and dedicate whatever time is needed to get good at the sport (any sport) should worry about the "feelings" of the girls who don't??? Maybe the helicopter parents should stop worrying about their little darlings feelings and tell them to stop texting or sitting in front of the TV all night and actually get out and practice. 

Anonymous_690480970162 on:2/18/2010 10:17:20 AM

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There is a reason they keep score at games. If you want to win, you play your best players. If you don't care about winning you give everyone equal playing time.

Anonymous_207069013706 on:2/18/2010 4:25:11 PM

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It's obvious that you're more concerned with the "score" on the scoreboard, rather than that inscribed on our children's hearts.  Sad.

Anonymous on:2/19/2010 11:34:55 PM

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So all "bench warmers" are not dedicated, and they do not put in hard work?  You cannot, nor should not, make such judgments.  One of the goals is to win, yes, but in high school sports, as in life, there is much more to it than just this.  I hope your perspective is really not so narrow.

Anonymous on:2/20/2010 7:41:55 AM

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Would it be possible t get a Woman who is qualified from one of the Colleges in the area to take over our girls BBall to give it a much needed
revitalization? I think it would just be better for the girls now and in the future. They need female role models and the care they give. thank You

Anonymous_20801010139017 on:2/25/2010 1:55:41 PM

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The team is in districts and won the first game. Brandywine girls basketball has always been a slight dissapointment could it  be that there is just not enough girls to make the great team your looking for. Good job girls good job coach good job A.D all teams cant be state champs do your best. I wish people would realize for a small school  we do pretty well we cant all recruit like central.

Anonymous_20801010173022 on:2/25/2010 3:37:58 PM

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The only thing she is entitled to is respect. Everyone knows he is not to be coaching young minds.

Anonymous_20801010139017 on:2/27/2010 3:51:22 PM

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If any public school coach could recruit like Snip does they would be as good as he has been.

Anonymous_20501880117017 on:2/28/2010 2:11:22 PM

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That's a sorry excuse and is not true. That's what losers keep telling themselves as justification for their own ineptness.

Keeping it real on:2/28/2010 6:35:01 PM

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Right, that must be it.  Just like the parents that moved to Brandywine so their boys could wrestle for Lovello.  It's funny how a great coach and program can attract the best of the best.

Green doesn't become you.

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There was a woman coach who played college ball before this coach and she didn't do a whole lot for the program or for moral.

Anonymous_740430200130 on:3/1/2010 10:54:16 AM

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Will never happen!!

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My point.

Anonymous_21601620890130 on:3/2/2010 9:10:49 AM

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right, because it's the JUNIORS' faults? I don't think so pal. You sound like you have one HUGE stick up your butt because you have no idea what you are talking about.

utterly disgusted on:3/30/2010 1:33:21 PM

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you have GOT TO BE KIDDING!

The softball team did not revolve around Alyssa Fegely.
Yeah she was the most amazing pitcher this county has ever seen, but one person doesn't make a team buddy.

Honestly? KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT!!!!!!

softball fan on:3/30/2010 1:52:20 PM

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I don't want to take away from Alyssa's accomplishments because she was absolutely a great player but to say she was the most amazing Berks has ever seen might be a stretch. I was not able to find any stats on Alyssa's amazing career so I can't totally compare, but I too thought of the name Kristen Erb.

Anonymous on:3/30/2010 2:55:20 PM

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If a pitcher is that good, you could put a little league team behind them and they could still win. Goes for both Baseball and Softball, but softball for the most part can be more dominated by one pitcher. Hence why she pitched almost every game for her entire high school career....the same cannot be said for the State Champ baseball team.

Also, I am taking nothing away from the other girls on the team, they all contributed in their own way.

All this aside, Alyssa had one of the best high school careers in the county ever...note I said one of. But let's not appoint the coach a god yet, until we see how the teams do with a less dominant pitcher and have to play more of a team game and coaching decisions play into it.

Anonymous on:3/30/2010 4:53:52 PM

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Does anyone know for sure if the girls bball coach is coming back next year

Anonymous_208010101420232 on:4/7/2010 1:21:49 PM

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Youth softball moved only one player up again? Where does everyone not associated go to play youth sports ?

leftistout on:4/7/2010 6:03:32 PM

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Start you own soccer club.

Skeptic on:4/7/2010 7:38:16 PM

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a) You don't have to pay
b) Start Your own club
c)Very fair if that what the members want to do.

Anonymous_700440540254 on:4/7/2010 9:22:08 PM

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Maybe if the complaining parents would volunteer their time and help with the clubs they would understand why some kids are moved up and the thought process that goes into it.

anon on:4/8/2010 6:59:59 AM

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    The same group over and over can not be a thought process. I guess it does not matter since another child has left the program. End of story from me. Thank You

forecast on:4/8/2010 3:06:21 PM

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I would hope not

Anonymous_208010101420232 on:4/9/2010 10:35:25 AM

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Anonymous_75097054047 on:4/10/2010 7:32:36 PM

Youth sports are exactly that. Sports played by children which is of interest to their families. Do you go to music concerts put on by children not in your family? No one would expect you to. It sounds like you are doing a great job raising and supporting your kids, but the world does not revolve around children playing sports (only your world does).

its a big world out there on:4/12/2010 1:45:43 PM

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Yes, as a matter of fact I do go to concerts and other school and youth events including music, cheerleading, sports, that my children do not attend when we have time.  My kids and I enjoy watching and supporting their friends.  Their friends also come to their events.  Youth sports are different than school sports.  When we put a school team on the court/field it should be the best players that we have.  We should play to win.  Just as if you were going to a band competition, you would put your best musicians there to compete.  When you are looking at youth sports, there are different levels of competion.  There are club levels and then there are travel levels.  At all levels you want the children to excel.  All teams should play to do their best, travel/tournament teams and school teams should not only play to do their best, but also to win, but NOT at any cost.  The most important commodity is the player.  My son had a great youth baseball coach.  He was there because he wanted to be and enjoyed coaching the players.  His son was not best athelete out there, and he did not showcase him.  He got fair playing time.  He did, however, expect one thing from each player...participation, a positive attitude, and improvement. 

parent of student/youth atheletes on:4/18/2010 11:14:02 AM

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There is no chance Bobby would get rid of him. Bobby is more incompetent than him and he hired him. If the school wants to save money, they should get rid of Bobby. We really scraped the bottom of the barrel when we hired him. Not to mention now he has a Masters that we helped payed for. He cant get things right and he even has a secretary to do most of his work.

Anonymous_240115010239 on:6/5/2010 10:51:14 AM

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Okay what is going on with the team? My daughter tellsme 2 more girls are not going out for the team? I amgetting a little disgusted watching all
these good athletes who have played for many years quit? BOBBY wake up and interview the team.

concerned parent on:6/16/2010 9:17:13 AM

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Come on, that would mean he would have to get up from his desk to go to games and/or practices to see what is going on.  Other schools the A.D. is visible at events - I bet 95% of students and parents don't even know what Bobbi looks like. 

Anonymous_1560120620117 on:6/16/2010 9:42:41 AM

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Brandywine Basketball has been going downhill since Terry Sittler and Scott Heiter left.  Despite the wonderful volunteers in the youth programs, the MS and HS level has deterred so many young athletes from developing to their full potential.  The positive flip is that these ex-athletes have moved on to find themselves excel in other sports and/or activities.  However, there is no tenure for coaches and if they don't develop their programs, then it is time for someone else to have the opportunity to step up and give the kids a chance to be the best that they can be.  Sad to say but these 2 2009/2010 basketball coaches have not helped the sport at Brandywine.  Both of the coaches started juniors on a jv squad, which did not develop the younger talent and many chose to leave after their freshmen or sophomore year.  It doesn't make them bad people, just bad coaches.  So, yes, the AD needs to evaluate his coaches and do what's right for the student athletes and provide them with a coach that is present, knowledgable and truly cares about the kids.  Large egos need not apply.

Parent on:6/16/2010 7:43:09 PM

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It is to late for these girls the coaches have taught them nothing. I hopefor the younger kids this coach leaves they are going no where with him 
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a sports fan on:6/16/2010 9:28:17 PM

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"I personally like Coach Moll and think he does a great job"

A great job????? I'm not sure how long Coach Moll has been here but the once strong girls basketball program has not finished above .500 in years. If you're the type of person who is ok with mediocrity then I guess you could say great job, but you really should set your standards for a GREAT job a little higher than mediocre. 

Outsider with no personal interest or axe to grind on:6/17/2010 1:43:18 PM

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Applies to teachers and students as well

Anonymous_20801010173028 on:6/17/2010 4:56:07 PM

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Anonymous_20801010147049 on:6/17/2010 10:33:41 PM

same loser

333 on:8/12/2010 7:56:57 PM

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