Fairfield Indians 2009-10

[timweeks]

With a new staff in place what's the word on Fairfield this year?

[bigblue02]

With a new staff in place what's the word on Fairfield this year?

Another beat down by my big blue.

[South Bend Central]

The new coach isnt from Talawanda is he?

[sportsguy]

The new coach isnt from Talawanda is he?

Nope he is from Elder...good coach. He will have that program turned around in no time. I look for Fairfield to be much improved.

[hphball]

Fairfield will have a senior, by the name of Willis Fleming. He transferred from Roger Bacon and will provide the Indians a very good defender in the backcourt. Perhaps a change of scenery will be an asset for the young man.

[Son of the Beach]

whats up with harris ? here or hamilton ?

[HoopHound]

Here is a player list based on a roster submitted during last season. The graduated players have been deleted, and grade levels updated for the potential returnees. Players marked * were regular starters last season...

Fairfield (2 seniors graduated, 2 starters)
*02 g Phillip Harris 5'11 Sr
*20 g Justin Baker 6'0 Sr
*31 c Justin McCray 6'3 Sr
03 g Collin Overton 5'6 Sr
11 g Joshua Scott 5'10 Sr
12 g Christopher Tally 5'11 Sr
24 f Arryn Chenault 6'2 Sr
32 c Deon Williams 6'2 Sr
42 f Jordan Ammon 6'2 Jr

Of course, transfers as well as JVers from last year are not included.

[staudi44]

whats up with harris ? here or hamilton ?
Here!!! Saw him last week at practice for a little bit

[Truth seeker]

:confused: :help: With a new staff in place what's the word on Fairfield this year?

I have had the chance to watch FF a couple of times now in scrimmages and all I see is the same old system. They have alot of athletes but no one teaches them how to play basketball. They can get up and down the court but can not shoot. The teams offense does not set up well for the kids who can shoot. They want to play play ground basketball but when it comes to the GMC league FF does not have the basketball player to compete. Does anyone else see this? The coach is trying to get them to play fast but he has no one inside and no outside threat as well. Can he not coach to the kids he has or is he just like the last coach, he wants to coach the UNLV running rebels? It will not work at FF. We have now seen this for 10yrs with one winning season and that was because the coach had kids transfer in from his old school. I do not understand how the biggest school in the GMC can not win? Or is it FF just does not want to pay a good coach to come in here to win? Or is it the politics that are at FF just kill the program? As an alum this is getting very old. And we wonder why kids keep leaving the FF programs? Just ask BC at Big Blue why he left........The truth seeker!!!!!:wallbang: :confused:

[sportsguy]

Give it a little time, at least until the season gets underway a bit. I think you will be pleasantly surprised. They have some really good coaches on that staff.

[111411]

Here is a player list based on a roster submitted during last season. The graduated players have been deleted, and grade levels updated for the potential returnees. Players marked * were regular starters last season...

Fairfield (2 seniors graduated, 2 starters)
*02 g Phillip Harris 5'11 Sr
*20 g Justin Baker 6'0 Sr
*31 c Justin McCray 6'3 Sr
03 g Collin Overton 5'6 Sr
11 g Joshua Scott 5'10 Sr
12 g Christopher Tally 5'11 Sr
24 f Arryn Chenault 6'2 Sr
32 c Deon Williams 6'2 Sr
42 f Jordan Ammon 6'2 Jr

Of course, transfers as well as JVers from last year are not included.

Not much size for a school as large as Fairfield. :eek:

[Truth seeker]

Give it a little time, at least until the season gets underway a bit. I think you will be pleasantly surprised. They have some really good coaches on that staff.

I just dont see it?? What coaches do they have and where have they won before??? If you know basketball u can see that they sure don't by just watching one game!!!! I will say it again they do not know how to coach the kids they have. It looks like a track team more than a basketball team. Have you seen them set any picks?? The answer is no because they do not know how? Where is basketball 101???
The Truth Seeker:wallbang:

[sportsguy]

The new Head Coach is from Elder, and is very well regarded among the coaching fraternity. He will bring that GCL toughness to the forefront with his team...be patient, I think you will be pleasantly surprised. I hope so anyway.

[tucker]

just because someone comes from the gcl does not make them a good coach. a lot of times excellent talent makes some coaches look better than they really are. i would like to see some of these so called good coaches go to taylor, deer park, new miami etc and see what the real world of coaching is all about. a good coach can make them better but not necessarily good.

[Truth seeker]

I agree with tucker! I didnt say the new coach was not well liked among the ranks. And just because he comes from a GCL does not make him a good coach. It's just been a long time since FF has had a good BB coach. (Chasteen) was the last time. And to have 1 winning season in 10 yrs is a bit much to take. I just think FF hired a teacher to be coach and the truth is that this coach has not been a head coach anywhere. Its just another way for FF to be cheap. But the sad part is with a good coach and a winner on the court it would pay for itself with butts in the seats. FF just does not get it. And so far I do not see where this team is any different than the last few teams. FF is in love with the so called athlete and not the basketball player. I have heard that a lot of younger boys have given basketball up because they dont run as fast or jump as high. What happened to that kid who just knows how to play basketball. Like I said before if you watch the game u will see that this staff does not know how to coach. They got man handle by a D2 school in Dayton last night.

[bigblue02]

:confused: :help:

I have had the chance to watch FF a couple of times now in scrimmages and all I see is the same old system. They have alot of athletes but no one teaches them how to play basketball. They can get up and down the court but can not shoot. The teams offense does not set up well for the kids who can shoot. They want to play play ground basketball but when it comes to the GMC league FF does not have the basketball player to compete. Does anyone else see this? The coach is trying to get them to play fast but he has no one inside and no outside threat as well. Can he not coach to the kids he has or is he just like the last coach, he wants to coach the UNLV running rebels? It will not work at FF. We have now seen this for 10yrs with one winning season and that was because the coach had kids transfer in from his old school. I do not understand how the biggest school in the GMC can not win? Or is it FF just does not want to pay a good coach to come in here to win? Or is it the politics that are at FF just kill the program? As an alum this is getting very old. And we wonder why kids keep leaving the FF programs? Just ask BC at Big Blue why he left........The truth seeker!!!!!:wallbang: :confused:

If you are really a "truth seeker" and the BC you are talking about is the guy that has been playing for my beloved blue last year then I would say he would fit in nicely with a bunch of athletes that don't understand fundamentals of basketball. I have seen that kid make a jumper outside of 5 feet. So I don't see how he fits into your statement about transfering. Hopefully this will be another year where my blue pound you the tribe once again. It only makes it a better win when we get to put it to such "loyal fans" like yourself. From your comments you sound like a parent of one of those solid fundamental kids who were cut. If you are then just keep the comments and that good fairfield support coming, we in blue ville are loving it.

[PURPLE REIGN]

I agree with tucker! I didnt say the new coach was not well liked among the ranks. And just because he comes from a GCL does not make him a good coach. It's just been a long time since FF has had a good BB coach. (Chasteen) was the last time. And to have 1 winning season in 10 yrs is a bit much to take. I just think FF hired a teacher to be coach and the truth is that this coach has not been a head coach anywhere. Its just another way for FF to be cheap. But the sad part is with a good coach and a winner on the court it would pay for itself with butts in the seats. FF just does not get it. And so far I do not see where this team is any different than the last few teams. FF is in love with the so called athlete and not the basketball player. I have heard that a lot of younger boys have given basketball up because they dont run as fast or jump as high. What happened to that kid who just knows how to play basketball. Like I said before if you watch the game u will see that this staff does not know how to coach. They got man handle by a D2 school in Dayton last night.


Based on your status as a "Freshman" on this board you come across as a bitter person that registered on Yappi just to bash the coaches at Fairfield. Do you have some personal axe to grind against the current staff?

You ask about the kids that "just know how to play basketball" and aren't the best athletes...did they even try out for the team? Where are the basketball players in the school that are taller than 6 ft 3 inches? These coaches can only play with the hand they are dealt and this is YEAR ONE so that haven't even been given a chance to build a program.

I know Tim from Elder (and before) and I can tell you he has been developing fundamentaly sound players (not the best athletes) for 15 years. Elder has managed to win MANY games when the other school has better athletes. In fact it is safe to say in most every game Elder plays, the other team has better athletes.

It's clearly going to take a significant amount of time before Fairfield can win on a regular basis. Can we at least let this current staff coach some real games with these kids before you make ridiculous statements?

[Impala Drive]

I agree with tucker! I didnt say the new coach was not well liked among the ranks. And just because he comes from a GCL does not make him a good coach. It's just been a long time since FF has had a good BB coach. (Chasteen) was the last time......

I think their would be some Indian faithful who would beg to differ...Dave Bauer had a good run their for awhile...good enough to make a few appearances at the District finals. They've had their share of hard times since, but with a school this size they are only a class away from potentially being good.

[tucker]

how did fairfield do when ron chasteen was there? he was a very good coach and i don't think he had a lot of success at fairfield. maybe it is something in the water.

[Ballgame75]

They played CJ in a foundation game last weekend, how did that go, was going to go but didn't make it?

[StringMusic]

Update for Tucker on the Ron Chasteen era at FF....came to FF after winning state at Ross....GMC runner-up to Chris Carter led Middies in early 80s....two Regional appearances in mid-80s including a Regional Championship game loss(by only 6 points) to evenual state champ Woodward....and a District Championship game loss to Bobby Brannen led Moeller in '94. Chasteen was one of the highest regarded coaches in this area and he always had some very highly qualified coaches in his program assisting him...i.e. Dave Bauer, Glen Smith, Gary Thomas, Steve Kessler, Gary Trick just to name a few.

[Truth seeker]

Yes I maybe a Freshman but no I do not have any kids playing at FF now. I did not have any boys play at FF. And yes FF did cut some kids who were 6'3'. I am a fan and a alumi that is just sick of watching the same thing year in and year out. Like one of the post's said maybe its in the water. When will FF hire a coach to come in and clean up the system. Ron Chasteen was a very good coach when he was here. We had a chance to bring one in this time but the school choose to stay in house which is my point "its the good old boys club" thats why we never seem to win. The school never opened up the search to any outside coaches. And as for you! Its true you Elder boys stick together when you get the chance so open your eyes and just watch the real game and not just because he's a Elder boy makes him the right coach. And no I'm not just bashing the coaches I just want to see some basic basketball played. Good ball movement, screens and box out for rebounds which the last time I watched Elder play that's exactly what they do well. Again I'm not here to bash coaches because I have coached for years. I just do not understand how a school the size of FF cant find away to win. Just ask some of the guys who played and are now in the FF Hall of Fame and they will tell you they are not happy as well.

[bigblue02]

Yes I maybe a Freshman but no I do not have any kids playing at FF now. I did not have any boys play at FF. And yes FF did cut some kids who were 6'3'. I am a fan and a alumi that is just sick of watching the same thing year in and year out. Like one of the post's said maybe its in the water. When will FF hire a coach to come in and clean up the system. Ron Chasteen was a very good coach when he was here. We had a chance to bring one in this time but the school choose to stay in house which is my point "its the good old boys club" thats why we never seem to win. The school never opened up the search to any outside coaches. And as for you! Its true you Elder boys stick together when you get the chance so open your eyes and just watch the real game and not just because he's a Elder boy makes him the right coach. And no I'm not just bashing the coaches I just want to see some basic basketball played. Good ball movement, screens and box out for rebounds which the last time I watched Elder play that's exactly what they do well. Again I'm not here to bash coaches because I have coached for years. I just do not understand how a school the size of FF cant find away to win. Just ask some of the guys who played and are now in the FF Hall of Fame and they will tell you they are not happy as well.

Not an elder boy but from what I here from my friend Larry Wood (best AD of all time) those FF people are in love with this new guy. In fact Larry knows his basketball and he says this new coach is all about the stuff you are talking about. If this guy is from Elder and they run Elder stuff then I am sure we from the blue are going to have to get ready for a defensive minded, team first attitude. Something I hope my team catches onto fairly quickly. Haven't seen them play yet but it sounds like you are what we in Hamilton call a typical FF fan. Not much knowledge but a lot of opinions. Love to see you bashing your team even before the first game. :shrug:

[StringMusic]

Hey Truth Seeker ----- you said you are a fan and alum of FF....what year did you attend FF? You are correct about FF Hall of Famers wanting to see the program restored back to what it used to be under Chasteen and Bauer. Bauer had a pretty good run as head coach, too, by going to the District finals twice in just 5 seasons...

Were you a FF player in the good ol' days?

[marvin4prez]

Update for Tucker on the Ron Chasteen era at FF....came to FF after winning state at Ross....GMC runner-up to Chris Carter led Middies in early 80s....two Regional appearances in mid-80s including a Regional Championship game loss(by only 6 points) to evenual state champ Woodward....and a District Championship game loss to Bobby Brannen led Moeller in '94. Chasteen was one of the highest regarded coaches in this area and he always had some very highly qualified coaches in his program assisting him...i.e. Dave Bauer, Glen Smith, Gary Thomas, Steve Kessler, Gary Trick just to name a few.

Chasteen had some great squads, but you have to remember how loaded the GMC was in the 80's-early 90's. Middies, Big Blue, Indians and the T-Birds ruled from 83-95. FF was always a fight, that old gym was a tough place to play and got rowdy when he was there. Can't forget Lima either. Princeton was always tough.

I think that 93-94 team had Eric Sietz on it? That kid could jump through the roof!!!!!

[tucker]

what was chasteen's over all record at fairfield?

[Truth seeker]

Not an elder boy but from what I here from my friend Larry Wood (best AD of all time) those FF people are in love with this new guy. In fact Larry knows his basketball and he says this new coach is all about the stuff you are talking about. If this guy is from Elder and they run Elder stuff then I am sure we from the blue are going to have to get ready for a defensive minded, team first attitude. Something I hope my team catches onto fairly quickly. Haven't seen them play yet but it sounds like you are what we in Hamilton call a typical FF fan. Not much knowledge but a lot of opinions. Love to see you bashing your team even before the first game. :shrug:

Yes Big Blue you are real smart. Thats why your team just got beat by little Badin. You are not even the best team in the city! Are you kidding me no one likes your coach. There's a reason no one wants to play for him. You guys did the same thing and hired a guy from within and what has he won. And for someone who you say knows nothing about b ball I do know that your big blue is not much this year at all are you kidding me. I found that this message board is a joke I have found you guys know nothing about b ball. Let's just wait and see what FF record is this year and lets see who's laughing then. And as for Mr AD you call the best has he even seen FF play they do not set picks nor do they pass the ball very well its play ground b ball and FF is not good enough to do this in the GMC we do not have the players.

[source]

I will be at FHS tonight as the LaSalle Lancers visit.
I cant see Austing copying Elder's system with the alleged speed he has at FHS. Elder over the years packed it in tight on defense and milked the clock on offense to offset mismatches except when they had Kyle Rudolph who was unstoppable on the block at 6-7 230. Elder ran screen, screen, and more screens to get guys open. As for tonight LaSalle is not very tall either and has to replace nearly 35ppg lost to graduation in PG Jordon Crawford and PF Dan McElroy. Both come off the bench at Bowling Green now. Three juniors who have played a long time together and all stand about 6-2, 6-3 will lead LaSalle. Ryan Fleming, Brandon Neel, and Matt Woeste. I dont expect the hockey like substitution patterns at LaSalle from years past when a "new five" would come in to pressure the ball. I would expect some pressure and alot of threes from LaSalle. I see senior Defensive Lineman Keenan Gibbs and WR Rodriguez Coleman are on the roster. Gibbs is a widebody who will push people around and Coleman at 6-4 will provide some athleticism and rebounding off the bench. This game could go either way as both squads are searching for an identity.

[BearcatsFan513]

This game is a test of how Fairfield is going to be this season as LaSalle is 5th in the city's preseason poll. This new staff has a lot to prove for the Indian faithful.

[timweeks]

Truthseeker, you are way off basis, this is not the same old rag tag team from last year. They will be fine, remember this staff is taking a group of players who are playing under a different system. It's going to take some time for the system to be implemented.
ROME WAS NOT BUILT IN A DAY!!!!! This is the right staff for this job, no doubt that these coaches will have the players ready when February Frenzy begins.

[tucker]

turning a program around takes a lot of time, of which most fans don't want to hear about. instant gratification.

[source]

LaSalle goes on the road and squeezed out a 59-53 win. FHS led 35-27 midway thru the third quarter. I was very concerned because LaSalle was missing so many easy shots and their press was ineffective until the 4th quarter. FHS didnt take care of the ball in the 4th quarter and LaSalle jumped ahead by six points. At that point with 2:30 to go the Lancers spread the floor forcing the Indians to foul or watch the clock expire. Its a learning experience for the Tribe and something to build on. #5 for FHS has a very nice perimeter shot and needs more looks. What I thought was hilarious was Coach Fleming gets whacked with a Technical Foul in the first quarter. Great way to start the year!

[timweeks]

LaSalle goes on the road and squeezed out a 59-53 win. FHS led 35-27 midway thru the third quarter. I was very concerned because LaSalle was missing so many easy shots and their press was ineffective until the 4th quarter. FHS didnt take care of the ball in the 4th quarter and LaSalle jumped ahead by six points. At that point with 2:30 to go the Lancers spread the floor forcing the Indians to foul or watch the clock expire. Its a learning experience for the Tribe and something to build on. #5 for FHS has a very nice perimeter shot and needs more looks. What I thought was hilarious was Coach Fleming gets whacked with a Technical Foul in the first quarter. Great way to start the year!

Sounds like a decent showing for the Tribe, wasn't Lasalle picked to win the GCL South this year?

[sportsguy]

Truthseeker...trust me, the Indians will be fine. Tim Austing can flat out coach.

[source]

Moeller with 6-9 center Griffin McKenzie has to be the pick in the GCL. LaSalle has absolutely nobody who can match up man to man with him. Now, half the story is not allowing the big man lots of touches and LaSalle is good at harrassing guards coming up the floor. Percentage wise LaSalle is not a good shooting team but they create turnovers and force a sloppy game. Fairfield in the 4th quarter could not get into their offense because of ball pressure. Austing wanted his kids to foul late in the game but the kids had trouble getting to a guard with the ball. LaSalle had that edge in experience. FHS showed alot of quickness in the open floor beating the Lancers back in transition many times. Austing needs a pivot man badly to compete in the GMC down the road in the years to come.

[BlueFan82]

Yes Big Blue you are real smart. Thats why your team just got beat by little Badin. You are not even the best team in the city! Are you kidding me no one likes your coach. There's a reason no one wants to play for him. You guys did the same thing and hired a guy from within and what has he won. And for someone who you say knows nothing about b ball I do know that your big blue is not much this year at all are you kidding me. I found that this message board is a joke I have found you guys know nothing about b ball. Let's just wait and see what FF record is this year and lets see who's laughing then. And as for Mr AD you call the best has he even seen FF play they do not set picks nor do they pass the ball very well its play ground b ball and FF is not good enough to do this in the GMC we do not have the players.

WOW! I felt my IQ drop 15 points just reading this post! :rolleyes:

Number one, I have seen Badin play, and yes..they are the best team in Hamilton. Not only THAT, I believe they may very well be the best team in Butler County by a LONG SHOT this year. I see a deep run for the Rams in the playoffs. At least regionals, if not state. They are deep, and they are good.

No one wants to play for the coach?? I don't see that. One or two kids at the most? Hardly constitutes no one wanting to play. It's addition by subtraction in my opinion. I'd rather have kids who want to play and make a difference.

I think Hamilton fans realize the expectations are not high for this team. Finishing 7-5th in the GMC would be something to build on. I feel sorry
for coach Austing if he has to deal with a fan base like you. I thought they had purged the nay sayers out. I actually look forward to seeing Fairfield play a few games this season.

[Luvtommyg]

Just got back from game and my lancers may have scared me for a while but boy they looked good in 4th quarter. We just wear you down with pressure. Some big shots made by super sub #10 and our newest recruit from Bacon was fabulous. Must have had 20 with 5 or 6 threes. Only a soph wow. :)
On the other side I saw a Fairfield team that worked extremely hard and had a chance to get a nice win with a couple of good bounces. Up 7 in third with a chance to get steal and layup when ball bounces to our guys for a layup. I thought those next few trips won the game for us. We are just so much more advanced at this time of year. Our guys excuted great when they needed. Great opener for us I think it was just what we needed. FF fans set back and enjoy this season you are going to win some big games. Hope not to see you in tourney.

[Luvtommyg]

I agree with tucker! I didnt say the new coach was not well liked among the ranks. And just because he comes from a GCL does not make him a good coach. It's just been a long time since FF has had a good BB coach. (Chasteen) was the last time. And to have 1 winning season in 10 yrs is a bit much to take. I just think FF hired a teacher to be coach and the truth is that this coach has not been a head coach anywhere. Its just another way for FF to be cheap. But the sad part is with a good coach and a winner on the court it would pay for itself with butts in the seats. FF just does not get it. And so far I do not see where this team is any different than the last few teams. FF is in love with the so called athlete and not the basketball player. I have heard that a lot of younger boys have given basketball up because they dont run as fast or jump as high. What happened to that kid who just knows how to play basketball. Like I said before if you watch the game u will see that this staff does not know how to coach. They got man handle by a D2 school in Dayton last night.

Truth seeker not sure who you are but after reading your quotes early in the week I am starting to think you are a FF coach trying to put out misinformation about your team. Saying the team never screens and is in love with the athlete. I saw a completely different team than what I was expecting. Hope my lancers weren't reading this board this week if so they fell for your trick hook, line, and sinker. Very disciplined squad with some good athletes but the post guy inside who went inside out and was a great screener and finisher. Maybe you aren't a coach and just haven't seen this team play enough or you are someone who doesn't recognize basketball but I came away impressed. Me and my buddies were laughing at the game about your comments every time we saw FF get a easy shot. Good job FF watch out GCL. I see two championships in a row.

[timweeks]

Truth seeker not sure who you are but after reading your quotes early in the week I am starting to think you are a FF coach trying to put out misinformation about your team. Saying the team never screens and is in love with the athlete. I saw a completely different team than what I was expecting. Hope my lancers weren't reading this board this week if so they fell for your trick hook, line, and sinker. Very disciplined squad with some good athletes but the post guy inside who went inside out and was a great screener and finisher. Maybe you aren't a coach and just haven't seen this team play enough or you are someone who doesn't recognize basketball but I came away impressed. Me and my buddies were laughing at the game about your comments every time we saw FF get a easy shot. Good job FF watch out GCL. I see two championships in a row.

Fairfield will be fine this year, an outstanding coaching staff and good players is a fine recipe for a good year.

[StringMusic]

Nothing new yet - 0-1 !!

[WILDM4N]

They will finish in the bottom half of the GMC

[BHSGRAD]

Changes dont happen overnight! The COMPLETE truth is, Fairfield, nor any other Northern Cincy school has any good grade school level leagues/teams to play in. So these kids play street ball, or very little organized bball, all they way up until there freshman in high school. And then when these coaches get them, they have to teach them EVERYTHING, starting with the basics. (Screening, playing defense, boxing out.) When you get stuck teaching the basics, you lose a TON of practice time that you could of spent on teaching your own offense or defense.
I have spent my entire life in Fairfield, and when i was younger FF was good at bball, but they had a very impressive YMCA league that kids could play in and learn a lot in. Now they either dont have that, or it isnt as good as it used to be.
Hamilton High and Badin High have the same problem, and it will always be a problem until they can get a decent youth organziation that is there for the kids, and not there for politics! Go check out a game in the youth Hamilton CYO, and then go watch the same age kids in the Cincy CYO. Its like night and day!!!

[GCPRO]

BHSgrad-I agree wholeheartedly about the difference in the Hamilton CYO and the Cincy CYO.

Where do kids in the 3rd-6th grade play basketball in FF?

[BHSGRAD]

BHSgrad-I agree wholeheartedly about the difference in the Hamilton CYO and the Cincy CYO.

Where do kids in the 3rd-6th grade play basketball in FF?

Your guess is as good as mine. Possibly YMCA leagues, but other then that i guess just select BBALL. And thats usually not very organized so its not "good" fundamental BBALL. (Usually i say)

[voice_of_reason]

What is Fairfield's junior high program like? Who picks those coaches? I agree that a feeder program could help. But first (and I don't know that he isn't) a coach needs to make sure he is getting all the players in his building to commit to the program in the off season.

As far as the youth program goes, I do know it is hard and expensive for a select team to get gym time at their schools. So it may take a strong coach to change some of those things around.

The culture of parents of athletes in Fairfield has always seemed strange. I am not sure if it is a sense of entitlement or what, but coaches seem to always be embattled with ADs and/or principals.

I should say this is from the view of someone outside the district.
As big as that school district is they should have a ton of talent to choose from to build their sports programs.

With all that being said, I think their seniors will allow Fairfield to play .500 ball.

[BHSGRAD]

What is Fairfield's junior high program like? Who picks those coaches? I agree that a feeder program could help. But first (and I don't know that he isn't) a coach needs to make sure he is getting all the players in his building to commit to the program in the off season.

As far as the youth program goes, I do know it is hard and expensive for a select team to get gym time at their schools. So it may take a strong coach to change some of those things around.

The culture of parents of athletes in Fairfield has always seemed strange. I am not sure if it is a sense of entitlement or what, but coaches seem to always be embattled with ADs and/or principals.

I should say this is from the view of someone outside the district.
As big as that school district is they should have a ton of talent to choose from to build their sports programs.

With all that being said, I think their seniors will allow Fairfield to play .500 ball.
They have Gyms all over the Fairfield area that are hardly being used, why not put a league together inside of one of them! Your not making money off them just sitting there never being used, so they might as well put them to use! I coach a select/CYO team thats made up of players from the feeder schools of Badin. And they let us use there courts for free! At one point money and politics need to take a backseat if they want to instill a winning organization there. Just my .02 cents

[fairfieldhockey17]

anyone who is fed up with the basketball team can feel free to come watch the hockey team play their rivals, the badin rams this friday at 5:30 at the goggin or against elder this saturday at 7:30 at the cin. gardens!!!(yes we do have a hockey team)

[BearcatsFan513]

FWIW, Fairfield won their first game at Kings last night 59-50.

[StringMusic]

What Division is Kings? Are they predicted to be any good this year? Just trying to determine if this is a quality win for FF or if they barely beat a bad team??????

I originally thought tonight's game with FF at Lakota West would be a good indicator on how good (or bad) FF would be this year but now I don't know since LW got drubbed by Hughes in their first game....but LW has a new coach too so we'll see what happens...

[BearcatsFan513]

West 60
Fairfield 53
Final

Fairfield never had a lead in this one, although it was close at some points. One time in the 3rd I think the score was 41-40 but that was as close as we were going to get.

[tucker]

sounds like fairfield might be a little more competitive this season.

[Batter Up]

sounds like fairfield might be a little more competitive this season.How long is Flemming out

[timweeks]

sounds like fairfield might be a little more competitive this season.

No doubt, I think they can finish in the top five this year in the GMC

[PURPLE REIGN]

I heard FF lost its best player prior to the Kings game when a cheeleader got in the way of pre-game warmups:shrug:

Can anyone confirm this?

[bigblue02]

Heard it was at the West game. Pretty impressive to play so closely without one of their best players. Kinda funny that Cheerleaders cost me my senior year also.:)

[timweeks]

Kinda funny that Cheerleaders cost me my senior year also.:)

That's a shame, I am sure you had a heck of career ahead you.

[BearcatsFan513]

I heard FF lost its best player prior to the Kings game when a cheeleader got in the way of pre-game warmups:shrug:

Can anyone confirm this?

Willis Fleming did trip on one of the West cheerleaders and is out for 4-6 weeks with an ankle injury.

[PURPLE REIGN]

Ineresting to go back and re-read what a few of the doubters had to say about Fairfield before the new coach started.

Where are they now:stirthepot:

[BlueFan82]

I would like to congratulate the Fairfield Indians on their district championship! I am rooting like heck for you guys to continue shocking the world all the way to Columbus! You may not have the best talent, but you have one of the best D-1 TEAMS in the region, by FAR. Being a great team is not just talent, but it is also heart and being a good teammate. Go Fairfield, represent the GMC!

[PURPLE REIGN]

:laugh: