Big School Class Top 10

[DarterBlue2]

On 7/4/2017 at 8:16 PM, 954gator said:

Another team I'd like to know more about here is Sanford Seminole.  They were very close to taking DrP down in the playoffs and are usually a very good team.    Do they have a lot of returning starters?

They were somewhat senior heavy last year in the sense that their best play-makers were seniors. However, both the JV and Freshman teams did well (7-1 each). So, I expect them to find adequate replacements for what they lost. Seminole has a lot of talent within its zone. In the past some of it has migrated to other schools, most notably next door neighbor, Lake Mary and Lake Brantley. Another issue they have had was keeping some of their kids academically eligible.

To me, Seminole, Apopka and Osceola are the three Orlando area teams that year in and year out, if coached up, have the ability to compete for an 8a title. Dr. Phillips does, too, but to some extent has had to rely more on transfers than the other three. To some extent Seminole has under performed due to the issues mentioned above. 

[Nolestrong]

Coached up?

[Dan in Daytona]

On 7/6/2017 at 5:31 PM, DarterBlue2 said:

They were somewhat senior heavy last year in the sense that their best play-makers were seniors. However, both the JV and Freshman teams did well (7-1 each). So, I expect them to find adequate replacements for what they lost. Seminole has a lot of talent within its zone. In the past some of it has migrated to other schools, most notably next door neighbor, Lake Mary and Lake Brantley. Another issue they have had was keeping some of their kids academically eligible.

To me, Seminole, Apopka and Osceola are the three Orlando area teams that year in and year out, if coached up, have the ability to compete for an 8a title. Dr. Phillips does, too, but to some extent has had to rely more on transfers than the other three. To some extent Seminole has under performed due to the issues mentioned above. 

Agree with Darter 100%. When Seminole has a stable coaching staff and keeps its athletes they don't get overwhelmed on the football field or the running track (sprints) by any central Florida team. Sanford grows athletes. 

[Guest]

38 minutes ago, Nolestrong said:

Coached up?

Yes, coached up. Meaning, the players are "all in" to the program. Seminole, Osceola, DP, and Apopka have coaches that understand what being a high school coach is all about. The result is what you see year in and year out. Consistency and hard work during the off season is what it is all about. Also the kids are getting qualified academically and going to the next level. When you put great athletes and committed athletes into a program that is rich in tradition you see the big results when they are lead by coaches that truly care about their future. Thats all these kids want is to be pushed and lead in the right direction. In my opinion that is what "coached up" really means.

[Dan in Daytona]

3 minutes ago, Just A Coach said:

Yes, coached up. Meaning, the players are "all in" to the program. Seminole, Osceola, DP, and Apopka have coaches that understand what being a high school coach is all about. The result is what you see year in and year out. Consistency and hard work during the off season is what it is all about. Also the kids are getting qualified academically and going to the next level. When you put great athletes and committed athletes into a program that is rich in tradition you see the big results when they are lead by coaches that truly care about their future. Thats all these kids want is to be pushed and lead in the right direction. In my opinion that is what "coached up" really means.

Well said Coach

[“PANTHER NATION(CODE BLUE)]

On 7/3/2017 at 9:42 AM, Cat_Scratch said:

4A top 10.
1.  Cocoa
2.  Booker T Washington
3.  Glades Central
4.  South Sumter
5.  Raines
6.  Avon Park
7.  Lake Highland Prep
8.  Edison
9.  Dunnellon
10. Bradford

Glades central suppose to make noise this year ?

[BrowardHandicapper]

13 hours ago, "PANTHER NATiON" (WE HERE) said:

Glades central suppose to make noise this year ?

Depends who you ask.  They lose a lot of Seniors, but no one knows those rosters out in the muck until the first week of August.  HC Jesse Hester likely has something building out there....