[Spirit100]

A lot of good points have been made in this thread. Two that really stand out to me are better youth football programs and qualified teacher/coaches.

I see the benefit of both in NKY and will tell you first hand there is a huge advantage in hs football when a program has a well established youth program with buy in/consensus building on all levels.

Accompany this with teachers who coach as well with a daily school presence to better build rapport and assist their student/athletes. These factors are game changers.

I would add good alumni support, whether former players coming back to coach/mentor or donations to better fund equipment, 7-on-7 tournaments, address needs...