[DevilsWin]

I originaly only responded to this post because someone was asking what they can do to improve their level of play.

My comments were directed to someone who has no clue what to do to improve during off season.

At Russell we tend to take personal responsibility for our own training and by the age of 12-13 kids already know what they need to do. Granted some of them don't.

I agree if Russell had a mandatory weight program we would probably smash everyone we played beynd comprehension.

You are also correct when you say that the off season dedication could have made up the 3 point difference in this years state game.

Complacency can be a problem at a program that is used to winning.

You make some very good points Panther 1 but you came off as arrogant and abrasive. Which is why I sounded a bit defensive.

I wish the kids did take their offseason work outs more seriously.

The only time you'll find 45 kids in the weightroom at russell is during football season. In the Mountains and alot of County schools like Boyd Co weight training is a huge part of their program.

Ironton Ohio proved how much a difference weight training makes during the 1980's and 90's.

A football oriented work out is the best. No doubt about it man. But not all schools have this luxury or philosophy.

Russell last year was a 2a team that dressed appx 85 players not including freshmen. Our depth is our strength. Always has been IMO. Great talent hasn't hurt either.