[Windsprint]

Attitude of coaches is usally a direct reflection of effort put forth by players. I haven't been around this team very much, so I can't give specifics. I do know a lot of these kids very well. Some are great kids and have level heads. There are also some who have continually had problems with discipline for years. ENOUGH SAID ABOUT THAT.The thing that this team has to do is twofold--!) they must decide what they want to accomplish and let nothing get in their way. Until they are on the same page with common goals they will struggle. If they can unite as one, then they can and will be a dangerous foe for anyone. 2) Someone must step to the forefront as a leader. It must be someone who gives 110% in practice, who doesn't ***** and gripe anytime, and most importantly- someone who won't allow the rest of the team to do it either. That person (or persons) must enforce that way of thinking (by whatever means he has to)on his teammates. Then the *****ing, the unnecessary penalties, and the "look at me--I'm a bad a**' attitude will be gone. Coaches have to be respected (whether you like them or not). Life doesn't always pair you with people you like--but it does pair you with the opportunity to make your own situation good or bad. I wish the Cougars nothing but the best . The message I would leave them and their parents with is this. "These coaches have numerous state titles, many played college ball,and they want to WIN". Until you have accomplished part of what these men have done----look yourself in the mirror and ask what you as a player or supporter have done to make this team better. Some will like the reflection they see--others won't.