Coaches Confidential

A total of 34 area coaches were polled over the summer across a variety of football topics. Each week in Friday's From The Huddle a different set of topics will be discussed. Coaches from both private and public schools across Georgia and South Carolina were surveyed. Percentages were rounded up or down when necessary.

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This week's topic: Perspectives

Question 1: Do you see yourself coaching 10 years from now?

Response % of vote

No 47.1

Yes 44.1

Did not respond 8.8

Gold medal opinion: "Yes, from a wheelchair."

Silver medal opinion: "Yes, but I hope its on the college level."

Bronze medal opinion: "Yes, but I have to win enough they'll keep me around."

Question 2: Do kids today care as much about football as your generation?

Response % of vote

Yes 50

No 32.4

Did not respond 17.6

Gold medal opinion: "Yes, the kids do. But I wish the parents still did."

Silver medal opinion: "No, they're not as committed or driven."

Bronze meal opinion: "Yes, I think it's on the rise again!"

Question 3: Are you harder on your players than your high school coach was on you?

Response % of vote

About the same 20.6

A little easier 17.6

A lot easier 17.6

A lot harder 17.6

A little harder 14.7

Did not respond 11.8