Post by coachwalter on Nov 18, 2009 19:59:43 GMT -6
Home School Athletics Gaining Momentum in Coaches Eye
Thanks to the likes of Tim Te bow and Jason Taylor coaches are taking a second and third look at some home school programs. The recent fame of Heisman winner Tim Tebow has many high school athletic associations debating how to include these athletes into their programs but not lose the integrity of its own programs. Recent studies by LHSAA on how to include these athletes, included debates by coaches and principals as well as a poll on its web site. Why the sudden growth in home schoolers comes about a continual dissatisfaction by parents , that public school system fail to educate children. Most are seeking other avenues to gain quality education, without compromising socialization. The increase in cost of private or parochial schools have seen their enrollment drop by 10-15 percent annually; while home school enrollment has increased by a whopping 25 percent in recent years .in some states. Over ninety-one percents of their graduates go onto college and attain graduate status within an astounding three and half years. Their success is attributed to a better arranged course load but a more relaxed less competitive atmosphere. Parents are more tolerable and compassionate allowing more one-on-one time until the student grasps the idea of their particular course.
They combine with other home schoolers to form a co-op, which allows parents to step away while their kid receives instructions from other proven instructors. By establishing a co-op this increases the opportunity for socialization and participation in
extracurricular activity. Extracurricular activities are concert band, photography, 4-H, BETA Club, and many others of which a student may participate in dampening the notion home schoolers are anti-socialites and under achievers. Their popularity has grown not only in the class room but on the different playing fields and courts of athletics. The development of a regional qualifier and national basketball tournament held annually in Missouri in February recruiters are able to see the top players and their respective program compete at the highest level. Most programs compete in all major sports throughout their respective states and select players to honor them for their efforts. In Louisiana, the largest co-op of such home schoolers is CHEF-Baton Rouge, where an estimated 1500 students from 6-12 grades participates in such sports as football, basketball, track, soccer, baseball, softball and cheer leading. They participate in the LCSAA (Louisiana Christian School Athletic Association) where a 32 member association competes under state athletics guidelines and have their own play-off system and state championship to be held in Pineville this year at Louisiana College in
February 2010. CHEF-BR hold claim to one of the most successful programs winning state titles in football, basketball, soccer, softball, and baseball. With football to coming to a season end, basketball and fall soccer brings hope of another state championship. CHEF-BR has two seniors that are being scouted by all levels of colleges. Thomas Haralson 6’ 0”, a forward has lead his team in scoring goals. Currently, the Patriots hold a strong second place seed heading into the final week of the season. Oliver Sinquefield 6’ 5” power forward, even with his limited exposure to the sport became a quick study has the ability to play all positions. He out duels his opponents by using good fundamental mechanics and excellent defensive skills to increase the team’s record to an early 8-1 start. He has extended his range of shooting by developing an accurate mid-range jump shot while still using the skills developed as a low post player. Sinquefield is quickly approaching 1000 point mark in his career but he thrives on defense where he serves as captain of tight lip pressure filled defense that has caused multiple turnovers in recent games. A senior with a 3.95 GPA, he plans on majoring in pre-med where ever he attends college
Thanks to the likes of Tim Te bow and Jason Taylor coaches are taking a second and third look at some home school programs. The recent fame of Heisman winner Tim Tebow has many high school athletic associations debating how to include these athletes into their programs but not lose the integrity of its own programs. Recent studies by LHSAA on how to include these athletes, included debates by coaches and principals as well as a poll on its web site. Why the sudden growth in home schoolers comes about a continual dissatisfaction by parents , that public school system fail to educate children. Most are seeking other avenues to gain quality education, without compromising socialization. The increase in cost of private or parochial schools have seen their enrollment drop by 10-15 percent annually; while home school enrollment has increased by a whopping 25 percent in recent years .in some states. Over ninety-one percents of their graduates go onto college and attain graduate status within an astounding three and half years. Their success is attributed to a better arranged course load but a more relaxed less competitive atmosphere. Parents are more tolerable and compassionate allowing more one-on-one time until the student grasps the idea of their particular course.
They combine with other home schoolers to form a co-op, which allows parents to step away while their kid receives instructions from other proven instructors. By establishing a co-op this increases the opportunity for socialization and participation in
extracurricular activity. Extracurricular activities are concert band, photography, 4-H, BETA Club, and many others of which a student may participate in dampening the notion home schoolers are anti-socialites and under achievers. Their popularity has grown not only in the class room but on the different playing fields and courts of athletics. The development of a regional qualifier and national basketball tournament held annually in Missouri in February recruiters are able to see the top players and their respective program compete at the highest level. Most programs compete in all major sports throughout their respective states and select players to honor them for their efforts. In Louisiana, the largest co-op of such home schoolers is CHEF-Baton Rouge, where an estimated 1500 students from 6-12 grades participates in such sports as football, basketball, track, soccer, baseball, softball and cheer leading. They participate in the LCSAA (Louisiana Christian School Athletic Association) where a 32 member association competes under state athletics guidelines and have their own play-off system and state championship to be held in Pineville this year at Louisiana College in
February 2010. CHEF-BR hold claim to one of the most successful programs winning state titles in football, basketball, soccer, softball, and baseball. With football to coming to a season end, basketball and fall soccer brings hope of another state championship. CHEF-BR has two seniors that are being scouted by all levels of colleges. Thomas Haralson 6’ 0”, a forward has lead his team in scoring goals. Currently, the Patriots hold a strong second place seed heading into the final week of the season. Oliver Sinquefield 6’ 5” power forward, even with his limited exposure to the sport became a quick study has the ability to play all positions. He out duels his opponents by using good fundamental mechanics and excellent defensive skills to increase the team’s record to an early 8-1 start. He has extended his range of shooting by developing an accurate mid-range jump shot while still using the skills developed as a low post player. Sinquefield is quickly approaching 1000 point mark in his career but he thrives on defense where he serves as captain of tight lip pressure filled defense that has caused multiple turnovers in recent games. A senior with a 3.95 GPA, he plans on majoring in pre-med where ever he attends college
