What does it take to win and compete year in year out. Why is it that most of the same teams always win. What are they doing different than other schools that can't get over that hump.
What does it take to win.
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Chilhowie coach didn't mentally prepare them for this big game they loss they game before it started
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What’s different you ask? Well funny thing really...today was my first time ever in Salem. I gotta say it was really cool to see two good teams go all out. Riverheads clearly stuck to what they do and came out to show why they are the beast of the east!
Chilhowie came out today to prove something as well. All of us from the west had been screaming about how LEGIT they were. And for the first half today they made fairly good on our words.
I went to this game really thinking that a 21-20 ballgame was on the horizon and for a minute I believed As much as anybody that it was about to come true. Riverheads had to be nervous for a few mins midway through the first half.
And after halftime it happened...the Novocain kicked right it. Riverheads stuck to their plan and-executed. Great job by those young men and staff on the home side. Not saying that to take away from Chilhowie in anyway because they played a way better game than last year and have nothing to hang their heads about. the better team won today, and would win tomorrow.
I would like to say congrats to all of those athletes,cheerleaders, parents and staff that made for a great day of high school football today!
But to answer the original thread...beats me! You’d prob have to ask coach Castro how to stop the train if you really want the answer!!!
Chilhowie came out today to prove something as well. All of us from the west had been screaming about how LEGIT they were. And for the first half today they made fairly good on our words.
I went to this game really thinking that a 21-20 ballgame was on the horizon and for a minute I believed As much as anybody that it was about to come true. Riverheads had to be nervous for a few mins midway through the first half.
And after halftime it happened...the Novocain kicked right it. Riverheads stuck to their plan and-executed. Great job by those young men and staff on the home side. Not saying that to take away from Chilhowie in anyway because they played a way better game than last year and have nothing to hang their heads about. the better team won today, and would win tomorrow.
I would like to say congrats to all of those athletes,cheerleaders, parents and staff that made for a great day of high school football today!
But to answer the original thread...beats me! You’d prob have to ask coach Castro how to stop the train if you really want the answer!!!
How do you get that they weren't mentally prepared for this game? It was 7-0 into mid 3rd. They were mentally prepared. Riverheads is a really good team. Especially today. There isn't any 1A team that could beat them this year.
Castro is really doing a good job, they just amazed me on how they keep doing it. They sure do know how to win, and whatever they are doing is working. It seems like teams like Riverheads, Salem, North Side, Lord bototurt, and a few more are there every year. What are teams like this doing different from the rest.
You watched the game last week against galax chilhowie knew they were the better team im sure they had a confidence about them that they knew they could win when they step on the field they realize who they were playing they looked like a didn't believe they could win they played a decent game they just got wore down no disrespect.
Culture of the school, community and area. Complete buy in across generations.
This is it. And incredible coaching. These kids have been running the same plays since midgets. Not a lot to learn each year when you've done the same thing every fall since 2nd grade or whenever they start. They are taught technique and discipline. They understand what it takes to be successful and they set high standards and goals. They do all the little things right, down to which foot to step with. They really are remarkable, and this was one of the better teams I remember. They lose a lot of seniors, but they just reload and make another run.
Look at your little league programs if you want the answers to your questions. Riverheads go to great length's with there youth programs to prepare there kids for high school ball.
Casto's play scheme's are taught at a very young age. There are several kids from Rockbridge who are playing in the Augusta county leagues because there program is that much better. Football, baseball you name it and the coaching staffs work hand in hand with the high school coaches.
The community gets behind them as well business's are named after them for goddess sake's.
I am almost positive the little Riverheads went undefeated this year as well. Just my take on Riverheads program.
Congratulations to Greenville on what y'all have built. Reap your rewards. To the community players and coach's.
Casto's play scheme's are taught at a very young age. There are several kids from Rockbridge who are playing in the Augusta county leagues because there program is that much better. Football, baseball you name it and the coaching staffs work hand in hand with the high school coaches.
The community gets behind them as well business's are named after them for goddess sake's.
I am almost positive the little Riverheads went undefeated this year as well. Just my take on Riverheads program.
Congratulations to Greenville on what y'all have built. Reap your rewards. To the community players and coach's.
I am going to put my .02 in and say that while culture, community buy in and confidence play a part, talent evaluation and utilization is the key. Everyone on here has stated that they don’t see a stand out on the Red team and that’s true. I doubt most of the “playmakers” for RHS would play significant downs for other teams in those roles. They aren’t eye popping to watch while running drills or what have you. But this coaching staff knows what each spot in this scheme needs and utilizes these young men in positions that allow them to be successful. In my eyes this is the biggest key to this long term success.
I will go on to echo what others have said in that the youth programs in South Augusta are second to none. What is different is that there are no sacred cows. Nobody’s name puts you at the front of the class and no amount of donation gets you playing time. It’s about sweat equity and your willingness to sacrifice me for we.
As an example the TE that caught the TD pass yesterday had been in the backfield up until a few games into this year. The coaching staff identified an area that needed improvement and sacrificed his ability in the backfield for his blocking and pass catching ability. To come full circle, the back that has carried the team in production during these playoffs was his replacement. It’s next man up and there aren’t many of these players that haven’t played multiple positions within the system. Each knows the other job as well as their own.
So in conclusion, yes it does take a great teaching youth program, with community buy in, and confidence. But the absolute key is in the head and eyes of the coaching staff. They see things others don’t and make subtle adjustments that most overlook.
I will go on to echo what others have said in that the youth programs in South Augusta are second to none. What is different is that there are no sacred cows. Nobody’s name puts you at the front of the class and no amount of donation gets you playing time. It’s about sweat equity and your willingness to sacrifice me for we.
As an example the TE that caught the TD pass yesterday had been in the backfield up until a few games into this year. The coaching staff identified an area that needed improvement and sacrificed his ability in the backfield for his blocking and pass catching ability. To come full circle, the back that has carried the team in production during these playoffs was his replacement. It’s next man up and there aren’t many of these players that haven’t played multiple positions within the system. Each knows the other job as well as their own.
So in conclusion, yes it does take a great teaching youth program, with community buy in, and confidence. But the absolute key is in the head and eyes of the coaching staff. They see things others don’t and make subtle adjustments that most overlook.
What’s the contact info for your youth league, I won’t mind bringing our program up to Greenville to bang a little.
It takes dedication from the players to put in that hard work. It takes the parents, school, and community to fully support the program. It takes long, and sometimes thankless, hours from the coaches (head and assistance). That is what Riverheads has had since Casto been the coach. The players know playing for Casto it's about TEAM and not individuals. As shown again on Saturday in Salem, the community supports the team on the road as well as at home. And Riverheads is blessed to have a core of coaches that have been there since 1998. Saturday was Riverheads 51st playoff game under Casto since he became head coach in 1996. High School Head Coaches only get paid (as small as that amount is) for the regular season and do not get any extra for playoff games. So Casto has actually coached 5 full seasons with no pay. This only shows just a small part of his dedication to the kids and this program!!
To the team and fans of Chilhowie...First of all WOW!!! What support your community showed in Salem. I am sure they have followed the Warriors like that all season but that crowd was impressive!! Second, I can tell that the players have put in the hard work. Anybody that saw last year's game and Saturdays game could tell the that those kids put in the effort you need to become champions. It was anybody's ball game going into the second half but the pick-six turned out to be the back breaker. Still, Chilhowie (fans and players) has nothing to hang its head. KEEP WORKING!! As special as this stretch of success for Riverheads, it will not last forever. However, any school that wants to see how to have a successful program, just look at the blue prints in Greenville.
To the team and fans of Chilhowie...First of all WOW!!! What support your community showed in Salem. I am sure they have followed the Warriors like that all season but that crowd was impressive!! Second, I can tell that the players have put in the hard work. Anybody that saw last year's game and Saturdays game could tell the that those kids put in the effort you need to become champions. It was anybody's ball game going into the second half but the pick-six turned out to be the back breaker. Still, Chilhowie (fans and players) has nothing to hang its head. KEEP WORKING!! As special as this stretch of success for Riverheads, it will not last forever. However, any school that wants to see how to have a successful program, just look at the blue prints in Greenville.
One of the things I think that helps Riverheads in the post season is there tough district they play in. By the time the playoffs start they dont see anybody with anymore speed or size than some of there tough 2A opponents and with them playing predominantly 2A teams in the regular season and this year I think 6 of those teams made the post season they are well battle tested before the playoffs even start.
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