Hi, I'm a grad student doing some research about TX playoff site selection (also a big 6-man fan). I have a few questions for all you 6M coaches & former coaches out there:
What all goes into your decision when finding the best spot for a playoff game?
Describe the process of interacting with potential host schools to determine the location.
Do you prefer to play in stadiums you've played in before?
Do you prefer six-man fields or full-size fields for playoff games?
When and how do you decide if a potential playoff site is too big/small?
Do things such as stadium amenities, the age of the stadium, the turf, and lighting play a role in your decision?
Describe the process of negotiation with the opposing coaches to pick the playoff site.
What matters more to you: neutrality of the site (closer to one school than the other) or the distance traveled?
When making your decision, do you look at maps to determine a midpoint? If so, do you only consider straight-line distance (as the crow flies) or do you think about driving time?
For my research I'm really only interested in the responses of current & former coaches, so if you're interested in helping me out with this, could you also post when/where you coach(ed)?
Thanks!
ps - If you would prefer to post your answers in private, or if you know any other coaches that would be interested, please Message me on the boards.
pps - I'm hoping for a Crowell v Calvert championship. Although unlikely, it could potentially put the final game closer to me!
What all goes into your decision when finding the best spot for a playoff game?
Describe the process of interacting with potential host schools to determine the location.
Do you prefer to play in stadiums you've played in before?
Do you prefer six-man fields or full-size fields for playoff games?
When and how do you decide if a potential playoff site is too big/small?
Do things such as stadium amenities, the age of the stadium, the turf, and lighting play a role in your decision?
Describe the process of negotiation with the opposing coaches to pick the playoff site.
What matters more to you: neutrality of the site (closer to one school than the other) or the distance traveled?
When making your decision, do you look at maps to determine a midpoint? If so, do you only consider straight-line distance (as the crow flies) or do you think about driving time?
For my research I'm really only interested in the responses of current & former coaches, so if you're interested in helping me out with this, could you also post when/where you coach(ed)?
Thanks!
ps - If you would prefer to post your answers in private, or if you know any other coaches that would be interested, please Message me on the boards.
pps - I'm hoping for a Crowell v Calvert championship. Although unlikely, it could potentially put the final game closer to me!
