Good move, Coach

Okay Justin Welch, you officially got your coaching stripes tonight.
Norphlet knocked Parkers Chapel from the ranks of the unbeaten Friday with a 36-35 conference win on the road.
It was a great game. I'm not saying it was the most well played game. Both teams committed turnovers and made mistakes. But, strictly from a competitive standpoint, which is what counts the most for me, it was as good as it gets. Both teams got after it, making for a postseason atmosphere in November.
This is going to be a fun year.
Anyway, Coach Welch showed me he learned a thing or two from his days at Union.
Welch went to a type of man-to-man defense against the Lady Trojans, catching them off guard. Parkers Chapel struggled offensively and never got into a rhythm.
What's so special about a man-to-man defense?
Nothing, but I was impressed with Welch's ability to come up with a winning strategy like that in his second year on the sideline.
Welch watched Parkers Chapel struggle at Strong when the Lady Bulldogs went to a man. I didn't notice it. But, I'm not a coach.
Give Welch credit. He played Stephens on Tuesday with PC coach Mark Young scouting. Welch didn't unveil the man-to-man because he wanted to surprise the Lady Trojans.
It was a fairly crafty move.
I like it.
Of course, next time Young and his Lady Trojans will be ready for it. It's going to be fun to watch as some potential chess matches are brewing in Union County. No matter what happens next, Coach Welch looks like he could be on his way to a coaching career.