How is she promoting steph over the other players leave steph out of this she has put in the work and would be considered one of the top 3 players on this team by any coach for the part about her getting tired that was one game where it was noticable other whys not an issue. Im sorry this junior class is talented but their isnt anyone who is dominant individualy that is getting overlooked all awards r voted on by opposing coaches tina can do nothing to help her in that regard

There's a good chance that Ms. Aasen will give up her coaching job once her daughter graduates. She seems to be promoting Stephanie over some of the Juniors. Stephanie is a good basketball player, however, she gets very tired on the floor, but continues to play when there are other girls that could be out there doing a good job, also.

So what you are saying is that the coach should change every year because a particular coach has had career impacts on players? get real. Look at all successful programs around the area, they do not change coaches every year, Their parents back the coach not tell their kids the coach is no good thus undermining the confidence the players have in the coach.

To close to that group that will cause problems if you think u need a new coach let all applicants be treated equal and best canidate win

Parkview's JV girl's team has a very talented coach who knows how to handle the girls and has a great rapport with them. She has had the same relationship with the Juniors on the Varsity team and is responsible for these girls becoming the players that they are. She has been involved in their basketball "careers" since they were in fourth grade. "Think about it."

our last jv coach who had a great record just went 4 17 at fort atkinson varsity bb is a whole different ball game

podparkviewalum: It is apples to oranges, and for you to think otherwise, is ignorant!

Maybe the following will help you understand why.
As already mentioned, the strength of this team is their depth. Because of this depth, the JV coach has a team that is more talented than almost every team they play. I'm sure there are girls on that JV team that would play a lot on other varsity teams.
The JV coach is a fine coach, I'm not trying to take anything away from her, it is an awesome feat, but a JV record doesn't mean she should be the varsity coach...
I'll also 2nd some of coach12's comments.

First of all lets congratulate the team and the staff for a great season. They lost by 9 to the best team in d 3 basketball. That being said their were problems this year and mistake made by both players and coaches. Trying to balance playing time with 10 girls who have similar abilties is hard. On the other hand the girls playing for coach aasen have been contiually told how great they are and what a dumb coach she is.. Do you think that has hurt her ability to coach them of course it has if you think its coaching then move. Their is not one girl on this team who has scholarsip potential the beauty of this team is their depth. Bottom line they got beat by a better team noshame in that. Lets take this loss and girls work harder then you ever have on your weaknesses, Tina take more time to learm more at clinics everybody sell out completely. Parents please just watch and support the team keep you mouths shut its sad

I also am a graduate of parkview and a loyal supporter of their sports programs. While it is true that we must support our coaches I think podparkviewalum brings up a valid issue, what is in the best intrest of the students! politics always seem to be the main issue when tough decisions have to be made. As a member of this comunity, and a sports fan who has coached and officiated at every level for over 25 years, I also see the mistakes that are being made, and I am well enough in touch with the comunity to know that a change is the majority opinion among parents, students and supportes of some of our sports programs, this is just a simple fact. Is coach Larsen ready to take the next step??...damn right she is!! Decisions like this are always hard, but we must always remember what is most important...what is in the best intrest of the kids!!!

As a former PV resident I am completely saddened by all of this. I still follow their sports and it embarasses me to see such negativety coming from those that still live there. Why do we always blame the coach? Could it ever be that maybe, just maybe, there may be another team out there that is better than you? I have watched over the years as coach after coach at this school is attacked by the community. You should be ashamed! It takes a special person to coach at any level and put all of the time and energy into what these people do. And then to pit the JV coach against the Varsity..do you think this is helping the program? Building a solid program takes support from everyone-parents, administration, community-even when you may disagree with what the coaches do. This may be a reason your teams cannot reach the next level. I can only say that there are teams in Janesville and surrounding areas that would love to be 19-4 so congrats to you Vikings!!

I think if you are going to throw insult towards my comments, saying I should proof read maybe you should do the same. That way people are not laughing at your comments. Thats right laughing is not spelled with two f's. SO I was wrong maybe you are not a parent maybe you are someones grandparent, EITHER WAY I was dead on with her age group. I also do not fall into either of your two categories. I am in no way related to Tina Aasen and I can almost bet I have more experience Playing and Coaching basketball than you have even considered attempting. However your ignorance ends here because you are flat out of insults that would offend me. Good Bye!

By playing the best players coach Aasen has, she has taken alot of abuse. There are girls that continue to play that have not tried to improve their play. They think they can rely on past accomplishments and this is not the case. The jv program has been successful as well but it is still a different level.And yes I do know a little bit about the game .

By the way, this is what happens when you assume. A bit of advice, you probably should proof read your comments before posting and stick to something you know a little more about...what ever that may be.

#1 For your information, I am not even a parent, and #2, Like most Tina supporters you fall into one of 2 catagories, you are eather family or you posess little knowlege of the game! Yes the girls have gotten past it, they have to, what choice do they have? Coaches who succeed at any level have a basic philosiphy, you put your best players on the floor as much as possible. At every level, coaches are replaced when they are unable to learn from their mistakes. When a school allows politics to get in the way of the best intrest of the students, the kids loose. We are all proud of the girls!! They should not have to be put into the position to defend a coach who just can not get it done! This is not just about girls basketball, its also about all decisions made by the Parkview ...brainpower?? If we want to continue to be the weak sister and laffing stock of the confrence, like we are considered by most of the other schools, then mabe we should continue to let things stay the same...For as we all know, it has worked soooo well!

Well I have to believe, podparkviewalum- that you are a parent of a junior player because those are the parents that make it miserable to sit in the stands and watch a game. Aside from that being said, what your saying is that it was o.k for your daughter to be a possible freshman on JV and play above sophmores and juniors and it was ok for your daughter to be a possible freshman or soph on Varsity and play above juniors and seniors but now that the roles are reversed you don't like it??? I think you need to pick an argument you are going to win. Sorry no sympathy here. The Orfordville girls should be very proud of their season. I think the girls are past this something that you have clearly shown you are not, for they have already moved onto their next sporting season. I can only hope you are as passionate about academics as you are about sports otherwise young adults will be getting the wrong message. I look forward to next years season and hopefully by then people will be past their negativity. Life goes on without a gold ball.........

Apples to oranges??? This is the coach that went undefeated 2 years in a row with the same girls against the same teams!! And how many years does she have to wait while coach Aasen plays favorites and gives freshmen and sophmores more playing time than seniors! If we keep playing for next year, there will not be a next year!!!

As a 3 year starter I can tell you looking back the coach did not have it that easy. Parents need to let the coach do the coaching and maybe accept hte fact that their child may not be the best athlete on the floor.Winning comes from year around practice not just during the season. As far as the highest scorer sitting on the bench in the 3rd qtr., I was there and she did play. Further more at any given anyone can be the high scorer nobody stepped up nor did they get a critical rebound.Ithink OP should be proud of the year the team and what the program has become.

I'm sorry to be the one to tell you but comparing Coach Larsen to a Varsity Coach is like comparing apples to oranges. Being 58 and 2 at the JV LEVEL is much different that coaching at the VARSITY level. That would be like saying well my dad coached my basketball team in 6th grade and we never lost so he should be a varsity coach now. I think at times people over look the dedication that goes into successful ball teams and it does not start in November with the first day at practice and a couple of games over the summer. Just a thought, for those of you who feel this team is only ones that could even come close to a GOLD BALL wake UP!!! almost 80 some schools in the state don't make it there either!!! Guess its time for those schools to find a new coach too huh?

There are many things to take into account when questioning the decisions made by coach Aasen. To put it bluntly, when the same mistakes are made year after year, it become time to think about making a change. Ashley Oldenburgs lack of playing time is a glaring example, along with many others too numerous to list in this post. Parkview has a new varsity coach in waiting, and who has proven herself in Kim Larson. I think 58 and 2 in her last 60 games speaks for itself! It is my opinion, as well as many others, that if this change is not made before next season, Parkview will once again waste a golden opportunity to allow a gifted team to reach its potential! By the way, coach Aasens quote regarding Ashley Oldenburg swows a lack of class!!

Teamtogether! (And, yes, that is written to be one word.)

...and it is an attitude like that which will keep your athletic teams from ever getting to the next level.
I've had the chance to see your girls basketball team play a number of times and I think they are a very skilled and well-coached team. As far as unnoticed talent, I don't agree that it is unnoticed - they are all very talented. It's difficult to manage a deep team like yours that is talented from top to bottom. With that kind of talent, a coach doesn't know what lineup combination is going to work best from one game to the next and changes should be expected.
Too many adults don't realize that you need EVERYBODY to buy in and be supportive (no matter what the results) or their sports programs will not be as successful as possible.
Negativity from parents at home rubs off and goes a long way to ruining the confidence players have in their coaches, which will ruin any chance of success for the team. (wasn't it some of your parents that tried running this coach out last year because they lost in the playoffs???) What kind of support is that showing the kids on the team?
Let the coaches do their job (coach the team) and you do your job (support the team no matter what the result)!

Good job thinkaboutit! Enough said

You are absolutely correct in your response, the team had a fantastic season and deserves recognition. As for the comment of how connected to the team I may be, I'm just a fan who hasn't missed a one of these girls games for five or six years, and it just amazes me that so much talent gets unnoticed. The fan base at Parkview for the girls team is outstanding and the fans are very supportive of the team. I just seems that sometimes the team doesn't come first, other fans know what I mean......

parkviewbballfan: Are you being serious right now?
This kind of negativity after your team just played the #1 D3 ranked team in the state as tough as anyone has this season and you are going to complain about the playing time for someone that must be close to you?!?!
Just because she was leading the team in scoring this game (most of which came in the first few minutes of the game) doesn't mean you leave her on the floor all the time.
There are other aspects to the game of basketball than just scoring: quickness, ball handling, defensive pressure, boxing out, rebounding, etc... (I'm not saying this player isn't good at all these things).
You should be proud of this team and congratulating them (all players and coaches) on a great season!

"For whatever reason it wasn’t our turn." Do you suppose that having the leading scorer (Ashley Oldenburg) on the bench for most of the third quarter and part of the fourth has anything to do with this? Why would you change philosophy at halftime when the stats indicate things were working in the first half? This is not the first time this season that this has happened.