Brian Weinrich!!

 

Though this isn't a surprise selection, it is a wise one, which will maintain the continuity of a winning program and a tradition built on the shoulders of all the many players who preceded him.

Saw that on the FT facebook. Congrats Coach Weinrich!

Glad to hear it...now let's get a Male/Highlands annual game set up. Seems like a perfect fit now.

Congrats Coach Weinrich! Man, a lot of people outside the program on here predicted this. They must have known something.

Wasn't ever a question who'd be named, was it? Congrats Coach Weinrich!

Good news for Ft. Thomas.

I was talking to a Bird fan recently and I asked what changes, however slight, that we might see with Brian now running the show. Any ideas? Every coach likes to put their own stamp on their program, right?

Congrats Brian.....

 

You have come a long way my friend. I still remember when we coached together in the FTJFL back in the early 90's. Your defense saved my Offense's butt on numerous occasions. Absolutely love this hire....

 

Can't wait to move forward with you as "Our" football coach.

When principal Brian Robinson was addressing their hiring process, he said it was one of the easiest decisions he has ever been part of as an Administrator in his 17 years. Very fine hire! Really never doubted it wouldn't be him. IMO!!!

I was talking to a Bird fan recently and I asked what changes, however slight, that we might see with Brian now running the show. Any ideas? Every coach likes to put their own stamp on their program, right?

 

I think he will really stress being more involved in the FTJFL. He will make a better effort in keeping kids in town playing for essentially "His" feeder system. Not somewhere else! Something I'm not so sure was a top priority in recent years. JMOHO! Brian knows what will keep the ship moving forward in the right direction. Can't wait to be part of his future.....

Wish I could have made it to the announcement but clients got in the way. I obviously think it was a great hire. I'm sure Brian will put his own stamp on things, but I'd be surprised if anything changes much. When you have a successful organization (any organization) and there is a change at the top, if you have someone internal that provides every indication that he or she is capable of successfully taking the reins, you give the reins to him or her. It doesn't always work out but very often it does. Brian understands the school, the administration, the program, the players and the community. No learning curve involved. I hate to bring up a bad wound, but I can't help but think about all the angst and heartburn that was caused when CovCath hired a football coach that didn't understand or appreciate the CovCath way.

 

Highlands has had a lot of success when it hired one of it's own, be that a former player or assistant coach, as its head coach. Homer played at Highlands; he was replaced by an assistant (Owen Hauck); Owen was replaced by an assistant coach (Mike Murphy); Mike was replaced by an assistant coach (Roger Walz); Roger was replaced by an assistant coach (Jack Eicher); Jack was replaced by a very good coach but an outsider (Tom Duffy); Tom was replaced by a former player (Dale). All of those coaches with the exception of Jack have won state championships. The one outsider (Duffy) did win state championships but did a whole lot of damage to the program out in the community in the process and I am totally convinced that had he remained at Highlands, the football program would have been turned into shambles.

 

So I'm really glad that Brian got the job. If he had not, my guess is that he would have left Highlands and taken a HC job elsewhere. If he had, he'd probably have taken a couple of asst coaches with him. One of the biggest (but often overlooked) reasons for so much success at Highlands during Dale's tenure, is the continuity of his coaching staff. So we'd not only have to replace a HC, but a DC and several other coaches also. Not the kind of thing you want to have happen in any organization when that organization is being very successful.

 

 

Bottom line with me: I believe that Brian is very qualified; he understands "Highlands football" and its relationship with the community; he has certainly earned the shot; and to have not hired him would/could have created turmoil at a time when the players need to be doing the things that will help them win the state championship this coming December. It was a true "no brainer" hire for me.

Wish I could have made it to the announcement but clients got in the way. I obviously think it was a great hire. I'm sure Brian will put his own stamp on things, but I'd be surprised if anything changes much. When you have a successful organization (any organization) and there is a change at the top, if you have someone internal that provides every indication that he or she is capable of successfully taking the reins, you give the reins to him or her. It doesn't always work out but very often it does. Brian understands the school, the administration, the program, the players and the community. No learning curve involved. I hate to bring up a bad wound, but I can't help but think about all the angst and heartburn that was caused when CovCath hired a football coach that didn't understand or appreciate the CovCath way.

 

Highlands has had a lot of success when it hired one of it's own, be that a former player or assistant coach, as its head coach. Homer played at Highlands; he was replaced by an assistant (Owen Hauck); Owen was replaced by an assistant coach (Mike Murphy); Mike was replaced by an assistant coach (Roger Walz); Roger was replaced by an assistant coach (Jack Eicher); Jack was replaced by a very good coach but an outsider (Tom Duffy); Tom was replaced by a former player (Dale). All of those coaches with the exception of Jack have won state championships. The one outsider (Duffy) did win state championships but did a whole lot of damage to the program out in the community in the process and I am totally convinced that had he remained at Highlands, the football program would have been turned into shambles.

 

So I'm really glad that Brian got the job. If he had not, my guess is that he would have left Highlands and taken a HC job elsewhere. If he had, he'd probably have taken a couple of asst coaches with him. One of the biggest (but often overlooked) reasons for so much success at Highlands during Dale's tenure, is the continuity of his coaching staff. So we'd not only have to replace a HC, but a DC and several other coaches also. Not the kind of thing you want to have happen in any organization when that organization is being very successful.

 

 

Bottom line with me: I believe that Brian is very qualified; he understands "Highlands football" and its relationship with the community; he has certainly earned the shot; and to have not hired him would/could have created turmoil at a time when the players need to be doing the things that will help them win the state championship this coming December. It was a true "no brainer" hire for me.

 

Did you really forget Bill Herrmann? Head coach of the best team to ever grace the field at DCM. First to ever win 15 games in the state, first team ranked nationally by USA Today along with winning back to back state championships back when they were not playing watered down playoff football. Believe his teams won 28 or 29 games in a row which was pretty much unheard of in those times.

Wish I could have made it to the announcement but clients got in the way. I obviously think it was a great hire. I'm sure Brian will put his own stamp on things, but I'd be surprised if anything changes much. When you have a successful organization (any organization) and there is a change at the top, if you have someone internal that provides every indication that he or she is capable of successfully taking the reins, you give the reins to him or her. It doesn't always work out but very often it does. Brian understands the school, the administration, the program, the players and the community. No learning curve involved. I hate to bring up a bad wound, but I can't help but think about all the angst and heartburn that was caused when CovCath hired a football coach that didn't understand or appreciate the CovCath way.

 

Highlands has had a lot of success when it hired one of it's own, be that a former player or assistant coach, as its head coach. Homer played at Highlands; he was replaced by an assistant (Owen Hauck); Owen was replaced by an assistant coach (Mike Murphy); Mike was replaced by an assistant coach (Roger Walz); Roger was replaced by an assistant coach (Jack Eicher); Jack was replaced by a very good coach but an outsider (Tom Duffy); Tom was replaced by a former player (Dale). All of those coaches with the exception of Jack have won state championships. The one outsider (Duffy) did win state championships but did a whole lot of damage to the program out in the community in the process and I am totally convinced that had he remained at Highlands, the football program would have been turned into shambles.

 

So I'm really glad that Brian got the job. If he had not, my guess is that he would have left Highlands and taken a HC job elsewhere. If he had, he'd probably have taken a couple of asst coaches with him. One of the biggest (but often overlooked) reasons for so much success at Highlands during Dale's tenure, is the continuity of his coaching staff. So we'd not only have to replace a HC, but a DC and several other coaches also. Not the kind of thing you want to have happen in any organization when that organization is being very successful.

 

 

Bottom line with me: I believe that Brian is very qualified; he understands "Highlands football" and its relationship with the community; he has certainly earned the shot; and to have not hired him would/could have created turmoil at a time when the players need to be doing the things that will help them win the state championship this coming December. It was a true "no brainer" hire for me.

 

Whoa!!! No love for coach Bill Hermann. He was responsible for 81 & 82 State titles. And I thought you knew everything about Highlands football. Apparently not!...LoL...

 

Just kidding my friend

Congrats Brian, best of luck with continuing the great tradition of Highlands Football.

 

First order of business is to get SK on the schedule to satisfy many on these board

I can't believe I forgot Wilbur. My O line coach. I thought of him as I was typing and then went and left him out. Hope he doesn't figure out who I am on here. He'll kill me!

 

So add to my list another Highlands "insider" that did a great job when given the opportunity. My apologies to Coach Hermann. A great man and great coach too!