Great Topic Chief!

 

I will say some coaches are going to interview and that's fine if they are not happy with their job. The liars just like SOME college coaches say "they will be hear forever". I think that cliche has run it's course and people know the coach is lying when he says that.

 

Just my opinion.

Coach B all good points made above, that being said you can't go anywhere.

Every coaching job I have taken, I have have informed the hiring person that I need a commitment of 2-4 years. What ever length of time we agree on, is how long I commit to that school. If I don't feel like it is a good fit, I will leave after my commitment. They won't need to ask me to leave.

I say this because I have seen coaches who apply for every job that opens. They bolt before serving any commitment. If the job is good enough to take, then it should be good enough to fulfill your commitment.

 

Next, I know if you stay at one place too long and don't win a state championship, people get complacent. It is amazing how principals, superintendents, and boosters make things happen for a new coach. The old coach may have asked for the same things but were told they could not do it because blah, blah, blah.

 

If a coach has backed up his agreement of time, then no one should begrudge him for helping his family/career to improve. If a community wants to keep a coach, then do something to make him feel wanted. I know my high school coach was given a truck, his wife a car, and they had a free membership to the country club. This wasn't all done in one year, but it did happen. The people of the community did not want him to leave. There is a reason we have only had 3 coaches in the last 35 years and have had unbelievable success.

Every coaching job I have taken, I have have informed the hiring person that I need a commitment of 2-4 years. What ever length of time we agree on, is how long I commit to that school. If I don't feel like it is a good fit, I will leave after my commitment. They won't need to ask me to leave.

I say this because I have seen coaches who apply for every job that opens. They bolt before serving any commitment. If the job is good enough to take, then it should be good enough to fulfill your commitment.

 

Next, I know if you stay at one place too long and don't win a state championship, people get complacent. It is amazing how principals, superintendents, and boosters make things happen for a new coach. The old coach may have asked for the same things but were told they could not do it because blah, blah, blah.

 

If a coach has backed up his agreement of time, then no one should begrudge him for helping his family/career to improve. If a community wants to keep a coach, then do something to make him feel wanted. I know my high school coach was given a truck, his wife a car, and they had a free membership to the country club. This wasn't all done in one year, but it did happen. The people of the community did not want him to leave. There is a reason we have only had 3 coaches in the last 35 years and have had unbelievable success.

 

I like this comment, but is it legal? Could a school get in trouble for this? Is it a Title IX violation?

 

Just asking

Coaching contracts are 1 year deals, and most coaches don't know the future. If something opens up closer to home, or is a "dream" job for that coach, then by all means, apply for it. With that said, the coach should let his AD/Principal know that he's looking into the said job and if it gets serious then he will let them know. That way if they get a phone call from that school they are not caught off guard and sore about it. I think every administrator just wants to be shot straight and be kept in the know, they usually understand. Everyone has the right to be happy, even coaches

I think that it is always a nice gesture if your AD/Coach relationship is good for the coach to tell the AD that they are going for another position. If another AD is contacting a head coach in my program & didnt talk to me about it, I would see that as a slap in the face honestly. If I am in the position of needing a coach and I want to talk to them about a job, I will contact their AD for permission. If they (the coach) contacts me about my opening, I always reinforce to them that they should be open with their current AD about them looking to make a move. Nobody likes to get left holding the bag.

Same topic, different emphasis...does the HC owe it to his assistants to let them know what's up? Maybe one of BGP's coaches/members, like Coach J, could offer their opinions.

Same topic, different emphasis...does the HC owe it to his assistants to let them know what's up? Maybe one of BGP's coaches/members, like Coach J, could offer their opinions.

 

Yes... Always.

Same topic, different emphasis...does the HC owe it to his assistants to let them know what's up? Maybe one of BGP's coaches/members, like Coach J, could offer their opinions.

 

Depends on the situation, but usually I'd think yes.

What about a HC who applies for a job, while encouraging his assistants to apply for the same job without informing them? It happened recently, and I thought it was poor form.

Great Thread. I have posted in several other threads about this situation. Today is the day of unless your in and have tenure then you will likely stay on the coaching carousel for years. It use to be good for both to have some change, but now it is only in favor of the District. There are very few instances any more that coaches have a staff of teachers that coach. I have seen programs that were made up of para-professionals. This is okay but it hurts continuity and coaches need to be in the building. Today many times they say it is not about winning/but it all about winning. Unfortunately, you may be coach of the year every year, but the Principal may not like your success. If they are failing in their position they very well may not like anyone being successful. I have seen it happen time and time again. Look at the people that are moving and just getting out. Not a sign of the times, but lack of the professionalism.