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Is it just me or this year an unusually high turnover rate for head coaches. Maybe it's just because of some of the programs involved, it appears that way, but, I can't ever remember this much turnover in 1 season, especially the quality schools involved. Just off the top of my head:

 

Murray

Tilghman

Highlands

Raceland

Boyle Co

Lex Cath

LCA

Mad Cen

 

That's some pretty strong programs and some good opportunities for some up and comers and this is just a drop in the bucket of all the openings out there.

 

Wonder why all the change all of a sudden?

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I can't remember a year with this much turnover, especially with this many big time programs. The domino affect has really shuffled a lot around. Will be a fun season.

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The turnover has been going on for the last few years. I don't have the numbers in front of me, but since 2008 there has been something like 40 jobs come open each year (+/- 2-3).

 

With that said, I can't remember a year where this many really good jobs have come open in the same year.

 

Unfortunate sign of the times. I'll be honest.

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Being a high school coach is not all its cracked up to be anymore. About the only big positive still is being able to have a positive effect on a young man's life. Each year it becomes increasingly more difficult to manage everything that comes with a program. Too much time, too many unrealistic expectations of parents, players administrators and fans, too much fundraising, too little family life of your own, etc. One of the things that really bothers me today is how high school coaches are treated like college or pro coaches in that they are expected to win now and win every year. There are just way too many variables, particularly for public school coaches, to control on the high school level. I think if you run a program that does things the right way, have a positive effect on young men and the community, are a positive force in your classroom and school, and win when you have the Johnny's and Joe's capable of winning that should be enough. God forbid you have a couple tough year's when your perceived Johnny's and Joe's are really more like Susan's and Sally's, or a disgruntled parent says crap an administrator is to afraid to back their coaches. At least high school football doesn't have to deal with all that and AAU and select team BS. I'll shut up now...

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The demands to be a classroom teacher and head football coach continue to increase. It's not that it is too difficult, but you run out of hours in the day to do everything that needs to be done. Then, try to be a good husband and father and there are even fewer hours.

 

I really enjoy the classroom and kids. But in a little more than a year I can retire from teaching. For my own sanity, if I can get it to where I have one full time job, that will be a positive.

 

One of the best teachers in our school told me she was glad that I was going to eventually only coach because it would give me more time to stay after my players on their grades and behavior. She is not worried about do we win enough games but she loves football because it helps our guys do better in the classroom. She is a great teacher. I call her the "Ray Lewis of Math!" :thumb:

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There are those out there that want that opportunity to be a HC, but don't have the experience. Wonder how many of those are even considered?

 

I remember being very frustrated trying to get my first head coaching job. Now....I regret not enjoying those times more as an assistant. It was a lot more football and fun for me as an assistant. The head coach handled all the tough issues off the field, made sure everything was paid for, etc. while we got to have fun and coach football. If I weren't such a control freak with such strong opinions on certain areas of the game and running a team, I would really enjoy being an assistant again. So, try to enjoy it while you can.

 

Usually your first head coaching job comes about with one of the following scenarios:

1- take a job no one else wants.

2- interview for a job, come in 2nd or 3rd, the guys above you turn it down and you get it.

3- take over a program after serving as an assistant(usually the best way to start higher up on the food chain).

4-a job opens up late spring or summer, established head coaches won't leave their job, an assistant in another program gets it.

 

Being a head coach is overrated. Enjoy football without the headaches- be an assistant!

 

One season, I had a disgruntled parent that showed up about every other Friday night after the game. One of my assistants who knew exactly what he was doing, would say, "Coach Buchanan....Mr. _________ is here to see you. I am leaving and will talk to you tomorrow." :lol2:

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well said Coach!!!!! I always admired you as a coach!

 

 

 

 

I remember being very frustrated trying to get my first head coaching job. Now....I regret not enjoying those times more as an assistant. It was a lot more football and fun for me as an assistant. The head coach handled all the tough issues off the field, made sure everything was paid for, etc. while we got to have fun and coach football. If I weren't such a control freak with such strong opinions on certain areas of the game and running a team, I would really enjoy being an assistant again. So, try to enjoy it while you can.

 

Usually your first head coaching job comes about with one of the following scenarios:

1- take a job no one else wants.

2- interview for a job, come in 2nd or 3rd, the guys above you turn it down and you get it.

3- take over a program after serving as an assistant(usually the best way to start higher up on the food chain).

4-a job opens up late spring or summer, established head coaches won't leave their job, an assistant in another program gets it.

 

Being a head coach is overrated. Enjoy football without the headaches- be an assistant!

 

One season, I had a disgruntled parent that showed up about every other Friday night after the game. One of my assistants who knew exactly what he was doing, would say, "Coach Buchanan....Mr. _________ is here to see you. I am leaving and will talk to you tomorrow." :lol2:

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well said Coach!!!!! I always admired you as a coach!

 

 

You are nice to say that. Having success as a football coach is like everything else, surround yourself with great people and it all works out. I am the poster boy for riding the coattails of great coaches and players. In my opinion, anyone who thinks he can be a successful head coach without good players and assistants is nuts.

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