None. Teenagers do not make adult decisions. I don't think college players have any say either. And they shouldn't. That is why they have AD's and committees to make those decisions.

none as well as none for parents

None!

zero

none as well as none for parents

....I agree

Well this is the very first BGP thread that I have seen this much agreement on. :thumb:

I think that the committee should sit down with the captains from the previous year and discuss what they would like to see in a coach--their "dream" coach. Also let the kids know the process of choosing a coach. Other than that the kids should have no say in the who the next coach is. The committee can take what the captains say and use it or not in selecting the coach. Sometimes it is good to see where the mind of the athletes is.

 

I agree with keeping them up to date on the process, and even having a player representative on the "hiring committee" is fine. However, they should not have any vote in the matter...giving their opinion to the powers that be would be as far as it should go!

Well this is the very first BGP thread that I have seen this much agreement on. :thumb:

 

I was thinking the same thing.

Well this is the very first BGP thread that I have seen this much agreement on. :thumb:

No way we should all agree...

 

After reconsidering my initial post, the hiring committee should be comprised of 3 select parents, and two representatives out of each class (this includes incoming 8th graders)... Together, they comprise an intensive panel that questions the candidate, then it comes down to a vote. The panel also includes 2 cheerleaders, Social Studies teacher, and Janitor (these of course are non-voting members).

 

Is that better???

No way we should all agree...

 

After reconsidering my initial post, the hiring committee should be comprised of 3 select parents, and two representatives out of each class (this includes incoming 8th graders)... Together, they comprise an intensive panel that questions the candidate, then it comes down to a vote. The panel also includes 2 cheerleaders, Social Studies teacher, and Janitor (these of course are non-voting members).

 

Is that better???

 

 

This is soooooooooooooo funny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think that the committee should sit down with the captains from the previous year and discuss what they would like to see in a coach--their "dream" coach. Also let the kids know the process of choosing a coach. Other than that the kids should have no say in the who the next coach is. The committee can take what the captains say and use it or not in selecting the coach. Sometimes it is good to see where the mind of the athletes is.

:thumb:

I agree with keeping them up to date on the process, and even having a player representative on the "hiring committee" is fine. However, they should not have any vote in the matter...giving their opinion to the powers that be would be as far as it should go!

 

I don't think I would even go this far. No kids, no parents, let the administration do their job.

So the parents and kids should not say anything and keep their mouths shut and not give their opinions at all? I disagree.

 

With that being said, I am NOT saying that the kids or the parents should make the decision, those paid to make those decisions are charged with that duty, 100%. However, the parents and players input should be heard and given some weight.

 

Tell me if you think the below examples are wrong before you rule out parents or kids being any factor at at all.

 

1. A head coaching job is vacant, one of the assistants is widely regarded by the parents/players as being an excellent candidate and one that the kids would like to play for. The parents voice their support for this coach, by stating "we will support whomever you hire, but here is why we believe that Coach ________ should be considered as an excellent candidate for the head coaching job.".

 

2. A head coaching job is vacant, and one of the assistants has applied. However, several kids have had numerous problems with this coach. The parents voice their opinion by stating "we will support whomever you hire, however, here is why we believe that Coach _______ may not be the best fit as the next head coach."

 

I do understand that you cannot allow the kids or the parents (boosters) to make the call. I also understand that normally a parent or two are on the interviewing committees. I have sat in on such interviews/committees in the past and comments from players and parents were considered in every one I have been involved with. However, they parents/kids did not make the decision, but were able to have their say.

This is why you have an AD and a Principal to make these choices. If they deem a search committee to be helpful, so be it. Personnel situations are handled by administrators.

 

Do you think the average person gets a vote on who their boss is in the workplace?

You must learn to go with the flow or move on.

Bad idea...you let them choose a coach and you'll have to let them choose to get rid of a coach. Also, most kids could not care less about their school after they graduate. A coach can be there long before and long after a player moves through the ranks. So, as the rest have said...NONE.