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Wolfzorn...

 

Oh yeah... duh... I don't usually think of coaches by their first names...

Coach was not let go because of the job he did with the basketball team. In fact, given the circumstances, he did a fine job. The principal did not offer a renewal of contract simply because Wolfzorn had excessive absences. This obviously did not look good on a teacher in a new school district when the administration is demanding student attendance. It had nothing to do with players or for that matter board members. The principal told Wolfzorn face to face that he would not be renewed. The letter must have been a formality.

Coach was not let go because of the job he did with the basketball team. In fact, given the circumstances, he did a fine job. The principal did not offer a renewal of contract simply because Wolfzorn had excessive absences. This obviously did not look good on a teacher in a new school district when the administration is demanding student attendance. It had nothing to do with players or for that matter board members. The principal told Wolfzorn face to face that he would not be renewed. The letter must have been a formality.

 

You are flat out wrong.

You are flat out wrong.

OK, maybe he did not do a fine job coaching.

OK, maybe he did not do a fine job coaching.

 

OK, you were right about one thing.

Principals at schools that are struggling academically have a tough job. Let's face it Bellevue was struggling under the previous principal. The current principal's main focus is to get the academics at the school to a higher level (remember that whole "No Child Left Behind?"). If a school keeps underachieving they lose money. What do most schools cut first? Athletics and the arts. That is a hard balancing act. To get good teachers in and to stay and good coaches as well.

 

Sorry to say that some people teach so that they can coach. And it shows. And when that happens, the principal should get the teacher/coach out. (I am not saying this was the situation here, just merely ranting). Coaching is teaching and part of that teaching is showing these student-athletes that academics are important.

 

I don't know this specific situation, but I do know that this principal is very concerned with academics. Let's face it. The vast majority of the athletes at Bellevue are not going to get a full ride to college and if they do, it will probably have some academic scholarship involved. A small school does not turn out D-1 atheletes that often. So his main focus should be getting these students (whether an athlete or not) ready for college or a technical school. When a teacher/coach is not meeting his #1 objective, then changes need to be made.

Principals at schools that are struggling academically have a tough job. Let's face it Bellevue was struggling under the previous principal. The current principal's main focus is to get the academics at the school to a higher level (remember that whole "No Child Left Behind?"). If a school keeps underachieving they lose money. What do most schools cut first? Athletics and the arts. That is a hard balancing act. To get good teachers in and to stay and good coaches as well.

 

Sorry to say that some people teach so that they can coach. And it shows. And when that happens, the principal should get the teacher/coach out. (I am not saying this was the situation here, just merely ranting). Coaching is teaching and part of that teaching is showing these student-athletes that academics are important.

 

I don't know this specific situation, but I do know that this principal is very concerned with academics. Let's face it. The vast majority of the athletes at Bellevue are not going to get a full ride to college and if they do, it will probably have some academic scholarship involved. A small school does not turn out D-1 atheletes that often. So his main focus should be getting these students (whether an athlete or not) ready for college or a technical school. When a teacher/coach is not meeting his #1 objective, then changes need to be made.

 

Not sure anyone can disagree with your points on teaching. However, here are a couple of things.

 

1) "Excessive absence"...define excessive. Is excessive objective or is it a number? Does excessive mean over days available? If it does, Wolfzorn was not excessive.

 

2) Wolfzorn was told that his contract would not be renewed for teaching but was told that he would continue to be the coach...as stated numerous times.

 

3) Wolfzorn was NOT told to his face about the basketball job. He WAS given a letter and only a letter. Talking with him the last few days, he still has not had anyone give him a reason why he is not coaching at Bellevue.

 

Although he does know why.

Best statement on the thread... dead on...

 

The key for small schools such as Bellevue is to find a guy that is qualified, wants the job, and bleeds black and gold.

 

I think I know of someone and they have blackn gold in their veins...

would be a good fit IMO

I beleive that is what other schools in the conference have been doing as of late (Ludlow,Dayton, etc. etc)

 

Yes, Ludlow is a great example of that..... Dayton as well.... I know both those coaches have a vested interest in not just the varsity programs but also the youth programs.

That is the key IMO..

 

 

From an educational perspective, their job first and foremost is to teach and educate our youth to the best of their ability. They should first be judged on how well they do this. Expectations in education need to be raised at BHS before any athletic expectations....JMO...

Coach was not let go because of the job he did with the basketball team. In fact, given the circumstances, he did a fine job. The principal did not offer a renewal of contract simply because Wolfzorn had excessive absences. This obviously did not look good on a teacher in a new school district when the administration is demanding student attendance. It had nothing to do with players or for that matter board members. The principal told Wolfzorn face to face that he would not be renewed. The letter must have been a formality.

 

I'd say that the attendance issue was not a major issue until AFTER he was released. I know if I was fired and then told that I had to keep working there for three more months that I would not be a happy camper (especially the way they handled this situation---which is the realy issue---with the basketball part of it). That's why in the business world we have "2-weeks notice", not "3-months notice".

I'd say that the attendance issue was not a major issue until AFTER he was released. I know if I was fired and then told that I had to keep working there for three more months that I would not be a happy camper (especially the way they handled this situation---which is the realy issue---with the basketball part of it). That's why in the business world we have "2-weeks notice", not "3-months notice".

 

 

Unless you are in Sales......then its hit the bricks baby and beat it..... today. see ya.

Being from Bellevue I have heard many things about this situation. I heard its because he didn't have control of his classes and because of his excessive absences (over the number of sick days).

Not sure anyone can disagree with your points on teaching. However, here are a couple of things.

 

1) "Excessive absence"...define excessive. Is excessive objective or is it a number? Does excessive mean over days available? If it does, Wolfzorn was not excessive.

 

2) Wolfzorn was told that his contract would not be renewed for teaching but was told that he would continue to be the coach...as stated numerous times.

 

3) Wolfzorn was NOT told to his face about the basketball job. He WAS given a letter and only a letter. Talking with him the last few days, he still has not had anyone give him a reason why he is not coaching at Bellevue.

 

Although he does know why.

 

Unfortunate situation if that is how it played out.

I have heard that one of Swauger's old players who just got hired on for next year is in the running for the job, I also heard that the girl's assistant coach is in the running.

Being from Bellevue I have heard many things about this situation. I heard its because he didn't have control of his classes and because of his excessive absences (over the number of sick days).

 

I can't comment on that because I'm not in the classroom. I have my opinions on how that was handled but I'll keep them to myself...for now at least.

 

However, AGAIN...this has nothing to do with coaching basketball and he WAS told that he could continue to do so, until April. After the season when no coaching was going on.

 

One thing, if you do something wrong at work does your boss say, "Do it correctly and don't let it happen again?" Or does he say, "You should've done it correctly, you're not coming back next year?"

I have heard that one of Swauger's old players who just got hired on for next year is in the running for the job, I also heard that the girl's assistant coach is in the running.

 

 

If it is who I think it is....former player that is......then they should just go ahead and give him the job.

 

Teaching is a tough racket....in a world where kids lack respect and discipline at home.... it is tough for a young teacher to get respect in the classroom. Anybody that can master that ability is truly gifted......