Is he still in the area working anywhere at any other schools?

 

From what I hear, that is probably the largest likelihood.

Paul Wiggens from Brossart would be a great hire. Newport grad and a great coach.

Paul Wiggens from Brossart would be a great hire. Newport grad and a great coach.

 

Welcome to BGP! :thumb:

I agree that coaching turnover is hurting the program. I think Nick Partin would be a good hire for the program. Schmitz would be a good rehire since he was very successful while there. Would the district consider making Coach McDay (don't know his first name) a head coach. I believe he coaches the Jr. High or Freshman team and from my understanding is loved by the administration and the community

 

I cant rememeber why did Schmitz leave the first time? Did he retire? Did he go to a new school?

Paul Wiggens from Brossart would be a great hire. Newport grad and a great coach.

 

I don't believe Wiggins would consider it. He has a pretty good thing going down in Alexandria. Growth in the program, season success, and the oncoming growth once that MAC is complete. Wiggins isnt going anywhere unless forced I would assume.

I cant rememeber why did Schmitz leave the first time? Did he retire? Did he go to a new school?

 

He was asked to resign. Due to personal issues which you can look up if you want to know more.

He was asked to resign. Due to personal issues which you can look up if you want to know more.

 

Ok thanks I did. I remember hearing that now after looking it back up on here.

Ok thanks I did. I remember hearing that now after looking it back up on here.

 

Yea. Sorry wasnt attempting to be rude in saying that, I just didnt feel it needed to be aired out here. Don't want this thread to be sent to controversial again haha

Yea. Sorry wasnt attempting to be rude in saying that, I just didnt feel it needed to be aired out here. Don't want this thread to be sent to controversial again haha

 

Ha good point.

I agree that Wiggins would be an awesome hire for Newport. However, I think he is set in Alexandria. Program is growing and competitive in 1A. Plus with that new facility they are getting ready to build out there I think he'd be crazy to leave Brossart

Need to clean house and bring in someone who has has success building a solid "inner city" program. Has to be strong to push kids on field and in classroom to help the future of the school not just football get turned around. Ton of work is needed in Newport and in hope it happens ASAP!!

Newport has to find a coach they will stick around more than 2 years. Coaching turnover is killing this program.

 

I agree.

If Newport could get Partin, I believe that would be big for them.

Hopefully the right person will come along and get things turned around. I hope for nothing but the best.

Based on this I think Schmitz would be the perfect guy for this program and the kids AGAIN!

 

Sure, he made a mistake and has paid the price for that. However, during his short time as HC Newport experienced the most success it has had in a long time. He had a great supporting staff and gave the kids the support/tough love they needed, pushed and motivated them to do better in the classroom, and taught them the value of hard work.

 

I have also been told that he worked well with city administrators and other community stakeholders. Many of whom apparently have expressed interest in wanting him back. Plus, I think this can show some of these kids that come from some crazy backgrounds that sometimes a 2nd chance is out there and if you work hard and do things the right way, that 2nd chance is possible.