14 minutes ago, Voice of Reason said:

An AD's job is to manage all sports. If he can't help with college coach visits while coaching, he isn't the right person for the job. He doesn't teach, does he? If not, all day to do the rest of the job above his coaching.

My source says that it is a full-time position. 

I was also told that the girl's basketball coach had some legal issues and was relieved of duties, as well as the assistant coach. I believe the AD has a background in basketball, and SHE has played before and stepped in to assist with the role. 

I am unsure of any other details at this time. 

On 2/12/2024 at 12:39 PM, theguru said:

That would only be part of it, right?  The other part would be how long the job has been open and the lack of excitement surrounding the job. 

I don't think kids are effected by that as much as mommies and daddies might be.

7 hours ago, Voice of Reason said:

An AD's job is to manage all sports. If he can't help with college coach visits while coaching, he isn't the right person for the job. He doesn't teach, does he? If not, all day to do the rest of the job above his coaching.

In many schools the AD might be in the classroom part of the day. Sounds like the least of their concerns right now are visits by college coaches. If a coach is interested he will find a way to get the right information on a player.

Some rumors are swirling that there have been 17 applicants put in for the position.  A hiring time is working to narrow down the applicants but interviews haven't been coordinated yet.  At this rate, the team will miss out on spring practice.  I have heard that they attempted to open the weight room but only 4-6 kids show up, none of which received considerable time in the past.  Whoever takes this job will be fighting an incredibly steep uphill battle to change the culture and try to draw in players.  Rumors around returning starters planning to move or making comments they won't play.  

47 minutes ago, CoachOnTheRun said:

Some rumors are swirling that there have been 17 applicants put in for the position.  A hiring time is working to narrow down the applicants but interviews haven't been coordinated yet.  At this rate, the team will miss out on spring practice.  I have heard that they attempted to open the weight room but only 4-6 kids show up, none of which received considerable time in the past.  Whoever takes this job will be fighting an incredibly steep uphill battle to change the culture and try to draw in players.  Rumors around returning starters planning to move or making comments they won't play.  

There is a strength and conditioning coordinator for the district that tried opening the weight room. He does not have a relationship with any of the athletes. 
 

As I said previously the word on rocket lane is that many are either leaving or refusing to play. I guess we will see what happens once the hire is made. 

9 minutes ago, Hard Work said:

There is a strength and conditioning coordinator for the district that tried opening the weight room. He does not have a relationship with any of the athletes. 
 

As I said previously the word on rocket lane is that many are either leaving or refusing to play. I guess we will see what happens once the hire is made. 

They are going to refuse to play for a coach that is unknown and hasn't been hired? How is not working out to improve and not playing hurting anyone other than the kid making that choice? This sounds like upset kids being acting like upset kids and once the smoke clears, they will likely end up playing football. 

2 hours ago, Builder1214 said:

They are going to refuse to play for a coach that is unknown and hasn't been hired? How is not working out to improve and not playing hurting anyone other than the kid making that choice? This sounds like upset kids being acting like upset kids and once the smoke clears, they will likely end up playing football. 

I don’t disagree with you and know there are adults trying to talk some sense into the kids. 
 

I will say that most of this process and the exit of the last coach were not done properly. They were given no reason for fire so the kids are acting emotionally without any information! Many of the adults are too! 

Gate is still locked?

 

1 minute ago, Alvin Mack said:

Gate is still locked?

 

What do you mean?

Jaggers, Lonnie Oldham and one other person being interviewed. Only interviewing 3 out of a pool of 16. 

Hiring Pool lacks diversity. 

On 2/23/2024 at 1:31 PM, theguru said:

What do you mean?

Coach Harris always said "Lock the Gate" it was one of his many sayings.

1 hour ago, steamroller said:

Coach Harris always said "Lock the Gate" it was one of his many sayings.

Thanks @steamroller!

I was there last night for district basketball tournament. First time back since watching Chris Jones play for the Danville Admirals in a playoff game, November of 1978(I think). Chris wore a tear away jersey!

17 hours ago, J. Peterman said:

Jaggers, Lonnie Oldham and one other person being interviewed. Only interviewing 3 out of a pool of 16. 

Hiring Pool lacks diversity. 

Oldham is looking to get out of Carroll? I think I have the right name. 

19 hours ago, barrel said:

Oldham is looking to get out of Carroll? I think I have the right name. 

You do.  He put in last time when they hired Harris but either did not receive an initial interview or only made it through the first round.