Official. 

HOF coach from the Vol State.  He won, I believe, Knoxville Catholic’s 1st state title.  He’s coached 40 years, most of that being in Tennessee, but a couple years in either GA or AL.  Have to think that he has enough years in Tennessee Public Schools to draw full retirement (Knox Catholic not counting). He was just the HC at Campbell County for the ‘24 season.

I think Madison Southern will make either his 9th or 10th stop as a HC- proven track record and then some.  

How long does he plan to stay? As mentioned before he’s been at it for 40 years and has numerous stops.

51 minutes ago, Breds82 said:

How long does he plan to stay? As mentioned before he’s been at it for 40 years and has numerous stops.

If he’s got enough years in the TTRS, and I have no reason to believe he doesn’t even with the short stint in GA + KnoxCath? Then I’d say coming to MadSouth & the ability truly double dip? I’d say to at least see one full class go through from Fr-Sr?

Which, doesn’t sound like a lot, but the fact of the matter is, most of these jobs are coming open every 4-5 years on average as is (often times less) when you look at individual programs for the vast majority of them across the state 

Great hire by Mad South Admin! Coach is coming off a big 2-8 season averaging 11.5 points per game. It’s sure to get people excited!

3 hours ago, Breds82 said:

How long does he plan to stay? As mentioned before he’s been at it for 40 years and has numerous stops.

If I can feel like I am continuing to improve/grow...would like to coach until I am 80. Sounds nuts, but people are living longer, healthier/active, etc. Coaching is a calling. It is not a job. If it is a part of who you are, very difficult to walk away from it. 

Bottom line, I would not worry about how old he is. It is very tough to find really good coaches. If I found one, I would not worry about his age. 

Sounds like this is an excellent hire. From one old coach to another, sure do wish him the best.