I definitely agree Coach Pence should be on the short list. 

6 hours ago, onethirdofthegame said:

Woolley, Niederman and Lickert would definitely be great hires IMO. 
 

What about Gary Pence? A few years removed from coaching under Borchers (for many years I believe). Now the head coach at Walton-Verona. Could he be an option to return to Cooper? 

Isn't Niederman an administrator in Erlanger? 

9 minutes ago, 9068 said:

Isn't Niederman an administrator in Erlanger? 

From Lloyd's website:

Kyle Niederman
Asst Principal
Lloyd High School
[email protected]

What about Jeff Barth? Would he be a viable choice?

2 hours ago, Keith the old guy said:

What about Jeff Barth? Would he be a viable choice?

Possibly. However, I believe one reason I heard for why he left Walton-Verona was because of the travel every day from Fort Thomas. If that is true, then I don’t see him going for this. As Walton-Verona was at least a straight shot on the expressway unlike getting to Cooper. 

On 4/13/2026 at 1:49 PM, theguru said:

A quick Google AI search says this about the salaries:

Administrators at Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) generally earn between \(\$80,000\) and \(\$130,000+\) annually, with high-level positions like superintendents exceeding \(\$200,000\). Specific roles like Principals average around \(\$92,000-\$99,000\), while specialized or senior administrative roles can exceed \(\$170,000\). Salary depends heavily on experience,, degree level, and specific contract, as noted in the 2024-2025 Salary Schedule.

This was the salary scale for principals in 2022-2023.  I imagine it would be closer to starting at 117,000 and max out at 146,000 now.

I would have to think they have a plan. Even with him announcing it this week. He has probably known this was coming for awhile. They probably have the next HC set to go.

Walton is an ISD.  If my memory serves, and it has been a while so this may have all changed, Boone County Schools like to promote from within the system.   If that still holds, the next coach is probably in there somewhere.

14 hours ago, Tranquility Base said:

Walton is an ISD.  If my memory serves, and it has been a while so this may have all changed, Boone County Schools like to promote from within the system.   If that still holds, the next coach is probably in there somewhere.

I don't think that there is anyone currently on staff or in the building that would want the job and is qualified for the job outside of Ben Brown. I can't speak for Coach Brown, but I do know he has a son that is playing D1 Football (at SEMO) and he wants to be able to attend his games. 

8 hours ago, AvidSportsJunkie856 said:

I don't think that there is anyone currently on staff or in the building that would want the job and is qualified for the job outside of Ben Brown. I can't speak for Coach Brown, but I do know he has a son that is playing D1 Football (at SEMO) and he wants to be able to attend his games. 

They don't necessarily need to be at Cooper now, just in the Boone County Schools realm....Maybe at Ryle, Conner or Boone or maybe in the elementary or middle school level.

On 4/13/2026 at 7:17 PM, Keith the old guy said:

What about Jeff Barth? Would he be a viable choice?

Jeff Barth would be at Highlands if he wasn't in the situation he is with Ludlow. They have a rule that doesn't allow District Employees to Coach at other Schools. Jeff has a rising Freshman that will be playing at Highlands next year. Jeff would be instrumental to the Bluebird Family.

On 4/20/2026 at 7:50 AM, THUNDERBIRDS said:

Jeff Barth would be at Highlands if he wasn't in the situation he is with Ludlow. They have a rule that doesn't allow District Employees to Coach at other Schools. Jeff has a rising Freshman that will be playing at Highlands next year. Jeff would be instrumental to the Bluebird Family.

As a former teammate of Barties, I'd love it for him to be able to coach his son.  Jeff is as good as it gets.

1 hour ago, Three Blind Mice said:

As a former teammate of Barties, I'd love it for him to be able to coach his son.  Jeff is as good as it gets.

I coached Jeff in middle School back in the Day....Agree that he is as good as it gets.

Had interviews Thursday, and then some today. 

Hearing rumors they have made a decision. Anyone else hearing the same?