Two things that Coach Kelsch will need to consider is:

1) the degree of loyalty that Bracken showed to Coach Schultz and will he get the same level of support that was given to one of the Bracken County legends;

 

2) how does the fact that they passed him over once before affect that loyalty as well as if it comes down to him having a choice of jobs, one school passed him over while another school wants him for their first choice.

Coach Schultz Coached Middle school, Freshman at Toledo Whitmer High School, and Jv at Hilliard Davidson in Columbus Oh Before coming to Bracken County.

 

Thanks for the info, didn't know she had taught in Ohio.

Yes that is correct Coach Schultz did not have her contract renewed for next season. Principle and AD Mrs. Ray did not recomend her to continue Coaching. Coach Schultz has done nothing but give her heart and soul to the program in hopes of restoring it to a once very good girls program. It is a shame that she won't get that chance. All of the girls were notified this week of her departure. Alot of unhappy players about the whole situation. Regardless of what has been said Coach Schultz was very well Liked by her players and students in the School. It is a shame that she never got alot of support, over the last Three years, almost as if they expected her and wanted her to Fail JMO. Best of luck to whoever is the next head coach they will come in with a group that is very talented. Coach Kelsch should be the front runner for the job IMO.

 

nice post

Thanks for the info, didn't know she had taught in Ohio.

 

She taught in Ohio for 6 years.

Wow, if this is indeed true why would they need to look outside the county for a good and proven coach. Patrick Kelsch lives in Bracken County and like alot of other coaches wouldn't be using this job as a stepping stone to something better. If this job is indeed open I don't think they will over look PK again.

 

If there are other candidates out there, say from surrounding counties Mason and or Fleming(hint,hint) that are more or as equally qualified as Coach K,they have to be interviewed and considered as well. Bracken has had mixed success(boys and girls) on staying in the County in the past. Just hope they go through the interview process and let the best man or woman be chosen.

That's what I was getting at, earlier, when I was replying to the post by "jackman46." Is there any confirmation out there?!

 

I spoke with the BC AD ( Mrs. Jenny Ray) . She confirmed that she would not be recommending that Coach Shultz be renewed as head coach of the Lady Bears. That being said, I would think Patrick Kelsch would be the obvious choice for the Head Coach position. Very knowledgable on the game and a great rapport with the players. Unless Pat Summit has an interest in coaching at BC, no need to be wasting precious time. Coach K has proven himself a winner and motivator. But mostly, he deserves a chance to do this job !

I spoke with the BC AD ( Mrs. Jenny Ray) . She confirmed that she would not be recommending that Coach Shultz be renewed as head coach of the Lady Bears. That being said, I would think Patrick Kelsch would be the obvious choice for the Head Coach position. Very knowledgable on the game and a great rapport with the players. Unless Pat Summit has an interest in coaching at BC, no need to be wasting precious time. Coach K has proven himself a winner and motivator. But mostly, he deserves a chance to do this job !

 

Great post!

Still have not heard a reason for why she would not be renewed if anyone could fill me on this I would like to know. Just seems awfully strange to me to not be renewed wehn on the floor and in the classroom you are doing nothing but good things. Something is not right! The worst part is is that the next guy will look like a genious, be it PK or whomever, because they are gonna win some games in the next couple of years. So those clueless people out there will think that it had to do with who the HC was. Raw deal all the way around for Coach Schultz, best of luck to her in the future.

Still have not heard a reason for why she would not be renewed if anyone could fill me on this I would like to know. Just seems awfully strange to me to not be renewed wehn on the floor and in the classroom you are doing nothing but good things. Something is not right! The worst part is is that the next guy will look like a genious, be it PK or whomever, because they are gonna win some games in the next couple of years. So those clueless people out there will think that it had to do with who the HC was. Raw deal all the way around for Coach Schultz, best of luck to her in the future.

 

I wouldn't say that is a guarantee.

 

If they don't work hard and improve their game in certain areas, they are going to be about a .500 team.

I wouldn't say that is a guarantee.

 

If they don't work hard and improve their game in certain areas, they are going to be about a .500 team.

 

I think they will be better then .500 I look for them to make a run in the All 'A' as well as a chance of winning the District, They return a core of very talented Juniors and 3 seniors the most expierence a Bracken County team has had in a while and alot of these girls saw quality varsity time. Over the past 3 years Bracken has only lost 5 girls to graduation this year they will have 3 seniors and 6 juniors alot of good talent and expierence coming back. I really think they will surprise alot of people next year. Wish them all nothing but the best a great group of young ladies.

Still have not heard a reason for why she would not be renewed if anyone could fill me on this I would like to know. Just seems awfully strange to me to not be renewed wehn on the floor and in the classroom you are doing nothing but good things. Something is not right! The worst part is is that the next guy will look like a genious, be it PK or whomever, because they are gonna win some games in the next couple of years. So those clueless people out there will think that it had to do with who the HC was. Raw deal all the way around for Coach Schultz, best of luck to her in the future.

 

All I know is that it is up to the Principal and the AD to do the Coaches evaluation and to decide if the coaches are to be recomended for hire the following year so since at Bracken County that is the same person Mrs Ray it was up to her to recomend Coach Schultz to continue. She must have a reason for not recomending her back not sure.

I think they will be better then .500 I look for them to make a run in the All 'A' as well as a chance of winning the District, They return a core of very talented Juniors and 3 seniors the most expierence a Bracken County team has had in a while and alot of these girls saw quality varsity time. Over the past 3 years Bracken has only lost 5 girls to graduation this year they will have 3 seniors and 6 juniors alot of good talent and expierence coming back. I really think they will surprise alot of people next year. Wish them all nothing but the best a great group of young ladies.

 

Depends on their development. There are some holes in their game that an opposing coach can exploit.

 

Success on the freshmen level does not necessarily equate to similar success on the varsity level.

 

It's nice but there is a lot of work to do before the varsity level.

Depends on their development. There are some holes in their game that an opposing coach can exploit.

 

Success on the freshmen level does not necessarily equate to similar success on the varsity level.

 

It's nice but there is a lot of work to do before the varsity level.

 

Agree 100% lbball I am just saying they have alot of talent and experience coming back something they haven't had i a while. Some of the Bigger teams next year will be in a slight rebuilding phase and Bracken only looses 2 to graduation after a 13-13 year. Definetly some positives for next year but yes you are correct they have to work on there game and get better on there own as well as at practice.

Agree 100% lbball I am just saying they have alot of talent and experience coming back something they haven't had i a while. Some of the Bigger teams next year will be in a slight rebuilding phase and Bracken only looses 2 to graduation after a 13-13 year. Definetly some positives for next year but yes you are correct they have to work on there game and get better on there own as well as at practice.

 

:thumb: And I am not sure that a simple change in coach will make that occur. Whomever is the coach will have to make sure that the girls are working on their weaknesses to reach the level they want.

 

It will NOT come with JUST a change of the coach.

 

There is going to have to be some hard work on the part of the players for it to happen.

Well if Bracken County is letting Coach Schultz go and they do not hire Coach Patrick Kelsch, then they are doing their girls basketball program a major disservice!The administration has a chance to get it right and do the right thing, I hope they do!