Who is going to apply? Who are the front runners for this job? They have to be employed by a school in the 14th region(retirees not included) and also they have to have 5 years officiating experience. This limits the number of applicants in the region quite a bit. Should be interesting to see who comes out on top in this.

Sounds a bit planned to me. With the limiting criteria, looks like to me they picked the person --then developed the qualifications. But I am not surprised!!:sssh:

Sounds a bit planned to me. With the limiting criteria, looks like to me they picked the person --then developed the qualifications. But I am not surprised!!:sssh:

 

 

I agree with you. The criteria that was decided on definitely knocked out the current assigning secretary. And the way it was all planned out and how the screening committee was already picked, was totally wrong.

All I can say it is a hard job and takes alot of time and work. But they set the standards so high, that it will be hard to find a person for the job.

It's a job I wouldn't want. These people spend hours upon hours scheduling, talking on the phone, sending emails, holding clinics, etc..

 

I agree that the criteria set forth will certainly limit applicants.

Can anyone list some names that at least have the requirement? Even if you think they may not be in the running.

Tommy Hall, Glen Napier,Manis Blair,Jeff Ritchie, Stephen Poppas, Snake McIntosh, just to name a few

Tommy Hall, Glen Napier,Manis Blair,Jeff Ritchie, Stephen Poppas, Snake McIntosh, just to name a few

Are all this people currently working in a School District? This was a criteria also.

yep

Tommy Hall, Glen Napier,Manis Blair,Jeff Ritchie, Stephen Poppas, Snake McIntosh, just to name a few

 

1. Tommy Hall has to be the front runner, with Larry Thacker as his helper doing the jv schedules.

 

2. Manis Blair, has he ever been a referee? He has to have 5 years exp.

 

3. Steve Poppas and Carl "Snake" McIntosh, both are ready to retire from officiating and could possibly throw their names in the hat.

 

4. Glen Napier and Jeff Ritchie are not ready to give up officiating yet. They are still both calling a lot of games.

 

5. Would also have to throw in another name in the mix. Mike Melton, he does baseball/softball assigning and pretty sure he is getting the football too. If he is ready to give up high school basketball officiating, he would probably have all 3 assigning jobs if he wants them. He is probably the best person for the job and would do a professional job with all of these.

 

6. Bill Dixon (Hazard) is also an eligible person for this job.

Once again politics get involved in high schools sports.

Steve Poppas or Snake McIntosh would be great for the job. Both are good officials and would do the job right.

Steve Poppas or Snake McIntosh would be great for the job. Both are good officials and would do the job right.

 

Agree--however, "The job right" would probably not fit with the established criteria.

Agree--however, "The job right" would probably not fit with the established criteria.

 

I have to agree with you.

As of today, the last day for them to get in an application for the job. The only 2 applications they have is from Tommy Hall and Steve Poppas. Should be exciting, others can still send in an application if they have it post marked by tonight at midnight. Should be interesting to see how this comes out.