Won't they go after a bigger name guy? Most of the names that are coming up are assistants. Flynn was a "big name" coach. Is the program going to be down or will there be any talent there?

 

 

All the big names had to get their start somewhere. Despite the pink slipping Humphrey will be back at Clark. He is not an option, nor do I think he would go to Bourbon. Just my opinion. Get somebody who is going to be there to see it develop. Salsman was not a big name when he came there and they all knew he would bolt for Catholic the first chance he got. (I am not sayiing he is a big name now but he was playing on Saturday morning in March)

 

As for the program being down next year or not, I don't know, but I am sure they will be good enough to at least get the #3 seed in the district ahead of Paris.....

All the big names had to get their start somewhere. Despite the pink slipping Humphrey will be back at Clark. He is not an option, nor do I think he would go to Bourbon. Just my opinion. Get somebody who is going to be there to see it develop. Salsman was not a big name when he came there and they all knew he would bolt for Catholic the first chance he got. (I am not sayiing he is a big name now but he was playing on Saturday morning in March)

 

As for the program being down next year or not, I don't know, but I am sure they will be good enough to at least get the #3 seed in the district ahead of Paris.....

 

 

I agree... they should be able to handle Paris the next couple of years and stay away from the top seed in the district tournament (likely GRC)...

 

no one is going to beat GRC in the district the next few years, but I was willing to say Bourbon would be very competitive, if not a little better, than Montgomery next year with Flynn as coach (Indians lost a ton of guys), but I defintely am holding off that now even with some decent talent coming back next year...

 

I have heard Lemaster's name thrown around, but I would think he would need a little more seasoning... the next coach would be very wise to keep him on staff....

 

I would take the approach of shoot for the moon first, and then come down to other options...

 

A talented top assistant would make sense... Brandon Salsman was a great hire even though he wasn't a "great" regular season coach in terms of wins and losses... his teams were always ready for postseason play, won the 37th district every year he was there, and went to atleast the region semifinals in each year...

 

Like I said in a previous post, Bourbon needs someone who will be willing to stay a long time and consider the job a future, not just a stepping stone...

 

Call me crazy, but Terrence Brooks (girls coach at Paris) would make a near slam dunk hire in my opinion... but he has deep deep Paris roots... it's hard to see that happening... but I would make a phone call.... defintely one of the best defensive coaches I have covered at the boys or girls level....

When will they be interviewing for this position? What teaching positions are open?

I agree... they should be able to handle Paris the next couple of years and stay away from the top seed in the district tournament (likely GRC)...

 

no one is going to beat GRC in the district the next few years, but I was willing to say Bourbon would be very competitive, if not a little better, than Montgomery next year with Flynn as coach (Indians lost a ton of guys), but I defintely am holding off that now even with some decent talent coming back next year...

 

I have heard Lemaster's name thrown around, but I would think he would need a little more seasoning... the next coach would be very wise to keep him on staff....

 

I would take the approach of shoot for the moon first, and then come down to other options...

 

A talented top assistant would make sense... Brandon Salsman was a great hire even though he wasn't a "great" regular season coach in terms of wins and losses... his teams were always ready for postseason play, won the 37th district every year he was there, and went to atleast the region semifinals in each year...

 

Like I said in a previous post, Bourbon needs someone who will be willing to stay a long time and consider the job a future, not just a stepping stone...

 

Call me crazy, but Terrence Brooks (girls coach at Paris) would make a near slam dunk hire in my opinion... but he has deep deep Paris roots... it's hard to see that happening... but I would make a phone call.... defintely one of the best defensive coaches I have covered at the boys or girls level....

 

You are crazy!

But in all seriousness, I agree that Coach Brooks would be a great pick-up , but he's not going to leave Paris.

You are crazy!

But in all seriousness, I agree that Coach Brooks would be a great pick-up , but he's not going to leave Paris.

 

I agree on all counts... but the Paris Girls lost a ton of girls to graduation last year, if they dont atleast ask, they are crazy... if he is ever going to leave, now would probably be the time....

 

The Greisser hire was a good one for Montgomery, I would not be in the least surprised to see them try to land and eventually hire a top level assistant at a state contending program.... as for names, I would be pulling them out of the sky right now because I haven't heard much... if I remember right it took them a good while to hire Daniel Brown after Salsman left to Lex Cath... so it could be well into June...

What about Hundley at Montgomery? I thought he would have put his name in for Tates Creek, but it didnt happen....wouldnt be a bad move!

I would think Bourbon would start with est Head Coaches and then work there way down.

Some College Coaches looking to get back into Central KY

Hammonds- at West Jessamine has Bourbon ties and has been successful

Moore at Menifee is a possiblity

Assistants- Hundley would be a great great choice- LeMaster needs a year or so but if an older coach came in that could groom him for the job?

 

Lots of options- tough district but great location and some talent back. The job has potential- plus at the next realignment doubtful that district stays in tack....

What about Hundley at Montgomery? I thought he would have put his name in for Tates Creek, but it didnt happen....wouldnt be a bad move!

Hundley will be a very good head coach when he gets an opportunity.

Hundley will be a very good head coach when he gets an opportunity.

 

He would, but I don't see him going to BoCo.

I would think Bourbon would start with est Head Coaches and then work there way down.

Some College Coaches looking to get back into Central KY

Hammonds- at West Jessamine has Bourbon ties and has been successful

Moore at Menifee is a possiblity

Assistants- Hundley would be a great great choice- LeMaster needs a year or so but if an older coach came in that could groom him for the job?

 

Lots of options- tough district but great location and some talent back. The job has potential- plus at the next realignment doubtful that district stays in tack....

 

So your suggesting that Hundley would only be acceptable as an assistant at Bourbon? Thats a crock, move to be Bourbon Asst. would definately be a step down for him right now.

I would think Bourbon would start with est Head Coaches and then work there way down.

Some College Coaches looking to get back into Central KY

Hammonds- at West Jessamine has Bourbon ties and has been successful

Moore at Menifee is a possiblity

Assistants- Hundley would be a great great choice- LeMaster needs a year or so but if an older coach came in that could groom him for the job?

 

Lots of options- tough district but great location and some talent back. The job has potential- plus at the next realignment doubtful that district stays in tack....

 

 

I don't know why Hammonds would leave West Jessamine. Hundley, from what I'm gathering from Montgomery County people, has no interest in the job. Moore, LeMaster, Earlywine, Brooks, etc would all be good coaches but I'm not sure if they fit the profile. Bourbon has always gone after big names. The problem is, the big names never do stay long. I agree with the play by play guy when he said something about long term committment to the program. I'm an alumni of Paris, so I hope they don't get a good coach. Haha Just kidding

I would think Bourbon would start with est Head Coaches and then work there way down.

Some College Coaches looking to get back into Central KY

Hammonds- at West Jessamine has Bourbon ties and has been successful

Moore at Menifee is a possiblity

Assistants- Hundley would be a great great choice- LeMaster needs a year or so but if an older coach came in that could groom him for the job?

 

Lots of options- tough district but great location and some talent back. The job has potential- plus at the next realignment doubtful that district stays in tack....

 

 

I've been thinking more about this....your telling me that a Kentucky Mr. Basketball, 4 year letterman in the SEC, 6th Man of the Year in the SEC, Asst. Coach at Scott County (o yeah they one a state championship during that time), and Asst. Coach at Montgomery County.....is not good enough to be a head coach at Bourbon County? Please Explain....it may be a while before they will find someone who is qualified to be the head coach according to your standards!

Hundley is a "name brand" and brings some cred... having some coaching experience in the 40th doesn't hurt either.... would not be a bad hire....

 

I have thought about Hammonds... but again wouldn't know why he would leave unless he is dying to get back into 10th region basketball... I was a huge Bob Ward fan, and the job Hammonds did as his top assistant was solid... But a very lateral move for Hammonds if he took the job IMO...

 

Someone threw out the name Tony Sosby to me, and while I love the guy, I'm not sure he would be the best fit... he has done a terrific job with the Bourbon girls program, but to be honest the girls team had better talent than their overall record the past 2 years.. lost alot of close games, and alot of games they had seemingly won in the 4th quarter... alot of that goes back to coaching in my opinion... plus I always recommend bringing in "new blood" to a program.... and I'm not sure he would want to get back into boys coaching....

 

Like someone else said, this job becomes 10 times more attractive and likely easier if district are realigned... the 40th is a monster and Bourbon is really the 3rd spoke in a 4 team wheel at the moment....

 

Bourbon will get a qualified candidate... no doubt about it... but it's about getting the "right" guy.... fans need to become excited about the team again... the atmosphere has steadily declined at home games for years now....

Dodd?

Jim Bob Hicks?

Don Daniels?

Curtis Turley?

Mike Reitz?

 

I just thought I'd mention a few that are mentioned any time a job opens.

Bourbon needs to find someone that's eager to coach and willing to work to build a program from the ground up. Good basketball programs don't magically appear anymore. Players and programs need to be built and basketball is emphasized year-round!! Finding a long term committment is difficult but you've got to stay the course.