Anthony Epps new coach at Marion County

[Wireman]

Can anyone confirm this?

 

Thanks!

[Jim Schue]

I've been hearing for months that this was all but a done deal. I'm kind of surprised no announcement has been made.

[Jim Schue]

Five candidates remain

 

I'm kind of shocked that there were this many applicants.

[Jesse James]

Epps is the new head coach at Marion County.

[SSC]

Epps is the new coach.

 

http://ukbasketball.bloginky.com/2010/04/30/marion-county-names-epps-coach/

[Commander 25]

Congrats to the former player at Marion.

[bugatti]

Does Epps currently coach?

[Jim Schue]

Does Epps currently coach?

 

He's been an assistant for the Marion girls the past few seasons.

 

I think he's going to do a great job; he seems to have brought that cool, calm demeanor with him that we saw during his UK days, which will be needed to handle the Marion Co. fanbase, which can be a bit vocal at times. Obviously, him having the local ties (along with those two big championship rings) will help ease that scrutiny some.

[confusion]

Is he a teacher in the system? I had heard that he wasn't and was curious how they would hire a coach with no teaching certifications over qualified applicants who could teach?

[UKFAN4EVER]

Just because you are a teacher, does not make you the best for the job.

[confusion]

Just because you are a teacher, does not make you the best for the job.

 

I agree with that statement, however I thought there was a rule/regulation that said if there was a certified applicant they must be considered over a para professional?

 

Maybe I am mistaken but if he isn't a certified teacher I believe that Marion County will have to post the basketball position again next year and if a certified person in the system is qualified they have to hire them. I am sure their are loopholes for administrations to go through and I am glad to see an administration make it happen if they believe he is the best man for the job.

[Jim Schue]

I agree with that statement, however I thought there was a rule/regulation that said if there was a certified applicant they must be considered over a para professional?

 

Maybe I am mistaken but if he isn't a certified teacher I believe that Marion County will have to post the basketball position again next year and if a certified person in the system is qualified they have to hire them. I am sure their are loopholes for administrations to go through and I am glad to see an administration make it happen if they believe he is the best man for the job.

 

I think that depends on the school system and is not necessarily a statewide thing. I may be wrong.

[sportsfan41]

Is he a teacher in the system? I had heard that he wasn't and was curious how they would hire a coach with no teaching certifications over qualified applicants who could teach?

 

Since when do you have to be a teacher to coach?

[sportsfan41]

I agree with that statement, however I thought there was a rule/regulation that said if there was a certified applicant they must be considered over a para professional?

 

Maybe I am mistaken but if he isn't a certified teacher I believe that Marion County will have to post the basketball position again next year and if a certified person in the system is qualified they have to hire them. I am sure their are loopholes for administrations to go through and I am glad to see an administration make it happen if they believe he is the best man for the job.

 

Considered or preferred? Big difference there.

[confusion]

I guess I could be wrong I thought it stated in bylaw 27 that a certified/qualified applicants took precedence over para professionals. I am sure school districts are not going to violate KHSAA laws. I firmly believe in schools hiring the best person for the job. I believe some districts just interpet things differently.