TackleTrap

I would like to thank Principal Caudill and the interview committee for the opportunity to interview for this position. I received word via voicemail they had decided this morning on another candidate, so I do not know who it was. I was told a week ago Monday during the interview there were over 20 applications, but not sure of the number interviewed. As a long-time coach on the Cincinnati side of the river, I chose to throw my coaching whistle in as I believe it's a prime situation for great growth. I've been through a few HC interviews, and I was impressed by what the district is looking to accomplish. I wish the new coach the best of opportunity to strengthen the district's football program.

Thanks for the quick response...missed those details.

Didn't Newport just hire a coach last season?

In my 20 years of coaching, I have been as upper income publics and parochials, as well as inner-city public and an inner-city parochial. If you aren't aware of the differences in your student-athletes you will have a difficult time. There are different 'road blocks' for a coach in either instance. What is considered an after-thought in some schools will be a shock-awakener in others. Whereas a coach in a suburban school has to face parents pulling kids out of summer workouts for the family vacation, the same coach in the inner-city must face such as a kid calling and saying, "I can't come to practice because I have to watch my two younger brothers." Making sure your players are eating...not even properly...but eating to sustain themselves. Yes...that's an issue with inner-city teams. A coach can adapt if he wants to make a difference.

Highlight package of Aiken v. Bishop Brossart.

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