HardWoodFan

McFarland Sr?? Any word that he's applied or interviewed? Or have they even started any interviews?

Unfortunately no word.. Could be that administration is shocked over hearing Clyde would not be applying and rethinking their strategy.

Would think they could only go up since they are returning all their players (I assume). Even though they were underclassman, there's always value to a squad familiar with each other. With a new coach, the program could be on an upswing but not predicting any District titles.

?? Any updates on who might be on the list?

Well said! There seems to be way to much generalization and it's clear some have a bad taste from prior experiences and obviously some have no idea what they're talking about. It should not be assumed that all coaches that have dons/daughters are alike. The school should look for the best fit for the program and the girls...no doubt he would be an excellent candidate.

Well said RC! 1Prep: I don't doubt at all that what you refer to has happened but I don't think it's fair to assume that every coach who has a son or daughter on the team would take the same approach. In the risk of beating a dead horse…evaluate the candidates and make the best hire. Agree with RC on having no concerns over favoritism from coach Schwartz.

Well said RC! 1Prep: I don't doubt at all that what you refer to has happened but I don't think it's fair to assume that every coach who has a son or daughter on the team would take the same approach. In the risk of beating a dead horse…evaluate the candidates and make the best hire. Agree with RC on having no concerns over favoritism from coach Schwartz.

Very good points!

Clever yank... If I'm close to the program, then I'm one of the loones... If I'm not close to the program... Then I just don't understand the loones the way you do? Bit mean but points for cleverness for sure. C'mon man... We can all chant it together..."hire the best applicant... Hire the best applicant"..... Parent coach or not ... Hire the best applicant

I think the common ground to focus on here is we might both be saying hire the best person for the job...right? From my view I would not want to see the right candidate ruled out because his son or daughter goes to the school there just as I would not want to see the wrong candidate selected just because his son or daughter goes there. Crazy concept, but how about let the candidates apply and select the best person for the job.

Would you really know what many current players said on a survey? I realize exaggerations can mistakenly happen on these posts. Basketball fans would know that there are many many situations in both High School and College that have a parent with a child on the team. It's only a problem if the coach doesn't handle it properly and that’s only a problem if the administration let's it become one. As always, the key is in the right hire. As I've stated, the program needs a good X's and O's coach capable of developing talent, understanding coaching adjustments from the bench, providing positive leadership, and understanding the dynamics of coaching a large varsity program. I would hope the administration would no rule out any candidate that met that criteria based on their daughter living in the school district the same that I would hope no administration would hire someone simply based on their son or daughter being a talented player. It's time for this program to elevate. Make the right hire.

No interview rumors yet but internal transfers had to throw their name in the hat this week if interested. I've been a fan from the stands for a few years and am excited about potential. The talent pool is there! With the right coach, Ryle should be in the conversation for the next several years as a regional contender. Who would want the job? Someone that loves to develop talent, understands the role of a head coach at a large school, and has skills to teach in practice as well as adjust during the game. The program is ready for a competent X's and O's coach with strong positive leadership skills and understanding of the dynamics of the size of the program. From my seat, hoping that person is out there and gets the job!