NotMattJones

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Given the, well, dissatisfaction among the Danville community, I would curious that if the right super was hired, would they re-evaluate the current state of the football program?

Very good take. McVay has always stood out to me. Of course, he had opportunities at Washington so on and so on prior. There’s a lot to the process. I think KY is seeing a small shift right now in coaching. Not just in football, but I see it in basketball (boys and girls both). Some new positions are opening all across, some coaches are hanging up the whistle, and I think it’s important that older coaches are preparing and helping the younger guys along (As I know they already do.) From what I read on here and see on social media, KY and it’s high school coaches are doing things right.

Great thread and I've enjoyed reading the remarks from everyone here. For me, there is no ideal age for a head coach. I think really, it just depends on the school, the fit, the expectations, the community, I could go on and on. I have always been a firm believer that the NFL sets the tone for the rest of football. Sean McVay was 30 years old when he was hired by the Rams as Head Coach. Without a doubt, he was coaching men older than he, and he had a staff full of assistant coaches who could have doubled his age. College coordinators are become younger by the day. Back to my point, it just depends on what you're looking for. High school legends like Dudley Hilton, Larry French, Chuck Smith, Sam Harp, etc etc are not available at most places. That's a fact. I think younger coaches are looking for more opportuities, right or wrong, and it's the responsibility of the middle-aged head coaches to begin training for the future. So what is the best age for a head coach? Who knows.

I would even like to see former assistant coach Billy Harris throw his name in it. I have no idea what Billy is up to now since he left teaching. Was a great coach and even player back in the day.

The bottom two names have been a part of Lincoln Girls Basketball for years. Both coached with Coach McWhorter during their 2 Sweet 16 Runs in 2012 and 2013. I think either would be a great move for Lincoln, if they went that direction.

I simply disagree.

Mark Stoops came to Berea KY to watch Damien Harris and Madison Southern play South Laurel. He was THE ONLY D1 athlete on the field. This was not a "top tier" game that week. Coaches will find you. It's that simple. Coaches would have found Tavy at Garrard, Dawson at Danville, and Mari at Danville. Is what it is. As far as the main purpose of this thread, Danville school system needs to look at some things. But, I do think they can find a way throguh it.

I want kids to have every opportunity that they deserve. With that said, I think it's sad that society has gotten to a place that allows high school students to essentially turn into free-agents. Program loyalty is gone. He's talented enough. He'll get major D1 offers regardless of his high school. Any high school coach who tells him otherwise is more concerned about their own win/loss record instead of being worried about the athlete. Maybe I'm old school. Rant over, have a good one guys!

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I don’t necessarily know if that’s the direction Anderson will go or not. Based off this thread it sounds as if they have more options than previously thought. Coach Fields is absolutely qualified for the job, tremendous Coach!

Not a word. I don’t expect this job to get as much attention as other jobs this cycle. Can easily see a first year head coach or a guy ready to finish a career end up here. We will see!

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I'd say the state average age of Head Coaches is going to drop significantly in the upcoming years.