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Bolivar is open

They’ve been known to have board and administration issues in regards to football coaches so I’m curious. LaSalle does job hop a lot though so who knows
 
This is a gold mine for any coach to walk into…

Mediocre conference, mediocre district (assuming no redistricting), and an incoming freshmen class that went unbeaten and unscored upon as eighth graders (their seventh grade was also unbeaten, but those slackers let someone score on them 🤣)
 
Isn't their mascot the Liberals?
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This is a gold mine for any coach to walk into…

Mediocre conference, mediocre district (assuming no redistricting), and an incoming freshmen class that went unbeaten and unscored upon as eighth graders (their seventh grade was also unbeaten, but those slackers let someone score on them 🤣)
Only problem is it's in Bolivar.
 
A bit familiar with the town. From the outside looking in, I fear that it's football program could be heading down the wrong path as it seems like their numbers have been very low. It's also puzzling that they can't even get community support for their own football stadium near the school, let a lone trying to keep up with the Jones' and the apparent arms race of SW Mo high schools building an indoor practice facility. While it's definitely got its problems with politics, the right person could do well there.
 
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A bit familiar with the town. From the outside looking in, I fear that it's football program could be heading down the wrong path as it seems like their numbers have been very low. It's also puzzling that they can't even get community support for their own football stadium near the school, let a lone trying to keep up with the Jones' and the apparent arms race of SW Mo high schools building an indoor practice facility. While it's definitely got its problems with politics, the right person could do well there.
Doug Potts was there forever, So what changed on the political scene?
 
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Doug Potts was there forever, So what changed on the political scene?
School board has always been a consistent obstacle. Previous AD was a problem and created problems they are still recovering from. Its also a challenge to get the community to spend what is necessary to compete.
 
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Maybe having an interview with 12 or so people. Everything from superintendent to booster club president, pee wee coaches, etc. Then the other stuff.
 
This is a gold mine for any coach to walk into…

Mediocre conference, mediocre district (assuming no redistricting), and an incoming freshmen class that went unbeaten and unscored upon as eighth graders (their seventh grade was also unbeaten, but those slackers let someone score on them 🤣)
good stuff
how about those Liberators
 
RELEASE – Bolivar, MO — The Bolivar School District is thrilled to announce the appointment of Robert Clardy as the new Head Football Coach of the Liberators. With a wealth of experience spanning nearly two decades with the Southwest Baptist University Bearcats football coaching staff, Coach Clardy brings a proven track record of success and leadership across town to Bolivar High School.

Coach Clardy, the all-time winningest coach in Bearcats football history, will begin his leadership of the Liberator football program for the 2025 football season. He will teach weight training and advanced weight training at Bolivar High School.

“I am extremely excited about this opportunity to lead the Liberator football program in a community that my family and I call home,” said Coach Clardy. “Bolivar is a great school district with a rich tradition in athletics and a storied past of excellence on and off the field. I can’t wait to get to work!”
 
the all-time winningest coach in Bearcats football history

Curious that line is written, yet the overall record isn't anywhere in the story.
 
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