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Hall of Fame Hoop Coach on the move

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He retired at Raytown after an outstanding run. He led Northeast for one
season, now Hall of Fame head coach Mark Scanlon will lead
the O'Hara Celtics.





After just one season leading the Hickman (Columbia) Kewpies head coach
John Burns has resigned and he will return to Arizona.


Doug Light will make the move from his assistant position to
the head position of the girls' basketball program at Helias High School.
Light has previously served as the head coach at Jefferson City, Borgia, and
Union.





After 32 years in the district, head basketball (and head baseball coach)
Darrell Davis has announced his retirement at the end of the
school year. Davis has directed the basketball program for 21 years and
has served as athletic director for the past 15.





Stover: Jason Ollison leaves his position at St. Elizabeth to
take the top Stover boys basketball job.


Hot News !



Here they are... The Coaching Rumor Mill is constantly being updated.
Traditionally we've always begun the day after the state finals and run
through the month of September. However, many schools are beginning the hiring
process sooner and sooner. Because of this we will open it up as soon as that
specific team is eliminated from the tourney or if retirements etc are
officially announced. Out of respect for all coaches, we have listed only
positions that have been officially opened, as well as any rumored front
runners. Please include specific information regarding teaching areas/openings
that might accompany each job if known...








BOYS VARSITY JOBS


Most recent news

Archie: Those interested in applying may contact: Mrs.
Kristina Martin High School Principal 302 West State Route A Archie, Missouri
64725 816-293-5312, ext 101 kmartin@archie.k12.mo.us Candidates may fill out an
application on the district website at www.archie.k12.mo.us under the employment
link. The position will remain open until filled.



Bakersfield R-IV:



Bevier: Any interested candidates should contact, Kenneth
Kelso, Principal, at (660) 773-6611.



Bunker:



Cainesville: Robbie Bates will move from Potosi where he
served as an assistant to the top post in Cainsville.



Cooter: Former Bell City head coach Brian Brandtner
has accepted the top position at Cooter.



Ellington: Jerry Berry



Fair Grove: Scott Norris



Festus: Interviewing this week, in house and at
least two local area candidates.



Fredericktown: Eric Thompson



Fulton: After 32 years in the district, head basketball (and
head baseball coach) Darrell Davis has announced his retirement
at the end of the school year. Davis has directed the basketball program
for 21 years and has served as athletic director for the past 15.



Grandview (Hillsboro): Jim Keeling will remain in the Eagles top position.



Hazelwood West: Cary Lewis has accepted the Hazelwood West boys basketball
position after serving as an assistant at Hazelwood Central.






Hickman (Columbia): After just one season John
Burns
has resigned and he will return to Arizona.






Hillsboro: After four successful seasons leading the Hawks,
Chris O'Connell who built a 75-33 mark has decided to move to Webster
University where he will assist the Gorlocks.



Houston: A teaching position has yet to be connected
with this coaching opportunity. Interested applicants need to contact Mr. Ben
Yocom, High School Principal at ben@houston.k12.mo.us or (417) 967-3024, ext.
451. Position is open until filled.



Humansville: Interested applicants should send a letter of
interest, current resume, and application to Tammy Erwin, Secondary School
Principal. E-mail address: tammy.erwin@humansville.k12.mo.us or mail to
Humansville R-IV School District, 300 N Oak ST, Humansville, MO 65674.
Applications can be requested by calling (417) 754-2219. Closing Date is April
9, 2010.



Kelly: Josh Eftink



King City: Interested candidates may contact Mike Wolf at
(660) 535-4319 and/or mikewolf@kingcity.k12.mo.us There are currently no
teaching positions with this vacancy.



Liberty North: Chris McCabe has been hired as the
first head basketball coach at Liberty North High School





McDonald County: Ryan Stokes who served as
head coach for the past three seasons at Miller has been named to the top
position with the Mustangs.

Head coach Mike Austin resigned following the
season.





Milan: Applications currently being accepted.



Miller:



Mountain Grove:



Mountain View-Birch Tree: Interested candidates should
contact call Steve Richards or Pat Rapert at 417-934-2020 for more information.



Naylor: Jeff Null



Northeast (Kansas City):



Northeast Nodaway: Those interested in applying may contact
Jeremy Covey @ 660-937-3125 or by email jeremycovey@hotmail.com. There are
currently no teaching positions with this vacancy. Position will remain open
until filled.



Oak Grove:



O'Hara: He retired at Raytown after an outstanding run.
He led Northeast for one season, now Hall of Fame head coach Mark
Scanlon
will lead the O'Hara Celtics.



Parkway West:




At Parkway West John Wright will take over the Longhorn
basketball program. Wright has been an assistant with the Longhorns for
the past 14 seasons.

Following a 22-season run as head coach at
Parkway West head coach Bill Sodemann has resigned. This
season Sodemann guided the Longhorns back to the quarterfinal round, completing
the season with a 21-7 mark. Overall he guided his Longhorns to a 389-221
record.



Sodemann guided the Longhorns to the Class 4A state title in 1991.
Applications are currently being accepted.



Purdy:

Puxico: Tim Smith



Schuyler County:



Scott City: Mark Dannenmueller



Staley: Peter Gaskill has stepped down from his head
coaching position at Staley High School.



St. Charles West:




Long time St. Charles West assistant coach Jeremy Jackson
has been tapped to replace Terry Hollander.






Following a Hall of Fame career in which
he coached 30 seasons Terry Hollander has resigned from his
coaching position. Hollander who resigned from teaching three years ago,
continued coaching and finished with a 549-279 record guiding the Warriors to
the Class 4A state championship in 1995. Hollander will join Brad
Soderberg on the Lindenwood University staff. Lindenwood is currently an
NAIA program, but will soon be moving to NCAA Division II.

St. Charles West will interview coaches for the vacant position.



St. Clair: Greg Dunnigan has moved from Washington to lead
the Bulldog basketball program and serve as they athletic director.



St. Elizabeth:



Stover: Jason Ollison leaves his position at St. Elizabeth
to take the top Stover boys basketball job.



Twin Rivers: Dustin Benson





Vienna:


Shane Ringen has been named as the new Vienna Eagle head
basketball coach. After toiling in the lower levels at Mexico High
School in recent seasons Ringen will move to the Gasconade Valley Conference.







Washington:




While long time Parkway West head coach Bill Sodemann is retiring from his
post with the Longhorns his son Chip Sodemann who has assisted
him the past two seasons will take the reigns of the Washington Blue Jay
basketball program. The younger Sodemann played at Truman State.






Head coach Greg Dunnigan has resigned and
will take the head boys' basketball and athletic director positions at St. Clair
High School.



Warrenton:



Weaubleau:



Wheatland: Contact HS principal Matt Gunter if interested.
1-417-282-5833



Woodland:










GIRLS VARSITY JOBS


Most recent news

Bradleyville: Job opened 3/5, applications currently being
accepted.

Bunceton: Cooper County R-IV, Please send application,
resume and letter of interest to Mr. Guerin, School Principal

Carrollton:



Clayton:



Delta:



Fair Grove:



Green City: Contact Mike Rennells, High School Principal for
an application (660) 874-4127 or
mrennells@greencity.k12.mo.us




Helias: Doug Light will make the move from his assistant
position to the head position of the girls' basketball program at Helias High
School. Light has previously served as the head coach at Jefferson City,
Borgia, and Union.



Liberty North: First year program seeking head coach



Kirkwood:



Brad Sutterer,
who has served as assistant athletic director at Kirkwood High School for the
past two seasons will take on a new role of head girls' basketball coach.




Ron Sanford has resigned following a four
year stint as head coach at Kirkwood. This season Sanford guided the
Pioneers to the Suburban West Conference co-Championship and a 20-6 record.



Miller:



North County: Please contact David Haug at dhaug@ncsd.k12.mo.us.



Oak Grove: Transcript of all coursework completed * Copy of
valid Missouri Teaching Certificate or verification eligibility for a teaching
certificate * Four (4) recent letters of recommendation Candidates interested
should submit required information to Oak Grove School District, Attn: Selinda
Pavlica, Human Resources, 601 SE 12th Street, Oak Grove, MO 64075. Applications
will be accepted until April 15th with interviews April 19-23 and anticipated
hire date of April 26, 2010.



Parkway West: Please contact Brian
Kessler at 314-415-7535 if you are interested.



Pierce City:



Reeds Spring: Teaching positions available: K-12 Physical
Education; 9-12 Health; 9-12 Math This position is for the 2010-2011 school
year.



Schuyler County:



Stanberry:



Troy:



Timberland: Timberland High School in
the Wentzville School District is accepting applications for the position of
Head Girls Basketball Coach. Timberland is a Class
5 school that will participate in the GAC South conference beginning next
season. Wentzville is located 35 minutes west of St. Louis on Hwy 70.

If
interested or if you have any questions, please contact Timberland Activities Director, Todd Hayes @
toddhayes@wentzville.k12.mo.us or (636) 327-3988

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TOTAL JOB OPENINGS IN PAST YEARS

2009 - 111

2008 - 125

2007 - 138

2006 - 112

2005 - 116

2004 - 124

2003 - 111

2002 - 125

2001 - 126

2000 - 115

1999 - 119

1998 - 126





This post was edited on 5/10 11:15 PM by MOsportsStaff
 
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