Just curious what everyone thinks. Personally I think 5 years would be the time if progress isn't made in the program should look elsewhere.
How long should a head coach be given?
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Well JRod got for sale signs in his second year,,,,and that was after an undefeated State Championship season.
You go 5-5 around here better be lookin
You go 5-5 around here better be lookin
Is this a Barry Odom question? We'll know after two seasons - the result has been horrible & barring some recruiting miracles, he has to go now. With Kim Anderson, one year was enough to see that he wasn't ready to be the HC of a major college BB program.
As a general rule, with a HS program, I'd say 4 years; getting their first freshmen class thru the system. With a college or certain HS programs, where recruiting is crucial, the leash should be shorter.
In Odom's case, he's made enough blunders that he has to go for the sake of the program. I still think he may turn out to be a good HC, but this has been a learning experience for him - let him go to a smaller school and apply the lessons learned.
As a general rule, with a HS program, I'd say 4 years; getting their first freshmen class thru the system. With a college or certain HS programs, where recruiting is crucial, the leash should be shorter.
In Odom's case, he's made enough blunders that he has to go for the sake of the program. I still think he may turn out to be a good HC, but this has been a learning experience for him - let him go to a smaller school and apply the lessons learned.
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I like your line of thought there. After Nickerson lost us Ampipes biggest game, I gathered the townsfolk and we all headed to his house. It took WAY longer than 20 minutes though. It was an away game and the drive to Walnut Heights isnt short. But when we all got back to Ampipe, boy oh boy did we TRASH his house! Even a player or two helped out. Thats the quickest way to run a head coach out of town.
It's all relative. In high school, there are places that are not going to get great candidates when they have an opening. Is the guy you've got better than the guy you might get? I've seen instances in recent years where a (usually small rural) school gets tired of their guy, they can him, and the applicants are non-existent or unqualified. I think the situation is different everywhere.
How long was Coach Nickerson at Ampipe?
6 season! Not a single win against Walnut Heights or a state championship. You could say that the final loss to Walnut Heights was the last nail in the coffin!
I am pretty sure Coach left on his own to take the Cal-Poly Job.
Oh Im sure thats what he wants you to think and will tell you! But he was out the door before that job ever came along!I am pretty sure Coach left on his own to take the Cal-Poly Job.
Guess you did him a huge Favor then!
proven fact: in high school if you play the school boards kids you will always get another year. If you play the best and they sit...
Why do we always have to turn into a conversation about MIZZOU?
who is this Mizzou? are they a high school or College team?
Depends on what kind of a team you take over. If JRod quit, I would think one year would be sufficient but 2 would be appropriate.
They are a college team Johnny, but you wouldnt know that because youre FAKE
Thats more fake than Ampipe playing West Canaan while Joe Kane coaches!!!Does this look fake... come on man.
