west plains / moberly

[49erjuco]

what is the latest on the HC jobs at west plains and moberly? i hear spoon is after both and perhaps preferring moberly (his dad coached there) also hear he is in on dixie and going after MU assistant spot ?
any other rumors?

 

[Little bucket]

I heard pretty straight that Moberly's list of 56 applicants has been trimmed to 7 or 8.

 

[49erjuco]

lil buck - who's on that list?

 

[Little bucket]

The list has not been released yet.

 

[luvhoops]

I've heard Coach Spoon would like the job but has no Master's Degree. that was a requirement when the job was posted. Any truth Lil' Bucket?

 

[Little bucket]

That is one of the qualifications. Personaly I cannot see changing to fit one applicant that doesn't really have a proven track record and has been making a lot more money than we can afford. This is our requirement at Moberly.
This post was edited on 5/20 9:52 PM

 

[acacia club road]

Master's is preferred not required...

...here's a copy of the ad:

Announcement Date: May 7, 2004

HEAD ATHLETICS COACH (Men’s Basketball)

Southwest Missouri State University is accepting applications for a Head Athletics Coach for the Grizzly Men’s Basketball team at the West Plains campus. The West Plains Campus is a public, open admissions, two-year campus within the Southwest Missouri State University system. The campus offers Associate degrees and cooperative Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees and is independently accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Student enrollment is approximately 1,700. The Head Athletics Coach is responsible for the management and administration of all activities related to the Grizzly Men’s Basketball team and exercises direct supervision of staff, recruiting, training, and coaching student-athletes participating in that sport. The coach is fully responsible for compliance with National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) rules and regulations, as well as university policies governing intercollegiate athletics and administrative operating procedures (e.g., travel, purchasing, etc).

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education is required; Master’s degree from an accredited institution is preferred. Three years coaching experience at the assistant or head coaching level in a varsity basketball program at either a two-year or four-year college or university affiliated with the NCAA, NJCAA, or NAIA is required. Coaching experience in a National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I level program is preferred. Additional requirements include demonstrated success in recruiting; demonstrated knowledge of NJCAA rules and regulations governing recruitment, eligibility and related functions; public speaking experience; experience in administrative functions, budgeting, fund-raising, promotional activities, and public relations; demonstrated success in prioritizing development of student-athletes’ academic and life potential; commitment to community involvement and community service; demonstrated ability to function harmoniously within the administrative organization and campus community and excellent interpersonal, management and organizational skills. Salary: $44,998/annually.

Submit letter of interest, resume, copy of transcripts, and name, address, and phone number of three professional references by May 28, 2004 to:

Dr. Herb Lunday
Southwest Missouri State University-West Plains
128 Garfield
West Plains, MO 65775
417-255-7255
email: HerbLunday@smsu.edu

 

[CoachCK]

That's the ad

at West Plains. SMS-WP does not require a MA. But, the Moberly job description requires a Masters. Just in case there was some confusion.

I heard there were only two serious contenders at Moberly anyway.

 

[acacia club road]

Re: That's the ad

ok...I am assuming the Moberly job requires a master's because the coach has to teach class as well?

 

[Little bucket]

Re: That's the ad

That is odd I live in Moberly and I understand there is at least 5 good applicants. I don't know how someone far removed ftom the scene can be so knowledgeable.

 

[CoachCK]

Just what I heard

from someone with inside information. They may be closer than you are wink wink!

 

[*MusicMan*]

Two serious contenders

Coach CK, can you share the names of the two serious contenders?

 

[jucoguru]

Re: Two serious contenders

Rumor has it that a very successful junior college coach applied for the position on the last day for applications. This coach's teams have been nationally ranked over the years. His teams are successful both on and off the court. He graduates his players and moves them on to good NCAA programs. I hear his resume is very impressive with recommendations and endorsements from many top NCAA Coaches.

 

[crowderriders]

Re: Two serious contenders

would his name be kelly green of Arizona Western College

 

[jucoguru]

Re: Two serious contenders

Kelly Green is not the rumor that i heard. The name I heard was Jimmy Voight the coach at Eastern Oklahoma. His team won the Three Rivers Tourney this year and defeated Three Rivers soundly at Three Rivers. I was also told that his team played West Plains a close tough game early at West Plains.