With all the recent coaching changes, what HC job is considered best in Ohio?
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I’d have to say this is a toss up between a few schools. St. Edward,St. I’s,St. X and Elder. Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder! I’d also think Tom Bolden could tell you, he has the best HS Football Coaching job in Ohio.
Kirkland. the holy grail of small ball in the midwest. good blood lines and a perfect location, great community. great tradition.
MAC isn’t far behind although i’m sure they lack some of the funding that more Urban schools have access to.
MAC country has some of the best communities you can imagine. you don’t hear much drama from that area for a reason. there is an expectation but the attitude is also “we will support you, win or lose” (as long as you’re developing our boys into men). not a lot of MAC fans trashing coaches after each loss. each team has up periods and down periods. it’s all cyclical. 9/10 MAC schools have opportunities to be competitive year in year out because the communities understand it takes time to build a program to the standard they wantI've often wondered how much pressure there is to win at some of those MAC schools. I ask this because some high school jobs in Ohio may look glamorous and financially beneficial from the outside looking in, but might not be so awesome when you're in the coaches seat and not winning / living up to community expectations (real or imaginary). As coaches we sometimes joke that the best coaching job is at an orphanage.
MAC country has some of the best communities you can imagine. you don’t hear much drama from that area for a reason. there is an expectation but the attitude is also “we will support you, win or lose” (as long as you’re developing our boys into men). not a lot of MAC fans trashing coaches after each loss. each team has up periods and down periods. it’s all cyclical. 9/10 MAC schools have opportunities to be competitive year in year out because the communities understand it takes time to build a program to the standard they want
I'm assuming he is referring to Parkway. Have struggled mightily for years outside of a really good senior class in 2007 that went 8-2 and missed the playoff barely.Which one doesn't?
I'm assuming he is referring to Parkway. Have struggled mightily for years outside of a really good senior class in 2007 that went 8-2 and missed the playoff barely.
Insane92 is right, Parkway is the odd one out. had this discussion in the MAC thread about how Parkway is just differentWhich one doesn't?
Insane92 is right, Parkway is the odd one out. had this discussion in the MAC thread about how Parkway is just different
There’s only one Massillon.
The goal of winning paper championships must be tiring!!There’s only one Massillon.
different culture in Rockway. they don’t have the same community support for Football like the other schools. Parkway has a couple very good athletic programs but they don’t have the football culture that the rest of the MAC does, as well as the same bloodlines, etc. Parkway is kinda out of the MAC bubble, but they’re their because they were a charter member.I apoligze for my MAC ignorance, but why do they lag behind? What aren't they doing that the rest of the league is?
you also have parents, fans, and boosters breathing down their neck to have their way.Grew up in Louisville, and although the tradition and facilities are amazing at Massillon, this is one of the highest pressured jobs in the state....Added in the unrealisic expectations, and it make this a very undesirable job for many coaches.
you also have parents, fans, and boosters breathing down their neck to have their way.
The goal of winning paper championships must be tiring!!
Always in your thoughts.
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There aren’t many programs in the state that don’t have that if they care at all about the program.you also have parents, fans, and boosters breathing down their neck to have their way.
see: Mark Nori (formerly Stow) @ Berlin; Mark Solis (formerly Lorain) @ OlentangyTalent is the #1 thing needed and I think some of the emerging 'burbs of Columbus are best positioned for future success in Ohio. While most of the state is bleeding population Columbus is growing and folks are moving there and why not move to a place with a solid HS. Not only the players and athletes are there but also a relatively blank slate with regards to history so as a coach you are able to mold a program in your identity and not be tied into a certain "system".
There certainly isn’t a “desire” issue when the job is available.Grew up in Louisville, and although the tradition and facilities are amazing at Massillon, this is one of the highest pressured jobs in the state....Added in the unrealisic expectations, and it make this a very undesirable job for many coaches.