That’s a great question.
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NWOsportfan
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I’d say Carey, Clyde, Findlay, Maumee, Wynford, and Van Wert would all be highly sought after positions
Clyde seems to always have athletes and they take athletics pretty serious.
I've heard at Clyde, football and then wrestling are the focus. So basketball may not be as hot of a spot as some may think.
Exactly !
I see. Especially if your best athletes are wrestling in the winter that might be hard.
Wynford is making a 6th coaching change in maybe 12 years. May not be a magnet job.
The needs of football program during winter months are supported at Clyde even if it conflicts with basketball.
NWOsportfan
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Wrestling and Basketball do not share the same guys.
Wynford, historically, is a very basketball driven and proud community
Wynford, historically, is a very basketball driven and proud community
No they don't so when kids are making a choice at lower levels to continue, at Clyde they have chosen wrestling.
Historically the same can be said for their football but it has fallen as well.
OhioBBLines
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Wouldn't count those chickens yet. He just resigned. Big Walnut back open. Bad look all around. And yes, I am sure he deleted the twitter post of his hiring as did the AD.
14Red
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I'd say maybe after next season for Findlay, it's going to be a very difficult season for the Trojans. All seniors and Montgomery this season. No one else played any significant varsity minutes.
I candidly don't see Findlay doing all that well for several seasons -- two for sure and maybe three or four. Unless there are some transfers or move-ins that can help.
NWOsportfan said:
I’d say Carey, Clyde, Findlay, Maumee, Wynford, and Van Wert would all be highly sought after positions
So now after seeing some replies, there is general talk that Clyde, Wynford and Findlay may not be highly sought after. Plus I am hearing that Wynford may be going thru some financial cuts that could affect sports.
I’d say Carey, Clyde, Findlay, Maumee, Wynford, and Van Wert would all be highly sought after positions
So now after seeing some replies, there is general talk that Clyde, Wynford and Findlay may not be highly sought after. Plus I am hearing that Wynford may be going thru some financial cuts that could affect sports.
NWOsportfan
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I think success is attainable at all those places. Not saying there will be final four banners being hung but I think each place has some perks and advantages compared to their conference counterparts
If I'm a potential coach looking at positions/options I would say financial health of a district should be a consideration, especially if you need a teaching or administrative position that could be on the table. Good to check out the school district's 5-year forecast sent into the state every year to get a sense of where they're at.
We're not going to split hairs, but your post was those places would be highly sought after positions. Wynford fired their coach who had consecutive winning records, was a Wynford guy and now they are saying possible financial cuts. Clyde is a football first school and then wrestling, so at best basketball is the third supported sport in the district and their coach also stepped down unexpectedly, which could be from a lack of support. Findlay was very senior heavy going 20-2 and still only won 1 game in tournament and now going 7 divisions may play in a 64 team division with schools much larger than them. I feel all of these reasons could lead to these three schools not having highly sought after positions.
TribeGuy95
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Riverdale has filled their opening with Cory-Rawson coach Al Thomas.
And once again schools looking for a young guy to be around for 15 years and then they bolt before they even get started. Be careful what you wish for ! Hire the most qualified, this is not a beauty pageant.
I doubt BW was thinking Winters would stay for 15 years. As for being qualified he surely is.
Don’t know anything about him. I’m sure he’s qualified. My point is , these young guys bounce around and leave schools holding the bag after 3-4 years. No way to build a program.
northwest07
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Jeremy Best is the new coach at Van Wert.
northwest07
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Pending the BOE meeting Monday, Ryan Fretz is the new coach at Tiffin Columbian.
That’s so true, but how do you keep them around? Many young guys want to move up through the ranks if they’re valued and are let go if they aren’t. Not sure there’s a solution.
There isn’t a solution. It’s rough for HS coaches today. I have a problem with bad hires or guys coming in for 2-3 years , reap the harvest of the previous coach. Then they run out the door. I’m All for coaches bettering themselves . Many guys who bounce around, usually make a sideways move or a slight uptick.
This is the coach that was run out at Clyde.
I know you are specifically talking about HS coaches but the list of people who stay at a single job for 15 plus years is declining in every field of life. IF a school can get a good coach for 3-4 years they would take it and then look for another good one. It's the way it works.