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Post by coachjblair on Sept 10, 2008 14:18:48 GMT -6
I have a buddy that has decided he does not want to return to the staff that he currently works on. We were talking last night about when he should let the head coach know. I was wondering what you guys think of when the best time is. He thinks it is best to wait until the end of the year, and I kind of think it is best to let the HC know as soon as you have made the choice. So my question is when do you let the HC know.
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Post by wingt74 on Sept 10, 2008 15:40:18 GMT -6
Depends on the situation. Is the HC a hot head or a reasonable, down to earth guy.
If the HC is a hot head, I'd wait till the end of the season...our the assistant is either going to have a long year or be out of a coaching gig.
The high road is to tell the HC right now. That is easy for someone on this message board to say you should do...but, as long as he feels he will be 100% committed to the team THIS season, I see no reason to tell the HC now.
On the other hand...if the HC is a good, mature, reasonable person who your friend trusts, go ahead and let him know now.
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Post by bulldogoption on Sept 10, 2008 18:47:11 GMT -6
Probably best to let the HC know now if he is really certain.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 10, 2008 19:43:45 GMT -6
I would say at the end of the year. It would cause less friction and distraction IMO.
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Post by oguru on Sept 10, 2008 19:52:22 GMT -6
I would say end of the year. I went into a job last year and told the head coach upfront that it was a one year deal,as I was 99.9% sure I was not coming back, As I was trying to get another college job,and I did.I was upfront with hm,and told him from the start.
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Post by silkyice on Sept 10, 2008 19:53:03 GMT -6
I'm a head coach. Knowing right now does not help me right now at all. As a matter of fact, it gives me a distraction.
Wait to tell me after the season. Keep working hard. You might change your mind. Probably not, but at least you don't close the door.
If the topic comes up, tell me, and cetainly don't deny it, but no good can come knowing right now.
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Post by outlawjoseywales on Sept 10, 2008 21:03:34 GMT -6
I agree with silky...IF the coach isn't a distration. IF he will work hard, don't tell me now.
Alot also depends on the Head coaches personality too.
But he can't be whinning and not working hard, he's got to do his job like everyone else. If he wants to coach again somewhere, he will need that reference.
And he can't be telling anybody about this either, I mean NOBODY else needs to know this.
I have a close relationshi with all the guys on my staff, I now alot about them, so I might notice something about a guy that might be considering moving on.
But not now, we are in early portion of the season.
It is a long season and there is alot of school left.
OJW
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Post by coachjblair on Sept 10, 2008 21:08:02 GMT -6
so then do you tell him right after the season or right before the end of the school year
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Post by coachorr on Sept 10, 2008 21:51:22 GMT -6
During the coaches' evaluation. Let the evaluation take place, say thank you for the time given and express that another opportunity has come available.
Now if the guy wants to leave because of negligence and/or incompetence of the HC. Then at the interview those reasons need to be expressed, but be careful don't burn bridges.
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Post by coachmoore42 on Sept 10, 2008 23:43:19 GMT -6
so then do you tell him right after the season or right before the end of the school year IMO, I would do it about two or four weeks after the season ends. Many coaches have jobs by the end of the school year. If the HC can't look for a replacement until May or June, he won't have as much to choose from. |
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Post by dacoachmo on Sept 11, 2008 4:59:01 GMT -6
tell him a few weeks after the season is finished.
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Post by groundchuck on Sept 11, 2008 5:24:52 GMT -6
After the season.
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Post by coachal70 on Sept 11, 2008 6:09:56 GMT -6
I think one should wait until the end of the season. A few weeks after the last game and all the equipment is packed away, meet with the head coach and inform him of your decision. This will give him plenty of time to find a new coach and you don't burn any bridges.
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Post by splitricky5 on Sept 11, 2008 7:11:34 GMT -6
If I am the head coach and the guy tells me he doesn't want to coach in the program any more, I'm going to tell him he's done right now. I would wait until the end of the year. Then, if you want to, you have the option of changing your mind.
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Post by wingt74 on Sept 11, 2008 11:59:16 GMT -6
Wouldn't you HCs want to know right away? I would want to know so I can potentially see if there is another coach I can bring in to the mix and get him some experience...or at least be looking at the other coaches to see who can be the replacement.
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Post by tye2021 on Sept 11, 2008 12:31:47 GMT -6
I'd wait until the end of the year. Neither him or you have anything to gaine by telling him now.
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Post by justryn2 on Sept 11, 2008 15:06:08 GMT -6
I agree that you should wait until the season is over; unless there is a chance that the HC will find out by some other means. So, if you've already agreed to take position with a school nearby, and there is any chance that the HC could hear about it from someone at the other school, I would go ahead and tell him now. Otherwise, if there is no chance he'll hear about your plans through back channels, keep it to yourself until the season ends.
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Post by sbv on Sept 12, 2008 9:58:07 GMT -6
I am a HC and I would prefer for the coach in question to wait until after our awards banquet, which is two weeks after the season. That coach needs to keep his feelings between him and his family if they already know. If the kids catch wind of this there is a chance they'll feel like a coach is giving up on them or quitting on them and it sets a terrible example. If you let me know now, there is nothing I can do. I can't replace you with someone else, because of the bad example it will set for the kids, I can't look for another coach, because they need to be focused on their program that they are currently in, and I'm going to think you aren't giving it your 100% the rest of the year. It can be a long season if you are worried that your assistants aren't committed to what you are trying to do. Let me know after the season and there won't be any hard feelings.
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