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Post by tothehouse on May 4, 2008 13:29:56 GMT -6
DISCLAIMER - ***This probably falls under the "job and career" board, but I would like to hear peoples position on this topic that might not be looking for a job right now. That is why I posted here.
If you are going for a head coaching position how much research do you do on the school, district, program, etc.?
How much should you know about what you are potentially getting into?
Do you trust your potential administration to tell you the truth about the state of the school, district, program, etc. before they offer you the job?
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Post by fbdoc on May 4, 2008 14:56:48 GMT -6
I do as much research as possible - calling coaches and AD's, Googling names, asking officials... Key questions for me are -
Why is the job open? Fired, resign, move? What is the school climate? Coaches in the building, supportive of the program? Who calls the shots? AD, Principal, Boosters? What is the history? Replacing a legend, graveyard for coaches...? What is the community? Supportive, Antagonistic, Comatose? Kids, Staff, Teachers, Competition ... CAN THEY WIN WITH THE RIGHT COACH?
In my opinion, if you don't do your research, you deserve what you get!
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Post by tothehouse on May 4, 2008 17:12:01 GMT -6
Doc, et. al. Read this and tell me what you think. www.sacbee.com/prepsplus/story/911408.htmlShould the Coach who was originally hired inquire about such a thing happening? To be clear, Coach Meraz was NOT offered a teaching position at the school in which he was hired as the new HC. Brings up another question. Wouldn't you want something in writing saying the school was going to find you a position and not take their word for it? The question on my messageboard is...who is getting screwed here? Is it the school and admin screwing the guy because of an error or is it the coaches fault for not fully researching what he was getting into?
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Post by ramsoc on May 4, 2008 17:52:28 GMT -6
Do you trust your potential administration to tell you the truth about the state of the school, district, program, etc. before they offer you the job? Absolutely NOT!!!
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Post by touchdowng on May 4, 2008 18:42:18 GMT -6
Do some of the general background work before you are offered the position.
The bottom line you have to face up to is: Are you the right person for the job? If you think you are, great. If not, politely decline an interview
Ask the hard questions after you've been offered the job and see what kind of support you will be afforded once you get started. At that time, you can make a determination about trusting the admin.
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Post by fbdoc on May 4, 2008 20:33:46 GMT -6
I've run across a couple of these same situations over the years and it always bugs me that someone didn't do their homework.
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Post by coachjimmer on May 5, 2008 6:21:56 GMT -6
Research the economic conditions of the community.
I just got back from a business trip and I didn't like what I saw there. Declining population. High joblessness. High crime rate. School budgets are very limited. Etc. If I were a coach, I wouldn't take a job there because the school might be closed in a few years due to low enrollment.
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Post by fatkicker on May 5, 2008 8:36:41 GMT -6
call the former header......
he may have a bad taste in his mouth.....but he'll tell you some honest facts that the current admin may not......
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