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Post by coachcalande on Nov 22, 2005 7:37:16 GMT -6
Gents...this scares me...It looks like I have a good opportunity to realize my dreams with a head coaching job in another state...my wife is tremendously supportive and willing to uproot the whole family...its a huge risk.
Have any of you just uprooted your life to take a football job that includes a teaching job too? Was it worth it?
Would you do it again?
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Post by tog on Nov 22, 2005 8:10:37 GMT -6
thinking about it myself calande
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Post by mbfbcoach on Nov 22, 2005 8:50:33 GMT -6
I have done it twice! One worked out great! Started a football program at a school that had never had one and turned it into a very competitive program in 4 years (8 wins and made playoffs). The other turned out to be the best football season I've had (lost in state championship game) but a horrible situation with the administration because I put too much trust in them and took their word for too many things. I would suggest doing a lot of research on any potential school and administration. I have learned the hard way, get it all in writing! As much as you want to believe some things, you need to question everything. Ask yourself if your potential location is a place you would want to live if it were not for the job opportunity and if it does not work out what will you do?
Sorry for rambling but I hope this helps! If you wish, email me and I would be glad to give you a call.
Mike
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Post by tog on Nov 22, 2005 9:25:42 GMT -6
mbfb
how did you handle the teacher retirement angle of things?
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Post by saintrad on Nov 22, 2005 11:03:29 GMT -6
where is the proposed job calande?
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Post by mbfbcoach on Nov 22, 2005 11:15:31 GMT -6
I have a state retirement in one state that is still in place. I hope to return to that state shortly. In the other places, private schools, they funded an annuity that I also still have. I probably should be much more concerned about retirement than I am at this point!
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Post by coachcalande on Nov 22, 2005 11:24:55 GMT -6
WHAT ABOUT THAT??? you retire...do you get to collect money you put in? i have no idea about this stuff...you move...and what of private schools...no job security due to lack of union right?...
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Post by senatorblutarsky on Nov 22, 2005 15:20:22 GMT -6
Depending on what state you leave (and how long you were there), you may be able to pull retirement from two states. I’ll get that if I live that long (special teams may kill me).
Regarding the move… find out as much as you can- one of the best things to do is call other coaches in the conference/area. They will give you the best info- plus if you take the job, you will have established some rapport.
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Post by mbfbcoach on Nov 22, 2005 15:26:35 GMT -6
When I say I have a state retirement , I simply mean I have several years still in that state program. I have never taken any funds out. I have not retired, no where near, but if I move back to that state, I will be able transfer years in and continue with the plan. As for job security, if I have to rely on a union to keep my job, I don't think I could sleep at night! I feel this is one of the major problems in public education! I know that was off topic but anyway!
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Post by coachblue on Nov 22, 2005 22:08:17 GMT -6
My question here would be, how do you get certified to teach in each state?
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Post by coachcalande on Nov 23, 2005 0:22:05 GMT -6
CAN YOU SAY PRIVATE SCHOOLS? LOL...
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Post by Coach Huey on Nov 23, 2005 0:23:05 GMT -6
privates don't pay squat compared to publics here in texas
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Post by coachcalande on Nov 23, 2005 0:27:05 GMT -6
yeah, i hear ya...i think when youre like me...needing that first break...you have to consider the risk and take it. might open door to something bigger and better later on...whattya think?
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Post by Coach Huey on Nov 23, 2005 0:29:38 GMT -6
sounds logical....although i don't know your specific situation, where you've been, level, etc.
can only speak of the situation where i'm located and moving from hc at private to hc at public doesn't happen as much as public to public (be it hc to hc or assistant to hc)
depending on the school/level you're at now would be a big factor in decision as well as how the "bigger" jobs go about hiring their head coaches.
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Post by vtjapes on Nov 23, 2005 7:22:06 GMT -6
Here in Florida (Like texas there is not state tax) a lot of Teachers and administration seem to "retire" from up north and draw their retirement while working here. If your wife works and gets good benefits you can also look into charter schools (Privately owned but funded by the state, sort of a private school without the tuition) The one my wife works at has schools both in Florida and Texas, they pay a more than the public schools but the benefits aren't as great. Lucky for her I am a Professional Engineer with good benefits.
Just a few more thoughts.
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