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Post by threeback on Nov 15, 2007 16:29:02 GMT -6
Well guys, our administrator finally got his wish. Our head coach resigned today under constant pressure from administration. This is a guy that poured his everything into our program and made our school respectable after being the doormat of the district for many years. We won our first outright district championship in 26 under him, and also won district again this year with an undefeated record. 17-1 district record the past three years under him, but he was forced out because of the stance that both he and us as assistants took earlier this year when we refused to take our starting QB and TE back on the team after we cut them. He announced his resignation to the team today- not a dry eye in the room. Three of his assistants including myself are also leaving, although we haven't been getting the pressure from administration like he was. Instead, an assistant principal has been bashing us behind our backs-so it is either leave or be forced out through back stabbing. My heart and soul are truly hurting right now. Just when you think that everything you do is for the kids, you have political b.s. slap you in the face. I truly hope none of you guys are ever put in this position. If it's not too much trouble, say a prayer for Randy Boquet tonight. Lord knows he needs it.
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Post by eickst on Nov 15, 2007 16:43:22 GMT -6
That is truly disappointing. Nothing worse than seeing someone you work with and respect get screwed and taken from something that they have worked that hard for.
I have no doubt, however, that he will no problem landing another gig. I feel bad for those kids though, and whoever the next HC is that has to deal with that administration.
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Post by phantom on Nov 15, 2007 18:12:54 GMT -6
I know that it doesn't feel that way right now but it'll work out. There's nothing worse than coaching at a place where the admins are against you. If you guys did a good job people will have noticed and you'll be coaching somewhere next year. The header may not be a HC but I've learned that a good assistant job is better than a bad HC job.
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Post by coachcoyote on Nov 15, 2007 19:37:17 GMT -6
Amen. Have run into the same situation a few years ago and flat out told the Admin. I'd land on my feet but they were sticking the kids. I, too, stood my ground about what I believed in and didn't the PC thing to save my job. I felt I might have gone down, but it was with my principles and integrity intact. In hindsight, I wouldn't change a thing.
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Post by Coach Goodnight on Nov 15, 2007 19:51:52 GMT -6
I do feel for you and your fellow coaches as this is a crappy hand you have been dealt. I also applaud you for standing up to the administration for not letting the kids back on after being cut. With your record in district doesnt cound like they were missed much. Great Job and keep up the good work, Good luck on finding new jobs to all!!!
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Post by dubber on Nov 15, 2007 21:26:32 GMT -6
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Post by coachorr on Nov 16, 2007 10:55:41 GMT -6
Those people should be ashamed of themselves, what lesson would that have taught all of the kids involved on the team if you would have let them back on? That it is okay as long as you are rich or popular.
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Post by stone65 on Nov 16, 2007 11:48:09 GMT -6
Good Luck to you guys. Things will work out to the people that do the right things.
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Post by dubber on Nov 16, 2007 12:07:42 GMT -6
best of luck...........doing the right thing usually gets rewarded in the end, but even if it doesn't...........well, there's a reason it is called the RIGHT thing
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Post by coachcb on Nov 16, 2007 12:34:20 GMT -6
I was in a similar situation several years ago; I resigned my position in s a similar fashion. No administrative support, no parental support; bad situation all around.
I went to coach for another town in a smaller class down the road; best move I have made during my coaching career.The community and administrative support are exceptional; I really enjoy coaching there.
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