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Post by mrjvi on Dec 6, 2021 12:31:58 GMT -6
I'm 62 and just finished my 40th year, 31 as a head, at 3 different schools. I've been retired from teaching for 6 years. Except for going up to weights 2 times a week my committment is largely fall. I delegate more. I still get excited so I'll keep going. Our school is involved in a possible merge with a neighboring school so that will bring interesting issues. My health is fair to good most of the time so I'm not sure what else I'd do. I have a mini hobby farm but that is easily workable in 2-3 hours each day. Money isn't much of a factor. I have enough with my wife's teaching retirement also. if I (we) want to go somewhere other than fall, we do. The kids keep me young. The Board of eds make me feel old. So I tend to ignore them. When I can't any more I'll then be done.
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Post by coachsnow106 on Dec 6, 2021 12:36:23 GMT -6
This is my 20th year. I may retire from my current state and go north to work till I die on the field... Not sure if I want to teach for more than 10 more years though.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2021 12:39:06 GMT -6
I cant continue to do it this way for much longer, but if i find at least a doable alternative, I will do this as long as I breath. I cannot bring myself to even consider blue collar work again at any level. If i am going to retire, it will be because I am close to death. I can tell you from personal experience (41 mostly successful years) there is life after coaching. I dont have a problem with teaching or coaching. I got into teaching with the sole purpose of coaching football. The teaching at one point had me on the edge. But the coaching? Not one day of regret. That is not to say I dont have issues with what I do, I do. But I still have the best job ever. |
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Post by blb on Dec 6, 2021 12:56:15 GMT -6
I can tell you from personal experience (41 mostly successful years) there is life after coaching. I dont have a problem with teaching or coaching. I got into teaching with the sole purpose of coaching football. The teaching at one point had me on the edge. But the coaching? Not one day of regret. That is not to say I dont have issues with what I do, I do. But I still have the best job ever. If you got into HS teaching just to coach - you might have got into education for the wrong reasons. No wonder teaching had you "on the edge." |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2021 13:09:39 GMT -6
I dont have a problem with teaching or coaching. I got into teaching with the sole purpose of coaching football. The teaching at one point had me on the edge. But the coaching? Not one day of regret. That is not to say I dont have issues with what I do, I do. But I still have the best job ever. If you got into HS teaching just to coach - you might have got into education for the wrong reasons. No wonder teaching had you "on the edge." Completely. The idea was better than the reality mostly because I was not prepared really in any way shape or form. Student teaching was the hardest part. I got Mf’ed, N-worded and every other name in the book like you wouldnt believe. And of course my boss and my mentor told to stay away, and of course I didnt listen. |
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Post by larrymoe on Dec 6, 2021 16:59:55 GMT -6
I am done. A little younger than you. I used to dream of doing the europe thing also. But having the time off has been incredible. I can't really imagine getting back into it. Honestly looking back it seems to be almost an abusive relationship, particularly the way things seem to be headed Agreed. I think education is an abusive relationship situation. So many people use social media to put out this image of loving the job and their life, when in reality I think they're just trying to brainwash themselves into believing it. |
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Post by fantom on Dec 6, 2021 17:17:28 GMT -6
Honestly looking back it seems to be almost an abusive relationship, particularly the way things seem to be headed Agreed. I think education is an abusive relationship situation. So many people use social media to put out this image of loving the job and their life, when in reality I think they're just trying to brainwash themselves into believing it. I actually miss teaching more than coaching. I don't miss waking up at 0-dark-thirty for a 7:10 class start or jumping through hoops for recertification and such but I loved teaching. I loved coaching too but I don't miss it at all. I've only been to a couple of games and even though I stayed on my old team's HUDL account I think I watched maybe a total of fifteen minutes of film. Loved it while I was doing it but don't miss it now. |
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Post by larrymoe on Dec 6, 2021 17:21:46 GMT -6
Honestly looking back it seems to be almost an abusive relationship, particularly the way things seem to be headed Agreed. I think education is an abusive relationship situation. So many people use social media to put out this image of loving the job and their life, when in reality I think they're just trying to brainwash themselves into believing it. My former self included. I was just trying to tell myself that what I "wanted" was what I actually wanted. |
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Post by jlenwood on Dec 6, 2021 17:43:30 GMT -6
Got out 4 years ago and have no desire to get back in. Coached one sport or another for over 20 years. Once you get a taste of that free time, you just don't want to give it up. I go to Florida 2-3 times a year, and wouldn't be able to do that with all of the commitments that HS football puts on a coach.
I just kind of dig hanging around the pool on evenings I would instead be at school coaching.
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Post by tog on Dec 6, 2021 19:52:31 GMT -6
I cant continue to do it this way for much longer, but if i find at least a doable alternative, I will do this as long as I breath. I cannot bring myself to even consider blue collar work again at any level. If i am going to retire, it will be because I am close to death. who said anything about work? I taught economics for a long time it has served me well enough to retire early, financial freedom is an awesome thing |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2021 20:01:03 GMT -6
I cant continue to do it this way for much longer, but if i find at least a doable alternative, I will do this as long as I breath. I cannot bring myself to even consider blue collar work again at any level. If i am going to retire, it will be because I am close to death. who said anything about work? I taught economics for a long time it has served me well enough to retire early, financial freedom is an awesome thing I dont consider teaching or coaching work. I work 5.5 hrs. And I really dont lift a finger. I dont break a sweat, I dont have to worry about when I am going or if I am going to lunch. I rarely see anybody of any signifigance. I am stealing money teaching and coaching. |
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Post by spartan on Dec 6, 2021 20:34:40 GMT -6
Lets see I'm 45 educator probably do it 20 more years ish can retire in 8 but Idk been doing it 20 years already so might just make it 50
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Post by 1bignasty on Dec 7, 2021 6:46:16 GMT -6
I am preparing for year 41, 35 as a HC. I think I would go insane with nothing to prepare for weekly, monthly, yearly
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Post by Defcord on Dec 7, 2021 7:19:21 GMT -6
I am in preparing for year 41, 35 as a HC. I think I would go insane with nothing to prepare for weekly, monthly, yearly I never would've guessed a guy with the name big nasty has been coaching longer than I have been alive. I played in college with a rough dude who nicknamed himself big nasty. The only time I thought a self-proclaimed nickname fit and it had nothing to do with football. He was way way out there. And I loved him. Coach, in seriousness it's good to hear some of the old timers who plan on hanging around. You are the last of a dying breed in today's educational climate!!! |
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Post by bluboy on Dec 7, 2021 7:19:45 GMT -6
I am 71, been retired from teaching 7 years after teaching for 43 years, and going into my 50th year of coaching. Plan on coaching as long as I am able. I'm not yet ready to go to Denny's at 4:00 PM for dinner.
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Post by coachwoodall on Dec 7, 2021 7:39:23 GMT -6
When these threads come up, I often think of Mike Pope. He was long time coach who loved football, but loved the those big nasty Oline men more. He ran a OL camp for a long time, not to make a lot of money just b/c he wanted to make kids better. When he finally retired from HS he went and volunteered at a small college. POPE |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2021 7:59:51 GMT -6
I am in preparing for year 41, 35 as a HC. I think I would go insane with nothing to prepare for weekly, monthly, yearly You, people like you, are my heroes. I want to be at 80 and still coaching/teaching. |
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Post by coachcb on Dec 7, 2021 10:09:41 GMT -6
I cant continue to do it this way for much longer, but if i find at least a doable alternative, I will do this as long as I breath. I cannot bring myself to even consider blue collar work again at any level. If i am going to retire, it will be because I am close to death. who said anything about work? I taught economics for a long time it has served me well enough to retire early, financial freedom is an awesome thing
Yup. My pension coupled with IRA investments will make for a nice little retirement. That's certainly an allure of teaching in this state; our pension is the average of our last three years salary. I certainly won't complain about retiring with a guaranteed $60k/year in my pocket.
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Post by jgordon1 on Dec 7, 2021 10:33:47 GMT -6
I took this year off (61) and really enjoyed my time...went away on thanksgiving (I coach in MA) got to see army at Army went to see my alma mater play (I was a captain) which I never did before..took the bride away another weekend. got in much better shape. I most likely will not coach next year. That being said I think after I retire I might go back to it again. I goal/dream is to someday coach in Europe I am done. A little younger than you. I used to dream of doing the europe thing also. But having the time off has been incredible. I can't really imagine getting back into it. The time off was nice..It was also nice to think about something else. |
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Post by jgordon1 on Dec 7, 2021 10:42:18 GMT -6
I cant continue to do it this way for much longer, but if i find at least a doable alternative, I will do this as long as I breath. I cannot bring myself to even consider blue collar work again at any level. If i am going to retire, it will be because I am close to death. who said anything about work? I taught economics for a long time it has served me well enough to retire early, financial freedom is an awesome thing So many people say..Hey when you retire you can work here or start this business or .... Dude I don't need to do anything. I did without... I saved...invested monthly in an index fund and have a pension I became rich by making my wants small |
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Post by bobdoc78 on Dec 7, 2021 10:46:43 GMT -6
61-37 years , 2 years from retiring from teaching. Oc and would like to coach for as long as I can. It is a little frustrating. Cant find assistants who want to work. We cant find a dc.
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Post by IronmanFootball on Dec 7, 2021 11:08:07 GMT -6
61-37 years , 2 years from retiring from teaching. Oc and would like to coach for as long as I can. It is a little frustrating. Cant find assistants who want to work. We cant find a dc. How long are your practices? Weekend meetings? Summer sessions days/hours? |
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Post by bobdoc78 on Dec 7, 2021 11:17:04 GMT -6
2hours 30 minutes
1 coachs meeting all year.
weight room field work 3 days 2 hours a day
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Post by bobdoc78 on Dec 7, 2021 11:47:24 GMT -6
and assistants make 8k.
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Post by flballcoach on Dec 7, 2021 14:18:35 GMT -6
This is year 22 for me. Head baseball coach for about ten years and the last 5 as head football coach. I am nearing the end. Last year our season was cancelled and wow, to be able to fish and golf and relax all fall. Also, all summer I have to be in the weight room 4 days a week ( I take a day off to golf most weeks but still) I have great assistants who actually "run" the weight room but I wouldn't feel right being the head coach and not being there. Thinking about getting into admin. The starting admin is 15k more than I am making now and I don't have to be there all summer and not on call with kids all day and night. I want to stay involved somehow, maybe start a coaches podcast or something to help coaches deal with all the crap I have seen and been through.
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Post by tog on Dec 8, 2021 8:41:30 GMT -6
who said anything about work? I taught economics for a long time it has served me well enough to retire early, financial freedom is an awesome thing So many people say..Hey when you retire you can work here or start this business or .... Dude I don't need to do anything. I did without... I saved...invested monthly in an index fund and have a pension I became rich by making my wants small used that quote a long time in my economics classes good stuff |
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Post by redandwhite on Dec 9, 2021 12:24:58 GMT -6
Resigned from Head Coaching after 30 years 6 years ago - I just felt that I didn't have the energy to do all of the things that are necessary to run a quality program. Worked as an assistant for the next 5 years.. Retired from teaching 3 years ago. Being an assistant totally rejuvenated me. Got lured back into head coaching again last spring. Being a HC without the countless hours of teaching is a great gig. When I took the job, I committed to 5 years - so at least 4 more as I move into season 40 next fall. After that, it will all depend on how long my wife will put up with/allow me to keep going!
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Post by somecoach on Dec 12, 2021 18:30:16 GMT -6
(a young) Non-educator here:
Going into my 9th year, I want to coach this game as long as I can so long as I can maintain the work-life-football balance.
currently starting a new job with more demanding hours but luckily I am in a program that would me to be a "show up when you can guy" If I had to but I rather actually contribute consistently.
If being a "show up when I can guy" doesn't quench my coaching fix I will take on a youth team or become someone's remote courtersy consultant.
... because its either this or I get into "beer league" softball/flag football as my hobby
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Post by mc140 on Dec 12, 2021 23:50:39 GMT -6
Just finished year 19 and in year 4 of coaching three sports. I have 19 to go because of years in the Catholic school system. Could technically retire in 14 years but the penalty would to too much to make it worth it. If I don't get into admin at some point down the line I will coach until I retire. Maybe longer. Only thing I am sure of is it will not be three sports 19 years from now. Assuming I am still in education.
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Post by tothehouse on Dec 13, 2021 0:39:36 GMT -6
Looking to coach and teach in Idaho or Montana. 49 years old. Lots of gas in the engine. Send me a PM if you know of an opening. Haven't coached (on the field) since 2017. In the right spot I could go 10 more years.
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