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That's says something when they extend what is essentially a professional courtesy to help out a fellow coach- it also says something when they fail to even respond to an e-mail or return a phone call.

TRUST ME sir, the H.S. coaches DEFINITELY have it better than the GA's, and most 1AA restricted earnings coaches in all areas except the likelyhood of coaching college ball.

As far as "not giving a flip about the little guy" just to play devils advocate a little, when I was coaching college ball i used to get more "coach, explain your defense to me" or "coach, we are small but quick, what should we do" or "How do you defend the wing-t (we played no wing-t teams)" emails/phone calls than anything. Those poorly directed questions do not lead themselves to an easy answer inseason.... So how do you reply? "Uh coach, that is just too poorly constructed question to answer in an email at this time of the year? "

Or do you send them something superficial, knowing either you look like a moron, or they will have several vague and poorly constructed follow up questions?

Actually you do raise a good point. I will go on to say that the example I used occured in the off season (I know...with recruiting there is not off season).

I do think that any coach can respond in a civil manner. Even if it is to simply say I don't have the time at this point in the year to help. I think a $3000 per hour quote is a sure sign of self worship.

My frustrations with the GA route that is becoming prevelant in todays coaching circles is that it is forming an elitest group and closing the upper eschelon of coaching to the average hardworking guy. In my state the majority of the colleges only offer entry level coaching jobs to guys with GA experience, and they only give GA jobs to former college players. In some cases only guys who played 4 full years. This is leading to a situation where anyone not blessed wth the genetics of a college player is automaticly ruled out from coaching the college game. In doing this they not only eleminate a lot of great coaches, they narrow the differences in the offensive/defensive systems in use. They move the college game toward a homogenized system...boring...just like the pros.

At least there are a few guys left who have the desire to coach college ball and the luck and determination to make the jump from HS.

Just my two cents.

I fully understand that making the college jump would require a big move. Hence the reason I have not pursued it farther. There was a time where I was prepared to do that, at age 19-20 when my very brief college playing time ended. In fact I attempted to work for free at that point. However a few years later with a family to consider it is simply not an option. You do raise some very good points.

While it is true that most high school jobs pay more than college, there are still opportunities that are equitable. Like any job there are factors like location and cost of living to consider. There are also factors like the job itself - high school has teaching while college has recruiting. Having gone from high school to college and back to high school I can attest that making the leap from high school coach to college is not the normal pattern, it does happen. If you want it, and you're qualified, you can do it.