2008 Head Football Jobs?

[wildcat]

Anybody have any ideas, or rumors about what footbal jobs might come open? Never too early to start thnking about it.

[boyd]

I hear the Drumright job is going to be open.

[Falcon_LBs]

South Moore will have a program next year, they have posted all of the head jobs except for football. Anybody heard who that is going to be?

[Falcon_LBs]

South Moore will have a program next year, they have posted all of the head jobs except for football. Anybody heard who that is going to be?

[gone_to_the_lake]

Claremore

[StateChampQB]

Heard it was gonna be one of the Assistants from Westmoore.

[Falcon_LBs]

Hmmm.... Wonder if that is going to be Chris Jensen, the D.C. from Westmoore.

[wildcat]

Who will get this job any front runners?

[CATS-DC]

Claremore Is Gonna Be In 6a ,might Not Be Many Takers...

[wildcat]

6A and in a tough district! What does the Zebras have coming back?

[Razorback Fan]

Sadly, Panama will be open:( . SOME PEOPLE :mad: can't stand to see how hard you have to work for success. Good luck to our coaches. They are some of the best we have ever had! Good Men/Good Coaches.:clap:

[Mmgord77]

Where is coach W and others going? That surprises me. I hope they weren't forced out or driven away.

[Razorback Fan]

Let's put it this way. If he stays it would be a miracle. There has been more non-sense go on the past few months. Somebody is about to get IMO a very talented coach, and possibly staff!! Unless Coach gives it up and goes into preaching full-time,

Just one incredibly silly incident: We had an EMERGENCY School Board Meeting to keep our trainers from being able to walk in homecoming!!! Even though in the past the trainers had been allowed to walk in homecoming and it was in our school policy, they made this change TO OUR HANDBOOK. Not to mention all the chaos and other ignorant stuff that went on between people in our community over something this ignorant. (Never mind our ACT scores and what not are incredibly low!!! When are we going to have an emergency meeting over that!!!) Incredibly silly incident #2: They tried to eliminate our volunteer coaches from helping!! How many programs in the state have volunteer coaches for goodness sakes!!!! They put this on the board agenda!!! I was at, and will be at, all these board meetings. It is a farce. Last incredibly silly incident (and then I will say no more): One of our "new" assistant coaches who had coached softball and basketball told me he was reassigned/released from his coaching duties on the 1st day of school!!! He had been offered other jobs and turned them down!! He even asked the admin. if he was going to still be coaching!!! He told me he would have been totally out of coaching had dub not went to the school board and admin. and got him on the football staff.

Also, this past summer there was some very SHADY goings on with some people in our school. Concerning class scheduling, coaching/teaching assignments, and our past bball coach would run kids off and then blame our football coaches for kids quitting. RIDICULOUS!!! No more griping for now. sorry:rolleyes:

Anyways, it's just petty small-town crap, and IMO, I honestly believe our administration and school board are jealous, because our coaching staff is about the only group that truly cares about are kids. The others seem to be just drawing a pay-check!!! The parents and community see this, and the kids know it. The admin. and certain coaches feel threatened by how much our kids love our coaching staff. The school-board hates dub because he does what is right for kids, and plays the best kids, and doesn't let politics or cow down and let the board make the decisions for him. The vast majority of our town loves him, but the sad thing is, is the vast majority is also the silent majority that keeps quiet.

You can bet if given a chance our town will be heard. Even if it takes a couple of school board elections to get it done and we have to change admin's. The "silent" majority will be heard. If we do in fact lose dub our town will learn a lesson from this. 'nuff said:thumbsup:

[elk3730]

It's like divorce. Both sides are at odds. Neither is willing to work to common ground.

Who suffers the most: The kids.

As adults, we must look toward the ultimate goal about education. Our kids & their future. It's easy to get bogged down in details and start to think about yourself (Admin, parents, individuals, etc.). We lose sight of what is really important in life - our kids.

I'm partial to coaches & sports. The discipline that kids have to endure & learn is paramount to thriving in a world that is stacked against them. Every adult knows anything worth while takes hard work to achieve. That's what I love about sports. Nothing is given to you - you have to earn it and work your butt off to have that opportunity.

Sometimes, administrations lose sight of that point. Everything is about money. You have to maximize what you have within your budget. Attacking sports programs may be one "quick" fix, but ultimately your kids are the ones who suffer. So, the community suffers and no one wins.

Your voices and concerns must be made public. Through civil communication with administration & parents, you make your point public & heard. If it's genuine and from the heart, your opinion will be respected. That's the very best you can do for your community & kids.

I truly believe in the old saying "The cream always comes to the top". Let's hope administrators believe that same way. . .

[Razorback Fan]

You are absolutely right elk. The kids are the most important thing. It seems everytime we get a Coach in our Football program that truly cares about the kids the school system always messes it up. Look at our history, Bacon, kids loved him, admin. ran him off, Chalenburg, kids loved him, same thing, in the past Hatabaugh, (who we played for),we would have ran through a wall for him!!! Same thing. It is a sad situation. Our community absolutely loves Football, but the lack of stability we are allowed to have here for whatever reason has hampered our ability to truly step out and be a state chamionship contender, and it looks like it always will at this point.

But you're right, the kids are at the center of this, and the most important thing. They are truly hurting right now for our coaches. They truly love and respect these guys, but they see it too. What makes me wonder is what is going to happen when they are no longer around. There would be ZERO discipline in our school if it weren't for the Football staff, they have taught these kids to have character. May our next coach be a very special person, he will need to be.:o

[groundpounder]

I agree with you Razorback fan, about Dubs, and Austin's, and all the coaches on staff's impact on the kids at Panama. These guys are truely part of the brotherhood, and I love em' like brothers.

As coaches', all we can hope to be said about us after we are gone(and we will almost always eventually be going somewhere) is that we did it right. We didn't play the petty games with these young men's lives, we strived to make a difference, and we left the place better off than how we found it.

If they end up moving on, Dubs' crew can answer all these with a resounding yes. :thumbsup:

Much Love Peace Out, Travis

[StateChampQB]

Lawton High is open!

[gofortwo]

I went to the Lawton Public Schools website and it shows the Eisenhower job as being open and not Lawton High - does anyone know anything about this?

[gofortwo]

I know the Choctaw job is open as well, anyone have insight into this job? Can there "ever" win there or is this just a bad situation all around?

[StateChampQB]

It was Lawton Ike.Sorry!!!

[Mmgord77]

Mangum Head football job is open.

[bigboy1]

See Copan is open again for the third straight year. Never going to get any better when u keep changing coaches.

[Falcon_LBs]

Anybody know what the story is on Mangum?

[CATS-DC]

I Know Coach Dub And I Have Watched His Off-season Program And Have Nothing But Respect For Him...its Panamas Loss And His Gain To Move On...good Luck To Him And His Staff, They Are Good Coaches And Great Guys....

[Mmgord77]

Mangum had a pretty rough year. They lost quite a few athletes from the last two years, that I know of.

I think, if TwinCities is looking in, he may be able to provide more info...

[Falcon_LBs]

Thanks. I watched them about 4 or 5 years ago and they were not real talented but played extreemely hard. Was just wondering what was going on.

[gofortwo]

Add to the list:

Lawton Eisenhower (should be a good job - will get some big time interest)

Tulsa Rogers (ummmm....good luck)

Choctaw (are they ever going to get serious about winning in football?)

[StateChampQB]

About 10 to 12 already.Some just haven't been officially announced.

[blaze of glory]

champ, what jobs do you know of that are coming open?

[John3425]

What jobs do you know of...announced or otherwise???

[ta_7]

rumor has it deer creek???

[bulldogger55]

See Copan is open again for the third straight year. Never going to get any better when u keep changing coaches.


Ya I sugest you not look into this one boys from what I hear the Sup. want's to be the coach his son is a freshman or sophmore i can't remeber which and the board has told him he cant be the coach so he keeps running of coaches. I guess he thinks if he runs enough coachs off he'll get the job. This is like 4 coaches in 3 years if i'am not mistaken.:eek:

[coachseven]

I know the guy that was the HC at Copan this year. I couldn't beleive what he had to deal with. I didn't think things like what he had to deal with went on anywhere but at Copan it really happened. I would wash dishes for $3.00 an hour before I took this job.

They are crazy. :confused:

[John3425]

Is Deer Creek going to open it up or promote within??

[bigboy1]

What did they guy at Copan have to deal with? Besides the crazy neighbors next to the field.

[gofortwo]

So the overall list looks about like this:

Lawton Eisenhower - 6A
Choctaw - 6A
Sapulpa - 6A
Tulsa Memorial - 6A
Tulsa Rogers - 5A
Deer Creek - 5A
Mangum - 2A
Copan - 8man
Drumright - 1A


what others?.......

[Mmgord77]

Mangum is Class A in football...

[John3425]

Does anyone know anything about the Deer Creek job...other than coach having health problems...

[StateChampQB]

Growing fast!!!!!
Will be in 5A next year and in the District with Duncan,Lawton Mac,Altus,Chickasha,El Reno etc.Just ten years ago they were 2A.

[manofsuper123]

wasnt they in 3a 4 years ago?

[Falcon_LBs]

Heard on another board that El Reno was open.

[SAM]

Romor has it Waurika will open

[Falcon_LBs]

Rumor is that Ada is open.
Also, rumor is the board approved Chris Jensen as the new HC at South Moore. Great hire...

[wildcat]

ADA open, is this just rumor? What happened?

[Falcon_LBs]

just rumor as far as I know.

[gofortwo]

Lawton Eisenhower - 6A
Choctaw - 6A
Sapulpa - 6A
Tulsa Memorial - 6A
Tulsa Rogers - 5A
Deer Creek - 5A
El Reno - 5A
Mangum - 1AA
Drumright - 1A
Copan - 8man

Rumored:
Ada - 5A
Ardmore - 5A
Waurika - 1A
Wewoka - 1A

[StateChampQB]

Salina-Class A

[bigboy1]

Where are you seeing that these two are open have not seen them advertised yet.

[Falcon_LBs]

Last I heard Ardmore was not open. An Ardmore assit. was at the kingfisher/plainview semi and said it wasn't open.

[Falcon_LBs]

Add Sallisaw

[StateChampQB]

Salina has been open for about a month now.Don't know if it's posted yet???

[bigboy1]

Any talent there?

[StateChampQB]

I think they really have a chance to WIN this coming season.They are getting better.Have good numbers(High 40's low 50's)and they are moving from Class 2A to A and with no dis respect that Class A District isn't one of the toughest.Plus they have been playing Seq Tahlequah,Keys etc and now they are in the District with Commerece,Foyil,Afton etc.

[bigboy1]

That is what I thought but they are paired against A-7 wich is the toughest in Class A

[StateChampQB]

I'm sure that the folks there would be very pleased to be in the playoffs with a chance to play any of those squads.
Saw where Sapulpa and Sallisaw are now posted.

[bigboy1]

Why is Sallisaw open was it not open last year

[O.C.]

Why is Salina open to start with? The coach there was doing a good job, had the kids coming out. Before he got there they had around 20 somthing coming out now they have over 40 players. The kids he had this year where young and in a pretty tough district in 2-A not the toughest but with Tal. Seq. Keys and colcord it is tough to win when they have already been lossing before you get there. Why did they not reward their coach that they had and let him stay to reap the harvest of his hard work that was going to come next year? He had worked hard, got the program going in the right direction, and did it right. I dont know if I would want to be in a program that not only does a good coach but a good person this way. I don't speak with out some knowledge of the situation. I saw these guys at team camp this summer he had over 40 kids in there. They worked the kids hard and the kids where respectful the whole Salina bunch acted in a way that was 1st class and would make anyone proud. I have been to Salina's wieght meet this coach puts on and once again it was nothing but a class act, as well as being done right. I have no ties to Salina and I have nothing against the place. But I feel Coach Butler deserved to have been treated with respect instead of people going behind his back and getting his job. Salina should have been proud of their kids and their coach, instead I think the board has shamed and tarnished Salina. With that said, I wish Salina good luck next season and hope they have a good one, there kids deserve it. Coach Butler, you are a class act and you should be proud of your hard work, whoever gets you next year will be getting a good person and a great coach and they will be lucky to have him.

[CATS-DC]

Wonder Who Will Land In Sallisaw...that Has Been A Good Job For A Long Time...

[air_raid]

I hear sallisaw is interested in the coach from Coalgate. The way he turned Coalgate from 0-6 to the playoffs. lol

[hssports1]

Amen to that about Coach Butler. Great guy. Few real cowboys left in the business. God bless him and I wish him the best. There will be a school somewhere blessed with a quality man, and coach.

Catdaddy, ahhh yes, after the about face at Coalgate would the CatDeezel be interested in swimming the lake!!!!:p


Give me a call BH.


DWMSON

[O.C.]

hssports1 hows Panama treating u? congrats on another good year saw your boys play at Woodland that was a tough one. U going down to the the DFW this year?

[orangepower]

TIMEOUT!

I see where you have Wewoka listed as a possible job to come open - is this just speculation or is this somehow based on factual information?

I have been very concerned about Coach Davis leaving, but since I hadn't heard anything about it recently, I thought it might have been a bunch of rumors. I sure hope so.



GO TIGERS!!!

THE ORANGE AND BLACK IS BACK!!!

[wildcat]

OCS is now open.

Any word on who the next guy will be?

[CATS-DC]

Boys Dont Get No Rumors Started About Me...lol...i Get Enough Bad Press Being Single In A Small Town, Lol...

[TwinCitiesTwins]

Mangum had a pretty rough year. They lost quite a few athletes from the last two years, that I know of.

I think, if TwinCities is looking in, he may be able to provide more info...


Coach Box retired this year. Wanted to do some fishing from what I heard.

It was a rough year for Mangum trying to replace some pretty good players.

Next year looks to be a better year, Mangum has alot of guys coming back that saw ALOT of time on the field this year.

I was under the assumption that the job was pretty much gift wrapped from Coach Box's son.

The Board of Education has interviewed but taken no action. It seems like the goal for picking a coach is Feb. 1st.

Mangum's problem is lack of size and speed. You have kids who love to play and will play hard.

[air_raid]

Larry Lewis from Jones is the name that was given to me yesterday.

[football is life...]

Coach Lewis is the guy that was hired, he was a Jones for the past few years. Rumor I heard is that Coach Box's son did not even apply... Don't know if he thought he was entitled or ??? :spin:

[TwinCitiesTwins]

It should have been entitled ... and if it wasnt why would you pass up to coach where you played?

[football is life...]

It should have been entitled ... and if it wasnt why would you pass up to coach where you played?

Well maybe it should've been handed to him, but even jobs that are basically handed to successors are opened to the public to make sure the administration takes care of the formalities (Equal Opportunity Employer...blah blah). Like I said earlier, everything I have is rumor, but I heard that if he would've applied, he would've been definately a front runner...but he didn't. Sometimes going back where you're from is not a peachy as is sounds. People that you know or knew when you played are still there and before you know it, you are coaching kids of people you went to school with. Then comes the...I scratched your back in H.S., now you scratch mine. Sometimes it's not worth the headache. Maybe he didn't want it? Who knows? All I know is that if he would've applied, he probably would have got it...but he didn't apply.

[Acehole]

I believe coach Box told them that if they opened the job up he was gone. That is what I was told.:thumbsup:

[football is life...]

I believe coach Box told them that if they opened the job up he was gone. That is what I was told.:thumbsup:

Well if that is the case, then that is just arrogance and he deserves to not have the job...just my opinion. Like I said earlier, administration has a duty to at least pretend to be fair to everyone else. Like I was told...if he would've applied like everyone else...all the other interviews would have just been a formality...:thumbsup:

[TwinCitiesTwins]

According to CoachesAid ... Mangum has been filled by Larry Lewis. He was at Jones last year.

Any info would be nice.

Thanks

[Acehole]

Well if that is the case, then that is just arrogance and he deserves to not have the job...just my opinion. Like I said earlier, administration has a duty to at least pretend to be fair to everyone else. Like I was told...if he would've applied like everyone else...all the other interviews would have just been a formality...:thumbsup:

I don't think it was that simple it would not have been just a formality!:thumbsup:

[football is life...]

Ok well formality wasn't probably the best way I could've made my point. The point is, he was already in the system, it would've have been an easy transition. Bottom line is, if he would have applied, he would have been the front runner. PERIOD.

[Acehole]

From what I was told the people in Mangum did not want Coach Box for whatever reason. That is why he did not even put his name in for it. So on another note who is going to get the job at Frederick anyone know?:thumbsup:

[football is life...]

Wow, I guess that would explain why he didn't apply for the job. Any word on what he plans on doing? As for Frederick...haven't heard any names. I know they have been down as of late, but it's a place with tradition, in a district where they can compete. Why did the previous coach resign? Anyone have any insight...to either part of my post?

[gone_to_the_lake]

Second interviews should be next week with 1st round over. Who is the front runner now?

[football is life...]

Second interviews should be next week with 1st round over. Who is the front runner now?

Lake...heard any names as to who will get a 2nd interview at Deer Creek?

[gone_to_the_lake]

8 interviewed wed and thurs. That is all I know.

[football is life...]

So those 8...were those 2nd interviews??? I know someone who applied (won't name names at this point) and he interviewed SEVERAL weeks ago. But I haven't talked to him in several weeks either...

[gone_to_the_lake]

I was told those 8 were 1st round interviews, but I could be wrong. 2nd round is supposed to be next week.

[football is life...]

hmmmm....who knows? I will try to get some more information from my source! :thumbsup:

[coachseven]

Has some possible Assistant Coach openings. Teaching field is Science and Math. These are posted at Oklahoma Teaching Jobs.

Secondary Math Teacher

The Marietta School District is accepting applications for a Secondary Math Teacher for the 2008-2009 school year with possible coaching duties. Applicants must hold a current Oklahoma Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsements. Call (580) 276-9444 to request an application or email resume’ to ccreecy@marietta.k12.ok.us. EOE

Posted 1-24-08

Contact Information:
Marietta Public School
James Howard
PO Box 289
Marietta, OK 73448
Phone: 580-276-9444
Fax: 580-276-4037
Email: ccreecy@marietta.k12.ok.us

Secondary Science Teacher

The Marietta School District is accepting applications for a Secondary Science Teacher for the 2008-2009 school year with possible coaching duties. Applicants must hold a current Oklahoma Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsements. Call (580) 276-9444 to request an application or email resume’ to ccreecy@marietta.k12.ok.us. EOE

Posted 1-24-08


Contact Information:
Marietta Public School
James Howard
PO Box 289
Marietta, OK 73448
Phone: 580-276-9444
Fax: 580-276-4037
Email: ccreecy@marietta.k12.ok.us

[StateChampQB]

Was told that Coach House(Former Frederick coach) is trying to get back closer to home.He's a Maud Graduate!
Also heard the ADMIN told him he had to have a winning season next year.I wouldn't have stayed under those circumstances either.With injuries etc you never know what can happen!

[football is life...]

Was told that Coach House(Former Frederick coach) is trying to get back closer to home.He's a Maud Graduate!
Also heard the ADMIN told him he had to have a winning season next year.I wouldn't have stayed under those circumstances either.With injuries etc you never know what can happen!

WOW...that dosen't sound like fun AT all. Can't say that I blame him for getting out of that situation. Any word on where he's headed?

[football is life...]

I was told those 8 were 1st round interviews, but I could be wrong. 2nd round is supposed to be next week.

Well I haven't been able to get in touch with my source on the Deer Creek job. Anyone out there have any news on this job...other than they are going to have 2nd interviews next week?

[gone_to_the_lake]

Deer Creek is down to OC on staff, DC @ PCN, DC @ Ed Sante Fe.

What about Beggs? When are interviews????Names???

Any info on Moore, heard they are interviewing 8 this week.

El Reno board is supposed to meet Friday, Cobble or???

[football is life...]

Haven't heard on Beggs, the only name I have heard at Moore is Scott Meyers from Woodward. Apparently coach Noles, who is still around at Moore, contacted him and wanted him to apply. As for El Reno, I know that Cobble met with El Reno officials for awhile on Tuesday, apparently he will make a decision by the end of the week. Last I heard was that the offer was out there for him, and it was up to him now.

Or maybe I hadn't heard the latest...This was in the Enid News this morning.
http://www.enidnews.com/sportslocal/local_story_031005213.html?keyword=topstory&appSession=43367831909459

[Midway_Legend]

Any word on Midway?

:( :( :(

[Razorback Fan]

i heard some interesting news....

There just might not be any job openings @ Panama whatsoever!!!

There have been some developments lately & maybe some eyes have been opened. The silent majority may have been heard.

[football is life...]

i heard some interesting news....

There just might not be any job openings @ Panama whatsoever!!!

There have been some developments lately & maybe some eyes have been opened. The silent majority may have been heard.


Can you elaborate on this? What's the story now?:confused:

[football is life...]

Anyone heard anything new on the Moore job? Have they interviewed? Any names???

[Mmgord77]

Sounds like Panama leadership may be getting a little smarter. Don't know if Coach W would want to stick around after the way they've been, but it would be good for Panama if he got the opportunity.

Maybe we'll get filled in a little later...

[CATS-DC]

Whats Up At Midway?? Isnt This Like 3 Or 4 Coaches In As Many Years?? Sounds Fishy To Me....

[football is life...]

Sounds like Panama leadership may be getting a little smarter. Don't know if Coach W would want to stick around after the way they've been, but it would be good for Panama if he got the opportunity.

Maybe we'll get filled in a little later...


SO what does this mean? Did he resign, and now may no go, or ??? I mean I understand administration/leadership doing dumb things, but I don't know the situation there. Just wanted more info!

[Razorback Fan]

I do believe we are getting a new Supt., ours is no longer going to be with us, and we are getting at least one "pro" football board member, or that's how it looks right now. There were more voters @ the election yesterday than I can ever remember and the football guy was handily out front. So, it looks like the run-off in April will be a success.

I know that we are all behind him and the staff, but I don't know if any of this will make a difference now. I believe coach has been contacted about a couple of jobs, and possibly applied at a couple of places so we will see????

[gofortwo]

Your coach has been "contacted" about a couple jobs huh, just like last year when he was supposedly "contacted" about several jobs then as well - like the Blanchard job among others.

All of which makes me wonder.....if he is all the time being "contacted" about these jobs.....why isn't he actually "GETTING" any of them?







Hmmmmmm........

[Bulldog44]

gofortwo,

Daryl is a great friend of mine and is one of the outstanding young coaches in the state of Oklahoma. He has done a tremendous job there at Panama and has built a great coaching staff in his 4 years there. He has poured his heart and soul into that football program and the only reason he has even interviewed for other jobs is due to the threat of being let-go due to jealousy throughout the school system.
I do know for a fact that he has been contacted by several schools the past couple of years, several of which he has turned down and a few others that he has been a finalist up against other great coaches. Even though he knows there is a possibility that he may be leaving Panama he hasn't "mass" applied for every open job in the state like some do. It is very important to him to be in a place that is a good fit for he and his family and one that will allow him to run a program the "right" way!
I have coached for quite some time now and I can honestly say that Daryl has the sharpest offensive mind that I have had the pleasure to be around. Sit down and talk X's & O's with him some time and find out for yourself. The school fortunate enough to end up with Daryl Williamson as their head coach next year, whether it be Panama or somewhere else, will be very blessed for their decision. He is a great man with a great family and can definitely coach the game of football. Good luck to you and your staff!

Rick Luetjen
Locust Grove Football

[gofortwo]

That testimonial is wonderful, not sure why you feel the need to say it however because no one has said a negative word about your man on here - including me.

All that was asked (and I might add I am STILL saying it) was how come he doesn't land all these jobs he's been "contacted" about?

As I understand this business - and I've been in it a while myself - it's fairly unusual for a coach to be contacted by another school when he is already under contract. Not saying it doesn't happen now and then, particularily through prominent "insiders", but that generally means that coach has an inside track on the job.....doesn't it?

I guess your guy has the incrediable fortune of being able to "turn down" more jobs in a 12 month period than most coaches would ever get a shot at in a career....


(must be nice)

[hssports1]

Rick, thanks man.

Gofortwo, I can see your point. What is funny is that two jobs that have in fact contacted me are two in which I didn't even get the job!

It's funny now, but boy does it hurt to be the one left out. As you can imagine being a coach we are very competitive individuals and nobody likes to lose.

Around this time last year Richard Grady, the AD at Blanchard did in fact call me to see if I would be interested in interviewing for the Blanchard Head Coaching position. Went on the interview, and as we can see they hired a very good coach there (Jeff Craig) who has been a part of some very successful programs. While I don't know Coach Craig personnally I am very happy for him and wish he and the Blanchard Football program the best.

Now, it would be easy to sit back and say, well I didn't want that job, or I wouldn't have taken that job, but I can tell you that's not the case! It hurt like hades!! and truth is would I have taken that job or not, who knows, I didn't have that option. But, yes they did call me to interview, and believe me that was a flattering situation, one in which I am thankful for, because due to the process I was fortunate enought to meet several very quality people, including those who didn't pick me!:)

Another job I was contacted about hasn't even been recently, But one that was all too painful as well. Just before I came to Panama, I was contacted by The Woodlands HS, (Conroe, TX N. or Houston) regarding their Head Wrestling Coach (I was the Head Wrestling Coach @ B'Wood along with my Football Duties) Position. As you can see, I was not chosen for that one either.

Moral of the story: #1. I have learned invaluable lessons from these experiences mainly the fact that just because somebody calls you, obviously you are not the shoe in for the job:) !!! And as a young coach, which I obviously sitll am, it sure is an ego boost to feel wanted, and when you start thinking you got it, that bubble is burst, and you are sent back to reality.
#2 Many times schools will contact guys, just to get to know them, maybe they have heard about them, maybe they have mutual acquaintences, whatever the reason. There's nothing shady or underhanded going on, and it sure don't mean the coach in question has a job. #3 Just because a school or someone affiliated with a school contacts you really doesn't mean anything, kinda like dating and someone giving a mutual friend a number, don't mean they're going to get married!!:thumbsup:

I think we would all be surprised to see how many coaches around get a call from time to time. Perfectly legal, and pretty common actually. If in fact I apply for a job or go after a job, I'll be the first one to tell ya if ya ask. I'm an open book. I'll also be the first one to tell you if I just wasn't good enought to get the job. Which has apparently happened.

I know it's hard to believe that we/us coaches are humans:D and we have families and wants and needs and goals in our professional lives. Believe it or not, we want what just about everybody else wants and that is for our wives and kids to be happy, make a living, and get by. I know that it is easy for people to lose sight of this due to the public nature of our profession, and because of this just about everything we do is scrutinized and picked over with a fine tooth comb. That's understandable, we do work with peoples children, so I want them to be concerned with us. We did CHOOSE to do this for a living.

So anyways, just fire away if you ever got any questions, I'm an open book brother. You'd be surprised how many times people fail to communicate and the truth about most of us coaches is lost somewhere.


Thanks again Rick. Love you guys, tell simms that although he has moved on to a better class of sweater vest wearing individuals, we still love him here in the sleeveless dip stain crowd!!!!

Wish you could have met Paige today!!! Did you tell Simms about her!!

gofortwo- Also please remember, as with anything hearsay is not always accurate, so don't believe everything you hear

[Clean Green]

EDMOND — Oklahoma Christian School has named Derek Turner as its new football coach. Turner has been an assistant coach for three years.
He follows Tracy Holland, recently named head coach for Central Oklahoma.
Turner was an All-State football player at Deer Creek and named 1981 Little All-City Lineman of the year. He then played at Baylor.
http://newsok.com/article/3202444/1202500338

[gofortwo]

#2 Many times schools will contact guys, just to get to know them, maybe they have heard about them, maybe they have mutual acquaintences, whatever the reason.


ummmmm...............ok......whatever you say big fella.


I have been in this game a awfully long time now and have a bunch of friends who are pretty well thought of as coaches, and they aren't getting too many "unsolicited" phone calls from other schools wanting them to stop by and interview for their jobs.......but hey - that probably means I'm just hanging around the wrong crowd!!


(Those CHUMPS..........I'm finding some new friends tommorow)

[Clean Green]

:corn&soda:

[hssports1]

gofortwo??

I don't understand your post???

I wouldn't say any of your friends are chumps. Do I know you? and where do you coach at?

If you don't think that people contact coaches regarding jobs, you are seriously misinformed. Just about every successful coach I have been around has had guys discuss jobs with them.

When Coach Weddell and those guys were at LM schools would call and offer staff members jobs over the phone because of the program they were in. Those guys were in a very special situation however.

When a school is wanting to win and truly put the time and resources towards winning, they are "buying" the program, not the coach. If nobody is wanting to get a hold of guys, it may say something about the program they are in.

Just because you are in a "contract" this means absolutely nothing. That in no way prevents you from being able to discuss employment elsewhere. It is not limited to football either. I know several very Successful basketball coaches who get looks all the time.

I don't know where you are going with your posts, but if you have a problem with me or I have done something to you I apologize for whatever that may be. But if that's not the case, then it seems like you are trying to be somewhat negative towards me, if so, you better get some facts. I'll be glad to supply you with 'em if you need 'em.

dwmson

[Bulldog44]

I agree Daryl, sounds to me like he is being negative towards you, must be someone you ran it up on back in the day! No, that would make him a coach and if he was a coach he wouldn't be on here being negative towards another coach on a "Head Coaching Job" thread. Maybe it was someone you "beaned" back in the day when you were on the hill, and he's looking for a little payback! But that would mean he used to be a player. Yeah, that must be it "he used to be a player"!!
Gofortwo, the original post you responded to gave you no reason to make disparaging remarks towards Daryl. I know most of the community there in Panama wants Daryl and his staff to stay there and continue to win ballgames and build a great program. That's the reason the "Razorback Faithful" get on here and post, to show their support. I'm sure he gets on this thread to see what is going on in the coaching carousel because of the situation he has been put in, and the last thing he needs to see is inappropriate comments directed at him.

Rick

[CATS-DC]

Hey Fellas, Hope Things Are Goin Well...i'm Sure Dw Will Land A Good Job And Better Himself...yall Take Care...

[blaze of glory]

Anyone have any updates on the Frederick job? Names?

[hssports1]

there were some guys talking bout Frederick @ the PL meet last week. I wanna say I think they've hired but I don't know who, and I don't know that for sure by any means.

BH- we ever gonna see you again?

[CaptTony]

Heard the HC from Crooked Oak was gonna get that job. Not sure of his name. I think he is a Fredrick alum. Just what i heard. May not be true

[Falcon_LBs]

Crooked Oak HC is Chad Stone and I do believe he is a Frederick native.

[indian]

Looks like Wilson will be open in about 5 days.

[StateChampQB]

Heard that about 2 months ago(Wilson).Is it official?

[bomber92]

I did accept the Frederick job on Tuesday. Good to be going home.

[Falcon_LBs]

Who is gonna get your old Job. Good luck back in bomber land would like to see them return to glory.

[bomber92]

I have no clue. It won't be one of the assistants unless they try to keep the DC who is young but very talented. My equipment manager who is also assistant AD, stange huh, is best friends with the previous coach, Bob Davis, who is retired. There is a rumor he would come and just coach. His son, Chad, who was at UCO may alsobe a possibility. Even his other son, Richard, who is now at Wewoka may be a candidate. Probably won't make a decision until April. Administration doesn't care about athletics and they aren't very supportive.

[Falcon_LBs]

What was your impression with the Frederick admin. I had heard that they have been kind of slacking of on Athletics, just wondering if it is changing. You will have my little cousin playing for you one day if you stick around, I think he is like 5th grade down there. Anyways good luck to you.

[bomber92]

Thanks for the vote of support and I hope I do get the chance to coach your relative. I think the admin at Frederick is new and doesn't fully understand the tradition in that town. I think they want to understand and be a part of the solution not the problem. I think all their decisions are based on what is best for the kids. That excites me especially after dealing with my current situation,

[StateChampQB]

Guys,
Out of pocket here lately.Maybe you can give me some info?
What have you heard out of Ada??So many rumors here..This guy applied that guy applied..people turned it down etc.

What is up at Metro Chr?Where did Coach Wilkinson go?

Any word/names at Midway?

[Bulldog44]

Jay is the new OC at UCO and is excited about stepping up to the next level. His QB from this past season has also signed to go there, so that should provide a comfort zone. Jay is a brilliant offensive guy and should do well. I saw a post awhile back that said the Metro job would be filled from inside and that it was pretty much a done deal. Haven't heard any names though?

[StateChampQB]

Like I said I haven't been keeping up.Didn't know he was UCO bound.I was hoping that he left on his own terms.Seems like he did a good job at Metro.

[Acehole]

Congratulations Coach Stone on getting the job at Frederick. Do you have any idea who you will be scrimmaging next season? It seem like last year it was Hollis and then maybe Mangum. I have heard that you will be playing Mangum week 1. Do you know who you will pick up and are you keeping Hollis?

[wildcat]

Any names on these jobs yet or possibilities or rumors?

ADA

Collinsville

Coweta

Enid

Sallisaw

Woodward

[bomber92]

Acehole,

I'm pretty sure we played Mangum last year in a non-district contest. I don't know if they've got anything set up as far as scrimmages for next year. I go down to meet the team & boosters next Wednesday and sign my contract. I am hoping to come back with some better idea of what we are going to do for those 2 scrimmages and some game film to start looking at what we have to work with. I'll let ya know.

Coach Stone

[Fletch]

Any word on Enid or Ada? Somebody post some specualtion as to what is going on down there...

[Acehole]

bomber92 thanks for the info keep us update.

[Coach]

Does anyone have any information on the Beggs job? Who all has applied? Who are the frontrunners? What does Beggs have coming back?

[StateChampQB]

Add:
Holdenville
Waurika
Wewoka
Pauls Valley

[Midway_Legend]

Coach Stone,

Do you know Joe Johnson?

[bomber92]

Midway legend,

I assume your not talking about the pro linebacker. All joking aside, is he from Frederick or in the coaching realm?

Stone

[StateChampQB]

Midway Legend,
What's the word at your place.Have they hired anyone yet and who's in the running?

[wishbone22]

Seen where this job is now open.

[StateChampQB]

Bethel is listed also.

[StateChampQB]

Marlow open.
Matt Weber to Ada.Great hire for the Cougars!

[TwinCitiesTwins]

Congrats Reade Box !!!

New coach @ Porum.

[StateChampQB]

Good hire for Porum.Spoke with Reade yesterday but congrats again.
On Coachesaid(yes I'm too cheap to pay) someone was wanting to know about the hire at Ada so I'll fill them in if they are on this site.
Matt was the QB at Davis on their 1990 squad that went 15-0 and won it all.Led them to a 11-3 season the year before and to the semis where they lost to Cascia Hall 20-7.I believe he was the QB at NE when they won the National Championship.Finished at ECU I believe.Was an Assistant at Carl Albert and has done a GREAT job at Marlow taking them to the finals in 2006.
His dad Joe was the HC at Davis from 1988-2000.They were State Champs in 95.Was also the DC there in 86 on that State Championship squad.They gave up a whopping 2 points the entire playoffs in 1986.
By the way saw where Hugo is open where is T.Bare going???
Again two Great hires for the Cougars.Guess I'll have to actually cheer for the Big "A" now.LOL!

[football is life...]

Congrats Reade Box !!!

New coach @ Porum.

Good for him. I know there was a little turmoil in Mangum over that situation, and I'm glad he found something to make him happy. What are they going to do about his job? Is coach Lewis going to get to bring someone in or ???

[TwinCitiesTwins]

Good question ... We have people around who have been asst. coaches before.

I would assume they would try and bring someone in.

[indian]

Does anybody talk on here anymore?I know that there is alot going on out there but it seems like no one is talking.Who is going to be the front runner for the Ardmore job and all the others around.Come on lets have a little speculation.

[Mmgord77]

I'm with you Indian... I would like to know what's going on with the jobs out there. I know Marlow is holding interviews this week...

Anything or anyone else? Bethel and Coalgate still open?

[StateChampQB]

Tommy Bare to Wewoka.

[wildcat]

Any jobs coming open or rumored to be coming open?

[air_raid]

bethel started interviewing last thursday. Continued on Monday and Tuesday of this week. Have another interview Friday. Supoosed to bring two back next week before making final decision.

[StateChampQB]

Is Barry Foster the new coach at Marlow?

[football is life...]

Is Barry Foster the new coach at Marlow?

Yes he is. Rush Springs is now open, which is not as good of a job as it has been in the past. Apparently the cupboard is pretty bare for awhile at Rush. Won't be the dominant Rush Springs that people have come to know.

[StateChampQB]

I heard they were gonna be way down for awhile.

[Mmgord77]

Washington plays their JH and they seem to do alright. They just lost a HUGE senior class that was really good. Almost every key position will be played by a new player this year. I can see them maybe being down for 2, maybe 3 years. But, they should get back up pretty fast. I don't know if they'll get a big name, but the support that the coach will get should make it a pretty decent job.

[football is life...]

Good question ... We have people around who have been asst. coaches before.

I would assume they would try and bring someone in.


Heard anything else about Coach Box's job in Mangum, are they going to open it up?

[football is life...]

the support that the coach will get should make it a pretty decent job.

Can't argue with this point...

[StateChampQB]

Add Okmulgee.

[wildcat]

Okmulgee is open? What happened?

[StateChampQB]

Coach McMullen resigned a few days back.Looking to get closer to where he lives.I think his wife teaches at Keys Park Hill and he was having to make the journey to Okmulgee.

[wildcat]

That makes sense.

Who will they replace him with? Will someone get it from within or will they go after someone?

[StateChampQB]

I'm hearing within if they get him to take it...don't know if he wants it for sure.

[skinz fan]

Can't argue with this point...

Community support there is awesome! However, they now have a majority of idiots on the school board that think athletics is not important. Two football coaches and boys bb coach gone and others looking.

Talent will be down for a couple years, but you are right - the town loves their teams and supports their coaches. Just too bad that school board members with the "short man" complex feel that they are big fish in the Rush Springs Pond!

[OKLAHOMAMOSES]

Commerce will be holding hearings to see if head coach Mitch Crittenden will lose his job due to "Budget cuts" & not having tenure? Sounds like small town politics at play ! This man deserves a chance & other options need to be explored. If Commerce puts Mitch & his family on the street i will be ashamed to be a part of this community, if money & tenure are the real problem, i think an alternative plan can be put forth, if it's politics & small town busy bodies behind it, then shame on you! I like Coach Critt & his family & think if given the time to assimilate here, that he will be an assert to the school & community!

Paul Adams

[RockCafe]

Lance West, a Stroud alum, is back at Collinsville. He had some success in the early '90's there and I'm sure he'll have the Cardinals competitive once again. :clap:

[wildcat]

Any new jobs coming open or any rumored to come open?

[StateChampQB]

Anybody's could be.......Guesss most people will know something this month.

[air_raid]

heard last nite that Madill was about to open. Any truth to that?

[StateChampQB]

They(Madill) are on the verge of being pretty good in my opinion.Don't know why he would want to leave but that has been the rumor for a while.

[air_raid]

confirmed. Kerry Roberts the next coach.

[Coach]

What's the word on Critt? He is a quality guy. He needs a chance up there. Given time, he will do some great things over there.

[indian]

Marietta head job is open.

[Coach]

What happend to the football coach from Marietta? Wasn't this his first year there? Did he go to another school?

[indian]

Yes it was his first year at Marietta.He took a job at ponca city.

[StateChampQB]

Add Healdton Football.Already interviewing.Could be interesting here if the names come out.Some have already taken other jobs.And no I'm not posting any of them........just watch this one.

[air_raid]

Heard they offered to Milton Cooper. Truth??

[Coach]

Any word on candidates for this job? What does Skiatook have coming back?

[StateChampQB]

Don't know for sure if they offered it to Cooper or not.But they made a hire already and it wasn't him.

[air_raid]

who is it?

[hfcwhs]

As of today I am officially retired from coaching after 36 years. I am happy to announce that the school board did the right thing:thumbsup: and promoted Johnny Skimbo to the position of head coach. So now the world's greatest power lifter has something else to brag about other than his denim power lifting suits:spin:

[StateChampQB]

Don't want to post it yet.It IS one of the guys who had previously accepted another job.
Frederick is open again also.I hear Coach Stone has a family illness that will prevent him from coaching.God Bless Coach and I Hope for a speedy recovery for your loved ones.

[StateChampQB]

I was referring to Healdton just to clear up a previous post.Had some call thinking I was talking about Marietta.I hear the Indians hired from within.

[hssports1]

Congrats on a Great career Larry!!!! I've been meaning to call you and congratulate you!!!

I feel very fortunate to have gotten to know such a wonderful coach and man.

If it's anything like what has happened to my daddy, you're going to be busier now that you're "retired". Momma has him jumpin' through all the hoops you can imagine!!! :)

If you get bored or if you just want to, we would love to have you come up for a game or a practice anytime. Be careful though, with your abilities as a coach, I just might give you my whisle!!!

-D. Williamson

[hfcwhs]

Thanks for the kind words DW. Sounds like your new job good be a pretty good situation. I'll come up for a ball game in the fall. I'm going to see how long it'll take me to get bored with playing golf every day:D .

Larry

[coachseven]

What happened at Dickson? Saw it posted.

[bigboy1]

Why you going there seven. The guy must have just left. Tough district talent is down. The next couple years.

[coachseven]

No, I am going to Ponca to be an assistant. I was just wondering. I thought he did a really good job and was just wondering if maybe he got another job.

[bigboy1]

Heard he went to Plainview. Is this not your fourth job in four years do you own a moving company.

[coachseven]

Yeah, I invested in Uhaul. Yes it is my 4th job in 4 years. Hopefully this will work out for me. I am tired of moving.

[StateChampQB]

Terry Shamley-Okmulgee

[bullfrog]

anybody heared anything new on the coaching changes?

[skinz fan]

Chris Vandersypen (sp?) was hired at Rush Springs.......don't know anything about him other than he has been at several metro area schools over the last few years.

[Fletch]

hmm...very interesting...

[indian]

Taylor is back at Marietta.:clap:

[OKLAHOMAMOSES]

What happened at Dickson? Saw it posted.

Rumor has it that Crittinden from Commerce will be at Dixon.

[Razorback Fan]

Coach D, Got the Panama Job. I I'm pretty happy about that. He is a good guy.

Spring Football went pretty well. We got some little bity guys in places and we are replacing a ton of good players, but the kids are pretty strong and are working hard.

[pughdog]

Havent heard why, but Lynn Cutshaw left Wyandotte! Rumor is he took a job in Texas. If anyone has any word on this...please post it!

[pughdog]

Maybe Moses can confirm this, but heard that Willie Ng is Commerce's new coach?

[OKLAHOMAMOSES]

Tis true, Coach Ng will take off the muzzles & let the big cats eat!

Pughdog is da man!:cool: