((HT: KING5 TV))
Late March in Washington state will always be remembered for the killer mudslides that seemed to take over the state.
The Oso mudslide made its impact on the people of the town of Darrington where the high school was this/close to having to disband the boy's basketball program because they couldn't find a coach who was interested that could combat all the travel difficulties to get to the Darrington area to coach.
Here's Chris Daniels to introduce you to the man whose "heart project" has the Loggers on the floor...
Showing posts with label New Head Coach. Show all posts
Showing posts with label New Head Coach. Show all posts
Friday, December 26, 2014
Monday, April 14, 2014
DEVELOPING: Trotz Dismissed In Nashville
((HT: NHL))
The only head coach the Nashville Predators have ever had has been let go...
After fifteen seasons, but not making the playoffs in the last couple Barry Trotz was dismissed from the position. He was offered a position in hockey operations for the franchise.
From the team:
“Our organization has high expectations and we have not met them in the past two seasons,” Poile said of making the most difficult decision of his 30-plus year general manager career. “As a result, it is my decision and determination that we need a new voice and a new direction. Our change in direction began over a year ago as we have made several personnel changes, including trading of long-time veteran players and a change to our coaching staff last offseason. Our goal is to return to the playoffs with the ultimate goal of contending for the Stanley Cup. We know that once we get into the playoffs, anything is possible.
“I also want to thank Barry for everything he has done for our franchise. He has been the face and voice of our team for 15 years. He created, developed and lived The Predator Way – on the ice, in the office and in the community. There could be no finer ambassador for the Predators or Nashville than Barry Trotz. He has laid a foundation and culture that will benefit the next coach of the Nashville Predators.”
The Preds only made it past the first round of the playoffs once, and it will be interesting to see who the team chases after for the head coach opening.
Ironically, here's a little feature that the league itself put together on Trotz about a month ago describing what his life is like as a coach in the National Hockey League...
The team could lose up to six players to free agency- Spaling, Eaves, Ellis, del Zotto, Ekholm, and Hutton. They were within 4 million or so of the salary cap and it will be a good barometer on the franchise as to how they bring players in with the new head coach...
Philosophy will be everything to see how the team moves forward...
The only head coach the Nashville Predators have ever had has been let go...
After fifteen seasons, but not making the playoffs in the last couple Barry Trotz was dismissed from the position. He was offered a position in hockey operations for the franchise.
From the team:
“Our organization has high expectations and we have not met them in the past two seasons,” Poile said of making the most difficult decision of his 30-plus year general manager career. “As a result, it is my decision and determination that we need a new voice and a new direction. Our change in direction began over a year ago as we have made several personnel changes, including trading of long-time veteran players and a change to our coaching staff last offseason. Our goal is to return to the playoffs with the ultimate goal of contending for the Stanley Cup. We know that once we get into the playoffs, anything is possible.
“I also want to thank Barry for everything he has done for our franchise. He has been the face and voice of our team for 15 years. He created, developed and lived The Predator Way – on the ice, in the office and in the community. There could be no finer ambassador for the Predators or Nashville than Barry Trotz. He has laid a foundation and culture that will benefit the next coach of the Nashville Predators.”
The Preds only made it past the first round of the playoffs once, and it will be interesting to see who the team chases after for the head coach opening.
Ironically, here's a little feature that the league itself put together on Trotz about a month ago describing what his life is like as a coach in the National Hockey League...
The team could lose up to six players to free agency- Spaling, Eaves, Ellis, del Zotto, Ekholm, and Hutton. They were within 4 million or so of the salary cap and it will be a good barometer on the franchise as to how they bring players in with the new head coach...
Philosophy will be everything to see how the team moves forward...
Friday, April 11, 2014
Wanna Be A Coach For Arkansas State...??? Bid On It...
((HT: KAIT-TV))
You have until Monday afternoon to figure it out...
Anyone who wants to go to eBay and be the top bidder can take over for the Spring game...
You get to do all of this:
Your Coaching Experience will include:
Head Coach for the game on Friday, April 18.
Give the pregame and halftime talk.
You choose whether your team 'goes for it' or punts on 4th down.
You get to call for the deep ball, trick play, run or pass, blitz, etc.
On headset with the staff throughout the entire game.
Winning Coach will receive a Powerade bath (and bragging rights)!
Photos of your Coaching Experience.
Coaching Gear.
This experience is available for the 2014 Arkansas State Spring Game at 7pm, Friday, April 18 for onsite pick-up only the day of the event. The experience does not include any travel expenses, hotel or meals.
FOSG Chris Hudgison lets us know all about it
KAIT-Jonesboro, AR-News, weather, sports
And come with your wallet (or your credit card)... at the time of filing, the top bid was at $9,400 on 40 separate bids
You have until Monday afternoon to figure it out...
Anyone who wants to go to eBay and be the top bidder can take over for the Spring game...
You get to do all of this:
Your Coaching Experience will include:
Head Coach for the game on Friday, April 18.
Give the pregame and halftime talk.
You choose whether your team 'goes for it' or punts on 4th down.
You get to call for the deep ball, trick play, run or pass, blitz, etc.
On headset with the staff throughout the entire game.
Winning Coach will receive a Powerade bath (and bragging rights)!
Photos of your Coaching Experience.
Coaching Gear.
This experience is available for the 2014 Arkansas State Spring Game at 7pm, Friday, April 18 for onsite pick-up only the day of the event. The experience does not include any travel expenses, hotel or meals.
FOSG Chris Hudgison lets us know all about it
KAIT-Jonesboro, AR-News, weather, sports
And come with your wallet (or your credit card)... at the time of filing, the top bid was at $9,400 on 40 separate bids
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Bruce Pearl Is Back In SEC, New Auburn Head Coach
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| Bruce Pearl |
"I'm humbled and blessed to be back in the game I love." Pearl said. "I don't know how long it will take, but it's time to rebuild the Auburn basketball program, and bring it to a level of excellence so many of the other teams on campus enjoy."
"From the moment I met Coach Pearl and heard his vision for our basketball program, it was clear he’s the right man at the right time for Auburn," Auburn athletic director Jay Jacobs said. "Coach Pearl is a proven winner who will bring energy and excitement to our program. We have raised the bar for Auburn basketball, and I could not be more excited for our student-athletes and our future under Coach Pearl’s leadership. I know he agrees with me — it’s time to win."
Pearl is still serving his three year show cause which expires in August. In the meantime Pearl won't be able to recruit this summer.
Pearl definitely has a reclamation project at Auburn. In four years with Tony Barbee as
head coach the Tigers were 48-75 and 18-50 in the SEC.
((HT: ESPN))
The three-year show-cause penalty expires on August 23rd.
In 2008, Pearl hosted three recruits, including current Ohio State star Aaron Craft at his home for a cookout – a secondary violation – and then lied about the cookout to the NCAA, turning a secondary violation into a major violation.
One of the larger points of contention was that two of the people on the committee that delivered the show-cause penalty to Pearl, Dave Didion, had to probably approve this idea and hire.
From Joel Erickson's al.com piece:
Dave Didion, who returned to Auburn as assistant athletic director of compliance last year, was the lead investigator on Pearl's case, according to a source, and the school feels that a strong compliance department led by Didion and compliance director Rich McGlynn will be able to guide Pearl well on compliance issues.
Didion also signed off on Auburn's pursuit of Pearl, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.
The HQ will give Auburn this... they'll certainly win the press conference...
Now, just how much patience will AD Jay Jacobs have with this rebuilding process...
And Bruce Pearl was excited when he hit the ground...
((HT: Vine via gray_lane))
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