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Re: River Valley Job Opening

Posted: Wed May 02, 2018 9:55 am
by BlizzardMan
93Bulldog wrote: Wed May 02, 2018 8:37 am
Penguin wrote: Wed May 02, 2018 8:09 am Who are the candidates?
I think the guy who coached Fed Hock last year applied. He did a pretty good job, imo.
I heard this too.

Re: River Valley Job Opening

Posted: Wed May 02, 2018 9:57 am
by BlizzardMan
sandstorm23 wrote: Wed May 02, 2018 7:52 am
BlizzardMan wrote: Tue May 01, 2018 9:36 am
Corner3 wrote: Tue May 01, 2018 9:28 am Hopefully RV gives someone a chance to build something. That position has basically been a revolving door the last decade. Find a coach that loves the game & that the kids will play hard for & the wins will come.
Just hire the absolute best that applies and give him the keys for at least 3-5 years and give him a chance.
I'm guessing that was the initial plan with every coach hired at RV....and something always seems to happen.
Not always, especially when they hired Coach Jeremy Peck. They had a long-term guy in Coach Hill, but little Johnny's couldn't handle loose ball drills or being yelled at.

Re: River Valley Job Opening

Posted: Wed May 02, 2018 10:01 am
by sandstorm23
BlizzardMan wrote: Wed May 02, 2018 9:57 am
sandstorm23 wrote: Wed May 02, 2018 7:52 am
BlizzardMan wrote: Tue May 01, 2018 9:36 am

Just hire the absolute best that applies and give him the keys for at least 3-5 years and give him a chance.
I'm guessing that was the initial plan with every coach hired at RV....and something always seems to happen.
Not always, especially when they hired Coach Jeremy Peck. They had a long-term guy in Coach Hill, but little Johnny's couldn't handle loose ball drills or being yelled at.
I get your point, but loose ball drills are pretty stupid IMO. There isn't a benefit in doing them. Kids get hurt/banged up for no reason. Kids aren't going to pass on going after balls in actual games because they didn't line up and hammer each other in a drill in practice IMO.

So they just hired Peck knowing he'd be fired soon after? That's pretty interesting.

Re: River Valley Job Opening

Posted: Wed May 02, 2018 10:50 am
by BlizzardMan
sandstorm23 wrote: Wed May 02, 2018 10:01 am
BlizzardMan wrote: Wed May 02, 2018 9:57 am
sandstorm23 wrote: Wed May 02, 2018 7:52 am

I'm guessing that was the initial plan with every coach hired at RV....and something always seems to happen.
Not always, especially when they hired Coach Jeremy Peck. They had a long-term guy in Coach Hill, but little Johnny's couldn't handle loose ball drills or being yelled at.
I get your point, but loose ball drills are pretty stupid IMO. There isn't a benefit in doing them. Kids get hurt/banged up for no reason. Kids aren't going to pass on going after balls in actual games because they didn't line up and hammer each other in a drill in practice IMO.

So they just hired Peck knowing he'd be fired soon after? That's pretty interesting.
No they hired him over better candidates.

Re: River Valley Job Opening

Posted: Wed May 02, 2018 12:04 pm
by gonefishin
I still think this can be a good job, they just need to find a guy who is truly wanting to establish something and do everything by the book on and off the floor.

Re: River Valley Job Opening

Posted: Wed May 02, 2018 1:29 pm
by Fonzie
sandstorm23 wrote: Wed May 02, 2018 10:01 am
BlizzardMan wrote: Wed May 02, 2018 9:57 am
sandstorm23 wrote: Wed May 02, 2018 7:52 am

I'm guessing that was the initial plan with every coach hired at RV....and something always seems to happen.
Not always, especially when they hired Coach Jeremy Peck. They had a long-term guy in Coach Hill, but little Johnny's couldn't handle loose ball drills or being yelled at.
I get your point, but loose ball drills are pretty stupid IMO. There isn't a benefit in doing them. Kids get hurt/banged up for no reason. Kids aren't going to pass on going after balls in actual games because they didn't line up and hammer each other in a drill in practice IMO.

So they just hired Peck knowing he'd be fired soon after? That's pretty interesting.

I wasn't at the practices, but knowing Coach Jordan Hill, the intention of loose ball drills are not to beat around on kids, get them hurt, or bruised up, in fact, it is the exact opposite. The drills are intended to teach kids how to attack a loose ball and recover it in a way that protects them from an opponent. Lastly, those drills are designed to teach kids how to recover a loose ball while having teammates call for the ball and hopefully create fast break points from the hustle play.

Re: River Valley Job Opening

Posted: Wed May 02, 2018 2:09 pm
by Orestes'
BlizzardMan wrote: Wed May 02, 2018 10:50 am
sandstorm23 wrote: Wed May 02, 2018 10:01 am
BlizzardMan wrote: Wed May 02, 2018 9:57 am

Not always, especially when they hired Coach Jeremy Peck. They had a long-term guy in Coach Hill, but little Johnny's couldn't handle loose ball drills or being yelled at.
I get your point, but loose ball drills are pretty stupid IMO. There isn't a benefit in doing them. Kids get hurt/banged up for no reason. Kids aren't going to pass on going after balls in actual games because they didn't line up and hammer each other in a drill in practice IMO.

So they just hired Peck knowing he'd be fired soon after? That's pretty interesting.
No they hired him over better candidates.
You know what they say about those SG coaches. "Proven winners, kids run through brick walls, players lifting trucks in their weight room..." Remember when Jesty was going to save the VC football program? We all saw how that ended, but those SG guys just keep getting jobs. Can't beat'em. :mrgreen:

Re: River Valley Job Opening

Posted: Wed May 02, 2018 2:28 pm
by BlizzardMan
Orestes' wrote: Wed May 02, 2018 2:09 pm
BlizzardMan wrote: Wed May 02, 2018 10:50 am
sandstorm23 wrote: Wed May 02, 2018 10:01 am

I get your point, but loose ball drills are pretty stupid IMO. There isn't a benefit in doing them. Kids get hurt/banged up for no reason. Kids aren't going to pass on going after balls in actual games because they didn't line up and hammer each other in a drill in practice IMO.

So they just hired Peck knowing he'd be fired soon after? That's pretty interesting.
No they hired him over better candidates.
You know what they say about those SG coaches. "Proven winners, kids run through brick walls, players lifting trucks in their weight room..." Remember when Jesty was going to save the VC football program? We all saw how that ended, but those SG guys just keep getting jobs. Can't beat'em. :mrgreen:
Not Jason Peck. He was the right hire. And one of his former guys just lifted over 1,800 lbs. total for Autism Awareness.

Re: River Valley Job Opening

Posted: Wed May 02, 2018 2:34 pm
by Orestes'
BlizzardMan wrote: Wed May 02, 2018 2:28 pm
Orestes' wrote: Wed May 02, 2018 2:09 pm
BlizzardMan wrote: Wed May 02, 2018 10:50 am

No they hired him over better candidates.
You know what they say about those SG coaches. "Proven winners, kids run through brick walls, players lifting trucks in their weight room..." Remember when Jesty was going to save the VC football program? We all saw how that ended, but those SG guys just keep getting jobs. Can't beat'em. :mrgreen:
Not Jason Peck. He was the right hire. And one of his former guys just lifted over 1,800 lbs. total for Autism Awareness.
Well that's good to know, and would look great on a resume. ;) Prolly one of the one's who ran through a brick wall. :mrgreen:

Re: River Valley Job Opening

Posted: Wed May 02, 2018 3:09 pm
by HamPorter
BlizzardMan wrote: Wed May 02, 2018 2:28 pm
Orestes' wrote: Wed May 02, 2018 2:09 pm
BlizzardMan wrote: Wed May 02, 2018 10:50 am

No they hired him over better candidates.
You know what they say about those SG coaches. "Proven winners, kids run through brick walls, players lifting trucks in their weight room..." Remember when Jesty was going to save the VC football program? We all saw how that ended, but those SG guys just keep getting jobs. Can't beat'em. :mrgreen:
Not Jason Peck. He was the right hire. And one of his former guys just lifted over 1,800 lbs. total for Autism Awareness.
Is he autistic? Not really sure how that would raise awareness for autism if not. Pretty cool, just I have no idea how some of these things are raising awareness lol

Re: River Valley Job Opening

Posted: Wed May 02, 2018 3:36 pm
by BlizzardMan
HamPorter wrote: Wed May 02, 2018 3:09 pm
BlizzardMan wrote: Wed May 02, 2018 2:28 pm
Orestes' wrote: Wed May 02, 2018 2:09 pm

You know what they say about those SG coaches. "Proven winners, kids run through brick walls, players lifting trucks in their weight room..." Remember when Jesty was going to save the VC football program? We all saw how that ended, but those SG guys just keep getting jobs. Can't beat'em. :mrgreen:
Not Jason Peck. He was the right hire. And one of his former guys just lifted over 1,800 lbs. total for Autism Awareness.
Is he autistic? Not really sure how that would raise awareness for autism if not. Pretty cool, just I have no idea how some of these things are raising awareness lol
His son is. He took donations. Lift a thon.

Re: River Valley Job Opening

Posted: Thu May 03, 2018 12:11 am
by BlizzardMan
I'd say it's time for RV to go outside the area. Heard of at least one promising out of state. Don't ask for names because I don't have any but I was told the candidates that are being considered are good ones.

Re: River Valley Job Opening

Posted: Thu May 03, 2018 7:45 am
by sandstorm23
Maybe I'm just too much of a pessimist, but I don't see them getting anyone that great. There's very little that's attractive about the job IMO. The gym sucks, talent isn't there and the community doesn't really back the guy in the role.

Re: River Valley Job Opening

Posted: Thu May 03, 2018 9:06 am
by 2quick2catch
sandstorm23 wrote: Thu May 03, 2018 7:45 am Maybe I'm just too much of a pessimist, but I don't see them getting anyone that great. There's very little that's attractive about the job IMO. The gym sucks, talent isn't there and the community doesn't really back the guy in the role.
Resumes are mostly perception.

Re: River Valley Job Opening

Posted: Thu May 03, 2018 9:29 am
by BlizzardMan
sandstorm23 wrote: Thu May 03, 2018 7:45 am Maybe I'm just too much of a pessimist, but I don't see them getting anyone that great. There's very little that's attractive about the job IMO. The gym sucks, talent isn't there and the community doesn't really back the guy in the role.
Some are attracted to the chance to build a program from the ashes, and a lot of times people are looking to relocate.

Re: River Valley Job Opening

Posted: Thu May 03, 2018 11:17 am
by THEConvoK9
Interesting possibility.

Re: River Valley Job Opening

Posted: Thu May 03, 2018 4:47 pm
by 91blue14
Orestes' wrote: Wed May 02, 2018 2:09 pm
BlizzardMan wrote: Wed May 02, 2018 10:50 am
sandstorm23 wrote: Wed May 02, 2018 10:01 am

I get your point, but loose ball drills are pretty stupid IMO. There isn't a benefit in doing them. Kids get hurt/banged up for no reason. Kids aren't going to pass on going after balls in actual games because they didn't line up and hammer each other in a drill in practice IMO.

So they just hired Peck knowing he'd be fired soon after? That's pretty interesting.
No they hired him over better candidates.
You know what they say about those SG coaches. "Proven winners, kids run through brick walls, players lifting trucks in their weight room..." Remember when Jesty was going to save the VC football program? We all saw how that ended, but those SG guys just keep getting jobs. Can't beat'em. :mrgreen:
who all has moved on to take over a bigger program? how did they do at the next stop?

Re: River Valley Job Opening

Posted: Fri May 04, 2018 3:07 pm
by SWJeeps22
Whatever was decided about this job? Have they interviewed some candidates?

Re: River Valley Job Opening

Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 8:58 am
by Acc3
I believe interviews are over and a coach might be named this week.

Re: River Valley Job Opening

Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 9:09 am
by gonefishin
Acc3 wrote: Tue May 08, 2018 8:58 am I believe interviews are over and a coach might be named this week.
Who was interviewed?