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Re: Head Coaching Vacancies

Posted: Fri May 17, 2019 8:00 pm
by greygoose
smurray wrote: Fri May 17, 2019 3:43 pm
greygoose wrote: Fri May 17, 2019 2:05 am
smurray wrote: Wed May 08, 2019 2:12 pm

Wow, that should have been a given. No way he leaves Waverly without that full time teaching job....
Very true, but when you're told one thing and you commit to that, then they do another thing kind of puts a damper on the situation. Honestly if I was in his shoes, Robertson isn't going to stay around much longer, and if what I'm hearing is true I'd stay at Waverly. Either that or tell them this is what you promised, deliver or I'm out. We'll see, considering I don't think there's been an official announcement yet anything could happen.
I think it was/is well known the job at Waverly is/was his once Travis hangs it up. I’m pretty sure Travis will want to travel to watch Trey play at the next level.
Yeah, was hoping he'd hold out just a little longer on that, given the talent waverly has coming up he'd be set for quite awhile. Smurray help me out what is the name of the JV coach at Waverly?? Heard he has been offered and accepted the Eastern head coaching position.

Re: Head Coaching Vacancies

Posted: Fri May 17, 2019 8:45 pm
by smurray
greygoose wrote: Fri May 17, 2019 8:00 pm
smurray wrote: Fri May 17, 2019 3:43 pm
greygoose wrote: Fri May 17, 2019 2:05 am

Very true, but when you're told one thing and you commit to that, then they do another thing kind of puts a damper on the situation. Honestly if I was in his shoes, Robertson isn't going to stay around much longer, and if what I'm hearing is true I'd stay at Waverly. Either that or tell them this is what you promised, deliver or I'm out. We'll see, considering I don't think there's been an official announcement yet anything could happen.
I think it was/is well known the job at Waverly is/was his once Travis hangs it up. I’m pretty sure Travis will want to travel to watch Trey play at the next level.
Yeah, was hoping he'd hold out just a little longer on that, given the talent waverly has coming up he'd be set for quite awhile. Smurray help me out what is the name of the JV coach at Waverly?? Heard he has been offered and accepted the Eastern head coaching position.
Ya, I just heard about the JV coach today as well. I’m not going to mention the name until it’s confirmed but I’m somewhat shocked by it... and hate to hear it - was a HUGE asset to Waverly.

Re: Head Coaching Vacancies

Posted: Fri May 17, 2019 9:22 pm
by greygoose
smurray wrote: Fri May 17, 2019 8:45 pm
greygoose wrote: Fri May 17, 2019 8:00 pm
smurray wrote: Fri May 17, 2019 3:43 pm

I think it was/is well known the job at Waverly is/was his once Travis hangs it up. I’m pretty sure Travis will want to travel to watch Trey play at the next level.
Yeah, was hoping he'd hold out just a little longer on that, given the talent waverly has coming up he'd be set for quite awhile. Smurray help me out what is the name of the JV coach at Waverly?? Heard he has been offered and accepted the Eastern head coaching position.
Ya, I just heard about the JV coach today as well. I’m not going to mention the name until it’s confirmed but I’m somewhat shocked by it... and hate to hear it - was a HUGE asset to Waverly.
I'm curious to see how he handles things, let's be honest he's had some pretty talented teams. We'll see how coach L does in his new settings. ;)

Re: Head Coaching Vacancies

Posted: Fri May 17, 2019 11:21 pm
by smurray
greygoose wrote: Fri May 17, 2019 9:22 pm
smurray wrote: Fri May 17, 2019 8:45 pm
greygoose wrote: Fri May 17, 2019 8:00 pm

Yeah, was hoping he'd hold out just a little longer on that, given the talent waverly has coming up he'd be set for quite awhile. Smurray help me out what is the name of the JV coach at Waverly?? Heard he has been offered and accepted the Eastern head coaching position.
Ya, I just heard about the JV coach today as well. I’m not going to mention the name until it’s confirmed but I’m somewhat shocked by it... and hate to hear it - was a HUGE asset to Waverly.
I'm curious to see how he handles things, let's be honest he's had some pretty talented teams. We'll see how coach L does in his new settings. ;)
I guess it’s public knowledge now so we can wish the best to Coach Lockery, just not against Waverly, lol. Lakiem will be missed at Waverly.

Re: Head Coaching Vacancies

Posted: Mon May 20, 2019 9:23 pm
by smurray
socfan wrote: Thu Apr 25, 2019 7:33 pm For all of those who are questioning why Tom Barrick decided to resign from Eastern Pike:

I believe that this decision is based upon family. Not sure how many people know this, but his wife has had severe heart issues over the past 15+ years. She has had several open heart surgeries and valve replacement operations. She is having ongoing issues; I'm sure many people would notice her at games in the past years. This year, she was only able to attend 2 games due to heart issues.

While there may be multiple reasons for Coach Barrick's decision, family needs were the primary issue.

Tom Barrick had a tremendous run at Eastern Pike and I know that he worked his hardest to leave the program in a great place.

I never knew Tom Barrick to back down just because he had a "down" team....

Congratulations to Coach Barrick and I wish you the best as you embark on the next stage of life.
Heard he was hired at Russell.

Re: Head Coaching Vacancies

Posted: Mon May 20, 2019 11:39 pm
by greygoose
smurray wrote: Mon May 20, 2019 9:23 pm
socfan wrote: Thu Apr 25, 2019 7:33 pm For all of those who are questioning why Tom Barrick decided to resign from Eastern Pike:

I believe that this decision is based upon family. Not sure how many people know this, but his wife has had severe heart issues over the past 15+ years. She has had several open heart surgeries and valve replacement operations. She is having ongoing issues; I'm sure many people would notice her at games in the past years. This year, she was only able to attend 2 games due to heart issues.

While there may be multiple reasons for Coach Barrick's decision, family needs were the primary issue.

Tom Barrick had a tremendous run at Eastern Pike and I know that he worked his hardest to leave the program in a great place.

I never knew Tom Barrick to back down just because he had a "down" team....

Congratulations to Coach Barrick and I wish you the best as you embark on the next stage of life.
Heard he was hired at Russell.
Yep, so much for that retirement, then again did anyone really believe that's why he left eastern?? Heck no

Re: Head Coaching Vacancies

Posted: Tue May 21, 2019 8:39 am
by ItsMyOpinion
I’m not really surprised he left Eastern. I had heard he was not excited about the move to the new league. But I am surprised he went to Kentucky and took over a program that had struggled so much lately. The KHSAA website shows 6 straight losing seasons and they averaged like 20 losses per season.

But I think Eastern landed on their feet. There new coach will do a good job.

Re: Head Coaching Vacancies

Posted: Tue May 21, 2019 2:16 pm
by smurray
greygoose wrote: Mon May 20, 2019 11:39 pm
smurray wrote: Mon May 20, 2019 9:23 pm
socfan wrote: Thu Apr 25, 2019 7:33 pm For all of those who are questioning why Tom Barrick decided to resign from Eastern Pike:

I believe that this decision is based upon family. Not sure how many people know this, but his wife has had severe heart issues over the past 15+ years. She has had several open heart surgeries and valve replacement operations. She is having ongoing issues; I'm sure many people would notice her at games in the past years. This year, she was only able to attend 2 games due to heart issues.

While there may be multiple reasons for Coach Barrick's decision, family needs were the primary issue.

Tom Barrick had a tremendous run at Eastern Pike and I know that he worked his hardest to leave the program in a great place.

I never knew Tom Barrick to back down just because he had a "down" team....

Congratulations to Coach Barrick and I wish you the best as you embark on the next stage of life.
Heard he was hired at Russell.
Yep, so much for that retirement, then again did anyone really believe that's why he left eastern?? Heck no
Nope

Re: Head Coaching Vacancies

Posted: Thu May 23, 2019 7:59 am
by Watson45
smurray wrote: Mon May 20, 2019 9:23 pm
socfan wrote: Thu Apr 25, 2019 7:33 pm For all of those who are questioning why Tom Barrick decided to resign from Eastern Pike:

I believe that this decision is based upon family. Not sure how many people know this, but his wife has had severe heart issues over the past 15+ years. She has had several open heart surgeries and valve replacement operations. She is having ongoing issues; I'm sure many people would notice her at games in the past years. This year, she was only able to attend 2 games due to heart issues.

While there may be multiple reasons for Coach Barrick's decision, family needs were the primary issue.

Tom Barrick had a tremendous run at Eastern Pike and I know that he worked his hardest to leave the program in a great place.

I never knew Tom Barrick to back down just because he had a "down" team....

Congratulations to Coach Barrick and I wish you the best as you embark on the next stage of life.
Heard he was hired at Russell.
Yea I didnt figure that post would age very well. Senior heavy eastern team leaving this year and a young group coming up. Going to be a hard fought couple of years. I am not sure he wanted to start out facing burg with a young team. Apparently did not like the soc2 move.

Re: Head Coaching Vacancies

Posted: Mon May 27, 2019 5:45 am
by ohbuckeye2
P J Fitch has been hired to Coach the Ironton Fighting Tigers, good luck Coach and welcome to Tigertown,

Re: Head Coaching Vacancies

Posted: Mon May 27, 2019 10:23 am
by pfloyd
ohbuckeye2 wrote: Mon May 27, 2019 5:45 am P J Fitch has been hired to Coach the Ironton Fighting Tigers, good luck Coach and welcome to Tigertown,
... no downside to this hire ! excellent basketball coach ... best of luck to Coach Fitch & the Tigers ! - pfloyd

Re: Head Coaching Vacancies

Posted: Mon May 27, 2019 10:32 am
by smurray
Congratulations to PJ...

Re: Head Coaching Vacancies

Posted: Mon May 27, 2019 1:10 pm
by danicalifornia
Westfall hires Christian Meister

No idea on his background, but I hope it is a good hire for the Mustangs.

Re: Head Coaching Vacancies

Posted: Tue May 28, 2019 10:33 am
by Truth Serum
danicalifornia wrote: Mon May 27, 2019 1:10 pm Westfall hires Christian Meister

No idea on his background, but I hope it is a good hire for the Mustangs.
I also have never heard of him. Anyone have any background???

Good luck to the Mustangs.

Re: Head Coaching Vacancies

Posted: Tue May 28, 2019 10:35 am
by Truth Serum
Watson45 wrote: Thu May 23, 2019 7:59 am
smurray wrote: Mon May 20, 2019 9:23 pm
socfan wrote: Thu Apr 25, 2019 7:33 pm For all of those who are questioning why Tom Barrick decided to resign from Eastern Pike:

I believe that this decision is based upon family. Not sure how many people know this, but his wife has had severe heart issues over the past 15+ years. She has had several open heart surgeries and valve replacement operations. She is having ongoing issues; I'm sure many people would notice her at games in the past years. This year, she was only able to attend 2 games due to heart issues.

While there may be multiple reasons for Coach Barrick's decision, family needs were the primary issue.

Tom Barrick had a tremendous run at Eastern Pike and I know that he worked his hardest to leave the program in a great place.

I never knew Tom Barrick to back down just because he had a "down" team....

Congratulations to Coach Barrick and I wish you the best as you embark on the next stage of life.
Heard he was hired at Russell.
Yea I didnt figure that post would age very well. Senior heavy eastern team leaving this year and a young group coming up. Going to be a hard fought couple of years. I am not sure he wanted to start out facing burg with a young team. Apparently did not like the soc2 move.
Barrick is an outstanding coach. BUT, this does look bad. It would have been better if he just told the Eagle faithful that he was moving on.

Re: Head Coaching Vacancies

Posted: Tue May 28, 2019 10:37 am
by Truth Serum
pfloyd wrote: Mon May 27, 2019 10:23 am
ohbuckeye2 wrote: Mon May 27, 2019 5:45 am P J Fitch has been hired to Coach the Ironton Fighting Tigers, good luck Coach and welcome to Tigertown,
... no downside to this hire ! excellent basketball coach ... best of luck to Coach Fitch & the Tigers ! - pfloyd
WOW!
I didn't see this one coming. Excellent hire and great opportunity for Coach Fitch. The type of defense that Fitch teams play should do well at Ironton with their athletes.

Is he gonna be working there?