2017 College Track & Field Open Coaching Positions Discussion

Mad-dog wrote:

So, does anyone, in the Southern Conference, have any idea what's happening to the Mercer University program? They have a head coach for men's xc and an interim head coach for women's xc and track. Any insight, info, and/or gossip? It's all very strange.

The funniest thing is reading the Wims bio, which includes this gem:

Memberships & Affiliations:

Sanctified USA Track & Field Member

So, who is the highest paid collegiate track coach?

If what you say is true, Edrick makes about what a decent assistant football coach at a Power 5 school make (coordinators at about 800k+)

Any thoughts on the Ripon openings? Looks like they are opening an amazing facility,but I'd think it would be an incredible challenge to recruit against the WIAC. What happened to the current staff?

westside federal wrote:

So, who is the highest paid collegiate track coach?

If what you say is true, Edrick makes about what a decent assistant football coach at a Power 5 school make (coordinators at about 800k+)

Oregon pays high, not sure just how much

If these high profile coaches start bouncing around more, you would think it would force colleges to pay more right? It could be a good thing for the Kentucky coach to go to UT because they currently don't pay their head coach as much as they would have to pay elrick

Ky has that high school phenom coming, sydney McGlauphlin (sp?) so I doubt Floreals leaving since she signed with them. But then again if another school matches a high price salary , you never know. He also has an Olympic hurdler there and a chance to win the ncaa very soon with the addition of Mclaughlin

Illinois State seeks distance coach

https://www.jobs.ilstu.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=258151

Where is Shiver going?

Bearfaced lies wrote:

Mad-dog wrote:

So, does anyone, in the Southern Conference, have any idea what's happening to the Mercer University program? They have a head coach for men's xc and an interim head coach for women's xc and track. Any insight, info, and/or gossip? It's all very strange.

The funniest thing is reading the Wims bio, which includes this gem:

Memberships & Affiliations:

Sanctified USA Track & Field Member

What's so funny about it? Looks like he has pretty solid credentials. The men's head coach, Bailey, looks like he wrote it himself.

You are correct about the recruiting component of Ripon. How many quality D-III level Wisconsin (or surrounding) kids would choose an expensive private school education at a relatively unsuccessful school when they could go to a much cheaper D-III public school who just might win the NCAA title?

curious_jorge wrote:

Any thoughts on the Ripon openings? Looks like they are opening an amazing facility,but I'd think it would be an incredible challenge to recruit against the WIAC. What happened to the current staff?

Any insight into front runners for the BU job? Does little Lehane take over?

Rider University seeks part-time jumps coach ($18k)

http://ustfccca.site-ym.com/networking/apply_now.aspx?id=433887&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%253A+USTFCCCAJobOpenings+%2528USTFCCCA+Job+Openings%2529&view=2

Mad-dog wrote:

Bearfaced lies wrote:

The funniest thing is reading the Wims bio, which includes this gem:

Memberships & Affiliations:

Sanctified USA Track & Field Member

What's so funny about it? Looks like he has pretty solid credentials. The men's head coach, Bailey, looks like he wrote it himself.

"Three-time USA Olympic Trial Qualifier" -- when? Guy has PRs of 10.41 in the 100 and 21.24 in the 200. Those aren't close to Trials qualifying marks.

"2005-07 Pan American Games Qualifier" -- No. The 2005 meet would have been the Pan Am Juniors, but he wasn't on the team. In 2007, he certainly did not make the PAG team for Rio.

who is in the running for utrgv?

Bearfaced lies wrote:

Mad-dog wrote:

What's so funny about it? Looks like he has pretty solid credentials. The men's head coach, Bailey, looks like he wrote it himself.

"Three-time USA Olympic Trial Qualifier" -- when? Guy has PRs of 10.41 in the 100 and 21.24 in the 200. Those aren't close to Trials qualifying marks.

"2005-07 Pan American Games Qualifier" -- No. The 2005 meet would have been the Pan Am Juniors, but he wasn't on the team. In 2007, he certainly did not make the PAG team for Rio.

yeah his entire bio is a lie, the dude is a fraud

texomexo wrote:

who is in the running for utrgv?

I have heard from UTPA alums that Lawrence "Boogie" Johnson is the top candidate.

any updates from Drake? They hire someone yet?

Wondering if Shaver is leaving Illinois State because he is taking a spot on the staff at Drake. Anyone know?

Also, Indiana State? Is everyone being promoted from within?

Did I miss that Purdue men's/women's distance coach Jeff Kent is gone?

Don't bother my friend. I got a call on the IL job. Let's just put it this way, I've got a gender advantage.