2024 College Track & Field Open Coaching Positions Discussion

Any intel as to why the job still hasn't been filled? Is the administration just that bad? Surely there have been applicants.

I’m not sure if it’s true but if so I’m guessing they will promote the guy that was assisting her or hire someone else and allow them to hire their own

Is the job still posted somewhere?

I looked on their site, but nothing is up there.

What I mentioned , is what was told to me from someone inside the program. The interim coach does NOT want the job. What I heard, is that he does not want to be the head coach, and he is filling in until they hire someone.

This is what is told to me. I haven't had a direct conversation with the director of TF/ XC.

But it is odd that the coach left in Aug 2023 and they have not hired anyone yet.

Yes they are. I had a kid visit that school twice and the track coach sounded like a used car salesman.

I heard the same thing. The coach talks a big game, and doesn't know how to implement a strategy to be successful. And when doing repeat workouts, the coach never gave the kids times to hit. Just told them to be competitive with the runner that is in front of you.

Well he was the old football coach years ago.

I don't think you have the right information. The Head Track/Director is a former assistant football coach and he coaches throws. The interim distance coach used to be the head XC coach but took a teaching job and is only there part time. They are looking for a full time xc/distance coach

No the info is correct. The head coach/director ( Needs) started at the school as a football coach. Same guy and is terrible at recruiting kids. Sounded like a used car salesmen the fee times I met him.

Does anyone have any updates on PLNU hiring a new head coach? There were 2 positions to be filled, but only one coach has been announced to take over.

Sure.. we all now what PLNU is.

They have hired an associate head coach to cover the sprints. Still looking for an overall head coach to do XC/distance. Great location but nearly impossible to afford to live close to campus.

A simple Google search would suffice… and you managed a typo upon typing 7 words… the amount of ignorance is impressive.

One "director" type position, though I don't think they are calling it that (not two positions). First round interviews were completed in mid March. The time frame for hiring was late April and announce in early May. The AD seems to want to focus more on distance and try to win in cross country, probably eliminate throws with their being some constraints with facilities.

They just promoted an alum to associate head coach, and since it's the only other full-time paid position (the others are part time), a big part of your coaching staff is already decided.

Does anyone have a recruiting minimum? Do you know anyone that has been let go over not bringing in enough recruits? I know that a lot of schools are financially driven by athletic enrollment.

This has become more and more common with our sport. I’ve coached at such schools had the best performances in college history and would be reprimanded for only having a class of 22. While having the lowest scholarship budget of any team. it’s not fun but it can be a way to get your foot in the door of better situations

All the while paying a coach with lots of experience and debt from a college degree. the bare minimum salary. meanwhile those in the high positions sit back and live in big houses and force you to over work. Then look down on your for asking for a raise.

If a lot of folks would stop interviewing for most of these jobs. They would be forced to raise the salaries to attract people. This is what happened with the gas station and labor jobs after covid.

It happens especially more now. Was once more of a D3 issue but it’s become prevalent in D1 as well. Usually it’s institutions hurting for money/enrollment numbers. Olympic sports like ours are at the forefront. I agree, you get your foot in the door do the best you can and use that experience to land a better gig. Not being able to meet this expectation is not an issue with your future unless you’re trying to land another job with the same situation. Most institutions dont rely on sports for enrollment so you can go focus on performance somewheres else.

Some rumbles have been that the new guy will be a coach who is from CA, but currently lives elsewhere. So maybe a homecoming of sorts