following this thread and looking into coaching positions re-establishes my belief that the sport is doomed. The vast majority of coaches are birds of a feather, their athletic departments total shills concerned only with appearance, and the the lack of actual training knowledge is appalling.
Think about it, there is no reason for the sport to be supported by any college or university. it brings in no money, does nothing to promote the school, coaches are often times just flat out jokes. The sport and the coaches do nothing to make the world a better place. Why???
For some schools it brings in quite a bit of money. If you have a roster of, let's say 100 athletes on minimal scholarship, all of whom were recruited. That's a big chunk of tuition fees the school is counting on. That in itself promotes the school. Athletes are more likely to turn to a coach than any other person in a time of "crisis". Coaches have to be mentors, counselors, parents and more all wrapped into one. A good coach takes that freshman who is unsure about life and sends them out into the world once they graduate to tackle what life has to throw at them. Turning high schoolers into young productive men and women is nothing but making the world a better place. Coaches don't solve world peace or hunger, but hey.
I’m totally in on it. Never leaving. No expectations and nobody breathing down my back. I make enough money to get by and have so much time off. Starting a stretch of 4 weeks with almost nothing to do.
Recruiting dead period and no practice. Plus summers rule. I can’t think of a way to leave coaching and have this. I would if I could!
RedFlags wrote:
WKU now searching for a distance coach.
Dear Lord that was quick. the last coach started this summer. Red flags for sure
This could be an indication:
https://www.tfrrs.org/results/xc/16626/Conference_USA_Cross_Country_Championships
And they are only going to get worse.
TFRRS wrote:
This could be an indication:
https://www.tfrrs.org/results/xc/16626/Conference_USA_Cross_Country_ChampionshipsAnd they are only going to get worse.
Well you dont let someone go halfway at year one. No one would want to work for that team with that kind of security. Didnt even finish their one year recruiting and such
Georgia and Auburn coach contract expires this year
What happened to the Aurora coach?
Petros contract is up in June not sure about Spry
Petros is not getting the boot
LAcon wrote:
Petros contract is up in June not sure about Spry
Petros will get a raise, Spry might want out after his health issues but I don’t have any inside info.
KEENE, N.H.--Keene State College Director of Athletics and Recreation Phil Racicot has announced the hiring of Paige Mills '12 as the next head coach of the Owls' Cross Country & Track and Field programs.
Mills, a three-time All-American during her career at KSC, returns to campus after serving as an assistant coach for the cross country and track and field programs at Soka University of America in Aliso Viejo, California. During her tenure with the Lions, she served as the lead track and field coach, training all sprinters, jumpers, and relay teams. She also was Soka's lead recruiting coordinator.
"It is a dream come true to return home to Keene and coach at my alma mater, a program I am forever grateful to for shaping the direction of my life. I must first thank Athletic Director Phil Racicot for this incredible opportunity, one that is near my heart," said Mills. "My vision for the program is to foster a culture of excellence while succeeding on the national stage and in the Little East Conference. I am a passionate recruiter and can't wait to show prospective student athletes what we have to offer at KSC in a gem of a community that in my opinion holds the best trail systems in the region."
"We are very excited to welcome Paige Mills back to Keene State College as the new Head Cross Country and Track/Field Coach. There was a very strong pool of candidates to choose from but Paige's passion to coach and recruit student athletes at her alma mater was clearly obvious," said Racicot. "She has built an impressive coaching background in a variety of roles in the sport and brings the positive energy we need to grow and build the program. As one of the more accomplished competitors in program history, Paige is uniquely positioned to lead the program and is incredibly dedicated to the student athlete experience."
Before joining Soka, Mills was an assistant coach at Cal State University San Marcos, where she coached the distance and middle distance athletes under the direction of head coach and three time Olympian Steve Scott. Mills also worked as the Cougars' recruiting coordinator and assisted with home meet management. Mills also worked at the University of Redlands, working with distance, middle distance, and horizontal jumps, and recruited the biggest cross country class in program history.
A decorated athlete at Keene State, Mills earned All-America honors in cross country in 2010 and 2011, finishing fifth in the nation at the NCAA Cross Country Championships as a junior in 2010. Mills was also part of the distance medley relay that finished third at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships in 2011.
Regionally, she was a three time All-New England honoree in cross country, while at the conference level, Mills was LEC Runner of the Year three times (2009, 2010, 2011) and a three-time All-Conference honoree (2009, 2010, 2011). She was the LEC individual champion in cross country twice in 2010 and 2011, and the LEC champion in the outdoor 5,000 meters in 2010 and 2012. Keene State won the LEC cross country championship in each of her four seasons.
"From Mount Monadnock just minutes away, to the endless miles of shady rail trails for tempos and quality long runs, our distance runners will be very happy. With a lot of momentum behind the track and field program right now and rich grounds to become a winning cross country program again, it is an extremely exciting time to rejoin the Owl family and continue our history of success!" added Mills.
Mills received a bachelor's degree in health science from Keene State in 2012, and a master's degree in counseling from the University of Redlands in 2014.
Coach left on his own for good reason!
Texas state distance just opened
Any idea what happened there?
Texus wrote:
Texas state distance just opened
3 current Sun Belt vacancies?
Coastal Carolina
Georgia State
Texas State
Fired or resigned. Take your pic.
keene state job wrote:
KEENE, N.H.--Keene State College Director of Athletics and Recreation Phil Racicot has announced the hiring of Paige Mills '12 as the next head coach of the Owls' Cross Country & Track and Field programs.
Mills, a three-time All-American during her career at KSC, returns to campus after serving as an assistant coach for the cross country and track and field programs at Soka University of America in Aliso Viejo, California. During her tenure with the Lions, she served as the lead track and field coach, training all sprinters, jumpers, and relay teams. She also was Soka's lead recruiting coordinator.
"It is a dream come true to return home to Keene and coach at my alma mater, a program I am forever grateful to for shaping the direction of my life. I must first thank Athletic Director Phil Racicot for this incredible opportunity, one that is near my heart," said Mills. "My vision for the program is to foster a culture of excellence while succeeding on the national stage and in the Little East Conference. I am a passionate recruiter and can't wait to show prospective student athletes what we have to offer at KSC in a gem of a community that in my opinion holds the best trail systems in the region."
"We are very excited to welcome Paige Mills back to Keene State College as the new Head Cross Country and Track/Field Coach. There was a very strong pool of candidates to choose from but Paige's passion to coach and recruit student athletes at her alma mater was clearly obvious," said Racicot. "She has built an impressive coaching background in a variety of roles in the sport and brings the positive energy we need to grow and build the program. As one of the more accomplished competitors in program history, Paige is uniquely positioned to lead the program and is incredibly dedicated to the student athlete experience."
Before joining Soka, Mills was an assistant coach at Cal State University San Marcos, where she coached the distance and middle distance athletes under the direction of head coach and three time Olympian Steve Scott. Mills also worked as the Cougars' recruiting coordinator and assisted with home meet management. Mills also worked at the University of Redlands, working with distance, middle distance, and horizontal jumps, and recruited the biggest cross country class in program history.
A decorated athlete at Keene State, Mills earned All-America honors in cross country in 2010 and 2011, finishing fifth in the nation at the NCAA Cross Country Championships as a junior in 2010. Mills was also part of the distance medley relay that finished third at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships in 2011.
Regionally, she was a three time All-New England honoree in cross country, while at the conference level, Mills was LEC Runner of the Year three times (2009, 2010, 2011) and a three-time All-Conference honoree (2009, 2010, 2011). She was the LEC individual champion in cross country twice in 2010 and 2011, and the LEC champion in the outdoor 5,000 meters in 2010 and 2012. Keene State won the LEC cross country championship in each of her four seasons.
"From Mount Monadnock just minutes away, to the endless miles of shady rail trails for tempos and quality long runs, our distance runners will be very happy. With a lot of momentum behind the track and field program right now and rich grounds to become a winning cross country program again, it is an extremely exciting time to rejoin the Owl family and continue our history of success!" added Mills.
Mills received a bachelor's degree in health science from Keene State in 2012, and a master's degree in counseling from the University of Redlands in 2014.
Local gal makes good!
Owl are you doing? wrote:
keene state job wrote:
KEENE, N.H.--Keene State College Director of Athletics and Recreation Phil Racicot has announced the hiring of Paige Mills '12 as the next head coach of the Owls' Cross Country & Track and Field programs.
Mills, a three-time All-American during her career at KSC, returns to campus after serving as an assistant coach for the cross country and track and field programs at Soka University of America in Aliso Viejo, California. During her tenure with the Lions, she served as the lead track and field coach, training all sprinters, jumpers, and relay teams. She also was Soka's lead recruiting coordinator.
"It is a dream come true to return home to Keene and coach at my alma mater, a program I am forever grateful to for shaping the direction of my life. I must first thank Athletic Director Phil Racicot for this incredible opportunity, one that is near my heart," said Mills. "My vision for the program is to foster a culture of excellence while succeeding on the national stage and in the Little East Conference. I am a passionate recruiter and can't wait to show prospective student athletes what we have to offer at KSC in a gem of a community that in my opinion holds the best trail systems in the region."
"We are very excited to welcome Paige Mills back to Keene State College as the new Head Cross Country and Track/Field Coach. There was a very strong pool of candidates to choose from but Paige's passion to coach and recruit student athletes at her alma mater was clearly obvious," said Racicot. "She has built an impressive coaching background in a variety of roles in the sport and brings the positive energy we need to grow and build the program. As one of the more accomplished competitors in program history, Paige is uniquely positioned to lead the program and is incredibly dedicated to the student athlete experience."
Before joining Soka, Mills was an assistant coach at Cal State University San Marcos, where she coached the distance and middle distance athletes under the direction of head coach and three time Olympian Steve Scott. Mills also worked as the Cougars' recruiting coordinator and assisted with home meet management. Mills also worked at the University of Redlands, working with distance, middle distance, and horizontal jumps, and recruited the biggest cross country class in program history.
A decorated athlete at Keene State, Mills earned All-America honors in cross country in 2010 and 2011, finishing fifth in the nation at the NCAA Cross Country Championships as a junior in 2010. Mills was also part of the distance medley relay that finished third at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships in 2011.
Regionally, she was a three time All-New England honoree in cross country, while at the conference level, Mills was LEC Runner of the Year three times (2009, 2010, 2011) and a three-time All-Conference honoree (2009, 2010, 2011). She was the LEC individual champion in cross country twice in 2010 and 2011, and the LEC champion in the outdoor 5,000 meters in 2010 and 2012. Keene State won the LEC cross country championship in each of her four seasons.
"From Mount Monadnock just minutes away, to the endless miles of shady rail trails for tempos and quality long runs, our distance runners will be very happy. With a lot of momentum behind the track and field program right now and rich grounds to become a winning cross country program again, it is an extremely exciting time to rejoin the Owl family and continue our history of success!" added Mills.
Mills received a bachelor's degree in health science from Keene State in 2012, and a master's degree in counseling from the University of Redlands in 2014.
Local gal makes good!
Um year, lot's of momentum behind the track and field program right now, couldn't even put five guys on the line in XC. Been a long time since the glory days of Keene State, can she get it going back in the right direction?