2012 Coaching Openings

Pigeonholing a program can be erroneous. In other words, never say never... Arkansas wasn't exactly a powerhouse in cc/track until John McDonnell came to town. It can happen.

Coaches News Network wrote:

Pigeonholing a program can be erroneous. In other words, never say never... Arkansas wasn't exactly a powerhouse in cc/track until John McDonnell came to town. It can happen.

Agreed but understand for Purdue to become a power they would need someone very special to come in there and some things out of the coaches control would have to change. For Arkansas' rise they had John McDonnell who, stating the obvious, is is a legend. A lot went into Arkansas becoming what it was and in some ways still is. Purdue has good facilities and enough money to be good. They don't have enough money to hire a big time proven staff though. As big as their basketball program is they almost lost Matt Painter because he didn't think the resources were good enough for his program to get better. Purdue has to hire assistants with potential who badly want to have a shot in a major conference. They don't have 65-80,000+ salaries for five assistants like some major programs. What they also lack is prestige compared to those who they directly compete (and recruit) against. They also, unlike Arkansas, can't get anyone and everyone into school. They also have to deal with a surging IndianaU program and a consistently good and prestigious Notre Dame within their own state borders. There is nothing holding Purdue back that they can't overcome but they face some challenges. At least 40 or 50 (non scientifically determined stat) programs have an easier road to the top than Purdue. I think Illinois is one of those. That being said the way Illinois is operating right now only makes it a marginally better job. If Illinois took advantage of its potential it would be a powerhouse.

So if I'm a walk on stewart recruited, I'm basically screwed right?

DazedNConfused wrote:

So if I'm a walk on stewart recruited, I'm basically screwed right?

Not worth panicking. Most likely the new coach will be happy to have you. Just come in and support the new system and make yourself an asset.

I'm a walk on for the new SJSU coach.

Yes im sure he'll have to welcome you if you are fast enough.

Basically just RUN

With distance positions still open at big schools like Ohio State, North Carolina, Purdue, Iowa State it really also screws the schools their new coaches came from.

Coach Johnson of Penn State to Arkansas. Penn State sprints now open.

Campbell University is looking for Head Track & Field Coach and Watts is going to ETSU.

Concordia Oregon finalist:

4 are left

Eric Putnam- Shawnee State

Brian Witlock- Wayland Baptist

A Midwest NAIA head coach (Not sure who)

I don't know the other candiate, but would assume someone in the region?

movenshake wrote:

Coach Johnson of Penn State to Arkansas. Penn State sprints now open.

Confirm please?

Shannon O'Brien to Army as the Head Women's XC Coach

Worst. Hire. Ever...

Where did the Campbell Coach go? When are they going these schools going to announce their new coaches?

Sink Navy (or maybe they've su wrote:

Shannon O'Brien to Army as the Head Women's XC Coach

Worst. Hire. Ever...

There is too much hate on this board. Just because you did not get hired for the job or do not like the coach that did does not mean they will not do a great job. There are many young up and coming coaches out in the ranks that are about to prove you haters all wrong.

Stoney Brook asst. cross country/track position posted today. Details? It says internal and external search will proceed simultaneously...

O'brien will do a great job at army, stop being an ass bc you did not get the job. On an aside her brother Sean was the first sub 4 miler ever for. New Hampshire.

This was called quite a while back, but nonetheless...

http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/c-track/spec-rel/080612aaa.html

Coach Elliott went to Purdue

I would think that would be for Stephen Walsh's spot. He went to Hartford as new Head Coach

Cardinal Camel Goggles wrote:

Stoney Brook asst. cross country/track position posted today. Details? It says internal and external search will proceed simultaneously...

Sidney Cartwright will be also.

anonymous xctf wrote:

Coach Elliott went to Purdue