2019 College Track & Field Open Coaching Positions Discussion

Confirmed wrote:

Yes, confirmed. Emailed his athletes.

Wonder if we will get a press release or at least see the position open up on USTFCCCA.

I am old school and believe you should have to work hard and pay your dues. With that said, which coaches in our profession have put in the least amount of work and landed a head coaching job and how did they pull it off?

Here's an example of who you know, not how good you are as a coach:

https://portlandpilots.com/coaches.aspx?rc=850&path=mcross

Not to say he is a bad coach or anything, I have no idea. But having literally no coaching experience prior to landing this job proves that it is often who, not what, you know.

This is an entry level position. Most recruiting coordinators make phone calls, time practices, and drive the vans. Occasionally, it’s a position used when somebody is trying to resurrect their career-similar to a Director of Ops situation.

AnExample wrote:

Here's an example of who you know, not how good you are as a coach:

https://portlandpilots.com/coaches.aspx?rc=850&path=mcross

Not to say he is a bad coach or anything, I have no idea. But having literally no coaching experience prior to landing this job proves that it is often who, not what, you know.

Will we hear anything today on Stanford? Or have all 3 declined?

How many people who had paid dues applied ? But because he knew someone he got the job. Just old timers that push the myth of paying dues etc. But in fact most old timers got into the profession when anyone could land a track job.

Oh and when was that? Keep crying. That will land you a job.

Oldfartsgoaway wrote:

How many people who had paid dues applied ? But because he knew someone he got the job. Just old timers that push the myth of paying dues etc. But in fact most old timers got into the profession when anyone could land a track job.

I agree a lot of the guys In the range 60s on up age range went straight from high school to “D1”. But that was in an era when jobs didn’t pay aswell and power 5 wasn’t a thing. Some had 0 track experience at all. Don’t let anyone fool you with the pay your dudes BS. Luck, timing, and paid drinks is all the dues you need. Hell you don’t even need to have a proven coaching record.

Signed

An OldTimer

Today? wrote:

Will we hear anything today on Stanford? Or have all 3 declined?

If the Stanford head coaching search is still not resolved tomorrow, then it means Mike Smith turned the job down. Remember, Stanford approached two coaches for the job (Lananna and Smith). Vin already said no, and Smith is deciding whether he wants to take it. If Smith turns it down, then the Stanford AD's need to resolve their split regarding Beth Alford Sullivan and Mike McGuire. If those two don't take the job, then Joe Franklin wins the job as their 5th choice!

VeteranCoachesUnite wrote:

Petros of UGA tweeted this :

Young coaches out there: YOU HAVE TO PAY YOUR DUES! It takes time. Working (or think you worked )hard for couple of years it’s not enough..It’s not about joy but the privilege to get under pressure. Work hard and be patient. Life is hard. Hard is normal.

Thoughts?

He forgot to mention....backstab the head coach that hired you in the first place.

Isn't it a little last to post this job on July 5th when you let the old go months ago?

https://ncaamarket.ncaa.org/jobs/12532608/head-coach-track-field-and-cross-country

My guess is we won’t hear anything this week. Expect this thing to linger and administration to continue moving down the list.

Sad. Mike is bluffing like always so that will leave BAS. Which I think would be a bad look for Stanford from a Pr and an athletic success standpoint. Between BAS and Joe I choose Joe by default. Stanford should not be hiring a fall back candidate. Cost of living must be the true deterrent here.

Chris Fox named Stanford Director

Proof?

Tipped g wrote:

Proof?

Don’t be gullible

Scoop Dawg wrote:

Chris Fox named Stanford Director

Chris Fox already has retirement job with no pressure from Reebok. Stanford is a complete hustle with little stability unless crushing NCAA titles consistently.

Walnut Creek wrote:

Today? wrote:

Will we hear anything today on Stanford? Or have all 3 declined?

If the Stanford head coaching search is still not resolved tomorrow, then it means Mike Smith turned the job down. Remember, Stanford approached two coaches for the job (Lananna and Smith). Vin already said no, and Smith is deciding whether he wants to take it. If Smith turns it down, then the Stanford AD's need to resolve their split regarding Beth Alford Sullivan and Mike McGuire. If those two don't take the job, then Joe Franklin wins the job as their 5th choice!

I think the ADs decided to look at some other candidates which is the prudent thing to do. No need to hire quickly, still plenty of time.

Agreed, but how long until incoming freshmen distance runners consider transferring?

Stanford Barn wrote:

Walnut Creek wrote:

If the Stanford head coaching search is still not resolved tomorrow, then it means Mike Smith turned the job down. Remember, Stanford approached two coaches for the job (Lananna and Smith). Vin already said no, and Smith is deciding whether he wants to take it. If Smith turns it down, then the Stanford AD's need to resolve their split regarding Beth Alford Sullivan and Mike McGuire. If those two don't take the job, then Joe Franklin wins the job as their 5th choice!

I think the ADs decided to look at some other candidates which is the prudent thing to do. No need to hire quickly, still plenty of time.