Keep or Cut????

dooright
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Keep or Cut???? Mar 1, 2004 6:54:38 GMT

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Post by dooright on Mar 1, 2004 6:54:38 GMT

I have just accepted my 1st HC position. I have been a DC for one of the most powerful programs in our classification. The school I am going to has not won more than 2 games in a single season for the last 8 years. All the coaches that are on staff have been there for a while or they are new to the program within the last 2-3 years. My question is how do you determine who to keep and who to cut?

Do any of you with this kind of experience think that I should give them a chance for a year and then evaluate? I really need some help with this one, I want to be fair but I also want to turn the program around.

Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

triplethreat
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Keep or Cut???? Mar 1, 2004 6:59:34 GMT

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Post by triplethreat on Mar 1, 2004 6:59:34 GMT

I think before you can consider whether or not to keep or cut, you should do two things. First, I would talk to the remaining members of the staff to determine if they are compatible with your coaching philosophy. Second, I would consider who you would replace the remaining coaches with if you decide to cut them loose. If the replacements are a better fit, then make the move. I do think there is merit to keeping at least one member of the previous staff in place for continuity.

Lou Cella Senior Member Posts: 1,486	Keep or Cut???? Mar 29, 2004 19:45:15 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Lou Cella on Mar 29, 2004 19:45:15 GMT My advice: Clean house and bring those in who are loyal to you. This is what I did my first year, and it has saved me a lot of aggravation now and in the future.
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