How do you find assistants?

Coach,
You have some effective methods listed there to find coaches. I have used all of them at various times. This past June I got hired and was behind the eight ball for getting the program running without a staff. I advertised on Coachingjobs.com and hired two great guys (fantastic coaches) as coordinators, both of whom were ex-head coaches. I also did something you may try if you think it's worth it. I asked the principal to see the applicants for the HC job who weren't chosen. I contacted many, ended up hiring one (also an ex head coach). I got the name of another ex-head coach from an Opposing coach at a 7 on 7 contest, and this guy gave me another name.

I kept a couple of local guys on the lower levels for continuity. The AD refered another guy who turned out to be a good coach.

One of my DC's had an ex player finish his BA and want to come back and coach with him (us) this fall.

So, I guess the moral is find them any way you can. I also have learned timing is key to many hirings. That's why I'll re-advertise many times before summer.

Good luck coach!

Also, list your job with your state's football coaches association... if you have one...
Dept of Ed usually has job boards on their internet sites as well.
Or get on as many of these boards and post them..

Get coaches that are going to be loyal. If you don't know the coach then until you do then "TRUST NO ONE". Loyal coaches can develop into great football minds but it is hard to change someone's morals.