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T-Ville program plays on minus coach
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He is a young coach that Taylorsville could lock in for a very long time. He has worked with many major leaguers and high school kids. Jason, has demonstrated his passion for the game of baseball on every level not only as a coach but a player. Whoever snags Jason Crawford, is going to have a dominate and discipline program for many years to come.
I interviewed at T-Ville and he had his back to me the entire time and did not ask one question.
I especially liked part of his interview team dressed in sweat pants and a hoodie.
Now that's professional!!
Don't you know they already have someone in mind and interview outsiders in case of an audit and to meet their quota!!
They can't find certified teachers and coaches because education is a good old boys network...BIG TIME.
Getting into the coaching ranks is even worse.
I also interviewed at another local high school and the principal was so obese he could barely walk.
How can you effectively administrate a school in that type of poor health? Just hanging on drawing a six digit salary.
Teacher pay continues to drop and yet the work load increases and the treatment of teachers boarders on pathetic; go figure!!
If you’re not an educator you just don't get it!!
The fix is in!!
Now get back to your burger and fries while prepping for your next victim!!
Seek and you will find a large number of unqualified coaches/teachers in a variety of sports and academia throughout the state and for that matter in many other professions. Take a look at our government.
It all boils down to hard work and who you know so a person can get that one opportunity to prove themselves... go figure. Consequently, the best person for the job both in the classroom and on the field are often over looked.
There are shortages in education for alot of reasons. One being people like you that think they can do it and simply do not have the degree(s) and blame others for their failures.
So they complain...you may want to change your name to ignorant!!
Obviously, a complaint from an outsider looking in..GET IT or better yet GET SOME...DUH!!!
Know this education is never about the kids!!
School officials are just like politicians, they think they know it all when in reality they know nothing. Many of them do not understand sports at all and are intimidated by those who do!!
Politics as usual!!
"We are going to pay you $1.50 an hour. We expect a state championship every two years. We expect you to be involved in the Little League and Babe Ruth programs. Every move you make will be analyzed under a microscope. And if my son makes an error in the playoffs we will petition to have you fired."
It seems as though some of the people making coments are expecting Joe Torre to come interview for the job at T-ville. High school coaches are there because they love the game and the kids. If they were tremendous coaches and wanted to work year round, they would be getting college or professional jobs that pay better. Your expectations should be set with this in consideration. I guess if you are lucky enoght to get hired you beter remember which parents interviewed you so that you know how to keep the job. If your looking to hire somebody that will get to the bottom of all of your problems, hire a mirror. Itll tell you why youre not getting a scholorship also.
Politics? Look yourself in the mirror. A strong HS coach, a supportive adminstration is in no way influenced by parents who sit, spreads rumors, and fret about playing time. Good fortune will follow hard work, attention to detail, and the coach will get it right. It's his job, let him do it. Some free parental advice: Don't try to be a coach's best buddy, and don't use CAPS in emails!
Just remember the one T-Ville let get away. “Passion for the game — commitment — leadership - quality individual — proven record and success. Troy Davis……”
You are correct...you should see what is expected of classroom teachers for the pay!!
PITIFUL
I have heard that the Taylorville folks in the Babe Ruth and little league forced him out. What a shame for the boys that grew up wanting to play baseball for Taylorsville. Whether it is true, I do not know.
I do know that politics will play a part again for whoever they bring in.
You are right about letting Troy Davis get away.
Good luck Taylorsville in finding a coach that has the qualities and passion for the game like Troy Davis.
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