Coaching Carousel 2022-2023

[wlaxphan20]

Curious as to why no program has poached UNC assistant coach Phil Barnes yet. Probably the best in the game IMO, and an ace recruiter, well respected in the lax community, a player's coach through and through, and he's helped Levy build that program. He's also been a headcoach before. He has all the tools to turn a midling program around.

You could ask the same question about Lauri Kenis at Maryland. Maybe schools have tried but they just like where they're at? That would be my guess

They are probably the most well paid assistant coaches when you count camps and state pension/health care, are very good at their jobs and have a positive work environment. Not everyone wants the head coach glory/headache.

Exactly. I didn’t want to mention pensions because I wasn’t entirely sure but it’s a good possibility. Retirement packages too. They have also been at their respective schools so long they have probably set roots down in the community as well

[LarryGamLax]

Curious as to why no program has poached UNC assistant coach Phil Barnes yet. Probably the best in the game IMO, and an ace recruiter, well respected in the lax community, a player's coach through and through, and he's helped Levy build that program. He's also been a headcoach before. He has all the tools to turn a midling program around.

You could ask the same question about Lauri Kenis at Maryland. Maybe schools have tried but they just like where they're at? That would be my guess

They are probably the most well paid assistant coaches when you count camps and state pension/health care, are very good at their jobs and have a positive work environment. Not everyone wants the head coach glory/headache.

Exactly. I didn’t want to mention pensions because I wasn’t entirely sure but it’s a good possibility. Retirement packages too. They have also been at their respective schools so long they have probably set roots down in the community as well

Cathy, Lauri and Caitlyn are very close. They have a great working relationship and strong friendships. I never hear about Lauri looking to be an HC. My guess is that someone would have to come with an outta-the-park offer to lure her away from College Park.

[Dasher]

https://www.insidelacrosse.com/article/ ... oach/59924

[Dasher]

Good move for Jacksonsville.

https://www.insidelacrosse.com/article/ ... oach/59924

[wlaxphan20]

Curious as to why no program has poached UNC assistant coach Phil Barnes yet. Probably the best in the game IMO, and an ace recruiter, well respected in the lax community, a player's coach through and through, and he's helped Levy build that program. He's also been a headcoach before. He has all the tools to turn a midling program around.

You could ask the same question about Lauri Kenis at Maryland. Maybe schools have tried but they just like where they're at? That would be my guess

They are probably the most well paid assistant coaches when you count camps and state pension/health care, are very good at their jobs and have a positive work environment. Not everyone wants the head coach glory/headache.

Exactly. I didn’t want to mention pensions because I wasn’t entirely sure but it’s a good possibility. Retirement packages too. They have also been at their respective schools so long they have probably set roots down in the community as well

Cathy, Lauri and Caitlyn are very close. They have a great working relationship and strong friendships. I never hear about Lauri looking to be an HC. My guess is that someone would have to come with an outta-the-park offer to lure her away from College Park.

Yes I definitely didn't mean to imply that Kenis was looking to leave CP or leave for a head coaching job - she's just another example of a well-known long-time assistant coach who seems to be content where they are for now. And you bring up another good point that I think tothedraw referred to by saying "positive work environment' - liking your coworkers and having a good working relationship with them is not always easy to find

[LarryGamLax]

Good move for Jacksonsville.

https://www.insidelacrosse.com/article/ ... oach/59924

I love Tara Singleton. Good for her and Jacksonville. I hope she can take Kristen Carr with her.

[wlaxphan20]

Cal's head coach just retired, so there's another opening

https://calbears.com/news/2022/6/29/lac ... d%20coach.

[hmmm]

Florida assistant Taryn VanThof the new HC at ASU

[Dr. Tact]

Florida assistant Taryn VanThof the new HC at ASU

Good hire...

[tothedraw]

Florida assistant Taryn VanThof the new HC at ASU

She is awesome! Good job ASU

[Bart]

Longwood makes their hire. https://longwoodlancers.com/news/2022/6 ... rosse.aspx

[BallDown]

As does GW...

https://gwsports.com/news/2022/7/6/wome ... ogram.aspx

[Seacoaster(1)]

Florida assistant Taryn VanThof the new HC at ASU

She is awesome! Good job ASU

Just curious: what makes people say this is a good hire? She was a very good player, and has worked under an under-performing coach for some years. Are y’all being polite? No offense to her; I really just want to understand if these plaudits are coming from somewhere with evidence that she’ll be a good head coach.

[Dr. Tact]

Florida assistant Taryn VanThof the new HC at ASU

She is awesome! Good job ASU

Just curious: what makes people say this is a good hire? She was a very good player, and has worked under an under-performing coach for some years. Are y’all being polite? No offense to her; I really just want to understand if these plaudits are coming from somewhere with evidence that she’ll be a good head coach.

I only have a connection with TVT through Loyola and her sister. So, my "great hire" is based on my pleasure in her getting that job, not on her abilities to do the coaching. I don't know how good a coach she is or will be. I do like her as a person.

[Seacoaster(1)]

Florida assistant Taryn VanThof the new HC at ASU

She is awesome! Good job ASU

Just curious: what makes people say this is a good hire? She was a very good player, and has worked under an under-performing coach for some years. Are y’all being polite? No offense to her; I really just want to understand if these plaudits are coming from somewhere with evidence that she’ll be a good head coach.

I only have a connection with TVT through Loyola and her sister. So, my "great hire" is based on my pleasure in her getting that job, not on her abilities to do the coaching. I don't know how good a coach she is or will be. I do like her as a person.

Thanks Doc. I assumed you had a connection to the younger VT, and that's a good reason to say "great hire."

[LarryGamLax]

Kudos to both Seacoaster and Dr. Tact...Terrific question by Seacoaster and a really honest answer by Dr. Tact.

WELL DONE MEN!!

[LoriML60]

GW hires a new head coach
https://gwsports.com/news/2022/7/6/wome ... ogram.aspx

[tothedraw]

Florida assistant Taryn VanThof the new HC at ASU

She is awesome! Good job ASU

Just curious: what makes people say this is a good hire? She was a very good player, and has worked under an under-performing coach for some years. Are y’all being polite? No offense to her; I really just want to understand if these plaudits are coming from somewhere with evidence that she’ll be a good head coach.

I only have a connection with TVT through Loyola and her sister. So, my "great hire" is based on my pleasure in her getting that job, not on her abilities to do the coaching. I don't know how good a coach she is or will be. I do like her as a person.

My knowledge of her is also of a more personal nature. She is a really positive person.

[Seacoaster(1)]

Florida assistant Taryn VanThof the new HC at ASU

She is awesome! Good job ASU

Just curious: what makes people say this is a good hire? She was a very good player, and has worked under an under-performing coach for some years. Are y’all being polite? No offense to her; I really just want to understand if these plaudits are coming from somewhere with evidence that she’ll be a good head coach.

I only have a connection with TVT through Loyola and her sister. So, my "great hire" is based on my pleasure in her getting that job, not on her abilities to do the coaching. I don't know how good a coach she is or will be. I do like her as a person.

My knowledge of her is also of a more personal nature. She is a really positive person.

Understood; that counts for a lot. Thanks TTD.

[Dr. Tact]

R.I.

https://www.usalaxmagazine.com/college/ ... se-program