Switzerland wrote: ↑Wed Aug 10, 2022 3:57 pmI'm sorry, what university? Will they raise money for "The Human Fund" for community service?Midwestfan2018 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 10, 2022 2:37 pm And to add to the late hirings: Ferrum is now open with Baggeta moving to NAIA
https://liferunningeagles.com/news/2022 ... ogram.aspx
Hayes went to LIU as assistant.Leonard Washington wrote: ↑Thu Aug 11, 2022 6:45 amI wonder if Hayes is staying in coaching?
Surprised adminstration didn't take the easy route and hire assistant (and alum) Sam Hahn
Maybe. But how many 17-18-year-old males set their sights on chiropractor school at the universally renowned Life University, AND play lacrosse?Leonard Washington wrote: ↑Thu Aug 11, 2022 6:52 amSwitzerland wrote: ↑Wed Aug 10, 2022 3:57 pmI'm sorry, what university? Will they raise money for "The Human Fund" for community service?Midwestfan2018 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 10, 2022 2:37 pm And to add to the late hirings: Ferrum is now open with Baggeta moving to NAIA
https://liferunningeagles.com/news/2022 ... ogram.aspx
Yes they will
More money (NAIA) and less stress (not competing for the bottom of the ODAC) seems like a pretty good "Life" decision
I honestly think that those players will major in something along the lines of Biology, Business Administration or Psychology and just get their degree. iWith the kind of scholarship money a number of these NAIA schools throw around it may be ridiculously cheap and hard to turn down. The mens soccer team at Life has 37 on their roster (a number of them are international) as well as the rugby team having 44 members of the squad.Switzerland wrote: ↑Thu Aug 11, 2022 8:57 am Maybe. But how many 17-18-year-old males set their sights on chiropractor school at the universally renowned Life University, AND play lacrosse?
Me too. That's why I didn't post before.Leonard Washington wrote: ↑Wed Aug 10, 2022 5:55 pmAs one of a number of people I had also heard this position was open/opening in early July. I didnt see anything posted, so just figured it was a rumor and wasnt sure.OHLaxDad wrote: ↑Wed Aug 10, 2022 4:23 pmMount Union has been open all summer. My son played summer ball with some UMU guys and they had told him back in June.Midwestfan2018 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 10, 2022 2:37 pm
Also, Mount Union is open. Not listed on the website, but Coach Stewart is out. They've had a couple candidates on campus, players have met with them as well. Could be a quick process.
Announcement coming soon I'm guessing
Maybe. It looks like they do have about 10-12 majors from which to choose. I guess any will work.Leonard Washington wrote: ↑Thu Aug 11, 2022 10:00 amI honestly think that those players will major in something along the lines of Biology, Business Administration or Psychology and just get their degree. iWith the kind of scholarship money a number of these NAIA schools throw around it may be ridiculously cheap and hard to turn down. The mens soccer team at Life has 37 on their roster (a number of them are international) as well as the rugby team having 44 members of the squad.Switzerland wrote: ↑Thu Aug 11, 2022 8:57 am Maybe. But how many 17-18-year-old males set their sights on chiropractor school at the universally renowned Life University, AND play lacrosse?
Maybe. It looks like they do have about 10-12 majors from which to choose. I guess any will work.Leonard Washington wrote: ↑Thu Aug 11, 2022 10:00 amI honestly think that those players will major in something along the lines of Biology, Business Administration or Psychology and just get their degree. iWith the kind of scholarship money a number of these NAIA schools throw around it may be ridiculously cheap and hard to turn down. The mens soccer team at Life has 37 on their roster (a number of them are international) as well as the rugby team having 44 members of the squad.Switzerland wrote: ↑Thu Aug 11, 2022 8:57 am Maybe. But how many 17-18-year-old males set their sights on chiropractor school at the universally renowned Life University, AND play lacrosse?
It may just be a continuing investment in the program by the school. IIRC, Gress has only be able to offer "coach support" during the admissions process for the last 5-6 years. Given Swat's selectivity/prestige/location, I wouldn't be surprised to see this kind of investment elevate the program pretty quickly to the level of Williams/Midd/Amherst/W&L/etc.
I think it’s more of keeping up with the conference. They have proven themselves to be a legit competitor in the conference and I guess the school is giving them what they deserve. I applaud the move!!
The whole money and obscene hours thing was one of the biggest reasons for me leaving the sports information field. There are a few other reasons on top of that, but that's not really a discussion that belongs in a public forum. No sense in burning bridges even though I have zero interest of ever going back into sports information.VTLaxGuy wrote: ↑Wed Aug 10, 2022 11:44 am Guys aren't feeling "valued" working long hours for $50K. They think they deserve more than that kind of money. Heck, a full time Walmart associate makes more than that.
For years school admins could play the game of knowing there were more guys who wanted that kind of job, so they knew they would eventually find a qualified coach willing to work those hours for that kind of pay. But the times have changed.
Now you got guys looking at long hours, with limited support / limited chance at success for (for a lot of these open jobs), likely relocating (maybe with a family?), trying to find housing in a tough buyers market, not to mention trying to find a good job for a spouse (if applicable) all for $50K just to call yourself a head coach....you have to really love coaching to put yourself through that.
I heard the assistant (Shaffer) is in line...just a rumor.
https://www.ursinusathletics.com/sports ... 0812gw6x3iHomerCoach wrote: ↑Fri Aug 12, 2022 10:01 amI heard the assistant (Shaffer) is in line...just a rumor.