Buna Head Baseball Coach Opening

[Drew Peacock]

Bumstead should probably apply, he does most of the coaching over there in the K 

[Waterboys]

Doesn’t he have a very good hitting coach that he lets handle the offense and he is pitching and probably is talking to his pitchers. He calls pitches I’m sure. 
With a decision to suspend a kid that long he probably wasn’t the only one making that decision. 

[Waterboys]

Well from this forum Hillin isn’t worth a shit and Clark should lead Buna to state. I think Kyle would do good in Buna but if I had a choice I’d take Hillin. Pitching coaches are harder to find at smaller schools. Hillin and  Josh Clark pitched for the state team and lead them. All the other guys were great players 

[UNT-AggieMan]

Hillin and Clark are both great dudes. I would personally take the coach who has led his team to the playoffs multiple times as a HC over the guy who is a great assistant. just my personal opinion 

[BBfan061]

45 minutes ago, Drew Peacock said:

Bumstead should probably apply, he does most of the coaching over there in the K 

What lol??

[BBfan061]

1 hour ago, HarryDoyle said:

Lead them as a player? I remember there being a lot of good players on that team, Baxter and J Clark both really good. Craft, Sheppard and Hillin probably next three best, so saying that he lead them is a stretch.

 

As far as leading them Terrier was at the helm, and K Clark has been learning from him for all this time and have heard he could have left for other jobs at schools that some would even consider better baseball job than Buna.

 

 

That state team for Buna was Hillins second year getting district MVP… Your crazy if you don’t think he was one of the top 2 players on that team minimum. I get that team was very talented but let’s be real 

[hoops784]

No question Hillin could be the guy and be successful. He is a good coach. But I think Clark could be just as good or better. Could also not be good at all. Problem is we don’t know because he hasn’t been a head coach yet. I think he deserves a chance. Yes, because he’s been loyal, but also because he’s a knowledgeable guy and a pretty good coach 

[HarryDoyle]

22 minutes ago, BBfan061 said:

That state team for Buna was Hillins second year getting district MVP… Your crazy if you don’t think he was one of the top 2 players on that team minimum. I get that team was very talented but let’s be real 

He was a good player, but those other two led them in the playoffs too. I was responding to the post that made it seem like he was the sole reason for them winning.

[Waterboys]

1 hour ago, HarryDoyle said:

He was a good player, but those other two led them in the playoffs too. I was responding to the post that made it seem like he was the sole reason for them winning.

So in your eyes Brandon wasn’t one of the top 3 players on the team? He was game 1 starter and played SS the others. Terrier must have thought he was good if he got him the MVP. They had a great team and lots of great players. 

[pine curtain]

3 hours ago, Waterboys said:

So in your eyes Brandon wasn’t one of the top 3 players on the team? He was game 1 starter and played SS the others. Terrier must have thought he was good if he got him the MVP. They had a great team and lots of great players. 

Who do you think Terrier would pick to take his spot?

[Waterboys]

1 hour ago, pine curtain said:

Who do you think Terrier would pick to take his spot?

Kyle for sure cause they have been working together. Brandon was hired in 19 and quit to take the head coach job  the same summer. Did you know that? So he would probably have Terrier good grace if he would have stayed. He thought head coaching experience meant more so might come back and bite him but I agree with him. 

[HarryDoyle]

5 hours ago, Waterboys said:

So in your eyes Brandon wasn’t one of the top 3 players on the team? He was game 1 starter and played SS the others. Terrier must have thought he was good if he got him the MVP. They had a great team and lots of great players. 

He was top three, he was only game one guy because J Clark was hurt if my memory serves me correct though, Clark was definitely best on the mound. But it was a really good team overall.

[Waterboys]

1 hour ago, HarryDoyle said:

He was top three, he was only game one guy because J Clark was hurt if my memory serves me correct though, Clark was definitely best on the mound. But it was a really good team overall.

Hillin started game 1 and Clark started game 2 all the way through if my memory serves me correctly 

[Drew Peacock]

I am still confused on why it matters if he was a good player or not. I personally have no clue how good he was, im sure he was a solid 2A player at that time. But how does that relate to him being a coach? It is totally different.

[Waterboys]

47 minutes ago, Drew Peacock said:

I am still confused on why it matters if he was a good player or not. I personally have no clue how good he was, im sure he was a solid 2A player at that time. But how does that relate to him being a coach? It is totally different.

It was brought us cause they were talking expectations at Buna and I said he lead them to state then arguing started. It has nothing to do with coaching other than him knowing the expectations in Buna 

[DottieMassey64]

It has been an interesting shake-up in SETX coaching over the past few weeks. The Dallas Metropolitan and Central Texas areas are also seeing some big names leave their programs. I was not surprised to see the Buna position open after a storied career from Kevin Terrier. He has been around that program for decades and has done a magnificent job. I was in meetings yesterday evening and just grabbed my coffee this morning while preparing to watch our Longhorns in Arkansas. I noticed we are hosting Lamar this week and felt I needed to search for this topic.

This coaching carousel should be exciting. Buna has positioned its program as a top landing spot for many around the state. It looks like they are growing in numbers, and demographics suggest this could be a significant transfer school in the coming years.

I've been following the team as part of my THB Coverage off and on since their state run back in the early 2000s. They have had many district titles since that time and have impressively maintained a winning culture throughout many reclassifications, realignments, pandemics, and so forth. Do we know the candidates who have applied for this position besides the already named coaches?

In fun, I am going to predict that there are a lot of candidates, but that the job goes to the assistant, Clark. If I remember correctly, and the comments on this thread hold, he was part of Buna's state-run and has been there throughout Terrier's tenure. There is one thing I see year in and year out, which is that the staff that can sustain and grow a culture are the programs that make it to Austin. Realistically, there is not much instruction occurring throughout the season in retrospect, to talented players turning into winning coaches. At smaller schools, most players are involved in other sports, making it all hands-on deck with the staff, and leaving little time to focus on just a specific program sport throughout the off-season. Because of this, having someone who is embedded in the community, is in their prime years, helped build a winning culture, was deemed knowledgeable and credible enough to serve as the assistant for a coach who eclipsed 300 wins at a program, and has been around winning baseball, in my mind, is the right fit. It seems Clark should be chomping at the bit if he stayed that long. When looking for a coach, it's attractive to have someone more concerned about the town they are representing. It seems that this is the case with the assistant if he has remained steadfast in waiting for this position. I think programs tend to take off when the right successor is in place. It seems like Clark is the right piece. Well done by Terrier preparing to leave the program in proper hands if he lands the job.

I am sure there will be some hats thrown on the table in the polka town. Good luck to this program. 

[Waterboys]

8 hours ago, DottieMassey64 said:

It has been an interesting shake-up in SETX coaching over the past few weeks. The Dallas Metropolitan and Central Texas areas are also seeing some big names leave their programs. I was not surprised to see the Buna position open after a storied career from Kevin Terrier. He has been around that program for decades and has done a magnificent job. I was in meetings yesterday evening and just grabbed my coffee this morning while preparing to watch our Longhorns in Arkansas. I noticed we are hosting Lamar this week and felt I needed to search for this topic.

This coaching carousel should be exciting. Buna has positioned its program as a top landing spot for many around the state. It looks like they are growing in numbers, and demographics suggest this could be a significant transfer school in the coming years.

I've been following the team as part of my THB Coverage off and on since their state run back in the early 2000s. They have had many district titles since that time and have impressively maintained a winning culture throughout many reclassifications, realignments, pandemics, and so forth. Do we know the candidates who have applied for this position besides the already named coaches?

In fun, I am going to predict that there are a lot of candidates, but that the job goes to the assistant, Clark. If I remember correctly, and the comments on this thread hold, he was part of Buna's state-run and has been there throughout Terrier's tenure. There is one thing I see year in and year out, which is that the staff that can sustain and grow a culture are the programs that make it to Austin. Realistically, there is not much instruction occurring throughout the season in retrospect, to talented players turning into winning coaches. At smaller schools, most players are involved in other sports, making it all hands-on deck with the staff, and leaving little time to focus on just a specific program sport throughout the off-season. Because of this, having someone who is embedded in the community, is in their prime years, helped build a winning culture, was deemed knowledgeable and credible enough to serve as the assistant for a coach who eclipsed 300 wins at a program, and has been around winning baseball, in my mind, is the right fit. It seems Clark should be chomping at the bit if he stayed that long. When looking for a coach, it's attractive to have someone more concerned about the town they are representing. It seems that this is the case with the assistant if he has remained steadfast in waiting for this position. I think programs tend to take off when the right successor is in place. It seems like Clark is the right piece. Well done by Terrier preparing to leave the program in proper hands if he lands the job.

I am sure there will be some hats thrown on the table in the polka town. Good luck to this program. 

What THB coverage do you do? Always looking for more insight on baseball. 

[DottieMassey64]

5 hours ago, Waterboys said:

What THB coverage do you do? Always looking for more insight on baseball. 

 

Oh, we would have to go back some here.

Late 90’s “The Austin-American Statesman”.

The “DCRP”  in Dallas. I do not recommend anyone choose politics over sports.

The “Texas Scouts Association” years ago.

 

Nowadays Dan Jenkins left a good pipeline at the UT MCC and I rely on many of their alumni in my hobby time. 

 

I keep my nose in the “Prep Baseball Report”.

There is a young man that played out of Tulane “shooter hunt”. He is the VP of scouting and I enjoy the communication and his eye on the talent while articulating to the viewer’s. He is an old soul for a young man and usually those areas of coverage  are not as controversially discussed. 

 

SETX is a very passionate forum. It’s grown exponentially from many years ago of following the area. Many true and loyal fans, but much back and forth. 

 

I think you will enjoy the Prep Report.

 

[Waterboys]

3 hours ago, DottieMassey64 said:

 

 

Oh, we would have to go back some here.

Late 90’s “The Austin-American Statesman”.

The “DCRP”  in Dallas. I do not recommend anyone choose politics over sports.

The “Texas Scouts Association” years ago.

 

Nowadays Dan Jenkins left a good pipeline at the UT MCC and I rely on many of their alumni in my hobby time. 

 

I keep my nose in the “Prep Baseball Report”.

There is a young man that played out of Tulane “shooter hunt”. He is the VP of scouting and I enjoy the communication and his eye on the talent while articulating to the viewer’s. He is an old soul for a young man and usually those areas of coverage  are not as controversially discussed. 

 

SETX is a very passionate forum. It’s grown exponentially from many years ago of following the area. Many true and loyal fans, but much back and forth. 

 

I think you will enjoy the Prep Report.

 

Started reading in your early years I see. 

[DottieMassey64]

1 hour ago, Waterboys said:

Started reading in your early years I see. 

Reading those suggestions I posted in response will give you the insight your looking for to be more knowledgeable about the game, and you won’t have these old wolves chasing you based on the premise of your content. 

I worked for those agencies that I suggested. You have the want too, now go find your how too! I remember being green and picked apart, it’ll tear you down. 

Good luck young man. 

[Waterboys]

7 hours ago, DottieMassey64 said:

Reading those suggestions I posted in response will give you the insight your looking for to be more knowledgeable about the game, and you won’t have these old wolves chasing you based on the premise of your content. 

I worked for those agencies that I suggested. You have the want too, now go find your how too! I remember being green and picked apart, it’ll tear you down. 

Good luck young man. 

That would be a good “first step” to gain more knowledge for sure. 

[AggiesAreWe]

10 hours ago, DottieMassey64 said:

Reading those suggestions I posted in response will give you the insight your looking for to be more knowledgeable about the game, and you won’t have these old wolves chasing you based on the premise of your content. 

I worked for those agencies that I suggested. You have the want too, now go find your how too! I remember being green and picked apart, it’ll tear you down. 

Good luck young man. 

I am willing to bet that Waterboys is considerably older than you.

Also, it's not nice to fool mother nature.

[RealMcCoy]

If an outside coach applied that had an outstanding record would he be considered over an alumni in Buna?

[Waterboys]

4 hours ago, RealMcCoy said:

If an outside coach applied that had an outstanding record would he be considered over an alumni in Buna?

Heard one is interviewing 

[TheKingofSwing]

14 hours ago, Waterboys said:

Heard one is interviewing 

Do you know who?