Tarkington (0) @ Jasper (57) - FINAL

[89Falcon]

5 hours ago, Reagan said:

Always blaming the kids won't win you friends and influence people.  Tarkington just hasn't got the right coach yet.  Will they?  Maybe -- maybe not.  

Yes, Tarkington "just hasnt got the right coach yet" (for many decades), similar to "Huntington". FYI, Tarkington has a great coach now. You might want to look internally as opposed to blaming every coach in the history of Tarkington ISD. ***Who was the coach prior to Belt? Is he a good coach? 

[CDub86]

12 hours ago, 89Falcon said:

Yes, Tarkington "just hasnt got the right coach yet" (for many decades), similar to "Huntington". FYI, Tarkington has a great coach now. You might want to look internally as opposed to blaming every coach in the history of Tarkington ISD. ***Who was the coach prior to Belt? Is he a good coach? 

So what should be the course of action? Does the school just stay the course?

We’ve literally regressed since Taylor left for Hardin. We’ve gone from back to back 4 win seasons (which is a good year for Tarkington let’s be honest) to now winless again.

[89Falcon]

39 minutes ago, CDub86 said:

So what should be the course of action? Does the school just stay the course?

We’ve literally regressed since Taylor left for Hardin. We’ve gone from back to back 4 win seasons (which is a good year for Tarkington let’s be honest) to now winless again.

Tarkington been changing drivers for a while with similar results. Time to look at the car and crew chief. 
 

What is one positive thing that Tarkington can offer to a potential coach? Poor pay? The worst resources in 4A for the entire state of Texas? Talent deficit? 

[CDub86]

3 hours ago, 89Falcon said:

Tarkington been changing drivers for a while with similar results. Time to look at the car and crew chief. 
 

What is one positive thing that Tarkington can offer to a potential coach? Poor pay? The worst resources in 4A for the entire state of Texas? Talent deficit? 

Fully aware that Tarkington is more “stepping stone” than “landing spot” at this point. Also agree that the “front office” needs to put a better foot forward.

[89Falcon]

37 minutes ago, CDub86 said:

Fully aware that Tarkington is more “stepping stone” than “landing spot” at this point. Also agree that the “front office” needs to put a better foot forward.

Most coaches will not seek to be in an environment where they are not valued by the community. If they are not paid well and have the worst resources it lets a potential coach know where the district values lie. 

[CDub86]

25 minutes ago, 89Falcon said:

Most coaches will not seek to be in an environment where they are not valued by the community. If they are not paid well and have the worst resources it lets a potential coach know where the district values lie. 

Completely understand that. The district has not done well at making our school appealing at all.

I will say that if a coach can win here, and that doesn’t have to mean playoffs every year, he will have the community behind him. We have a strong fan base out here.