Tarkington is open

[2wedge]

36 minutes ago, 89Falcon said:

One of the two candidates is a high caliber candidate and will come in with eyes wide open and a good plan. Don’t know who the other one is. 
 

However, getting good coaches has not been the issue. The issue is admin running good coaches off.

Gotta ask, but mean no disrespect, why would a high caliber candidate be interested in the Tarkington job? Seems more likely to be a spot for someone needing a chance. 

[oldschool2]

18 minutes ago, 2wedge said:

Gotta ask, but mean no disrespect, why would a high caliber candidate be interested in the Tarkington job? Seems more likely to be a spot for someone needing a chance. 

There are probably plenty of good football coaches that are interested in the job, but a proven winning football coach isn't likely to be interested in a job like Tarkington.  Because coaches that make a name for themselves go on to better jobs that are normally competitive.  Or at least high paying.  Schools like Tarkington that are neither historically competitive nor high paying will not attract known successful coaches.  Sorry.. that's just how it works. 

[CDub86]

21 minutes ago, 2wedge said:

Gotta ask, but mean no disrespect, why would a high caliber candidate be interested in the Tarkington job? Seems more likely to be a spot for someone needing a chance. 

I’ve heard one has ties to the area, could be a factor idk for sure. The area is attractive especially for families. Also incoming classes are larger than this current class. Could be good for development, that is if admin gives them the chance to build.

[89Falcon]

26 minutes ago, 2wedge said:

Gotta ask, but mean no disrespect, why would a high caliber candidate be interested in the Tarkington job? Seems more likely to be a spot for someone needing a chance. 

You would need to ask him if he gets the job. All I can tell you right now is that he is a high caliber candidate with a plan and will be bringing quality assistants with him. Tarkington will be lucky to get him if he is chosen.

[CDub86]

19 minutes ago, 89Falcon said:

You would need to ask him if he gets the job. All I can tell you right now is that he is a high caliber candidate with a plan and will be bringing quality assistants with him. Tarkington will be lucky to get him if he is chosen.

This is the 6A candidate I’m assuming?

[CoachWynnTHS]

I don't think splitting it was ever really a serious consideration, but looking forward to seeing who we bring in and what the future holds. I know about as much as the rest of you about the process.

[Kegger]

46 minutes ago, CDub86 said:

This is the 6A candidate I’m assuming?

I only know one of the candidates and yes he’s at a successful 6A. Unsure who the 2nd one is or where he’s coming from.

[Eagles12]

Any live updates from the board meeting?

[CDub86]

5 minutes ago, Eagles12 said:

Any live updates from the board meeting?

Was thinking the same lol

[Eagles12]

20 hours ago, Kegger said:

Splitting the role would immediately reduce the pool of applicants. There is a reason Head football coaches are typically combined with the AD role or Campus Coordinator role (Multi Middle and High School districts). It is the largest program and has the most moving parts. Splitting this would result in a noticeable pay cut and also probably put them back in the classroom. With as many things a HC has to account for and accomplish this would not be an attractive proposition. Now I am sure someone would still take the job. Also given the lack of production at Tarkington I get the idea but doing so would be the end of any hope of a competitive football program. Maybe some of Tarkington has given up hope already. 

Well they have made the football playoffs 4 times in 70 years… 15 and 16 got in because of a 5 team district and had losing records both years… how much worse does it get if you try something new?

[scat_trap]

1 minute ago, Eagles12 said:

Well they have made the football playoffs 4 times in 70 years… 15 and 16 got in because of a 5 team district and had losing records both years… how much worse does it get if you try something new?

And that year they beat Mexia in the first round I believe.

Tarkington should be a good place to coach but the admin and community won’t get out of their own ways. It’s like they’re proud of their ignorance. In 70 years, you’ve been to the playoffs how many times?  And it’s been easier to roll the AD than look in the mirror and think “hhhmmm, maybe it could be us?”

And sometimes a high caliber candidate wants a challenge. If the can get the prairie rolling, that gets a lot of heads turning. 

[CDub86]

Anyone have any updates?

[CoachWynnTHS]

10 minutes ago, CDub86 said:

Anyone have any updates?

No announcement at the board meeting. Haven't heard anything one way or the other.

[CDub86]

2 minutes ago, CoachWynnTHS said:

No announcement at the board meeting. Haven't heard anything one way or the other.

Well at least they’re not rushing into it…

[Reagan]

Tarkington has had a history of doing strange things.  Like hiring a losing coach (Heckathorn) 3 times and another losing coach (Fortune) 2 times.  Hopefully they've straighten themselves out!  

[CDub86]

46 minutes ago, Reagan said:

Tarkington has had a history of doing strange things.  Like hiring a losing coach (Heckathorn) 3 times and another losing coach (Fortune) 2 times.  Hopefully they've straighten themselves out!  

We can only hope 🤞

[oldschool2]

1 hour ago, Reagan said:

Tarkington has had a history of doing strange things.  Like hiring a losing coach (Heckathorn) 3 times and another losing coach (Fortune) 2 times.  Hopefully they've straighten themselves out!  

I think you're assuming that coaches with winning records just inundate all head coaching opportunities with unlimited interest.  Big name coaches (or ones with winning records) don't normally apply for this type of job.  Are they supposed to just scrap every resume until they get to a winning one?  I'd think that most schools try to hire the best candidate of the ones that apply for the job.  

[Reagan]

21 minutes ago, oldschool2 said:

I think you're assuming that coaches with winning records just inundate all head coaching opportunities with unlimited interest.  Big name coaches (or ones with winning records) don't normally apply for this type of job.  Are they supposed to just scrap every resume until they get to a winning one?  I'd think that most schools try to hire the best candidate of the ones that apply for the job.  

What’s this have to do with what I posted?

[oldschool2]

1 minute ago, Reagan said:

What’s this have to do with what I posted?

You listed some former Tarkington head coaches that were hired with losing records.

How do you know they were the most successful coaches from the applicants at the time?

How do you not see how what I posted has a lot to do with what you posted?

[Reagan]

11 minutes ago, oldschool2 said:

You listed some former Tarkington head coaches that were hired with losing records.

How do you know they were the most successful coaches from the applicants at the time?

How do you not see how what I posted has a lot to do with what you posted?

Because you didn’t bring up the main point.  Which is rehiring losing coaches 2 and 3 times.   This tells me they weren’t serious.  Hopefully they’ll learn!

[bullets13]

11 minutes ago, Reagan said:

Because you didn’t bring up the main point.  Which is rehiring losing coaches 2 and 3 times.   This tells me they weren’t serious.  Hopefully they’ll learn!

in the last 50 years Tarkington has had 19 coaches and 3 winning seasons. it's not the coaches, whether hired once or three times. 

[Reagan]

6 minutes ago, bullets13 said:

in the last 50 years Tarkington has had 19 coaches and 3 winning seasons. it's not the coaches, whether hired once or three times. 

My friend, we are going to totally disagree!  

[BBtater984]

20 minutes ago, bullets13 said:

in the last 50 years Tarkington has had 19 coaches and 3 winning seasons. it's not the coaches, whether hired once or three times. 

Give the coaches a break.  They need 7 years!

[Reagan]

26 minutes ago, BBtater984 said:

Give the coaches a break.  They need 7 years!

Ha!  Nah, by hiring the same 2 losing coaches 2 and 3 times, they are saying they won't be able to comprehend the 7 year principle.  But -- miracles do happen!  BTW -- it has been the coaches at Tarkington!

[Socrates]

Just now, Reagan said:

Ha!  Nah, by hiring the same 2 losing coaches 2 and 3 times, they are saying they won't be able to comprehend the 7 year principle.  But -- miracles do happen!  BTW -- it has been the coaches at Tarkington!

You seem to know a lot about the ins and outs of T-town. One former Tarkington head coach is the outgoing president of the THSCA and is one of the most successful and respected coaches in the profession, another is a current head coach at a successful 6A in the Houston area. Food for thought.