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  1. CJP has a better resume than DG had when he was hired and that definitely was a “change “ made when the program was doing well. As far as the admissions office have you see the school, the facilities, the enrollment, the large pay increase for the teachers, or the max capacity in the elementary school??? The momentum is absolutely palpable in DCA overall with the exception of the big three men’s teams. The most successful men’s team will be the soccer team and that’s unacceptable. CPW was gearing up for a possible gold ball so all credit to him but basketball and baseball have to be addressed. Both head coaches are good men but the competitiveness of those programs isn’t there. Keep both on staff as teachers and leaders but hiring new blood is necessary. Again, I like and respect both but change has to be made. Im convinced CJP will do a great job because CPW and DG think so. While seeing every team in the history of DCA in the TSSAA I can tell you there are cycles in the program. This cycle will bring a championship or two until Jay passes it on to the next guy 15-20 years from now.
  2. Maybe he’s a better fit at that school? Obviously, DCA thought so. The guys a great guy and will be missed. I wish him all the best.
  3. The administration obviously thought he was better than the last guy at Ensworth. Does that make you mad?
  4. The proof of the committee is the process of who made the final five, the final two, and the hire itself. Lots of input was provided by people outside the administration, in the coaching community, and committee which ultimately led to the hire. I can assure you nobody at DCA gives a rip about when CA/GCA/CA/TCA/MTCA etc… has a new coaching search. DCA will be fine and the trolls, there are some ITT, don’t really matter.
  5. Richard Hewitt built the program and gave CDG his first job. Hewitt had the program loaded for Redman to win. When Hewitts players left the program coach Redman retired. BTW those players included a MLB player, DCAs lone NFL player, it’s only 2x Mr Football winner, and several other college athletes. Both are great men but Hewitt has been IMO disrespected for all that he did. CJP will do well. Those ITT clamoring for a certain assistant coach to be head coach haven’t been around the program the last few years or are so biased they can’t see what the search committee saw. CJP has already made contact with alums and program supporters that will help his raise money and increase interest. CPW left Coach Pierce a good roster with championship potential barring injuries to key players. The future looks bright.
  6. On paper Dennis Goodwin made no sense. CJP has more coaching and head coaching experience than DG had. Enrollment is way up, kids want an exciting brand of ball, the indoor facility will be amazing (think BGAs but better), CJP is a good offensive coach, and this years team is loaded at the skill positions like no other time in the history of the school and I’ve seen all the players. CJP will grow the roster and excitement. Wade is a HOF coach so no matter what this hire was not going to compare “on paper” but two TN HOF coaches recommended and hired him. I trust them and will support the program like always. CJP doesn’t have to be a “wow” hire to be successful and based on who and what I know he will be there a very long time.
  7. CJP was considered by coaches, including Wade, to be a very good offensive coach and that’s big nowadays. He also has worked in the public school system and can speak with prospective family’s and their child(ren). He’s worked at a school with 1,600 students and raised money for his program. There’s staff continuity with his brother being the QB coach the last few years helping create a preseason Mr Football candidate (3,000 yp and 30 TDs). He knows the community well as well as the alums. His father was one of the most well respected men to ever work at DCA which will create good will for CJP. CJP took HC jobs as a young man that nobody wanted to try and help those programs which shows he’s not afraid to work hard. Parents who know football and Jay have contacted me today from other D2 programs wanting to take a look at DCA now. As probably the guy with the most history and experience as the son of a former coach there, a player, alum, coach, and parent of three alums I believe in coach Pierce and am comfortable in saying that he will be very successful there.
  8. Absolutely and so did every person in the selection process from what it appears?
  9. To be honest with you nobody gives a #### what you think. You went out of your way to be mean spirited in your comments which makes you an enormous dbag. Maybe you’ll post your name so we can see all see it? You could have just left it with you disagreed but you went too far. I’ve had calls from alums all day that are happy Coach Pierce got the job since he took two coaching jobs early that nobody else wanted to try and help the programs. Nobody wins at either one of those unless they have a 4 star tailback show up. Coach Wade has privately talked about how good of a coach CJP is and now publicly done it. Ironically, the final two in the selection process had either worked with Coach Wade or had been pursued by him for his staff. Take a guess who he endorsed? CJP knows the school, the community, and so does his family. He will do well there and from what I’ve heard already the kids are excited too. Since I’ve been there since the field was built I can tell you to sit this one out, turn in your alumni card, and don’t come around the program when they win another gold ball. Deal?
  10. You’d be wrong by thinking that. Just letting you know.
  11. The hire has been made and will be announced in the next few days. It’s unfolded the way many saw it and Coach Wade has left the program in great shape from a talent perspective. DCA will be fine as the coach works to get the current numbers up and keeps the momentum in the lower grades. Personally I think this will usher in a new direction for DCA athletics.
  12. Who do you think will get it? You are definitely in the know.
  13. BTW I don’t think many coaches care about 7 v 7. When you have a trophy case full of gold and silver balls it’s about making the right choice for the future. DCA had a 3,000 yard passer last year and did almost nothing in 7 v 7. I would think the coach will be in place before the end of the month? I really like the group they’ve put together of solid coaches/teachers/men. They all understand the program and its history too. This won’t be a splash hire like alot of places make but then again Dennis Goodwin wasn’t either when he was hired. DCA, unless they lose some talented players, has enough to win it all next year now that their OL/DL finally has the bodies needed to compete so the new coach steps into a great situation.
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