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Agree, I thought Coach Williams did a fantastic job. Unrealistic parent expectations can make some jobs impossible. Hopefully it won’t deter some great candidates from applying. from Williamson Herald article: “It was an emotional time for sure,” he said. “I have to deal with the family aspect of things. I feel like I had a really difficult year and that got to me mentally. It was my most taxing season. “It’s best right now to just step back and reassess with my family.” Williams, who has a young son in kindergarten, said the next coach will take over a “battle-tested” team.

Brentwood girls open. Coach Marcel Williams was 72-23 inc 1 Region title last year. (Brentwood was 102-49 previous 5 years while he was an assistant). I thought highly of Coach Williams and wish him the best.

And so it begins… Openings as of 26FEB2024 Boys: • Stewarts Creek Girls: • Brentwood • Davidson Academy • Mt Juliet

I’d have to disagree w/your fraternity brother about Coach Joines. Full disclosure, I was his assistant at both Beech and Franklin. If he’s hated then I’d question their reasoning / motives. I believe that his decisions (even when unpopular) are legally, ethically and morally based and the discontent he may receive goes with the territory (title) of his job. He attends several HS & MS boys and girls athletic events, including ones that get zero pub (bowling, golf, tennis, etc). For example, he was at yesterdays TMSAA Volleyball State Title game, congratulations Grassland MS girls! (As well he should, one of his job responsibilities is literally to promote WCS athletics). Lastly, Coach Joines has zero to do with his firing. If people believe that to be true they are giving his title way too much credit, HaHa. Another one of his responsibilities is to release announces, even if unpopular. As for Coach Melton, it’s an unfortunate situation for the student athletes, coaches, school and alumni. I wish him the best going forward. Sorry so long, thanks for reading. Coach Anderson

But it doesn't need to be year around. I've always encouraged student athletes to play multiple sports. Ultimately, familes need to do what they believe is best for them but travel teams and 7v7 camps aren't required / necessary to play college. I've coached HS basketball in a lot of places (Puerto Rico, WA, HI, NC, AK and TN) and have had plenty of student athletes that continued playing a sport in college. The overwhelming majority of those were multi-sport guys and many didn't do their main sport 24/7/365. "Elite Camps" aren't necessary either. I think they have their place (campus visit) and can be fun/exciting while providing an opportunity to compete with other talented players. HOWEVER, more often then not they're money grabs that stroke players and parents egos. Big schools know who they're recruiting and rarely do they find a hidden gem at an "elite camp"

Cane Ridge. Coach Marlin Simms is now an assistnat principal at CRHS. heck of a run at CRHS (206-83, 10 years) and McGavock (159-122, 10 years). Congratulations Coach Simms on a fantastic career and best of luck in your new position. Clarksville NE. I'm sure Kirkwood affects their zoning and talent but it's been open since mid April when Coach Young stepped down. Others?

Coach Wild will be the schools full time athletic director while simultaneously coaching GBB. That isn’t likely to happen in WCS, esp if AD’s become permanent, full-time positions (2024-25 school year?) As for pay, WCS basketball & football HC’s max out after 15 years at $10,498. (AD’s in WCS get a $4,000 supplement). https://docs.wcs.edu/pdf/hr/salaries/Athletic-Supplements-2022-2023.pdf

Thanks! Ted Martinez is there new HC at Centennial. My daughter is excited. https://www.williamsonherald.com/sports/volleyball-centennial-hires-martinez-to-lead-program/article_9314a4ae-db7c-11ec-8d9e-37912570da0d.html

My daughter will be a freshman next year at Centennial HS in Franklin. With summer a week away, they still have not hired anyone. Question, are HS volleyball coaching positions difficult to fill? I noticed that 10 of the positions listed on the TSSAA website have been open for 3 weeks or longer, w/some over 1.5 months. If finding a volleyball coach is difficult, is it due to better paying opportunities (with less time commitment) at the club and training level? My daughter had a similar situation in middle school and the AD basically told a teacher, "tag your it". Thankfully that individual stepped up and did the best they were capable of (which is much appreciated). I've coached HS basketball since 2001-02 and I know HS athletics can be difficult, esp for those that don't work in building (I know, I've been on active duty since 1998), Thanks for whatever feedback provided.

Brentwood Academy hired former Lipscomb player and Madison Academy (Huntsville, AL) HC Andy Blackston. I do not know him but I’ve heard nothing but great things about him as a person & coach. Congratulations Coach Blackston.

I don’t know what did / didn’t happen but I thought he did a great job there. https://www.mainstreetpreps.com/county/williamson/brentwood-academy-parts-ways-with-boys-basketball-coach-matt-hoppe/article_93ccf168-b123-11ec-9abb-ab3683dc8c94.html

Recent openings: (1) Brentwood Academy (2) Northwest (Clarksville)

Coach Babimgton stepped down last month after 2 years. (Including Coach Lambert’s last year they’re on their 4th HC in 5 years). Nolensville hired Drew Giudice (Brookwood HS, Thomasville, GA) today. If the name sounds familiar, it’s because he was a Stars AAU Coach, a GA at Belmont as well as an assistant Coach at Lee prior to BHS. IMO both the District & Region WilCo schools play in just got tougher. Welcome Giudice family.

Slightly off topic, but curious; what are the top (5-10?) things that you consider when labeling a HS coaching position a good or bad job? I'm probably missing a few, but here's what immediately comes to mind for me: (1) Admin support (2) Feeder program (3) Demographics (4) Support from other Coaches (football, baseball, etc). (5) Facilities (6) Parent & Alumni support (7) Tradition (8) Budget (9) Booster Club. Facilities - I don't need college level facilities but sometimes the basics are a bonus. I've coached at HS's in Puerto Rico and Hawaii that had AMAZING admin support but the facilities and budget were sorely lacking. Neither school had a locker room, practice gear or a laundry room (I did it myself). Players changed in the bathroom or just wore their shorts under their school clothes. On game days we did halftime from the bench (which is what I prefer anyways). In Puerto Rico I had to buy the entire teams game shorts and game shoes for 7-8 kids every year in HI & PR. I will say this about both of those programs, those kids were mentally tougher than most! Some of the players from Puerto Rico I consider my closest adult friends (I was there 2001-04).

Vacant • Franklin Road Academy (Nashville) • Kingsbury HS (Memphis) • Kirby HS (Memphis) • Macon County HS (Lafayette) • Memphis Central HS (Memphis) • Morristown-Hamblen HS (Morristown) • Nolensville HS (Nolensville) • Station Camp HS (Gallatin) Filled • Liberty Creek HS (Gallatin) - Seth Massey (17 years @ Station Camp HS) • Maryville HS (Maryville) - Wes Lambert (MHS Assistant, former Nolensville HS HC) Congratulations Coach Massey & Coach Lambert, both friends of mine. Good luck to those applying! As coaches we want our players to improve in the off season, hope all of us can do the same! I’ll try to update this post as jobs become available / are filled.