I normally just read and do not post on these threads, but I believe everyone needs to take a step back, take a deep breath, and consider some of the circumstances surrounding this job opening. Yes, Hickman County volleyball has been very successful over the past decade or so, but it has not traditionally been anything close to a powerhouse prior to that time. Expectations are now unrealistic for some parents, who have played a role in why such a successful program is now looking for its fourth coach during this run of success. Hickman County is not a “destination” job for a coach, despite what some in this thread seem to believe, so finding a good coach will likely have to come from within the school system or getting lucky on a young up-and-coming coaching prospect. Likely no banners will be hung alongside the ‘97 girls basketball state championship one, despite this fact possibly hurting the feelings of hcvolleyballmom. No, politics are not always at play in the HC school system, and every decision is not aimed at promoting Centerville teams and harming East Hickman teams. Sorry to burst your bubble, ehmsmom. The fact is that Hickman County is a rural school system that struggles to hire and retain good teachers and coaches, as do many other places across the state, especially those located near higher paying districts such as Williamson County. The teaching piece of the puzzle also factors in since most coaches in this system also teach. We have very few non-faculty coaches because of a lack of other jobs outside the school system. Budget hearings are also taking place currently for the school system and most likely factor into any compensation discussions with good coaching candidates. So my advice, for what it’s worth, is to take a deep breath and let the school’s administrators find the best coach for the team based on their limitations and circumstances we may know nothing about. Of course, parents who know more than the coaches can also apply themselves as non-faculty coaches to aid the administration in this process. Surely there is someone sitting in the stands ready and willing to take the reigns and lead this team to the state title as so many parents believe and predict on here. Good luck!
