Yellowstone Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 You make some good points, I think I might be one of those crazy MJ parents.... Actually I think MJ over achieved this season..... defense and pitching were fine, hitting was never there. So if Carter leaves for TSSAA ...MJ is looking for another coach as well.... I hear 3 assistants have stepped down. Honestly, Coach Carter did a pretty good job of it......the expectations are high there. If you admit they overachieved this season, you aren't one of the crazy parents, LOL. You know the ones I'm talking about (some aren't even parents).........team lost quite a bit from 2012 and was literally one timely base hit away from making the state tournament. I am a huge Purvis fan from a coaching and accountability (baseball wise) perspective. The only reason he isn't coaching is because of himself. I hate it, but that's the way it is. Baseball at MJ is on another level as far as expectations go, and it's hard for anyone who has never actually done it, or seen it, to understand it. I'm not 100% sure that Carter is leaving (like anyone else, I just hear through the grapevine).....but it wouldn't suprise me. The job itself I'm sure just takes a toll on you. As for anyone in coaching high school athletics.......I think you are much better off being the guy who follows the guy who follows the legend (in this case Purvis).......than being the guy that follows the legend. I also think with the politics and demands on these high school coaches.......you are better off being the guy who builds a lesser program into a winner (see LHS athletics the past decade), than taking a job at an established program (like MJ).......makes for a long season when you have deal with parents that think "Little Timmy" is going D1 based on his high school career.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowstone Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 You make some good points, I think I might be one of those crazy MJ parents.... Actually I think MJ over achieved this season..... defense and pitching were fine, hitting was never there. So if Carter leaves for TSSAA ...MJ is looking for another coach as well.... I hear 3 assistants have stepped down. Honestly, Coach Carter did a pretty good job of it......the expectations are high there. They might be interested in that LHS gig..........if you win 12-15 games and finish middle of the district, you are a winner. LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FightinIllini Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 (edited) If you admit they overachieved this season, you aren't one of the crazy parents, LOL. You know the ones I'm talking about (some aren't even parents).........team lost quite a bit from 2012 and was literally one timely base hit away from making the state tournament. I am a huge Purvis fan from a coaching and accountability (baseball wise) perspective. The only reason he isn't coaching is because of himself. I hate it, but that's the way it is. Baseball at MJ is on another level as far as expectations go, and it's hard for anyone who has never actually done it, or seen it, to understand it. I'm not 100% sure that Carter is leaving (like anyone else, I just hear through the grapevine).....but it wouldn't suprise me. The job itself I'm sure just takes a toll on you. As for anyone in coaching high school athletics.......I think you are much better off being the guy who follows the guy who follows the legend (in this case Purvis).......than being the guy that follows the legend. I also think with the politics and demands on these high school coaches.......you are better off being the guy who builds a lesser program into a winner (see LHS athletics the past decade), than taking a job at an established program (like MJ).......makes for a long season when you have deal with parents that think "Little Timmy" is going D1 based on his high school career.......... I only know of one Sr. that is continuing his baseball career from the MJ 2013 class..... Edited May 30, 2013 by FightinIllini Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowstone Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 I only know of one Sr. that is continuing his baseball career from the MJ 2013 class..... Then that should attest to the overachieving this season at MJ. How many seniors did they have, 12? And only one is moving on to the next level? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FightinIllini Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 Then that should attest to the overachieving this season at MJ. How many seniors did they have, 12? And only one is moving on to the next level? maybe a couple could have moved on if they had pursued it.... no D1 action this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowstone Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 Just an update: LHS baseball and softball gigs are up on TSSAA.org as of this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 BB - Lebanon High School (Lebanon, TN) is looking for a Head Baseball Coach. Possible teaching positions are Chemistry, Special Education, English, Culinary Arts, Health Science, and Librarian. Please send a resume to Athletic Director, Darian Brown at brownd@wcschools.com . (05/30/2013) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDSMAN Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 As a former coach at LHS, I feel like the baseball program needs stability. Hiring a local baseball guy like Jody Atwood, Mike Mantooth, etc...would go a long way in getting that program competitive again. Plus you are talking about high-character men who would be good in the classroom and provide the discipline and leadership needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoyleHargravesConstruction Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 As a former coach at LHS, I feel like the baseball program needs stability. Hiring a local baseball guy like Jody Atwood, Mike Mantooth, etc...would go a long way in getting that program competitive again. Plus you are talking about high-character men who would be good in the classroom and provide the discipline and leadership needed. I see what you did there you sneaky devil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofsfairy Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 I get tickled with all the MJ greatness talk. MJ wasn't MJ until Coach Purvis got there. They were perennially in Lebanon's stratosphere or worse before Purvis. Why anyone would want either job is beyond me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDSMAN Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 Doyle, throw your hat in there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volzchamps Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 (edited) Throw your hat in Redsman. Just leave Lowe & Atwood at FCS. Those two know how to mold & develop young men on the field & in the classroom. I do think your idea of Caven at LHS baseball would be a nice fit since he's already employed by Wilson county schools. Plus He has Former head coach experience at smith Co, and has been asst in football, basketball & baseball at FC. he would be a Perfect fit at Lebanon or Watertown for any openings. Edited May 30, 2013 by Volzchamps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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