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I can't remember his name, but I heard that the guy that retired from Germantown HS a couple of years ago was taking it over for a few years.  They said he was only 60 but could draw a pension and then coach private school.  I think GP West did that too.

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I can't remember his name, but I heard that the guy that retired from Germantown HS a couple of years ago was taking it over for a few years.  They said he was only 60 but could draw a pension and then coach private school.  I think GP West did that too.

No. The former coach you are talking about is Tony Bradley. He now lives in Arkansas, about 2 hours from Memphis. He is not coming back.

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I heard that John Michael Simpson is the grandson of FRHS current head coach Pat Simpson.  JM will become the head coach in 2018 when Coach Pat becomes the Ryan AD at Ryan. 

 

I haven't heard anything about Jonathan Simpson being in the mix. My money says he will be back at Arlington next season. Also, JM Simpson is Pat's nephew. His dad Frank is the coach at MBA. 

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Christian Brothers High School has hired Mr. Derek Harrison as its head wrestling coach. Coach Harrison comes to CBHS after serving as the head coach at Seymour High School in Seymour, TN since 2015. He has also served as assistant wrestling coach at King University in Bristol, Tennessee, his alma mater. Harrison wrestled at Cleveland High School, as well as at King University.

 

"With the outstanding tradition of our wrestling program and the opening of the Brothers Development Center, Coach Harrison steps into this role with resources and strategic pieces already in place.," said Mike Kelly, CBHS Athletic Director. "His work ethic, coupled with his history of developing outstanding wrestlers, will lead our program to a new level.â€

 

“My family and I are extremely excited about this opportunity at CBHS,†said Harrison, who will teach business classes at CBHS. “I would like to thank the CBHS administration and the hiring committee for giving me the opportunity to take over such a prestigious program. I will work diligently to develop well-rounded student-athletes and continue the successful wrestling tradition that has been built at CBHS. I look forward to a new challenge in such a great environment.â€

 

Coach Harrison received both his Bachelor’s (2009) and Master’s degree (2010) from King University. He has been active in development of youth wrestlers in Freeestyle and Greco-Roman. He and his wife Crista have two daughters, Caelyn, (4), and Cameryn (five months).

 

“We welcome Derek and his family to Memphis and the CBHS community. Derek is both an accomplished teacher and well-respected wrestling coach,†said Chris Fay, CBHS Principal. “His personal mission as a teacher and coach is a great match for CBHS and he is well-prepared to be our next head wrestling coach.â€

 

 

 

- See more at: http://www.cbhs.org/About-Us/News/ArtMID/2184/ArticleID/457/CBHS-announces-Derek-Harrison-as-new-head-wrestling-coach#sthash.OeWolDST.dpuf

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National Search?  Congratulations to Coach Harrison, but a national search and you select the coach at Seymour.  I am sure he will do a great job at the Bro's but don't try to sell me this was a National Search.  

So what would you consider a national search? Oh wait, it's not because they hired someone within TN? WOW, maybe he was the BEST choice. I certainly think he is, and think they did a great job in their search. MAYBE you should have sat in the multiple meetings and interviews.

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