Who do you think are the best coachs in Tennessee

[bluesoccer]

This isn't even close. Jimmy Weakley at Baylor. 6 girls and 2 boys championships, including 4 girls in a row.

[Hoya]

Based on last year's Redmond 11 final results (link: http://www.soccerinfo.com/findhighschooltn04) and consistent histories of advancing to the State Tournament, I think Knoxville's top coaches (in no particular order) are: Eric Turner (Bearden), Wally Culbreath (Farragut), Tom Gerlach (CAK), Peter Rosenblad (Knox Catholic) and Marvin Martin (Lenoir City). I'd expect OJ Sheppard (Oak Ridge) to join that group as well.

[JD]

I'd have to personally say, Coach Barry Bass, and Craig Thompson from Giles County. They've both got a extremely deep knowledge of the game and how to play it, both having played the sport for quite some time; but as we know the coaches skill to play isn't really that big of a factor. Although their coaching abilities will truely be seen this year.

[KnoxvilleSoccer]

I'd have to go with Coach Wallie Culbreth, since he does have back2back state championships. Seems to me as if, that'd be the logical choice.

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I'm going to have to say the best highschool coach, although not a true "varsity" coach, would probably Farragut's Assistant coach or "junior varsity" coach (if he is still there) Derrick Wright is his name I do believe ... he is young, knowledgable, disciplined, and actually knows the game well ... he cares about his players and won't cut slack for anyone ... or at least on a comptetive level, I've played for and with the man outside of Highschool soccer and I think that if he takes over the franchise farragut has built then it will strive to continue to be one of the best programs in state ... nothing like having a HS coach that actually has played the game and can help players develope and improve skills instead of just trying to keep the competitive season polished and waiting for the REAL STATE tourny, if y'all know what I mean

[baidad]

Good lord.

 

I may reply later, after you post a few more times.

[rigger101]

Just because he has that doesn't mean he is a great coach, I am not saying he isn't, but just because has won doesn't neccasarily mean HE is good. He could just have the best, and deepest talent in the state.

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They had all that talent prior to him taking the position and they couldn't get past the Dogs. He only coachs part time, has his own business and kids in college. He took a team that couldn't get by Bearden and made them National Champions! Not bad for part time.

I would say for his accomplishments, I would give him BEST COACH!

[asian invasion]

Tom Gerlach from CAK. He has coached two seasons and has 2 state titles.

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badabing badabam u hit that one right on the money my man!!!! tom gerlach is an excellent coach if you ask me, which u did ask me so tom gerlach is for shure on the best coaches list. i mean who else is goin be takin over a team and go 2 for 2 in his first 2 seasons and who knows, they may get 3, so WACH OUT!!!

[diadora01]

coach john laven from south doyle hey played pro coached and managed pro and coached impact he turnded sd around.

Edited March 29, 2005 by diadora01

[containem1289]

i think that being a soccer coach in the tennessee high school system is a tough road. no money, no helicopters on friday, no condos on the beech because the local judge wants his son to play free saftey. Coaches at Clarksville, Hendersonville because they have stuck with it and developed the sport when no one cared. I know that there are the same type of individuals in knoxville, nooga, and memphis. Hats off to those who made it happen.

[volsbigd712]

manny sanchez

[containem1289]

manny sanchez

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i thought this was about high school coaches, maybe i was wrong. Manny is a

great coach of the coach. He is one of the best tactical minds of the game. Beleive me I know.

[volsbigd712]

I believe you, did i ever say i didnt?. And manny was an assistant coach at my high school last year, so i figured throwing his name out wasnt too far fetched.