Chuckster1 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 25, 2023 10:08 pm
bigeagle9797 - From what I heard today, you are corrert on the final 2. In my opinion, that is going to be a tough decision for the Clover School Board. I don't know Coach Woolbright; but, I do know Coach Herron. I think Strait would do an incredicble job at Clover. Obviously, the make up of that Region may change after this year with reallignment; however, Strait is a defensive minded coach. Offense wins games- defense wins championships. Why do you think Blythewood won the region this year - Defense!!! In no way is that statement a "negative" toward the previous coaching staff. I just have watched Strait for the last 20 years and he knows how to put the pieces of the puzzle together.
Blister - From what I understand, the pay range has increased. $105K to $108K for the position. I think Coach Lane made $97K. He goat one heck of an increase to go to Westside.
Fan4awhile - As it relates to Coach Holloman, lets just say he faced "challanges" that he should not have had to deal with. Rmember, RHSD 3 "reassigned" the SP principal in July of 2021. No public explanation was given. There was also a new - very young AD that was hired too. He came from the middle school ranks. I guess there is nothing wrong with that - BUT, you would have thought they would have hired someone from the high school ranks with experience - at least when you school competes at the 4A leverl. I think he lasted maybe 18 months. Then, they hire a principal from Charlotte - again, why not hire someone from within the district. It is my understanding that he did do what he was suppose to as it relates to the teaching certification. I was told he did complete the necessary steps; however, the final test was on the day of the state championship game and he missed it. Again, from what I was told, they were not going to make an exception and he was going to have to start all over. I cannot verify that last point; however, I don't really question the individual who shared that info with me. He has been right more often than not.
So few things w Holloman that you stated, 1st Principal, have heard there were valid reasons, all I can say. And let's face it Al Leonard is a very hard follow! That dude was a special educator in any setting. Young AD, very valid. Pace program w praxis on day of state championship is a very hard reach. Not a hard thing to schedule and it's not a 3 yr process, it's you have 3 years to complete......and there are even easier programs now to become certified.
I am like you, don't know Woolbright, Dad was solid coach, Strait has only won with superior athletes, so will be interesting to see how he does.... if defense wins they should hire current Clover DC, Clover has been really good on defense imo
Appreciate the info, not saying I'm right just adding
