jakethesnake2
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Post by jakethesnake2 on Apr 14, 2023 14:19:55 GMT -5
During 1994-95 season, which was Charles Woodson's Senior Year at Ross, Ross hired their Basketball Coach from Bucyrus. That helped Woodson decision not to play Bball that year
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Post by sbclives on Apr 14, 2023 14:54:38 GMT -5
During 1994-95 season, which was Charles Woodson's Senior Year at Ross, Ross hired their Basketball Coach from Bucyrus. That helped Woodson decision not to play Bball that year Kind of irrelevant at this point. Lol. Regardless of coach, he had a full ride to Michigan waiting for him
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Post by sbclives on Apr 14, 2023 14:57:57 GMT -5
At what point does Bucyrus have to make some hard decisions. Losing students to other schools and enrollment has really dropped off over the years. Their sports program has been awful and showing no signs of life.
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Post by jakethesnake2 on Apr 15, 2023 6:48:00 GMT -5
Hard to believe a place like Bucyrus would ever want to fire a coach when they find one since not many want to even be there, but yet they seem to do it regularly I just realized something; Head Coach at Bucyrus this past year was his first year at school. Are you telling me Contract wasn't renewed?
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Post by dude on Apr 15, 2023 6:53:12 GMT -5
Hard to believe a place like Bucyrus would ever want to fire a coach when they find one since not many want to even be there, but yet they seem to do it regularly I just realized something; Head Coach at Bucyrus this past year was his first year at school. Are you telling me Contract wasn't renewed? Yes, that is what I was told.
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Post by sbclives on Apr 15, 2023 10:02:58 GMT -5
I just realized something; Head Coach at Bucyrus this past year was his first year at school. Are you telling me Contract wasn't renewed? Yes, that is what I was told. Given all of one year to turn it around. I see why they haven’t gotten any better. Just another season of getting rocked by opponents
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Post by edchambers on Apr 15, 2023 10:56:31 GMT -5
Hard to believe a place like Bucyrus would ever want to fire a coach when they find one since not many want to even be there, but yet they seem to do it regularly I just realized something; Head Coach at Bucyrus this past year was his first year at school. Are you telling me Contract wasn't renewed? Gifford resigned. His letter can be found in their March board minutes.
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Post by jakethesnake2 on Apr 15, 2023 15:59:18 GMT -5
I just realized something; Head Coach at Bucyrus this past year was his first year at school. Are you telling me Contract wasn't renewed? Gifford resigned. Â His letter can be found in their March board minutes. Interesting Why bother unless he resigned under pressure
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Post by jakethesnake2 on Apr 15, 2023 16:01:04 GMT -5
Yes, that is what I was told. Given all of one year to turn it around. I see why they haven’t gotten any better. Just another season of getting rocked by opponents I'm afraid the days giving a Coach at least 3 years are on alert
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Post by todd on Apr 15, 2023 17:56:00 GMT -5
Given all of one year to turn it around. I see why they haven’t gotten any better. Just another season of getting rocked by opponents I'm afraid the days giving a Coach at least 3 years are on alert It must be really bad to fire a coach after 1 year. Most schools don’t want the headache of going through the hiring process again so quickly.
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Post by usramfan on Apr 18, 2023 16:46:18 GMT -5
I'm afraid the days giving a Coach at least 3 years are on alert It must be really bad to fire a coach after 1 year. Most schools don’t want the headache of going through the hiring process again so quickly. He officially resigned, but someone over there told me he did so because he wasn't confident he would be renewed. He even took a shot at the Bucyrus administration in his letter. The fact that he is soon getting married probably made the decision easier.
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Post by dude on Apr 19, 2023 5:24:45 GMT -5
He officially resigned, but someone over there told me he did so because he wasn't confident he would be renewed. He even took a shot at the Bucyrus administration in his letter. The fact that he is soon getting married probably made the decision easier. Some would call that "saving face".
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Post by litebrite on Apr 21, 2023 10:02:21 GMT -5
Fremont St. Joe just posted their job
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Post by edchambers on Apr 21, 2023 10:04:16 GMT -5
Kyle Hammond hired at Sandusky St. Mary.
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Post by dude on Apr 21, 2023 10:04:25 GMT -5
Sounds like adding Ontario to the list would be in line.
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Post by edchambers on Apr 24, 2023 11:15:06 GMT -5
Layne McElroy is the the new head coach at Marion Elgin. Has been their jv coach.
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Post by edchambers on Apr 26, 2023 10:26:04 GMT -5
Dennis Springs is the new head coach at Sylvania Southview. Has been an assistant at Springfield the last few seasons. Also has been an assistant and head coach at Owens.
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Post by edchambers on Apr 26, 2023 14:38:57 GMT -5
Dan Campana is the new head coach at Edison.
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Post by dude on Apr 28, 2023 7:54:31 GMT -5
I am a little surprised we are about to begin May and there are still this many NWO jobs open.
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Post by litebrite on Apr 28, 2023 11:53:27 GMT -5
I am a little surprised we are about to begin May and there are still this many NWO jobs open. I honestly believe it is due to the lack of (quality) applicants and those that want to be a head coach. When you think about it, and all that comes with being the head coach...is it really worth the $6k? You got to love it. Have a supportive family. And be willing to put up with some crazy stuff these days. HS basketball has turned into a 9.5-10 month job for a lot of schools. August and the month after you lose are the only months off really.
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Post by bgsu07 on Apr 28, 2023 16:42:13 GMT -5
Ontario job just posted today.
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Post by dude on Apr 28, 2023 20:47:17 GMT -5
Ontario job just posted today. On OHSAA?
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Post by bgsu07 on Apr 28, 2023 21:14:50 GMT -5
Ontario job just posted today. On OHSAA?
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Post by lozenger4 on Apr 29, 2023 9:36:33 GMT -5
Sheesh. Really wish they would look at an alumni for this, but if they administration doesn't support its coaches then I'm not sure who would want to come back. This doesn't matter at all, but in the ad you shared they are asking for letter of intent, resume, and 3 letters of recommendation. Most schools just ask for a resume and references. I guess they want candidates who are serious enough to have their references write recommendation letters in advance to weed out those who are just dipping their toes in the water.
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Post by dude on Apr 30, 2023 10:25:29 GMT -5
I have heard about parents wanting other coaches out and it causes problems. Girls basketball was a result of a parent and lack of admin support. Football coach has his name on signs posted in family yards calling for his dismissal. Their successful Cross Country coach was left off the fall coach's list for hire last year because of parents complaining to an admin, but it was corrected. Spring coaches are currently in season and unsure if they will return.
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Post by Big Lex Fan on Apr 30, 2023 15:04:49 GMT -5
I have not been a fan of Ontario. As I am a Lex guy. But have had a lot of respect for Joe Balogh. Coach Mergel was in a no win situation following a legend. Nothing short of a Regional appearance would have saved his job in the long run. Although you would think he would last longer than 2 years. I believe he led the Warriors to an 13-11 record this past season. And they pretty much won the games they should have and lost the ones they should have with the the talent they had on the floor. As has been addressed in this and other threads finding individuals who want to be a head coach is getting harder to find, let alone a quality hire. One common theme I see in a lot of these coaching changes are parents thinking there little Johnny is the best player on the team or they know the game better the the coaches do.
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Post by dude on Apr 30, 2023 16:04:32 GMT -5
I do not feel this had anything to do with following Balogh. This had everything to do with some parents getting upset because their kids did not get what they felt their kids deserved.
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Post by buccobruce on Apr 30, 2023 23:41:41 GMT -5
Frankly, Tim Mergel IS NOT a good basketball coach at all. FACTS ARE: He was 79-129 in 8 seasons (at Madison) And 21-26 with the Warriors. Giving him an overall record of 100-155 in ten years as a head varsity coach. Some highlights at Ontario include losing to the district champion huron tigers by 40. Losing to a terrible clear fork team 51-27.
The boosters at Ontario had enough of the below satisfactory results. As well as the non-transparent leadership he showed during important key games. Yes, he beat the stinky teams and very few good times. But not keying on the vital spots that make the Ontario boosters happy and that is "what have you done in February and March?" When times got tough the only coach who helped bring this team back to focus was Carl Schnittke. Eric "Fat man" Wellman sure didn't provide any leadership or direction to the kids. This guy was too busy at the concession stands then running back into the gym before the second half would start (personally saw it a number of times). On a Balogh team, this would all be unacceptable. It sounds like Schnittke unfortunately does not want the head coaching job which all of us respect (hopefully he changes his mind). So, The hire will come from the outside. Joe Jakubick would be a heck of a grab for Ontario. Someone that Balogh actually respects and approves of. Now that Jakubicks son (Jared) has graduated from college. He needs to get back into coaching instead of just taking his daily three mile walk around the woodland area in Mansfield.
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Post by jakethesnake2 on May 1, 2023 1:37:25 GMT -5
Frankly, Tim Mergel IS NOT a good basketball coach at all. FACTS ARE: He was 79-129 in 8 seasons (at Madison) And 21-26 with the Warriors. Giving him an overall record of 100-155 in ten years as a head varsity coach. Some highlights at Ontario include losing to the district champion huron tigers by 40. Losing to a terrible clear fork team 51-27. The boosters at Ontario had enough of the below satisfactory results. As well as the non-transparent leadership he showed during important key games. Yes, he beat the stinky teams and very few good times. But not keying on the vital spots that make the Ontario boosters happy and that is "what have you done in February and March?" When times got tough the only coach who helped bring this team back to focus was Carl Schnittke. Eric "Fat man" Wellman sure didn't provide any leadership or direction to the kids. This guy was too busy at the concession stands then running back into the gym before the second half would start (personally saw it a number of times). On a Balogh team, this would all be unacceptable. It sounds like Schnittke unfortunately does not want the head coaching job which all of us respect (hopefully he changes his mind). So, The hire will come from the outside. Joe Jakubick would be a heck of a grab for Ontario. Someone that Balogh actually respects and approves of. Now that Jakubicks son (Jared) has graduated from college. He needs to get back into coaching instead of just taking his daily three mile walk around the woodland area in Mansfield. why did Ontario hire him if everyone knew he went 79-129 at Madison? How was his record at Madison any different than other Ram Head Coaches?
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Post by buccobruce on May 1, 2023 3:26:55 GMT -5
Former Ram Coaches with tournament success: *Al Fendrick 175-80 (winning 24 tournament games) from 1929-1943 *Ron Barbo 141-72 (winning 7 tournament games) from 1977/78-1986/87 *Even Doug Rickert was a respectable 67-45 (winning 7 tournament games) from 2007/08-2011/12
Unfortunately, being "one of the good guys" which is what Mergel apparently was, doesn't pay off in big time high school basketball in today's world. Analytics & Tournament Results do. Not to mentioned Transparency between your HC and players determine a man's succuss. The Ontario board made the right choice in terminating/not renewing Mergel. Todd Friend has been vocal over the weekend that Carl Schnittke is who they would prefer to have. But as mentioned, he has no interest as of now.
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