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Post by bluecat on Feb 14, 2024 6:15:10 GMT -6
I am interested in hearing who gets this job. It's funny to see some of the posts, like taking this job is like taking the cc king job or something. This is Calallen, coaches know the name, know the history, know the tradition, and will apply from all over the state... Chris Soza, Brent Davis, Castellano, Herring, and other local coaches will most likely apply if I had to guess. I wouldn't be surprised if every local coach applies. Coaches from big programs up north will apply. This will turn out well for Calallen. One other thing, they have 2 years in the world's worst district to also work through this adjustment and get ready for being the big time power house again just in case it doesn't happen immediately. Yes the Calallen winning tradition is a big draw in coaching circles around the state which will be a big positive. A big negative will be the pressure of following in the shoes of Danaher/Campbell. The driving force behind that program has now left the program. No rookie or up and comer coach will suffice because to be relevant they will have to have assurances they can bring in their own coaches and his program. It’s no mystery that Brent Davis”s dad was at Calallen as the HC for a short time and Brent played for Calallen. Brent does not run the basic Slot T offense and that’s always been the mainstay of the Cal offense. To me the reps of the Cal booster club are running over to Liberty Hill to try to convince their HC since he is a bonified true Slot T disciple and he is a ex Calallen WildCat to return to the motherland. Another true Slot T coach is a recently retired Les Goad who did wonders at Geronimo Navarro. His stint at Buda Hays never materialized at that 6A school but he needed that 6A salary increase for his retirement. The coach currently at Geronimo Navarro is also a solid Slot T guru that runs a good program. My money is on the Liberty Hill coach if the Cal Supt pony ups the cash vault and offers him the job with his coaches. It won’t be cheap but he would be the best option to maintain the tradition at Calallen.
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Post by gpking on Feb 14, 2024 6:54:07 GMT -6
I am interested in hearing who gets this job. It's funny to see some of the posts, like taking this job is like taking the cc king job or something. This is Calallen, coaches know the name, know the history, know the tradition, and will apply from all over the state... Chris Soza, Brent Davis, Castellano, Herring, and other local coaches will most likely apply if I had to guess. I wouldn't be surprised if every local coach applies. Coaches from big programs up north will apply. This will turn out well for Calallen. One other thing, they have 2 years in the world's worst district to also work through this adjustment and get ready for being the big time power house again just in case it doesn't happen immediately. Yes the Calallen winning tradition is a big draw in coaching circles around the state which will be a big positive. A big negative will be the pressure of following in the shoes of Danaher/Campbell. The driving force behind that program has now left the program. No rookie or up and comer coach will suffice because to be relevant they will have to have assurances they can bring in their own coaches and his program. It’s no mystery that Brent Davis”s dad was at Calallen as the HC for a short time and Brent played for Calallen. Brent does not run the basic Slot T offense and that’s always been the mainstay of the Cal offense. To me the reps of the Cal booster club are running over to Liberty Hill to try to convince their HC since he is a bonified true Slot T disciple and he is a ex Calallen WildCat to return to the motherland. Another true Slot T coach is a recently retired Les Goad who did wonders at Geronimo Navarro. His stint at Buda Hays never materialized at that 6A school but he needed that 6A salary increase for his retirement. The coach currently at Geronimo Navarro is also a solid Slot T guru that runs a good program. My money is on the Liberty Hill coach if the Cal Supt pony ups the cash vault and offers him the job with his coaches. It won’t be cheap but he would be the best option to maintain the tradition at Calallen. Why would the Liberty Hill coach leave what he has to come to Calallen? Trying to fill the shoes left behind will be a task. Going to be hard to get a coach in with expectations left behind at the pinnacle.
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Post by Clemensbuff on Feb 14, 2024 7:07:05 GMT -6
Official…Coach Campbell is retiring in June. Great run Coach. 1/3 (Danaher, Cliburn) of the holy triumvirate. 👏🏼 Hell of a coach for sure and no doubt a huge part of all the success the last 30+ years.
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Post by Clemensbuff on Feb 14, 2024 7:21:54 GMT -6
Yes the Calallen winning tradition is a big draw in coaching circles around the state which will be a big positive. A big negative will be the pressure of following in the shoes of Danaher/Campbell. The driving force behind that program has now left the program. No rookie or up and comer coach will suffice because to be relevant they will have to have assurances they can bring in their own coaches and his program. It’s no mystery that Brent Davis”s dad was at Calallen as the HC for a short time and Brent played for Calallen. Brent does not run the basic Slot T offense and that’s always been the mainstay of the Cal offense. To me the reps of the Cal booster club are running over to Liberty Hill to try to convince their HC since he is a bonified true Slot T disciple and he is a ex Calallen WildCat to return to the motherland. Another true Slot T coach is a recently retired Les Goad who did wonders at Geronimo Navarro. His stint at Buda Hays never materialized at that 6A school but he needed that 6A salary increase for his retirement. The coach currently at Geronimo Navarro is also a solid Slot T guru that runs a good program. My money is on the Liberty Hill coach if the Cal Supt pony ups the cash vault and offers him the job with his coaches. It won’t be cheap but he would be the best option to maintain the tradition at Calallen. Why would the Liberty Hill coach leave what he has to come to Calallen? Trying to fill the shoes left behind will be a task. Going to be hard to get a coach in with expectations left behind at the pinnacle. I don't see it happening either. Why leave a district that is growing by leaps and bounds and has plenty of jack to throw around? I just don't see it.
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Post by SouthTexasBloodsport on Feb 14, 2024 7:22:20 GMT -6
Calallen isn't getting Castellano. Especially not now with rumors of Herring possibly stepping down in Refugio sooner ranter than later. Unless Herring is stepping down in the next few weeks, I don’t think Calallen is a job you easily pass up if you’re Castellano. Calallen isn't a better job than Alice. Sure they've won more over the last 30 years but I don't see it as a job you leave Alice for. Castellano isn't gonna take a job knowing Refugio could open up soon.
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Post by tigerfan68 on Feb 14, 2024 8:42:18 GMT -6
I don’t see a coach leaving another school that’s a powerhouse like Liberty Hill or Geronimo Navarro to take a job just because it’s Calallen. Not downing the school or the program, but what’s the advantage of leaving and having to restart and rebuild a program when they have a great program established already?
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Post by calcatgirl on Feb 14, 2024 8:48:03 GMT -6
Walker isn't leaving LH, Davis isn't leaving GP and Castellanos isn't leaving Alice for Calallen and I'd never expect them to even consider it. Calallen will have other options and a few are already in discussion. The district will find the right fit.
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Post by bluecat on Feb 14, 2024 9:00:35 GMT -6
Why would the Liberty Hill coach leave what he has to come to Calallen? Trying to fill the shoes left behind will be a task. Going to be hard to get a coach in with expectations left behind at the pinnacle. I don't see it happening either. Why leave a district that is growing by leaps and bounds and has plenty of jack to throw around? I just don't see it. I don’t see that happening either, I was just saying he would be the perfect coach for Calallen. There are always factors that every coach has to consider when the offers happen. The salary, family in the area, F-350”s??
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Post by raidercatphenomsmellmyown on Feb 14, 2024 9:15:36 GMT -6
Official…Coach Campbell is retiring in June. Great run Coach. 1/3 (Danaher, Cliburn) of the holy triumvirate. 👏🏼 Hell of a coach for sure and no doubt a huge part of all the success the last 30+ years. I’ve always thought those 3 coaches together are the best to ever do it. Those 90’s teams were hardcore. They could play with just about anybody.
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Post by warcat82 on Feb 14, 2024 10:43:32 GMT -6
I am interested in hearing who gets this job. It's funny to see some of the posts, like taking this job is like taking the cc king job or something. This is Calallen, coaches know the name, know the history, know the tradition, and will apply from all over the state... Chris Soza, Brent Davis, Castellano, Herring, and other local coaches will most likely apply if I had to guess. I wouldn't be surprised if every local coach applies. Coaches from big programs up north will apply. This will turn out well for Calallen. One other thing, they have 2 years in the world's worst district to also work through this adjustment and get ready for being the big time power house again just in case it doesn't happen immediately. Yes the Calallen winning tradition is a big draw in coaching circles around the state which will be a big positive. A big negative will be the pressure of following in the shoes of Danaher/Campbell. The driving force behind that program has now left the program. No rookie or up and comer coach will suffice because to be relevant they will have to have assurances they can bring in their own coaches and his program. It’s no mystery that Brent Davis”s dad was at Calallen as the HC for a short time and Brent played for Calallen. Brent does not run the basic Slot T offense and that’s always been the mainstay of the Cal offense. To me the reps of the Cal booster club are running over to Liberty Hill to try to convince their HC since he is a bonified true Slot T disciple and he is a ex Calallen WildCat to return to the motherland. Another true Slot T coach is a recently retired Les Goad who did wonders at Geronimo Navarro. His stint at Buda Hays never materialized at that 6A school but he needed that 6A salary increase for his retirement. The coach currently at Geronimo Navarro is also a solid Slot T guru that runs a good program. My money is on the Liberty Hill coach if the Cal Supt pony ups the cash vault and offers him the job with his coaches. It won’t be cheap but he would be the best option to maintain the tradition at Calallen. So the real genius behind the slot t at LH is actually Paul Kilby the OC there. He is a great man and has been a HC before. He was not highly successful though where he was at so that may be a sticking point as a head coach. I know Paul personally, and he would be a great hire at Calallen and would bring a great amount of character, integrity, and hard work to the area. Much like the Danaher regime! He will not do anything except Slot t though, so Spunk and those other guys would have to fall in line or hit the road. You can forget shotgun, pistol, spread, anything not out of A set... It will look just like Liberty Hill... They will hit the weights daily, they will be in track and powerlifting, they will do wrestling, and he will have his kickers in soccer... He has a similar program to boot camp as well but not as extreme to the 80s and 90s Danaher boot camps. Walker coming in and bringing Kilby would be amazing, but the way LH loves those guys, it would be really hard to get any of them away because LH will practically hand over the city to keep them... But Danaher actually ran the Wing T not the Slot T. He was a power T offense, not the hide the ball offense. More pitches, sweeps, and traps and just hard nose football. Crack backs and such. I would love to see an experienced coach with a proven record and a program builder come in there and run with it. Even though I am a TM person, and I want that for TM too, I would love to see Calallen get a huge name in there not afraid to follow Campbell and acknowledging the legendary career of Danaher, and building on what is there. Not blowing it up and making a new identity. I think a man like Soza, would be a great fit. He is huge on traditions, he is huge on values, he is huge on history. He knows Danaher, he knows what Danaher and Campbell were about, he knows Calallen tradition, he wouldn't change traditions, and he has the ability to use Slot t and spread styles. Now one thing he does do is brings his own staff. He doesn't like using existing staffs most of the time, although he will usually keep a few for various roles as long as his main folks get the top jobs.
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Post by warcat82 on Feb 14, 2024 12:42:19 GMT -6
I'm sorry this thread cracks me up... talking about Calallen like it's TM or Robstown or cc King is beyond ridiculous.
Calallen is not a wreck of a program... They had a down year last season yes, but it wasn't the end of the world. Yes they have a crappy Admin at the moment but it sounds like that might be getting resolved through elections soon. The Admin has to get resolved to fix the school. As much as Calallen pays, it will draw every coach mentioned's attention. Given the tradition and community support, it will draw every coach mentioned's attention. If a job like Belton can draw 148 applicants from all over the state and they weren't even good. Copperas Cove had over 300 applicants and again they weren't even good. Calallen will get elite folks from every classification and some big pedigrees come calling. Some with shiny rings to count too...
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Post by aic on Feb 14, 2024 14:46:59 GMT -6
Walker isn't leaving LH, Davis isn't leaving GP and Castellanos isn't leaving Alice for Calallen and I'd never expect them to even consider it. Calallen will have other options and a few are already in discussion. The district will find the right fit. I noticed you didn’t mention Chris Soza …. Hmmm.. lol jk
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Post by markp3602 on Feb 14, 2024 17:24:59 GMT -6
a few years ago when inlived in calallen my neighbor and i would discuss what would happen if calallen head coaching job became available. u would have every name in the boom applying. its probably one of the biggest gigs out there. now if a new coach comes in and doenst retain some of the coaches id like to see alice grab one. we know the pedigree is there. i hope the find a great coach and would luv to see that short list one day!
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Post by picodegallo on Feb 14, 2024 18:38:29 GMT -6
I'm sorry this thread cracks me up... talking about Calallen like it's TM or Robstown or cc King is beyond ridiculous. Calallen is not a wreck of a program... They had a down year last season yes, but it wasn't the end of the world. Yes they have a crappy Admin at the moment but it sounds like that might be getting resolved through elections soon. The Admin has to get resolved to fix the school. As much as Calallen pays, it will draw every coach mentioned's attention. Given the tradition and community support, it will draw every coach mentioned's attention. If a job like Belton can draw 148 applicants from all over the state and they weren't even good. Copperas Cove had over 300 applicants and again they weren't even good. Calallen will get elite folks from every classification and some big pedigrees come calling. Some with shiny rings to count too... Correct. Campbell could’ve very well stayed another year and got another 13 or 14 win season despite Kings wishes and called a career and handed it off to another coach who might do even better with the talent coming up. Again despite Kings fantasies.
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Post by SouthTexasBloodsport on Feb 14, 2024 19:09:19 GMT -6
I'm sorry this thread cracks me up... talking about Calallen like it's TM or Robstown or cc King is beyond ridiculous. Calallen is not a wreck of a program... They had a down year last season yes, but it wasn't the end of the world. Yes they have a crappy Admin at the moment but it sounds like that might be getting resolved through elections soon. The Admin has to get resolved to fix the school. As much as Calallen pays, it will draw every coach mentioned's attention. Given the tradition and community support, it will draw every coach mentioned's attention. If a job like Belton can draw 148 applicants from all over the state and they weren't even good. Copperas Cove had over 300 applicants and again they weren't even good. Calallen will get elite folks from every classification and some big pedigrees come calling. Some with shiny rings to count too... Bad examples. Belton and Copperas Cove are loaded with talent and so their lack of not winning much is exactly why they would attract a ton of applicants. Coaches see that type of talent and think they can be the one to win big with it.
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