I agree with the fact that the principal has to sign off on it, but if athletics is not a concern for her, then the burden falls on the AD to make the recommendation on the most qualified candidate after doing some homework. Appears to the naked eye, that no homework was done in this case. No knock on Medici, don't know the young man, but there are many of Middle Schools Admins that would hire, nor give that responsibility to someone that young. Just hate it for the players at East Gaston. They deserve more time and commitment from the entire Admin to find a qualified coach with prior experience.