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Metzger Out At Montgomery Central

radioguy16

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Just saw that coach has retired from coaching. What route does MC go from here?
Life after West & East Montgomery has not produced like maybe they thought. However they did get to the 6 win mark this past year. The best in the young schools time. Gotta believe in time they will be a consistent winner. Not sure if they get to the West Montgomery level of consistency but they very well may.
 
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Some say retire, others say worn out welcome? Always heard super great guy but rubbed many wrong way never wanted to work with other sports.
 
Some say retire, others say worn out welcome? Always heard super great guy but rubbed many wrong way never wanted to work with other sports.
Had absolutely nothing to do with working with other sports and everything to do with working with the new principal at MC. I’ve coached and been around high school ball in NC and FL for over 20 years and this guy is hands the most clueless principal I’ve ever heard of. What Metzger had to deal with this year (best season since the school opened) was absolutely ridiculous. Let me go through a few examples for you:

-Metzger was sent home from school on a 2 day suspension on a game week and not allowed to communicate with coaches or players during that time for telling a player during a team meeting he needed to be more coachable. And no, there was nothing more to that story, no foul language, no screaming or yelling (I have first hand knowledge of this)

-Principal said a few parents expressed concerns about player injuries and that they believe it’s because they don’t warmup properly. Asked Coach Metzger to reassess warmups due to parent concerns (not a single player missed a game due to muscle strains or pulls)

-Principal Questioned Coach as to why he was having a 6:30am coaching staff meeting when the work day doesn’t start until 7:30. Said that Metzger could not require coaches to come in before school

-Principal Called Coach immediately after a road game win to discuss playing time of a backup because the parent called the principal during the game to complain.

These are just a few that stand out. I would caution anyone who looks into this job to stay FAR FAR AWAY as long as this Principal is there.
 
Lots of folks are gonna look at this job ... Top shelf facilities without a doubt! I just don't know about the school administration there. Also, this is Montgomery County we're talking about here ... 🙄
What does the issue or should I say the hesitancy be with applying for this job?
 
Had absolutely nothing to do with working with other sports and everything to do with working with the new principal at MC. I’ve coached and been around high school ball in NC and FL for over 20 years and this guy is hands the most clueless principal I’ve ever heard of. What Metzger had to deal with this year (best season since the school opened) was absolutely ridiculous. Let me go through a few examples for you:

-Metzger was sent home from school on a 2 day suspension on a game week and not allowed to communicate with coaches or players during that time for telling a player during a team meeting he needed to be more coachable. And no, there was nothing more to that story, no foul language, no screaming or yelling (I have first hand knowledge of this)

-Principal said a few parents expressed concerns about player injuries and that they believe it’s because they don’t warmup properly. Asked Coach Metzger to reassess warmups due to parent concerns (not a single player missed a game due to muscle strains or pulls)

-Principal Questioned Coach as to why he was having a 6:30am coaching staff meeting when the work day doesn’t start until 7:30. Said that Metzger could not require coaches to come in before school

-Principal Called Coach immediately after a road game win to discuss playing time of a backup because the parent called the principal during the game to complain.

These are just a few that stand out. I would caution anyone who looks into this job to stay FAR FAR AWAY as long as this Principal is there.
Yeah that sounds like a brutal situation to try and build up a new program. Cant say I blame him for being done with it.
 
If Metzger was anything like he was here at Pinecrest, he must've not followed the rules in Montgomery County.
 
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