Metzger Out At Montgomery Central

[radioguy16]

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.

 

[Sportsnut17]

Top shelf guy. He will be missed.

 

[BusterBrown1980]

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.

 

[Hon Dines]

Hello Hickory Ridge?????

 

[HSfan1182]

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.

 

[RD28327]

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 ... 🙄

 

[radioguy16]

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?

 

[RD28327]

I am sure someone with Montgomery County ties (or ties to Montgomery Central High School) will be first in line for this gig ...

 

[HSfan1182]

What does the issue or should I say the hesitancy be with applying for this job?

The new principal who believes his job is to keep every single parent happy

 

[Sportsnut17]

What does the issue or should I say the hesitancy be with applying for this job?

Sounds like it was answered above. Principal?

 

[radioguy16]

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.

 

[NCirishman]

I highly doubt that working with other sports played any part.

At his previous job you could not play football unless you also played another sport….

 

[offthehook]

If Metzger was anything like he was here at Pinecrest, he must've not followed the rules in Montgomery County.

 

[RD28327]

If Metzger was anything like he was here at Pinecrest, he must've not followed the rules in Montgomery County.

He had more talent @ Pinecrest ...

 

[RD28327]

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.

It definitely makes me wonder about the adminstration over there, whether it's the past principal or the current principal ...

 

[offthehook]

He likely pushed the ethics a bit further than he did here at Pinecrest. He does not believe rules apply to him.

 

[offthehook]

It definitely makes me wonder about the adminstration over there, whether it's the past principal or the current principal ...

Metzger pushes any and all boundaries. Google him. He is the reason we lost our beloved Athletic Director to Southern Lee. Google him.

 

[offthehook]

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.

Did his current principal hold him accountable? That is an answer only Coach Metzger can answer. It sounds like you have inside information.

 

[HSfan1182]

Did his current principal hold him accountable? That is an answer only Coach Metzger can answer. It sounds like you have inside information.

Yes I do. And nothing you’re saying is even remotely accurate as it pertains to Montgomery Central. Sorry you’re bitter about Purnsley leaving for Southern Lee nearly a decade ago. Most folks seem to be pretty happy with the job Hewitt has done since taking over as AD at Pinecrest

 

[RD28327]

Yes I do. And nothing you’re saying is even remotely accurate as it pertains to Montgomery Central. Sorry you’re bitter about Purnsley leaving for Southern Lee nearly a decade ago. Most folks seem to be pretty happy with the job Hewitt has done since taking over as AD at Pinecrest

Purnsley is a good guy and is doing well.. So is Coach Hewitt. Makes you wonder about he gets along with certain principals as well as principles ...

 

[Steelers71]

All I know is Metzger is demanding of his coaches and players. He built Pinecrest from the depths of football purgatory. If it didn't go as planned at MC, it's probably a bunch of different reasons why. If administration doesn't have your back nothing will improve for that program. Metzger will be fine. We'll see about MC.

 

[offthehook]

All I know is Metzger is demanding of his coaches and players. He built Pinecrest from the depths of football purgatory. If it didn't go as planned at MC, it's probably a bunch of different reasons why. If administration doesn't have your back nothing will improve for that program. Metzger will be fine. We'll see about MC.

Like here at Pinecrest, he will break any and all rules if allowed. Again: Google him.

 

[RD28327]

Like here at Pinecrest, he will break any and all rules if allowed. Again: Google him.

And, what are we supposed to discover??? Enlighten us ...

 

[offthehook]

Yes I do. And nothing you’re saying is even remotely accurate as it pertains to Montgomery Central. Sorry you’re bitter about Purnsley leaving for Southern Lee nearly a decade ago. Most folks seem to be pretty happy with the job Hewitt has done since taking over as AD at Pinecrest

Google Coach Metzger. That's all. He photocopied a doctor's signature. We lived the forfeitured games. He obviously did something egregious or he stepped aside for health reasons and family time. I pray for the latter but history reminds us Patriots of who he really is.

Go Patriots this Friday against Rolesville.

 

[loveithere]

I googled Coach Metzger. Nothing came up except stories of him resigning and pictures of him

 

[BusterBrown1980]

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.

WOW! These examples are awful. What an out of touch clueless Principal. Sounds like he and the Principal at North Davidson would be a great marriage. They could co-author a book and title it, clueless leadership, what not to do or be as an educational administrator.

 

[BlackKnightNut]

Seems to me this job is a double edged sword from the last few coaches. The Browns and now Metzger were all highly successful at previous schools. This school seemed to have strong community support from East and West Montgomery and their fans were predicting a powerhouse. Perhaps fan expectations are out of whack considering the jump of two 1A schools to one 3A school? Nice facilities, decent athletes, fans who can be both an asset and a detriment at the same time, and a principal who is far too hands on and listens to gossip too much?

Sounds like a headache most coaches worth their salt wouldn't want to deal with...

 

[PrepFanNC]

I googled Coach Metzger. Nothing came up except stories of him resigning and pictures of him

Same here. I felt certain that I was going to find something. I’m ten pages in. Nothing even remotely scathing.

 

[beamer24]

Sounds like a horrible guy 🙄

Little Things, Big Impact: Metzger Ends Era at Pinecrest

When Chris Metzger came on as the football coach at Pinecrest High School in 2007, the program was in disrepair. With a blueprint focused on hard work and a community

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[RD28327]

Now, how about some examples of "bad behavior" while at Montgomery Central ... I have heard all or most of the stories at Pinecrest ... I still haven't forgot about the big fight between Union Pines and Pinecrest in 2010 ...

 

[PrepFanNC]

West Montgomery and East Montgomery existed separately for so many years. I think both were completed around 1961. For 60 years, they were, like a lot of county schools, rivals.
When you consolidate, you've got to put someone in place that will work to weave the two school communities together. This did not happen properly in Montgomery County.
I think the prevalent (and somewhat lazy) mind-set was simple math. 2A school + 1A school = 3A school.
Both schools had some football success. As we've seen in the case, it does not translate into automatic success.
I know that was at least partially accurate because of the posters (former posters now I think) in this very forum. They predicted big gains and championships in a very short time.

I won't get into the coaching hires, as I don't think that anyone was going to do really great down there. When you show up to a football game at MCHS for their senior night, and their home stands are, at best, 30% full... that's a problem. Even this year when they had their first winning record (thanks to an amazing weak non-conference schedule, as well as a weak conference).

I am very curious to see what happens to them in the realignment. Their size will make them a conference outlier for foreseeable decades. It's a tough place to be athletically.

I do love the campus. Bring adjacent to the community college is a great arrangement for their students.

 

[BlackKnightNut]

To be honest Metzger beating Asheboro was a great coaching job. I did not see that coming and Brown is a good coach too. I wish the best to both but realignment is MCs only hope as I have stated before. They had their best season ever and a still weakened ND blew them out, as did CD. They beat Ledford but other than the first time ever did it have any value? Aboro was their best win and that win kept Aboro from a winning record to give MC one instead.

Aboro is on the right track, at least from an improvement standpoint. MC on the other hand may have just went back to square one after improvement over the last few years.

Aboro never beat MC. They only beat ND and Ledford once. MC only beat Ledford once. Where do they go from here and will any coach who is experienced or of any quality apply or want the job? Nice facilities help but how much does the MC job pay as a one school county gig? Surely they have to sweeten the deal monetarily if the problems we've been presented with here are any indication or truth to them exists...