Swain coach resigns
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Sounds like he felt he just wasn't getting it done.
I don't know how any coach balances being AD and a head football coach anyway.
I don't know how any coach balances being AD and a head football coach anyway.
Neil Blankenship steps down from Swain County football for second time in eight months
Blankenship previously resigned in May 2021, but returned to the sideline for the fall season after the Maroon Devils struggled to find a replacement.
www.citizen-times.com
It’s tough with all the paperwork requirements now. That is why most larger counties do not allow you to coach and be AD.Sounds like he felt he just wasn't getting it done.
I don't know how any coach balances being AD and a head football coach anyway.
Neil Blankenship steps down from Swain County football for second time in eight months
Blankenship previously resigned in May 2021, but returned to the sideline for the fall season after the Maroon Devils struggled to find a replacement.www.citizen-times.com
To be honest it has to be a disservice to the rest of the athletic program to have an AD that is head coach of football or even basketball. I could see some other sports not being as much of an issue.
Personally I hope we steal the folks from Andrews. Maybe we could pound the veer again.
Well Last time this job didn’t seem draw BIG interest or the “Right guy” that swain wanted so that’s why he stay on so Will this job attracted more coaches this time around and if so hopefully they can find the next HC
Swain should try to talk Coach Gentry out of retirement ! We could see what kind of coach he is with about 250 less students to work with. Hahaha. Just a poor attempt at humor. Seriously, Swain will be a tough hire . The next coach will need to win and win fast . I don’t think the next coach will have 3 or 4 years to build his program or get the staff he wants in place. He will have very nice facilities and a great fan base but at the end of the day he’s got to win. I think a big name hire will be tough and a young or new coach will need the years I talked about earlier. I don’t know anything about their program and if some of the Swain faithful can shed some light please do. It will be interesting to see how all this shakes out.
Swain ran the veer this past year...... Andrews ran the wing-t not the veer.
Yeah, I am fully aware of when Boyce took over the program. I played ball for Swain way back then. I was lucky enough to see how a man has changed Swain Football first hand but only For two years. Never forget when the pads went on during 3 A days.after the first one was over we went from close to fifty players down to less than forty. Fun day.that was....
Seems highly possible with the Cherokee county consolidation coming soon.
They will still manage to stay at 1A, Cherokee County...... Have they looked into some names yet?
Yes but they will have zero titles
Cherokee county fudgers
Their helmets will have the number 800 on one side crossed out and the other side 600. 😂
Cherokee county fudgers
Their helmets will have the number 800 on one side crossed out and the other side 600. 😂
Rumor mill leans to Mr Watson, heard more but why state something that I don't know is factual.
You have to be joking?? An individual with hardly any coaching background, not in the school system, and I’d dare say doesn’t have a bachelors degree. You lose all credibility.
Speaking of losing credibility, I told everyone on this board yrs ago what was going to happen to Swain football. And I was about spot on. Now I said," the rumor mill" for a reason. No reason to start acting out at my expense. Be blessed and have a great day.
So by saying “rumor mill” you’re allowed to put garbage on here? My bet is your rumor mill doesn’t even get an interview. You are part of the problem for swain county. Fair weathered
Too whom did I disrespect to call out a man as garbage? As far weather fan goes, yes you must be corrected. Up to the point when I saw where our once powerful program start to crack, I was at every game. Driving from Goldsboro to Spivey Corner and even the Clinton game, how ever since I don't drive anymore I gather I have become a maroon devil Network fan. By the way some of my blood once stained Old football field and before we had real grass on Boyce Dietz field. So you must be correct. Now be blessed today.
Oh my! I just received a blessing! I found the mute button! Hope she has a wonderful life, truly do.
one of best basketball coaches in girls basketball wnc didn’t have a bachelor degree. That requirement is crazy
Especially in small communities. Sure 4A schools that have 100 staff members can require staff coaches but in communities you have to get others involved. Especially if there isn't teaching openings at Swain.
Now the preference should always be a faculty member especially in football. It makes a huge difference when the football coach is walking through the hallways especially in schools with discipline problems.
But as said, faculty is always not possible and it's better to have a community member doing lets say track than an english teacher just doing it because they were asked or to draw a check.
But as said, faculty is always not possible and it's better to have a community member doing lets say track than an english teacher just doing it because they were asked or to draw a check.
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The way education is going in NC, you'll have people with a HS GED teaching to fill spots. Anyway, Swain was and has been a consistent winning program in WNC. As most teams they struggle when they have to play more diverse programs in the finals. Such as Tarbor, WRH, CLinton, etc. But, they have great facilities and great tradition, should be able to get a good coach there. Teaching position is the biggest hurdle.
There are places in the state where community coaches are a must, but IMO the Head Football Coach Cannot be a Community guy, He has to be in the building with those players everyday. It is a little different than being the baseball coach, Football now requires a 365 day commitment to win consistently. With as good as this program has been Swain should have their pick for head coaches, What is going on in Bryson City?
I haven’t seen a policy regarding requirement. But if it uses the word faculty, that doesn’t include a custodian or lunch lady. They’re staff or employees, but not faculty.
It is from the DPI. The DPI only has jurisdiction on middle and junior high schools.
Anything high school related comes from the NCHSAA. Of course LEAs can make their own guidance for coaches as many do.
Anything high school related comes from the NCHSAA. Of course LEAs can make their own guidance for coaches as many do.
Was informed they offered the position to an out of state coach with ties to the SMC. My understanding is that the numbers aren’t right. I’m being told that the housing in the area is very expensive and may be a limiting factor attracting outside talent.
When that day comes, will Robbinsville count the Andrews students that they will surely receive in their enrollment? Asking for a friend.
People are selling stuff under 1000 sq ft on Cherokee Co. side of the gorge for what you could have bought a 3BR family home for 5 years ago. I’m sure it’s even more expensive in Bryson City.
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