Coach Jordan of Southeastern

[CoyDuke]

While it's hard to argue with Jordan's record, this probably will not result in the death of Southeastern basketball. Piketon has gone thru this twice in the last several years, with Morris Gullion not being renewed for football, and Brett Coreno not being renewed for basketball. While the football program suffered a few lean years, Tyler Gullion has the program headed in the right direction (Morris is even one of his assistants) and Jeff Lisath has kept the basketball program moving forward.

I understand what you are trying to say, but lets not kid ourselves. Neither Gullion nor Coreno compare to Coach Jordan. You are talking about a guy who is Southeastern basketball not just someone who filled the position of coach and had a few successful seasons.

[SEfan2007]

I also heard that only 1 board member came to the basketball banquet, and the Superintendent wasn't there either......tell me that isn't a personal slam toward Coach Jordan.....HELLO...its for the kids you so called adults, grow up.

And Captain Jack, try for a few minutes to drop the sarcasm, I can remember not too long ago making the drive to VC and kicking butt and takin names.

[job 2:10]

I find it hard to believe that Jordan is being removed only to satisfy political agendas. Does anyone know what the situation is behind this?

[big mac]

Job 2:10 everyone can believe what they want, but explain how a coach has 2 repremands in 34 years and this happens. Can you think of any good reason to fire a coach of this stature? It is all becoming political at SE and it isn't just in basketball. This is happening in other sports and with teachers.

I can understand if a coach needs to go, but this isn't the way to do it. The man should have been allowed to retire with dignity. That was not possible as the news that he was not being renewed was told before it was made known to Mr. Jordan. Who ever started this wanted everyone to know that he was a non-renewed coach. That sounds like an agenda to me.

[hawkeyepierce]

That is ok, CJ. Our second grade is loaded too.

[earp]

I read the article on that link and it sounds like a bunch of parents are wrapped up in this thing to me.Its another case of "You yelled at my Little Johnny!"So therefore we are going to throw you and youre career under the bus.God forbid that this society put any discipline in anything! Hey people that have this witchhunt going on,Look at his record!I think one of the people responsible for all of this should coach the team next year since they seem to have all of the anwsers.Sorry for the rant that is kinda what I am seeing as an unbiased outsider.I figured I would put the outsider disclaimer on there before I get a post from a disgruntled parent.What a shame for a legend to have to go out like that.

[smurray]

http://www.chillicothegazette.com/apps/ ... /804120302

[bman618]

The dye has been casted. Going through a drawn out fiasco probably would not be best for either side. The school community will probably be divided either way. There are some jobs available around the area where Coach Jordan could be an immense help to. Who knows. It might pump life into the new school and to Coach Jordan.

It's too bad for the Southeastern community.

[JHS4EVER]

The payback for Larry and all of his friends and followers is to remember what happened when it comes time to vote for some of these Board members in the next election. This is when it will really hits home for some of the Board members.

[Out of Bounds]

I can't believe the school board just got rid of one of the most respected coaches in the STATE! They must know more about basketball than he does. The season got off to a rocky start with some players not acting like young men and getting suspended for something they should get suspended for. God forbid that coach has some discipline and upholds some sort of responsibility for the players. He still had some quality wins even with a team that wasn't real talented. I think the most impressive was beating a Red Streak team that is very talented and athletic. That might be where the earlier statement came from. And I fully agree. It would be a good hire at Piketon to get Larry. Good luck to who ever follows him. Sounds like they might need it!

[Im All In]

What kills me is that the Southeastern administration comes up with these phantom reprimands to try to justify their actions. I would actually have more respect for them if they just stood up and said "Hey, were wanting to go in a different direction." I, along with most knowledgeable basketball fans would think it was a bad decision, but at least I could respect the honesty. Right now they look foolish and deceptive, and that's a bad combination. Obviously, if this guy has worked for you for 30+ years and has never been reprimanded and then all of a sudden he gets two this season? Come on, that seems pretty shady to me. The fact is that the SE powers that be didn't have the onions to just dismiss Coach Jordan, they had to try to make it look like he did something wrong to deserve it. That's unprofessional!

[Ty Webb]

Seems to be a pretty consistent sentiment about this sad situation at Southeastern.

The board or powers that be can spin this anyway they want, but when you swiftly remove a coach that for all intents and purposes that has been the face of their program for over thirty years, you've made a huge mistake....obviously one that makes no sense and unfortunately will have a negative affect on the kids.

I can't think of any reason why ANY coach would want to walk into this mess.

[earp]

Hey the Fairland job is opened now!I personally would consider him for the job here!He would inherit a regional team that has 4 starters coming back.

[Futurebkstar]

I heard another name come up for the Fairland job. He was one of the better players ever to come out of Fairland and was on the last Regional team when they were Div. II. He has been coaching Div I miamisburg. Very smart young man that would be an asset to any program......

[bitbucket]

http://www.chillicothegazette.com/ap...TES01/80421018

http://www.wbex.com/cc-common/mainheadl ... le=3577674

[shljunkie]

The bottom line, sad as it may be, is that this is just a different time. Kids are different, for many reasons, too many things out there for them, not enough heart and dedication, but largely because the parents are different. Todays parents are not going to put up with little Johnny (or Susie) getting yelled at, touched, or heaven forbid, having their jerseys tugged at. No way, they're way too special and important and their self esteem could be damaged for life. Besides, they are most certainly the best player on the team, and how dare you think otherwise?? This in turn puts pressure on administrators to cave in because honestly, what's more important, doing what's right, or the threat of getting sued? Rather than have guts, it's easier to take the easy way out. Do I agree with all this, no, but it is how it is in this day and it looks as though it's here to stay.

[GoBlue22]

The bottom line, sad as it may be, is that this is just a different time. Kids are different, for many reasons, too many things out there for them, not enough heart and dedication, but largely because the parents are different. Todays parents are not going to put up with little Johnny (or Susie) getting yelled at, touched, or heaven forbid, having their jerseys tugged at. No way, they're way too special and important and their self esteem could be damaged for life. Besides, they are most certainly the best player on the team, and how dare you think otherwise?? This in turn puts pressure on administrators to cave in because honestly, what's more important, doing what's right, or the threat of getting sued? Rather than have guts, it's easier to take the easy way out. Do I agree with all this, no, but it is how it is in this day and it looks as though it's here to stay.

Excellent post, I agree totally. Jordan is an old school coach that is set in his ways, and coaches can't touch kids like they used to. I heard that Jordan told someone last season "I just can't coach these kids anymore".

[Out of Bounds]

Great post!!!!! The days of closed door practices are over. Parents want to be their kids friend, not the parent. They spend more time trying to get their kids out of trouble than supporting the coach or teachers and making the kids serve out there suspension.