Head Coaching Vacancies

[greygoose]

Wow, that should have been a given. No way he leaves Waverly without that full time teaching job....

Very true, but when you're told one thing and you commit to that, then they do another thing kind of puts a damper on the situation. Honestly if I was in his shoes, Robertson isn't going to stay around much longer, and if what I'm hearing is true I'd stay at Waverly. Either that or tell them this is what you promised, deliver or I'm out. We'll see, considering I don't think there's been an official announcement yet anything could happen.

I think it was/is well known the job at Waverly is/was his once Travis hangs it up. I’m pretty sure Travis will want to travel to watch Trey play at the next level.

Yeah, was hoping he'd hold out just a little longer on that, given the talent waverly has coming up he'd be set for quite awhile. Smurray help me out what is the name of the JV coach at Waverly?? Heard he has been offered and accepted the Eastern head coaching position.

[smurray]

Very true, but when you're told one thing and you commit to that, then they do another thing kind of puts a damper on the situation. Honestly if I was in his shoes, Robertson isn't going to stay around much longer, and if what I'm hearing is true I'd stay at Waverly. Either that or tell them this is what you promised, deliver or I'm out. We'll see, considering I don't think there's been an official announcement yet anything could happen.

I think it was/is well known the job at Waverly is/was his once Travis hangs it up. I’m pretty sure Travis will want to travel to watch Trey play at the next level.

Yeah, was hoping he'd hold out just a little longer on that, given the talent waverly has coming up he'd be set for quite awhile. Smurray help me out what is the name of the JV coach at Waverly?? Heard he has been offered and accepted the Eastern head coaching position.

Ya, I just heard about the JV coach today as well. I’m not going to mention the name until it’s confirmed but I’m somewhat shocked by it... and hate to hear it - was a HUGE asset to Waverly.

[greygoose]

I think it was/is well known the job at Waverly is/was his once Travis hangs it up. I’m pretty sure Travis will want to travel to watch Trey play at the next level.

Yeah, was hoping he'd hold out just a little longer on that, given the talent waverly has coming up he'd be set for quite awhile. Smurray help me out what is the name of the JV coach at Waverly?? Heard he has been offered and accepted the Eastern head coaching position.

Ya, I just heard about the JV coach today as well. I’m not going to mention the name until it’s confirmed but I’m somewhat shocked by it... and hate to hear it - was a HUGE asset to Waverly.

I'm curious to see how he handles things, let's be honest he's had some pretty talented teams. We'll see how coach L does in his new settings.

[smurray]

Yeah, was hoping he'd hold out just a little longer on that, given the talent waverly has coming up he'd be set for quite awhile. Smurray help me out what is the name of the JV coach at Waverly?? Heard he has been offered and accepted the Eastern head coaching position.

Ya, I just heard about the JV coach today as well. I’m not going to mention the name until it’s confirmed but I’m somewhat shocked by it... and hate to hear it - was a HUGE asset to Waverly.

I'm curious to see how he handles things, let's be honest he's had some pretty talented teams. We'll see how coach L does in his new settings.

I guess it’s public knowledge now so we can wish the best to Coach Lockery, just not against Waverly, lol. Lakiem will be missed at Waverly.

[smurray]

For all of those who are questioning why Tom Barrick decided to resign from Eastern Pike:

I believe that this decision is based upon family. Not sure how many people know this, but his wife has had severe heart issues over the past 15+ years. She has had several open heart surgeries and valve replacement operations. She is having ongoing issues; I'm sure many people would notice her at games in the past years. This year, she was only able to attend 2 games due to heart issues.

While there may be multiple reasons for Coach Barrick's decision, family needs were the primary issue.

Tom Barrick had a tremendous run at Eastern Pike and I know that he worked his hardest to leave the program in a great place.

I never knew Tom Barrick to back down just because he had a "down" team....

Congratulations to Coach Barrick and I wish you the best as you embark on the next stage of life.

Heard he was hired at Russell.

[greygoose]

For all of those who are questioning why Tom Barrick decided to resign from Eastern Pike:

I believe that this decision is based upon family. Not sure how many people know this, but his wife has had severe heart issues over the past 15+ years. She has had several open heart surgeries and valve replacement operations. She is having ongoing issues; I'm sure many people would notice her at games in the past years. This year, she was only able to attend 2 games due to heart issues.

While there may be multiple reasons for Coach Barrick's decision, family needs were the primary issue.

Tom Barrick had a tremendous run at Eastern Pike and I know that he worked his hardest to leave the program in a great place.

I never knew Tom Barrick to back down just because he had a "down" team....

Congratulations to Coach Barrick and I wish you the best as you embark on the next stage of life.

Heard he was hired at Russell.

Yep, so much for that retirement, then again did anyone really believe that's why he left eastern?? Heck no

[ItsMyOpinion]

I’m not really surprised he left Eastern. I had heard he was not excited about the move to the new league. But I am surprised he went to Kentucky and took over a program that had struggled so much lately. The KHSAA website shows 6 straight losing seasons and they averaged like 20 losses per season.

But I think Eastern landed on their feet. There new coach will do a good job.

[smurray]

For all of those who are questioning why Tom Barrick decided to resign from Eastern Pike:

I believe that this decision is based upon family. Not sure how many people know this, but his wife has had severe heart issues over the past 15+ years. She has had several open heart surgeries and valve replacement operations. She is having ongoing issues; I'm sure many people would notice her at games in the past years. This year, she was only able to attend 2 games due to heart issues.

While there may be multiple reasons for Coach Barrick's decision, family needs were the primary issue.

Tom Barrick had a tremendous run at Eastern Pike and I know that he worked his hardest to leave the program in a great place.

I never knew Tom Barrick to back down just because he had a "down" team....

Congratulations to Coach Barrick and I wish you the best as you embark on the next stage of life.

Heard he was hired at Russell.

Yep, so much for that retirement, then again did anyone really believe that's why he left eastern?? Heck no

Nope

[Watson45]

For all of those who are questioning why Tom Barrick decided to resign from Eastern Pike:

I believe that this decision is based upon family. Not sure how many people know this, but his wife has had severe heart issues over the past 15+ years. She has had several open heart surgeries and valve replacement operations. She is having ongoing issues; I'm sure many people would notice her at games in the past years. This year, she was only able to attend 2 games due to heart issues.

While there may be multiple reasons for Coach Barrick's decision, family needs were the primary issue.

Tom Barrick had a tremendous run at Eastern Pike and I know that he worked his hardest to leave the program in a great place.

I never knew Tom Barrick to back down just because he had a "down" team....

Congratulations to Coach Barrick and I wish you the best as you embark on the next stage of life.

Heard he was hired at Russell.

Yea I didnt figure that post would age very well. Senior heavy eastern team leaving this year and a young group coming up. Going to be a hard fought couple of years. I am not sure he wanted to start out facing burg with a young team. Apparently did not like the soc2 move.

[ohbuckeye2]

P J Fitch has been hired to Coach the Ironton Fighting Tigers, good luck Coach and welcome to Tigertown,

[pfloyd]

P J Fitch has been hired to Coach the Ironton Fighting Tigers, good luck Coach and welcome to Tigertown,

... no downside to this hire ! excellent basketball coach ... best of luck to Coach Fitch & the Tigers ! - pfloyd

[smurray]

Congratulations to PJ...

[danicalifornia]

Westfall hires Christian Meister

No idea on his background, but I hope it is a good hire for the Mustangs.

[Truth Serum]

Westfall hires Christian Meister

No idea on his background, but I hope it is a good hire for the Mustangs.

I also have never heard of him. Anyone have any background???

Good luck to the Mustangs.

[Truth Serum]

For all of those who are questioning why Tom Barrick decided to resign from Eastern Pike:

I believe that this decision is based upon family. Not sure how many people know this, but his wife has had severe heart issues over the past 15+ years. She has had several open heart surgeries and valve replacement operations. She is having ongoing issues; I'm sure many people would notice her at games in the past years. This year, she was only able to attend 2 games due to heart issues.

While there may be multiple reasons for Coach Barrick's decision, family needs were the primary issue.

Tom Barrick had a tremendous run at Eastern Pike and I know that he worked his hardest to leave the program in a great place.

I never knew Tom Barrick to back down just because he had a "down" team....

Congratulations to Coach Barrick and I wish you the best as you embark on the next stage of life.

Heard he was hired at Russell.

Yea I didnt figure that post would age very well. Senior heavy eastern team leaving this year and a young group coming up. Going to be a hard fought couple of years. I am not sure he wanted to start out facing burg with a young team. Apparently did not like the soc2 move.

Barrick is an outstanding coach. BUT, this does look bad. It would have been better if he just told the Eagle faithful that he was moving on.

[Truth Serum]

P J Fitch has been hired to Coach the Ironton Fighting Tigers, good luck Coach and welcome to Tigertown,

... no downside to this hire ! excellent basketball coach ... best of luck to Coach Fitch & the Tigers ! - pfloyd

WOW!
I didn't see this one coming. Excellent hire and great opportunity for Coach Fitch. The type of defense that Fitch teams play should do well at Ironton with their athletes.

Is he gonna be working there?