Does anyone know if St. Charles East still needs a head baseball coach? I noticed a listing on a web site and was unaware they were looking for one.
Anyone know of any other coaching vacancies?
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My sources tell me that Coach Len is taking a year off, but he will continue to watch over the baseball program at St. Charles East. Word is that several good coaches have backed away from applying for the position after getting wind of this. Look for the sophomore coach to take the helm for the year with Coach Len coming back for the 2005 season.
Taking a year off, interesting. So this is a one year shot if they bring someone in? Aren't there any varsity assistants that would just be an "interim" for 2004?
My sources tell me that the people making the decisions for this position hold the sophomore coach a bit higher than anyone else in the program. I could be wrong, but that is my bet.
as in Todd Genke from the Flyers? interesting.
Its down to three people. The sophomore coach, the former(fired)coach from Jacobs HS, and one other guy. Should have a coach by the end of next week. Coach Len is not to happy about the whole process............ Stay tuned!
Fired Coach From Jacobs?
A Former Coach Of Mine Coachs/Coached There?
Andy Jakabowski...Was he the one fired at Jacobs? Or did he move on the past few years?
A Former Coach Of Mine Coachs/Coached There?
Andy Jakabowski...Was he the one fired at Jacobs? Or did he move on the past few years?
well..Andy left jacobs during the summer I believe...currently helping at Elgin Community..
one heck of a coach in my opinion. where ever he goes...they will be lucky
one heck of a coach in my opinion. where ever he goes...they will be lucky
I "believe" that Andy was let go at Jacobs over the summer, hence he must be one of the finalists.
Reece has raised this topic before. I cannot substantiate the rumor that Coach J was "fired". I've heard various rumors. The paper stated he was leaving Jacobs to pursue a collegiate coaching job. As I've stated before, whatever the reason for his departure from Jacobs, he has been doing a great job with the infielders at ECC through 20+ games in the fall and througout the winter workouts.
Go Porters!
Coach Genke is a great coach. He coached my son and is just a great human being. His kids are disciplined and challenges them to reach for their full potential as young men.
The other person that is mentioned in this thread is not a leader of young men from what I have heard from several people. I sure hope he is not applying for the job.
The other person that is mentioned in this thread is not a leader of young men from what I have heard from several people. I sure hope he is not applying for the job.
St.charles...pretty bold statement about someone you don't even know. Not everyone can please everyone else. Better to have just given a positive opinion about coach Genke, and not slander someone becuase of "what I have heard".
I know coach J from him working with my son. He sure seemed like a leader of young men to me when he worked with him and helped him with his hitting, mental game and in his confidence for the 5 months he worked with him. I also saw his players come into the facility just to talk to him...and the ones I talked too would have run through a wall for him.
I know coach J from him working with my son. He sure seemed like a leader of young men to me when he worked with him and helped him with his hitting, mental game and in his confidence for the 5 months he worked with him. I also saw his players come into the facility just to talk to him...and the ones I talked too would have run through a wall for him.
Mde5,
Well said....
One may formulate an opinion based on hearsay information but your opinion may be dead wrong unless you have first hand information. Case in point, before my son started legion ball I had heard a great deal of hemming and hawing about the legion coach from various sources. Turns out he was one of the best coaches my son has had to date.
Well said....
One may formulate an opinion based on hearsay information but your opinion may be dead wrong unless you have first hand information. Case in point, before my son started legion ball I had heard a great deal of hemming and hawing about the legion coach from various sources. Turns out he was one of the best coaches my son has had to date.
BigMW...I was a travel coach for many years...people either liked me or hated me...no in between. I had kids who played for me and their parents had reservations because of "stories they had heard"...but after they played for me...wished they would have come out earlier...
I had heard things about players and parents also...but I never let that cloud my judgement to have them play for me...and not one were as bad as advertised...lol...if they were..we kindly helped them move along to someplace else
I had heard things about players and parents also...but I never let that cloud my judgement to have them play for me...and not one were as bad as advertised...lol...if they were..we kindly helped them move along to someplace else
Well, sorry to offend some of you, but regardless of my opinion they hired the sophomore coach yesterday. Their loss! St. Charles North's gain by keeping Coach Genke where he belongs.
not offended at all St. Charles....I just don't think negative things should be said...unless they are known for fact...
We all have opinions...and one is not better than the other, as long as the thoughs about someone are known or facts....
Good that they hired someone the players are familiar with...bad because he is a good coach...but he will have other opportunities
We all have opinions...and one is not better than the other, as long as the thoughs about someone are known or facts....
Good that they hired someone the players are familiar with...bad because he is a good coach...but he will have other opportunities
Mde5,
Exactly.....
I'm glad that hopefully, Coach J will be remaining at ECC as the infield coach. Their loss is ECC's gain.
Exactly.....
I'm glad that hopefully, Coach J will be remaining at ECC as the infield coach. Their loss is ECC's gain.
"The paper stated he was leaving Jacobs to pursue a collegiate coaching job."
Then why is he applying for a high school job before the junior college season starts?
Hmmmmmmmmmm!
Then why is he applying for a high school job before the junior college season starts?
Hmmmmmmmmmm!
He is currently a volunteer assistant at ECC, meaning no money. He is married with three children, so I would assume he is looking for a paid position. I do not know what other coaching positions, if any, he has pursued. I believe his wife coaches and teaches at Jacobs and he still teaches there, so I would assume he is looking for a paid coaching position in the area. But if you're so interested in the truth why don't you ask him, Reece? Hmmmmmmmm.......
Well, East and North are two quality programs and I think we have two good coaches. Whoever applied and whatever you think of them good or bad it does not matter. The choice has been made and it looks like it was the best for East and that is all that matters.
Reece-
From your previous posts it's quite obvious you have something against Andy Jakubowski. Instead of running your mouth on a message board why don't you be a real man and confront him with your issues.
I have seen this guy coach for the last 3-4 years at the HS level. And without a doubt one of the best HS coaches I have seen. I hear alot of people on this website complaining about how their sons coach doesn't help him through the recruiting process, or doesn't have the knowledge so and so has, or doesn't give a hoot about my kid. This guy did all that and more. You can tell by watching him coach that when he played that he was a "gamer". One of those guys who did anything to win and would make the big play to win or save the game.
Reece, it's funny how you're the only one saying bad things about this guy. Because 3 or 4 other posters have had a positive experience with him. Good Luck to you.
From your previous posts it's quite obvious you have something against Andy Jakubowski. Instead of running your mouth on a message board why don't you be a real man and confront him with your issues.
I have seen this guy coach for the last 3-4 years at the HS level. And without a doubt one of the best HS coaches I have seen. I hear alot of people on this website complaining about how their sons coach doesn't help him through the recruiting process, or doesn't have the knowledge so and so has, or doesn't give a hoot about my kid. This guy did all that and more. You can tell by watching him coach that when he played that he was a "gamer". One of those guys who did anything to win and would make the big play to win or save the game.
Reece, it's funny how you're the only one saying bad things about this guy. Because 3 or 4 other posters have had a positive experience with him. Good Luck to you.
Reece,
I've heard nothing good about him either. Good points!
Slidepiece,
Talk about men, why offer your opinions on this website? Any real man would do it face to face and not behind his back. Talk about speaking out of both sides of your mouth. Get out of the computer lab and go back to class. Unitl then, shhhhh!
I've heard nothing good about him either. Good points!
Slidepiece,
Talk about men, why offer your opinions on this website? Any real man would do it face to face and not behind his back. Talk about speaking out of both sides of your mouth. Get out of the computer lab and go back to class. Unitl then, shhhhh!
Hey slide,
Sorry to offer my opinion on this website......... If you look at where I have left opinions on certain threads, the thread asks for opinions on the subject matter. I don't actually have a bone to pick with your coach, but I played against his teams and everytime we played we had problems with your friend. Sorry!
My coach could not stand him at all, and your friend's language was not suitable for high school athletics and on top of it his players were severly undisciplined. Again, Sorry!
If you suits you better, I will not leave my opinoins again! Stay Hot! Good luck at ECC!
Sorry to offer my opinion on this website......... If you look at where I have left opinions on certain threads, the thread asks for opinions on the subject matter. I don't actually have a bone to pick with your coach, but I played against his teams and everytime we played we had problems with your friend. Sorry!
My coach could not stand him at all, and your friend's language was not suitable for high school athletics and on top of it his players were severly undisciplined. Again, Sorry!
If you suits you better, I will not leave my opinoins again! Stay Hot! Good luck at ECC!
Reece,
My son is the one at ECC, not Slidepiece (or his son). Just want to clear things up.
I believe you are entitled to your opinion but I don't believe you should state facts that may not be true. The points you have made in your latter post may be more accurate ammunition. I did heed your earlier warning and have monitored his actions and I will just have to agree to disagree with you.
I do know as a coach at ECC he has a very demanding work ethic and my son feels he has improved because of it. During the fall season he was well behaved at all games.
My son's HS team played multiple games over two seasons against Jacobs during the high school season (conference rivals) without incident from Coach J. My son's American Legion team played multiple games over two seasons against the Lake In The Hills legion team coached by Coach J, also without incident.
Anyway, good luck to you this season.
StCharles,
Once again hearsay. If that's how you want to judge people, so be it. I would rather hear facts substantiating your claim. I don't mean this in a derogatory manner (the written word can be difficult to express yourself!), so please don't take offense. Good luck to you this season.
My son is the one at ECC, not Slidepiece (or his son). Just want to clear things up.
I believe you are entitled to your opinion but I don't believe you should state facts that may not be true. The points you have made in your latter post may be more accurate ammunition. I did heed your earlier warning and have monitored his actions and I will just have to agree to disagree with you.
I do know as a coach at ECC he has a very demanding work ethic and my son feels he has improved because of it. During the fall season he was well behaved at all games.
My son's HS team played multiple games over two seasons against Jacobs during the high school season (conference rivals) without incident from Coach J. My son's American Legion team played multiple games over two seasons against the Lake In The Hills legion team coached by Coach J, also without incident.
Anyway, good luck to you this season.
StCharles,
Once again hearsay. If that's how you want to judge people, so be it. I would rather hear facts substantiating your claim. I don't mean this in a derogatory manner (the written word can be difficult to express yourself!), so please don't take offense. Good luck to you this season.
St Charles-
Speaking out of both sides of my mouth? How? I'm not the one bad mouthing anyone here.
Reece-
You don't have a bone to pick with coach J? lol Nobody wants to hear from somebody with a personal vendetta against anyone. Keep the sour grapes to yourself. I'm not sure what you meant about the "stay hot" comment, but I'm guessing that it's somewhat disrespectful.
Speaking out of both sides of my mouth? How? I'm not the one bad mouthing anyone here.
Reece-
You don't have a bone to pick with coach J? lol Nobody wants to hear from somebody with a personal vendetta against anyone. Keep the sour grapes to yourself. I'm not sure what you meant about the "stay hot" comment, but I'm guessing that it's somewhat disrespectful.
Daily Herald ran a story today and Mark Foulkes is the new St. Charles East head coach. He was soph coach last year and got the job this year. A 1995 grad of STCE has to make him one of the youngest head coaches in the area. He must be pretty good to take over a program of that calibur.
pitch...Congrats to the new coach. Yes, he must be one of the youngest in the entire area.
Don't get too excited about personnel decisions made by AD's. They rarely go outside their own school districts for head coaches in baseball.
Don't get too excited about personnel decisions made by AD's. They rarely go outside their own school districts for head coaches in baseball.
To add to what Beenthere has just said, remember that a hire from outside of the district means the addition of the coach as a teacher. It is always easier to find someone from the district (from a financial position).