I heard from more than several sources that the HP coach was let go last week on Memorial Day. I was curious as to why he was let go and who is on the short list to replace him?
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Hmmm, a perfect rumor op! Ummm, Rusty Greer! 
I heard it was somebody from your neighborhood PD.
I heard Ron Washington was up for the vacancy.
does anyone actually know why and if he was fired, or did he resign?
must be a high pressure job with lots of expectations
must be a high pressure job with lots of expectations
quote:does anyone actually know why and if he was fired
Because he didn't lock Heath out of the batting cages.
quote:Originally posted by Big Red:
I heard Ron Washington was up for the vacancy.
It would probably be a nice pay increase for him.
quote:Because he didn't lock Heath out of the batting cages.
love it beast!
maybe he will land at forney and then we won't have to worry about him calling us back.
Roberson No Longer HP Baseball Coach
Posted on May 26th, 2009 2:04pm by Chuck Cox
Filed under Highland Park, Sports
Highland Park varsity baseball head coach Sam Roberson was relieved of his duties on Tuesday after the Scots were swept by Rockwall-Heath in the regional quarterfinals last week.
“I think it’s just a difference in philosophy,” HP boys athletic director Randy Allen said.
Roberson, whose contract was extended by two seasons earlier this year, said he isn’t sure if he will take the reassignment or will resign.
Roberson was head coach of the Scots for three seasons after serving as junior varsity coach for two years and a varsity assistant coach for seven years. In his three seasons as head coach, Roberson was 91-32. He led HP to the regional finals in his first season, the regional semifinals last year, and the regional quarterfinals this season.
Posted on May 26th, 2009 2:04pm by Chuck Cox
Filed under Highland Park, Sports
Highland Park varsity baseball head coach Sam Roberson was relieved of his duties on Tuesday after the Scots were swept by Rockwall-Heath in the regional quarterfinals last week.
“I think it’s just a difference in philosophy,” HP boys athletic director Randy Allen said.
Roberson, whose contract was extended by two seasons earlier this year, said he isn’t sure if he will take the reassignment or will resign.
Roberson was head coach of the Scots for three seasons after serving as junior varsity coach for two years and a varsity assistant coach for seven years. In his three seasons as head coach, Roberson was 91-32. He led HP to the regional finals in his first season, the regional semifinals last year, and the regional quarterfinals this season.
I don't pretend to know the whole story, but 91-32 over 3 years isn't bad by any means + regional finals, semis and quarters. The "difference in philosophy" must have meant that some big booster's son wasn't getting enough playing time.
based on the talent he has had there over the last three years, this was probably his best season. most of the parents didn't want him to get the job in the first place. he had been an asst for several years so they moved him into the HC position when it opened up. your right though doubleday, with that record he won't be unemployed for long.
You guys have no idea (and best to just let it be at that) but it had nothing to do with playing time. Wish the best to all parties including Coach Roberson and what he did for the program. Hopefully this can be a win-win for everyone.
HP should have announcement on new staff by mid-month if not sooner if what I'm hearing is true. Need both head and assistant varsity coach and maybe freshman caoch as well. Heck we'll be lucky to even have a program. We'll just do the best we can and see what happens. Poor ol' HP.
HP should have announcement on new staff by mid-month if not sooner if what I'm hearing is true. Need both head and assistant varsity coach and maybe freshman caoch as well. Heck we'll be lucky to even have a program. We'll just do the best we can and see what happens. Poor ol' HP.
Yeah I went by the baseball field yesterday and they were installing goal posts in the outfield.
quote:Originally posted by OldDude:
... Poor ol' HP...
BooFrickinHoo.
did they remember to get the key to cages from roberson before he left? 
quote:most of the parents didn't want him to get the job in the first place.
quote:Originally posted by Ken Guthrie:quote:most of the parents didn't want him to get the job in the first place.
This just in, the Highland Park baseball team will be coached by the entire booster club.
Better make room in the dugout.
Only HS Ballpark I've ever been to that gave me a problem with bringing a cooler in with water for my kids.
Kinda tells you what they are all about.
Kinda tells you what they are all about.
sounds like The Beast heard the same thing I heard about who is being interviewed.....................
Heard the ex Marcus skipper was in the mix there
Ten years after he replaced legendary Monterey baseball coach Bobby Moegle, Fred Oliver is leaving the Plainsmen to take over the head coaching position at Dallas Highland Park, The Avalanche-Journal learned Monday from multiple sources.
Oliver could not be reached after several calls were made to his cell phone Monday night.
Sources told The A-J that Oliver met with the Monterey baseball players Monday night to inform them that he had accepted the position at Highland Park earlier in the day.
His hire is pending school board approval today.
Oliver could not be reached after several calls were made to his cell phone Monday night.
Sources told The A-J that Oliver met with the Monterey baseball players Monday night to inform them that he had accepted the position at Highland Park earlier in the day.
His hire is pending school board approval today.
HP got a good one. Now watch the dogpile trying to get that gig in Lubbock! It's gonna be crazy!
Hmmm... heard last night from a reliable source that Coppell's Don English had accepted the job. Interesting. 
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Fred Oliver of Lubbock Monterray will be the new coach of Highland Park. Announced as official this morning in Lubbock.
Natural -- slight wrong turn with that rumor (although I am not your "reliable source").
Nothing official from HP yet although we did read with interest the Lubbock newspaper article.
I moved from Lubbock to Red Oak almost 2 years ago. Kids went to Coach Oliver's camps many times. He is a great coach who will relate to his kids. Seniors at Monterey were very very very sad to lose him.
I think the jury's still out on that one....Just my .02's worth. GED10DaDquote:Originally posted by hardnosedgamer55:...is a great coach who will relate to his kids. Seniors at Monterey were very very very sad to lose him.
He held a meeting with his players on Monday.
True... true.quote:Originally posted by hardnosedgamer55:
He held a meeting with his players on Monday.
Back in the day, GED10 went to all of his camps... winter and summer, from age seven. Then he helped the graduated SR's coach the young kids when he could no longer go to camp. GED10 grew-up with everything he owned in his closet columbia blue and red!
I coached most of the kids on his sub-varsity teams. They are good boys, they will do well with whomever they get.
Maybe coach Kinzy will come back, or Coach Eckles. Maybe Coach Morris will have a shot, but I think it will be an older/established guy. Probably not Coach Webster, as he's already gone cross-town from LHS to Coronado 3 years ago.
Really, it was time. They were swept by us 0-2 this year, and we were 3-2 the last two years, not a good record against Old Lubbock High!
Plus they lost alot of games to Coronado too, the past few years.
I wish him well...... GED10DaD
I had wondered about Coach Kinzy too. He has done a geat job at Guyer. This could get interesting.
seriously doubtful that kinzy is going anywhere. he has a boatload of talent coming into his varsity program over the next 1-3 years, and his son will be a freshman next year. plus- they have really connected well in the area...........but i guess you just never know!! we all will in just a few weeks.............or maybe even days.
We'd love to have him back in LISD, but I know what it is like to lose him. He's a great coach, better hang on to him!quote:Originally posted by 4sport:
seriously doubtful that Kinzy is going anywhere....
GED10DaD
yes- he is a great coach and a great man.......and he served 3 long years dues to get his program where is is now. he is about to reap the rewards- this year was just the beginning of great things for him and the guyer baseball program!
I think they should hire the former Poteet Coach 
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