The word is that Steve Gedro retired. Who is going to get that job?
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quote:Originally posted by redbird5:
The word is that Steve Gedro retired. Who is going to get that job?
Just a point of clarification...
Coach Gedro did not retire (from teaching) but he has resigned from his coaching position as the Varsity coach at Hickory.
He gave notification of his resignation to the players and parents last night at the end of season awards ceremony at the school. I wish him luck.
As far as the next coach that is a great question. Maybe somone with a knowledge of how the Chesapeake schools hire their coaches can chime in.
A guy like Sean Townsend would be a great hire there if he's interested. Young, smart and great pedigree.
Agree with Luv, Sean would be an outstanding choice for that very desirable job !
What are the latest developments in finding a new caoch? What names are out there?
No word yet. Interviewing potential coaches occurred to some degree last week. But not sure who all the candidates are. Lots of names being thrown around though.
David "Soup" Campbell would really make some good sense if he were interested ?
Soup would be a great choice. Knows the kids. Coaches them 3 quarters of the year (through summer, fall and winter). Knows the strengths and weaknesses of each player. Knows the game etc. Makes to much sense.
Have heard that one of the issues with any candidate from without the Chesapeake school system is going to be finding a teaching position for the coach what with positions being so tight and teachers being reassigned schools.
I was told that since there is a "freeze" on new teaching positions, they could make an exception for the right candidate. I find that hard to believe.
quote:Originally posted by vavals:
I was told that since there is a "freeze" on new teaching positions, they could make an exception for the right candidate. I find that hard to believe.
I am afraid however, if Hickory, the AD or the Chesapeake Schools do not make an exception there may be a en masse departure from the school. Word is the AD should make the announcement soon.
Well? Who's got the scoop?
I heard it's an Asst. coach from Ocean Lakes. That's the rumor, couldn't confirm
Hank Kraft, assistant at Ocean Lakes, will be named the new head coach. Congrats to Hank. Hickory got a good one.
wow. suprised an asstisant from the beach. im suprised.
Hank played at GB and has college coaching experience at VCU, WCU and Princeton. He pitched Citadel to the CWS and was the career saves leader until it was broken 3-4 (??) years ago. It's not a surprise to me at all. Great hire.
BTW, King's Fork hired Mickey Irving as it's new head coach. Mike is an associate scout with the Red Sox, a former MLB umpire and, most recently, the head coach at Hatteras HS. Another good hire!
BTW, King's Fork hired Mickey Irving as it's new head coach. Mike is an associate scout with the Red Sox, a former MLB umpire and, most recently, the head coach at Hatteras HS. Another good hire!
so i guess this isnt the Mickey Irving that annouces games for the Chesapeake Channel.
I dont know Hank so i just was suprised it was somebody from the beach.
Yep...same Mickey.
now i kinda remember Henry Craft.didnt know he was asst. coach at the beach.
I am looking for an email address for Coach Kraft... if someone has it could they PM me please.
quote:Originally posted by bballcoach44:
I am looking for an email address for Coach Kraft... if someone has it could they PM me please.
You can find his contact info on the Team's web page.
http://www.hickoryhawksbaseball.com/
Diamond Stalker... Thanks for the info
Coach Kraft nevr mentioned anything about his career at The Citadel, even after 4 years of playing for him! He is a very deserving coach, knows what he is talking about and I still use alot that he taught me about my pitching and being a person in general.
Looked up and found some archived stats of his from when he was at The Citadel ('89-92) and aside from being now 2nd all time in saves at 29, he still has The Citadel's only win in the CWS after pitching 3 shutout innings in the 10th, 11th and 12th to lead the Bulldogs over Cal State Fullerton.
Also in that 1990 season, to get to Omaha, he helped pitch his team past NC State, ECU and Miami twice in back to back games in the Atlantic Regional and helped The Citadel to a 26 game long win streak that year.
All this info blew my mind about a great coach who I have had the pleasure of knowing for 7 years now. Wish him all the luck out at Hickory!
Looked up and found some archived stats of his from when he was at The Citadel ('89-92) and aside from being now 2nd all time in saves at 29, he still has The Citadel's only win in the CWS after pitching 3 shutout innings in the 10th, 11th and 12th to lead the Bulldogs over Cal State Fullerton.
Also in that 1990 season, to get to Omaha, he helped pitch his team past NC State, ECU and Miami twice in back to back games in the Atlantic Regional and helped The Citadel to a 26 game long win streak that year.
All this info blew my mind about a great coach who I have had the pleasure of knowing for 7 years now. Wish him all the luck out at Hickory!
Good lesson to learn...when you're good you don't have to talk about it...other people talk about it for you