Coaching Openings

[Pinehawk]

Haha, sounds like I'm more plugged in than you are. Guess you didn't know about the very public pushback, including from many current player parents. There are posts with very specific information, by people using their real names, expressing real anger about the situation regarding what Blame and his buddies did to the coach. Which is far worse than we've heard about so far. Maybe I'll share some of that later.
But, doesn't sound like you were aware of any of that.

 

[ISUfan00]

Oh no I know the public push back I get the same West Branch Times you do and I’m in the same Voices of West Branch Facebook group your in 😉. Also I may not be as connected to the football program as I’ve moved away. I do still know people in the know. But please enlighten us with what “you know” or what you have heard outside of the Facebook page.

 

[Pinehawk]

I’ve shared some info, now it’s your turn. Some very upset people in town.

 

[ISUfan00]

I’ve shared some info, now it’s your turn. Some very upset people in town.

No it’s not place to spread rumors on the Internet of what I have heard. I like hearing what you report on WB vs what’s actually the truth. Do you have some good accurate info yup, do you stretch the truth and stir the pot oh yeah you do. I’m a WB guy so I won’t say anything on here to fuel hate toward the community or football program. Just hope it turns out good for the kids in the program.

 

[Pinehawk]

It will be very telling when we see who gets the job...and who they bring back as assistants.
Are they going to reward the angry mob for running a guy out of town?

 

[Hooper2021]

I hear Fran has some free time now, maybe he'll give football a try in that neck of the woods.

 

[cidhawkeye]

Some typically vocal people are very quiet. Does the President of the board get a target now since he called out members of the community?

 

[Hwkfn1]

Belle Plaine is now posted.

 

[90-0]

Belle Plaine is now posted.

They have struggled with numbers the past couple years.

 

[PNation]

Nestor’s son is transferring

 

[cidhawkeye]

Nestor’s son is transferring

HS or college?

Never mind, just saw it

Collateral damage?

 

[Pinehawk]

West Branch ran the father out of town, and now the entire family appears to be leaving. Costing us an experienced Iowa Football player.
Thanks a lot guys...

 

[ISUfan00]

West Branch ran the father out of town, and now the entire family appears to be leaving. Costing us an experienced Iowa Football player.
Thanks a lot guys...

So let me get this straight you think an experienced Iowa football player that started some games last year and played significantly when he didn’t start. Is leaving the Iowa football team because his Dad quit coaching a HS football team 10 miles away because he was ran out of town metaphorically. Man your love for West Branch has no boundaries. Maybe just maybe looking at the secondary at Iowa, and recruits, transfers coming in he was getting feedback about his playing time next year or a position move. If the kid transfers to a college 10-15 miles from where his Dad ends up then maybe you have a leg to stand on.

 

[Pinehawk]

Dad controversially loses his local job a month ago, and then his son decides to transfer right on the heels of that.
But, you think they are completely unrelated. Ok.

 

[90-0]

Dad controversially loses his local job a month ago, and then his son decides to transfer right on the heels of that.
But, you think they are completely unrelated. Ok.

I have no dog in this fight. I would assume you guys are both adults, correct? No offense but I couldn't imagine being an adult and carrying on like you guys do about high school athletics.

 

[Redraider906]

I have no dog in this fight. I would assume you guys are both adults, correct? No offense but I couldn't imagine being an adult and carrying on like you guys do about high school athletics.

This. Just stop. You are ruining the board with your tough guy fight

 

[MepoDawg#]

This. Just stop. You are ruining the board with your tough guy fight

Unfortunately, it’s about the only thing on this board. I agree it’s dumb and pointless, but there isn’t much talk otherwise, but like there used to be.

 

[Hwkfn1]

Anyone know of the openings that have been filled?

 

[IGo42]

Anyone know of the openings that have been filled?

I know Aplington-Parkersburg was filled by the coach from BCLUW (Jeff Pikna). Haven't heard anything about Cascade or West Branch hires yet.

 

[PNation]

Cascade was filled by assistant Ryan Altiere, I talked with a Cascade grad that said he should have gotten the job last year.

 

[Pinehawk]

This. Just stop. You are ruining the board with your tough guy fight

Just too much content for you to scroll through otherwise? It's about the only interesting thing going on right now.

 

[ISUfan00]

Just too much content for you to scroll through otherwise? It's about the only interesting thing going on right now.

Agreed as much as us two adults (Pine is more of a senior citizen) bicker back and forth. We provide a lot of content on the board and we do talk meaningful football during the season. Just this conversation generated more buzz and responses than the last 2 weeks combined. This is a true high school rivalry West Branch and Regina, exactly what high school sports is! I loved this rivalry growing up. Wish there was more of these high school rivalries today!

 

[Pinehawk]

Agreed.
...btw, I'm no senior citizen. I'm a (somewhat) spry, fairly young (middle aged) man.
Perhaps my vast knowledge makes me seem older than I am.

 

[BlameIt]

Some typically vocal people are very quiet. Does the President of the board get a target now since he called out members of the community?

 

[cidhawkeye]

Tough to beat a dead horse when it’s an ongoing situation. Actually curious if the same crew that ran Nestor out of town would go after another relative newcomer who called them out for it.
If all of a sudden a non native President decides to move on or doesn’t have his contract renewed we will know. As far as the whole ‘I am a supporter of the Bears but not the coach’ …. Not for me to rationalize

 

[90-0]

Dude, who cares.

Tough to beat a dead horse when it’s an ongoing situation. Actually curious if the same crew that ran Nestor out of town would go after another relative newcomer who called them out for it.
If all of a sudden a non native President decides to move on or doesn’t have his contract renewed we will know. As far as the whole ‘I am a supporter of the Bears but not the coach’ …. Not for me to rationalize

Dude, who cares.
Any word on Williamsburg? Apologies if I missed it.

 

[BlameIt]

Tough to beat a dead horse when it’s an ongoing situation. Actually curious if the same crew that ran Nestor out of town would go after another relative newcomer who called them out for it.
If all of a sudden a non native President decides to move on or doesn’t have his contract renewed we will know. As far as the whole ‘I am a supporter of the Bears but not the coach’ …. Not for me to rationalize

Then why even bring it up?

Either the former coach was a lame duck and the school board president is clueless, or I am clueless and oblivious to the gravity of the scenario.

You make your own rational decision.

I can tell you with 100% confidence: Option A is the correct answer

 

[Pinehawk]

Then why even bring it up?

Either the former coach was a lame duck and the school board president is clueless, or I am clueless and oblivious to the gravity of the scenario.

You make your own rational decision.

I can tell you with 100% confidence: Option A is the correct answer

Seemed like online there were a lot of player parents were upset about what you and others did to the former coach.

 

[MepoDawg#]

Dude, who cares.

Dude, who cares.
Any word on Williamsburg? Apologies if I missed it.

Looks like Austin Blythe.

 

[90-0]

Looks like Austin Blythe.

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Saw that. Thanks

 

[MepoDawg#]

Wapello - Tony Johnson according to their board minutes from this month. I assume it’s the same Tony Johnson who is the MS/HS Principal.

 

[cidhawkeye]

Dude, who cares.

Dude, who cares.
Any word on Williamsburg? Apologies if I missed

With the overwhelming amount of other posts I am surprised you even saw my post.

 

[cidhawkeye]

Then why even bring it up?

Either the former coach was a lame duck and the school board president is clueless, or I am clueless and oblivious to the gravity of the scenario.

You make your own rational decision.

I can tell you with 100% confidence: Option A is the correct answer

Why bring it up?
Because I am a naturally curious person. Unlike some I have no ill will for WB. The way that people get emotionally involved is chuckle worthy. I tend to stick to facts and questions.

 

[BlameIt]

Why bring it up?
Because I am a naturally curious person. Unlike some I have no ill will for WB. The way that people get emotionally involved is chuckle worthy. I tend to stick to facts and questions.

As do i

 

[cidhawkeye]

As do i

You just get a little more defensive and emotional about it.

 

[spreadthelove]

This back and forth bickering about such a niche situation with semi-anonymous posting is truly bizarre. Does anyone have a complete carousel update? Who’s landed where so far? What’s still open?

 

[BlameIt]

You just get a little more defensive and emotional about it.

Could you be any more obtuse?

I wonder why a guy from WB would be sensitive about people attempting to run a program (he's given a great deal to) into the mud (by people outside the program)...??

 

[EIHCGuy]

Could you be any more obtuse?

I wonder why a guy from WB would be sensitive about people attempting to run a program (he's given a great deal to) into the mud (by people outside the program)...??

I only know things I've heard from a former WB asst coach. From what I get, Nestor called kids "pussies" and "mother f'ers" on a regular basis. He also let players drive their own car to road games.

Chicago mentality don't play in small town Iowa. Seems like good riddance. Wash, rinse, and start over.

 

[BlameIt]

I only know things I've heard from a former WB asst coach. From what I get, Nestor called kids "pussies" and "mother f'ers" on a regular basis. He also let players drive their own car to road games.

Chicago mentality don't play in small town Iowa. Seems like good riddance. Wash, rinse, and start over.

 

[spreadthelove]

Here's what I've compiled from the thread. I'm sure I am missing a few but could anyone get back with info they have on any of these positions

South Winn -
Pella - Ben Bollard
A-P - Jeff Pikna
Linn-Mar -
GMG -
Sioux City West -
Clarke -
Lone Tree -
AHSTW -
Louisa-Muscatine -
WSR - Cal Twait
North Scott-
Ames-
CAM-
Cherokee- Kris Alesch
North Mahaska-
West Branch -
Wapello - Tony Johnson
Cascade - Ryan Altiere
Bondurant-Farrar -
North Cedar -
Red Oak -
BCLUW -
Williamsburg - Austin Blythe
Belle Plaine -