Does he stay or does he go?

[hunt-ducks]

I have not seen the Ladies play this season, so I can not make a call on whether to keep the coach. But I do think that giving any coach a one-year contract is the wrong move. First, it places that coach in a win-now-or-be-gone position. That causes the coach to think only short-term, and not to build a team over a period of 2-3 seasons. Poor teams can not be fixed in a single season. Secondly, high school athletes today are very aware of fitting-in with the culture of the coach who is recruiting them. Opposing coaches will use this uncertainty of whether the UM head coach will be there following one season in their recruiting pitch to prospects, and it will adversely effect the recruiting process. Our AD needs to commit to either conducting a national search and hiring the best candidate to a 3-year contract, or give our interim coach a 3-year contract which allows him to build his team without the pressure of a one-year deal. Just my opinion.

 

[MTbest]

Keep Mike, 2-3 yrs, get the recruiting mission set with clear player objectives: players with height, athleticism , all around shooting versatility, floor smarts and positive attitude (easier said than done, I know). We've got a young team ,that has shown very good depth of play facilitated with the motion offense strategy. Summertime/fall looks fairly intense, for this team on all fronts, phys training-strength, speed, agility, (look at the achievements Abby has made, but Carmen seems at times, slow and clumsy, inconsistent ball handling-but she is young!) The basics of ball play- shooting accuracy and confidence- we've got players that throw bricks, player expectation given the best training is you turn that around or, you hit the bench, "you are on the floor , to score". Lastly, I'll throw this out--no head coach, or staff are beyond OJT/continuing ed. For instance, coaches must be able to set expectations of themselves to adjust team strategies very quickly and execute. Mike's deployment of the motion offense was what this team needed, who ran one of the best motion offenses? No, question, Rob did. Consult with Rob, or any other experienced and successful coach, use the resource (s)!

 

[TrueGriz]

I have not seen the Ladies play this season, so I can not make a call on whether to keep the coach. But I do think that giving any coach a one-year contract is the wrong move. First, it places that coach in a win-now-or-be-gone position. That causes the coach to think only short-term, and not to build a team over a period of 2-3 seasons. Poor teams can not be fixed in a single season. Secondly, high school athletes today are very aware of fitting-in with the culture of the coach who is recruiting them. Opposing coaches will use this uncertainty of whether the UM head coach will be there following one season in their recruiting pitch to prospects, and it will adversely effect the recruiting process. Our AD needs to commit to either conducting a national search and hiring the best candidate to a 3-year contract, or give our interim coach a 3-year contract which allows him to build his team without the pressure of a one-year deal. Just my opinion.

He was in a one year contract this current year. He also knew what he was getting into in that he was given a one year contract and that there would be a national search for a new coach at the end of this season. He still did it, and I do not think he did anything only for the short-term. Everything was done for both the short and long term. Certainly, he told all the recruits about his situation or they would not have come here at all.

And the next coach will not be an interim coach and will likely get a long term contract.

 

[Dillon]

Keep Mike, 2-3 yrs, get the recruiting mission set with clear player objectives: players with height, athleticism , all around shooting versatility, floor smarts and positive attitude (easier said than done, I know). We've got a young team ,that has shown very good depth of play facilitated with the motion offense strategy. Summertime/fall looks fairly intense, for this team on all fronts, phys training-strength, speed, agility, (look at the achievements Abby has made, but Carmen seems at times, slow and clumsy, inconsistent ball handling-but she is young!) The basics of ball play- shooting accuracy and confidence- we've got players that throw bricks, player expectation given the best training is you turn that around or, you hit the bench, "you are on the floor , to score". Lastly, I'll throw this out--no head coach, or staff are beyond OJT/continuing ed. For instance, coaches must be able to set expectations of themselves to adjust team strategies very quickly and execute. Mike's deployment of the motion offense was what this team needed, who ran one of the best motion offenses? No, question, Rob did. Consult with Rob, or any other experienced and successful coach, use the resource (s)!

:clap:

 

[hunt-ducks]

I have not seen the Ladies play this season, so I can not make a call on whether to keep the coach. But I do think that giving any coach a one-year contract is the wrong move. First, it places that coach in a win-now-or-be-gone position. That causes the coach to think only short-term, and not to build a team over a period of 2-3 seasons. Poor teams can not be fixed in a single season. Secondly, high school athletes today are very aware of fitting-in with the culture of the coach who is recruiting them. Opposing coaches will use this uncertainty of whether the UM head coach will be there following one season in their recruiting pitch to prospects, and it will adversely effect the recruiting process. Our AD needs to commit to either conducting a national search and hiring the best candidate to a 3-year contract, or give our interim coach a 3-year contract which allows him to build his team without the pressure of a one-year deal. Just my opinion.

He was in a one year contract this current year. He also knew what he was getting into in that he was given a one year contract and that there would be a national search for a new coach at the end of this season. He still did it, and I do not think he did anything only for the short-term. Everything was done for both the short and long term. Certainly, he told all the recruits about his situation or they would not have come here at all.

And the next coach will not be an interim coach and will likely get a long term contract.

But, you are assuming that he didn't lose any recruits he wanted because of his interim status. Did he have a great recruiting class in your opinion? I don't know since I have not seen them play.

 

[maroonandsilver]

He was in a one year contract this current year. He also knew what he was getting into in that he was given a one year contract and that there would be a national search for a new coach at the end of this season. He still did it, and I do not think he did anything only for the short-term. Everything was done for both the short and long term. Certainly, he told all the recruits about his situation or they would not have come here at all.

And the next coach will not be an interim coach and will likely get a long term contract.

But, you are assuming that he didn't lose any recruits he wanted because of his interim status. Did he have a great recruiting class in your opinion? I don't know since I have not seen them play.

Mike was sorta stuck with the class Shannon had recruited. By the time he was hired, recruiting was pretty much done. He was able to add some late JC players who had not found a home, none of them had were good contributers. Hanna Thurmond started and was billed as the 3-point specialist, and had some good games, but also some that were disappointing (she was 0-4 from 3, 0-5 overall in the Sac St. game). Credit to Mike for recruiting the Huard girl for next year. I think she led her Colorado conference in scoring. As well as Dani Bartch from Helena Capital.

 

[TrueGriz]

He was in a one year contract this current year. He also knew what he was getting into in that he was given a one year contract and that there would be a national search for a new coach at the end of this season. He still did it, and I do not think he did anything only for the short-term. Everything was done for both the short and long term. Certainly, he told all the recruits about his situation or they would not have come here at all.

And the next coach will not be an interim coach and will likely get a long term contract.

But, you are assuming that he didn't lose any recruits he wanted because of his interim status. Did he have a great recruiting class in your opinion? I don't know since I have not seen them play.

I did not assume anything. Just saying that he was hired as an interim coach and he understood what he was getting into. The major reason that Haslam hired him as interim coach was because it would have been very hard to do a national search last year due to COVID and a hiring freeze.

 

[bearister]

I will add this: For the first time in several years, the players looked like they were having fun. They didn’t look like their next missed shot would earn them a lengthy stay on the bench. All of the players seemed to know and be satisfied with their roles. This team’s attitude was head and shoulders above what we’ve been seeing. Switching coaches after this season could lead to another exodus of players, which some might think would be a good thing. I think it would be another big setback for the program. Give Petrine a two year contract. I’d bet he’ll have a competitive team in a couple of years.

 

[TrueGriz]

For those fans that think Petrino should be extended, sorry to disappoint you but the job for a new Lady Griz coach has now been advertised and the search committee will be introduced on Monday. But I figure Petrino will apply for the job and will likely get a 3 year contract if selected. Of course, there is a possibility he didn't want this job permanently.

 

[tourist]

How often do the words University of Montana and National Search get paired up, and when do real candidates say, "Oh, yeah, again"?

 

[maroonandsilver]

For those fans that think Petrino should be extended, sorry to disappoint you but the job for a new Lady Griz coach has now been advertised and the search committee will be introduced on Monday. But I figure Petrino will apply for the job and will likely get a 3 year contract if selected. Of course, there is a possibility he didn't want this job permanently.

Mike wants the job. I wonder if Nate will toss his name in the ring? I also wonder if an opening for a big man assistant job would open for the Men, if Nate would consider that. He and Trav are very close.

 

[PlayerRep]

For those fans that think Petrino should be extended, sorry to disappoint you but the job for a new Lady Griz coach has now been advertised and the search committee will be introduced on Monday. But I figure Petrino will apply for the job and will likely get a 3 year contract if selected. Of course, there is a possibility he didn't want this job permanently.

From an article or press release:

"Mike Petrino served as interim skipper this past season and, according to Haslam, will be one of the candidates considered."