Huffman is Open

[89Falcon]

2 hours ago, 2wedge said:

I am curious as to why this job isn't posted on the Huffman ISD website yet. Seems they would be wanting to move rather quickly on this hire since it's so late in the year. 

Maybe they already know who they intend to hire.

[Coachbearoso]

2 minutes ago, 89Falcon said:

Maybe they already know who they intend to hire.

99 percent of schools, high school, college and even pro know who they intend to hire. Same in business also, so I am told. 

[2wedge]

1 hour ago, 89Falcon said:

Maybe they already know who they intend to hire.

I am not so sure that would be a good thing, in this case. I guess we will see how it shakes out. 

[Cougar14.2]

On 4/1/2022 at 11:24 AM, 2wedge said:

Or Coach P himself!!

Maybe Coach Poth? Coach Prieto is already an AD, is winning big, has a bunch of talent coming though the program and won't at all be impressed with Huffman's facilities in comparison to Crosby's. Coach Mac was there 16 years and had a .601 win percentage, two 10-win seasons and only one district championship.

Right now it's not a job that's going to move the needle for a high level coach. It's absolutely a solid job but if y'all don't hire from within then you're probably going to end up with a smaller school coach looking for a pay day or coordinator/lower level AC looking for an AD job. Even the last three BH "splash" hires were guys coming from AC positions that got the AD bump.   

[2wedge]

15 hours ago, Cougar14.2 said:

Maybe Coach Poth? Coach Prieto is already an AD, is winning big, has a bunch of talent coming though the program and won't at all be impressed with Huffman's facilities in comparison to Crosby's. Coach Mac was there 16 years and had a .601 win percentage, two 10-win seasons and only one district championship.

Right now it's not a job that's going to move the needle for a high level coach. It's absolutely a solid job but if y'all don't hire from within then you're probably going to end up with a smaller school coach looking for a pay day or coordinator/lower level AC looking for an AD job. Even the last three BH "splash" hires were guys coming from AC positions that got the AD bump.   

Honestly, I wouldn't be opposed to this strategy. There are some damn good head coaches out there who have the AC title and would like the step up to AD. A top level coordinator at a good 5/6A program would be a good hire also. The only way Huffman gets this wrong is hiring from within. I am sure there are some good coaches on their staff, but after 19 years with one voice, its only natural that it gets stale. Huffman needs to bring in someone energetic that builds culture throughout the entirety of the athletic program. They need a guy with the desire to promote the athletes in that program and get them looks from colleges. Huffman has struggled with that in years past. I'll say it again, this has the potential to be a program shifting hire, and it could go either way. Sky could be the limit, or if they get it wrong, Huffman could settle in to being a baseball/softball school with a mediocre football program. I truly hope those in the room when these decisions are made understand that. Just because someone is from Huffman, or has been at Huffman doesn't mean they are the best candidate for the job. Maybe it will finally be posted soon so the process can get started. 

[The Icon]

When does Toby start?

[Mr. Thornton Melon]

Toby , Toby , Toby, Toby

[FALCONS2026]

On 4/7/2022 at 4:13 PM, Cougar14.2 said:

Maybe Coach Poth? Coach Prieto is already an AD, is winning big, has a bunch of talent coming though the program and won't at all be impressed with Huffman's facilities in comparison to Crosby's. Coach Mac was there 16 years and had a .601 win percentage, two 10-win seasons and only one district championship.

Right now it's not a job that's going to move the needle for a high level coach. It's absolutely a solid job but if y'all don't hire from within then you're probably going to end up with a smaller school coach looking for a pay day or coordinator/lower level AC looking for an AD job. Even the last three BH "splash" hires were guys coming from AC positions that got the AD bump.   

Quit trolling Cougar....save that for Barbers Hill lol

[2wedge]

So it's almost been two weeks since Coach Mac announced his resignation and this job is still not posted. They appointed an interim athletic director yesterday and plan to begin the search. Still, the job is not posted on the ISD website. It's midway through April, coaches are antsy regarding their status with the program, and every day they wait is another day closer to candidates deciding it's too late to pursue a new job. I don't understand the logic, unless they don't want to rock the boat too much prior to the bond election coming up next month. Even with that, you're going to have to hire prior to the election because it is not until late May. Huffman's got to make a move pretty quick. 

[Matthew328]

A lot of this is telling me they are going to promote the interim on a full-time basis

[2wedge]

4 hours ago, Matthew328 said:

A lot of this is telling me they are going to promote the interim on a full-time basis

Nothing against him, but they’d be wise to take a real good look at outside candidates. This is a great job in a town primed for a population explosion, and a quick trip to 5A. Not the kind of job for a young guy, getting his first HC gig in his hometown. Huffman will be doing this again in 2 years if they go that route. 

[Mr. Thornton Melon]

cuando empieza toby ?

[AHUDDLESTON]

Has anyone been by central admin office? That is the only place that they have to post the job. (Unless local policy says different)

[2wedge]

I am hearing that the ball should start rolling on this one this week. It's a shame that it has taken so long to get started, but at least it seems it's moving forward....finally. 

[2wedge]

HJ hires.......Tarkington poised to hire......Huffman, you're on the clock.

[89Falcon]

3 hours ago, 2wedge said:

HJ hires.......Tarkington poised to hire......Huffman, you're on the clock.

Hearing it will be from within. 

[2wedge]

1 hour ago, 89Falcon said:

Hearing it will be from within. 

Sure seems like it at this point. Best you could hope for right now, if you brought someone in from the outside, is an early June start. 

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BREAKING Huffman-Hargrave has promoted DC Joey Buchta to AD/HFC

[KF89]

Congrats to Mr. Buchta, you are now on the 7 year clock to win a state championship as Huffman head football coach or this hire will be a failure🙂

#Reagonomics

[Separation Scientist]

"7 years" is the new "Toby" here I guess. 

[bullets13]

Just now, Separation Scientist said:

"7 years" is the new "Toby" here I guess. 

yes.  But Toby gets 9, because he's Toby.

[Separation Scientist]

oh my

[2wedge]

20 minutes ago, sooner said:

Huffman landed a good one with this hire. They will continue to be very competitive.

Congrats Coach Buchta. 

[Mr. Thornton Melon]

Toby got screwed on this deal👀

[Reagan]

2 hours ago, Mr. Thornton Melon said:

Toby got screwed on this deal👀

Toby knew with even 9 years he couldn’t do it!  So why try?!  HA!!