PNG Athletics Get New Technology Funding

[NDNWarrior]

MikeTobias

The Port Arthur News

GROVES —

It hasn’t even been two weeks since new Port Neches-Groves Indians Head Coach and Athletic Director Brandon Faircloth stepped into the mix.

Monday night, the newly appointed “chief of the tribe†strolled into the PN-GISD board room, donning the Indians’ colors, to ask trustees for the funding approval of technology equipment and athletic personnel appointments.

“In order to meet the needs of the athletic department, new technology equipment and software is needed,†Superintendent Lani Randall said, prior to the vote.

The new technology requested comes in the form of: video editing software ($12,700), 1 Server for the field house ($8,000), and 2 laptop computers ($2,400). $23,100.

Several members of the board, including President Rusty Brittain questioned Faircloth as to the nature of the equipment and whether it would supplement existing software already in place.

“We’re trying to create a program that’s going to give our kids the best chance to be successful,†Faircloth said. “We’re not concerned with how anyone else is doing things — we’re concerned with how we’re doing things and what we feel is right.â€

Faircloth told the trustees current software and hardware in place for video editing only allows one coach to work on one desktop computer at a time. With the additional equipment, coaches would be able to work on the software off of a network server, specific to the athletic department, with the mobile versatility that laptop computers provide.

“It helps with a lot of the coaches being able to work on laptops, to work on video editing,†Faircloth explained. “It helps when you separate into position meetings to be able to take a laptop into there and be very position specific on does and don’ts. We’ll be able to let the kids watch themselves and have it cut up that way so our kids not only can be active learners, but visual learners as well.â€

Faircloth also requested funds for several athletics position. The request positions were for two new coordinator positions for the remainder of the 08-09 school year, two new varsity assistant coach/teaching positions for the 08-09 school year, and an athletics secretary that would serve the needs of both boys and girls athletics.

“Additionally, it is recommended that two new middle school assistant coach positions would be added for the 2009-2010 school year.â€

The board voted unanimously in favor of both proposals. Posting for the new positions will begin immediately.

[KFDM COOP]

He wants it done right!

[DP#1FAN]

Watch out for the Indians!!!!!!!

[dayton]

Faircloth is gettin' after it.

It may seem extraneous to some... but a lot of the successful programs have this # of coaches and this technology at their disposal.  I'm anxious to see how his moves translate on the football field.

[NDNWarrior]

Faircloth is gettin' after it.

It may seem extraneous to some... but a lot of the successful programs have this # of coaches and this technology at their disposal.  I'm anxious to see how his moves translate on the football field.

He's DEFINITELY got things in order and looking to re-vamp the entire football program at PNG!  GREAT things are happening at The Reservation!

[Cardinal Supporter]

MikeTobias

The Port Arthur News

GROVES —

It hasn’t even been two weeks since new Port Neches-Groves Indians Head Coach and Athletic Director Brandon Faircloth stepped into the mix.

Monday night, the newly appointed “chief of the tribe†strolled into the PN-GISD board room, donning the Indians’ colors, to ask trustees for the funding approval of technology equipment and athletic personnel appointments.

“In order to meet the needs of the athletic department, new technology equipment and software is needed,†Superintendent Lani Randall said, prior to the vote.

The new technology requested comes in the form of: video editing software ($12,700), 1 Server for the field house ($8,000), and 2 laptop computers ($2,400). $23,100.

Several members of the board, including President Rusty Brittain questioned Faircloth as to the nature of the equipment and whether it would supplement existing software already in place.

“We’re trying to create a program that’s going to give our kids the best chance to be successful,†Faircloth said. “We’re not concerned with how anyone else is doing things — we’re concerned with how we’re doing things and what we feel is right.â€

Faircloth told the trustees current software and hardware in place for video editing only allows one coach to work on one desktop computer at a time. With the additional equipment, coaches would be able to work on the software off of a network server, specific to the athletic department, with the mobile versatility that laptop computers provide.

“It helps with a lot of the coaches being able to work on laptops, to work on video editing,†Faircloth explained. “It helps when you separate into position meetings to be able to take a laptop into there and be very position specific on does and don’ts. We’ll be able to let the kids watch themselves and have it cut up that way so our kids not only can be active learners, but visual learners as well.â€

Faircloth also requested funds for several athletics position. The request positions were for two new coordinator positions for the remainder of the 08-09 school year, two new varsity assistant coach/teaching positions for the 08-09 school year, and an athletics secretary that would serve the needs of both boys and girls athletics.

“Additionally, it is recommended that two new middle school assistant coach positions would be added for the 2009-2010 school year.â€

The board voted unanimously in favor of both proposals. Posting for the new positions will begin immediately.

Am I not understanding this right? This article said that "posting for the new positions will begin immediately." If this is for two coordinators and two new assistant coach positions, will they be posted to let the any coach apply? I thought he would bring in whoever he wants for the positions approved. I must not be reading this correctly.

[pngfan1]

I like what i'm seeing.

[allstarmom]

My understanding is that it has to posted no matter what.  He may already have in mind who he wants, but it has to be posted for any and all to apply.

[NDNWarrior]

My understanding is that it has to posted no matter what.  He may already have in mind who he wants, but it has to be posted for any and all to apply.

I believe you are right about this.  The vacancies are "required" to be posted for a certain period of time. 

[pngfan1]

My understanding is that it has to posted no matter what.  He may already have in mind who he wants, but it has to be posted for any and all to apply.

I do believe that is probably correct, happens like this in most companies as well.

[Cardinal Supporter]

If you are right and I think you probably are then why would any coach apply for a position he knows he will not get unless he was asked to apply by the HC? I also thought that it may be required by law to post it even though the HC knows who will get the job.

[badndn]

If you are right and I think you probably are then why would any coach apply for a position he knows he will not get unless he was asked to apply by the HC? I also thought that it may be required by law to post it even though the HC knows who will get the job.

You catch on pretty quick for BC fella! ;D

[Gabe]

Round 2, lets all put in FOIs to make sure we all know who has applied  :D

Because it made such a HUGE difference in getting our head coach.

[KFDM COOP]