Elkin HFC job filled

Deana_King

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Elkin head football coach Brad Baker has resigned today. He was also the AD for the Buckin Elks.
 
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radioguy16

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Going to be interesting to see who the pool of candidates are for the job. Not an easy job by any means. I have heard the 5th/6th grade level has some talent in it. If true then if a coach can make it through a couple lean years to start he might get something but who knows with so many unknowns now a days.
 
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TheEyeInTheSky

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I’m hearing quite a few interesting names for this one. It will be interesting to see where this one goes.
 

justathought

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Who got the AD Job and give us some hints on some of the folks interested in this job (EyeInTheSky)?
 

TheEyeInTheSky

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Who got the AD Job and give us some hints on some of the folks interested in this job (EyeInTheSky)?
The way I understood it Mr.Wilmoth was going to be the new AD. I’m hearing a former OC at a rival school has put in for it and I’m hearing a couple other guys with lots of experience from the area are interested in it.
 

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Is the job more or less attractive without the AD job too? And what does it do to pay?
 

TheEyeInTheSky

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I have heard the same that its a MA assistant coming for the job.
If it’s who I’m hearing I think it would be a really good hire. Elkin needs the hire to be somebody who’s invested in rebuilding the program not just using it as a retirement job or a stepping stone.
 
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radioguy16

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Was told Friday that before April 1st it should be known to the public officially who the new HC is.
 

radioguy16

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If it’s who I’ve been told then I am happy for elkin. If he can get what he needs from administration and community support I’m sure Elkin will be good again in time.
I believe we are on the same page here. 5th & 6th grade group I know has some talent from this past year. If the coach can be patient and like you said get the support from the town and admin things could def be better in about 3 years or so.
 

TheEyeInTheSky

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Interesting…care to elaborate? Is one an Elkin guy and the other an outsider?
The people I talked to thought it was down to two MA assistants one from the JK coaching tree and one who was a long time NS guy. Evidently it’s really leaning more towards a in-house hire at this point.
 
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radioguy16

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The people I talked to thought it was down to two MA assistants one from the JK coaching tree and one who was a long time NS guy. Evidently it’s really leaning more towards a in-house hire at this point.
Yes the MA route was my total understanding even as of the weekend. In house is now what I have also heard. Going to be interesting to see how this plays out.
 

justathought

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I don't think this is the place to elaborate too much, but let me just say, if they hire the right guy they give themselves a shot to be relevant again. If not, then same ole, same ole...
 

TheEyeInTheSky

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I won’t elaborate anymore I’ll be done. I just don’t think they made the right decision to hire a guy whose been on staff for a long time.