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Post by bigfan on Jan 12, 2010 13:28:08 GMT -5
My first choice is Paula Weishoff. mine too.....................thanks andy for a wonderfull ride
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Post by Keystonekid on Jan 12, 2010 13:34:30 GMT -5
Interesting lists. Some good but unrealistic, some outrageous. This is going to be a very interesting hire. Lets first look at the things that will dictate the choice.
1. Money- given the current situation how much they have will dictate everything. UCLA is a good enough job, that if you open the checkbook, you could go out and get the coach you want. Important to understand you can not get a top coach to leave their job to go to LA for at least $250,000. Thats a pay cut if you dont given cost of living. Here is a list of people that if you had the money, I think they would be interested and you could get. This is also where I would start if I am UCLA. Hugh Mcutcheon-ultimately wants to be a womens collegiate coach, came way closer than anyone realizes to be the coach at Texas Tech. Jerrit Elliot- he is a SoCal boy, and UCLA has the same appeal to PSA's as Texas, Austin is expensive as well, so change in cost of living isnt that outrageous. Jimmy Mac-the only thing he doesnt have at UW, is the ability to year in and year out get the top tier kids from California. He can at UCLA. He is also a native.
2. "we want a Bruin" its a nice sentiment, and all things being equal, why wouldnt you hire one of your own? If they go that route, Mike Sealy would probably be the canditate. I cant believe they would hire an asst, when the job is good enough to attract a top head coach. Karch I could see if this happened two years from now, I wouldnt rule it out. Reed would probably not go, given his family situation.
3. Female- I dont see this as an issue but if they did, I could see them go after Christy Johnson, although would be shocked if she took it. Paula Weishoff IMO a good candidate. No way at this juncture in her career Denise Corlette takes that job, and I dont think thats where they would go. Anne Kordes possible but, no real connections to the area, coaches etc...Mary Wise in a little bit of a stall at Florida, change of pace, probably not realisitc but I bet she gets called.
Realistic candidates
Tom Hilbert-exceptional coach has looked closely at other good jobs in years past. Kevin Hambley- good coach, star qualities, well connected in profession Jimmy MAc- I just have a gut feeling Paula Weishoff- well respected in area, proven winner.
Wildcards Hugh Mcutcheon- a cut in pay, committed to Olympics, but if he wants to be in Socal and coach college volleyball this may be the job. Karch- they could get caught up in the lore, the history and take a shot. TCA- UCLA could become a member of the TCA family, sell sports drinks, kool-aid and take over the world.
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Post by bigfan on Jan 12, 2010 13:40:52 GMT -5
Paula Weishoff IMO a good candidate. Paula Weishoff- well respected in area, proven winner. would be quite a get and she gets to stay in the uc system. i hope they at least approach her.
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Post by paloalto on Jan 12, 2010 13:57:39 GMT -5
I don’t see why Elliot would have much motivation for this job. He is already able to get the top recruits and the University of Texas is in a better financial situation than UCLA.
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Post by rtael on Jan 12, 2010 13:59:06 GMT -5
Christy Johnson was really the first coach to come to my mind. With what she's done at ISU, I could see her making a big success out of the UCLA program considering she'd have more money and be able to rack up better recruits. I have no idea if she's interested in moving or not though, or whether UCLA would be interested in her.
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Post by spalding on Jan 12, 2010 14:00:12 GMT -5
Ricci Luyties is in the Hall of Fame at UCLA. 4 time National Champion during his days there. Has paid his dues at Southern Miss and in the High School and Club ranks in San Diego. UCLA has to give him a good look.
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Post by Not Me on Jan 12, 2010 14:12:14 GMT -5
Don't see Jim Mac leaving UW right now. If he wanted to go to So Cal, he would have gone last year and taken over the national team.
He is very dedicated to his family's needs, and I don't thing he wants to pack up his kids right now.
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Post by ay2013 on Jan 12, 2010 14:15:49 GMT -5
I don't think you will see any of the PAC10 coaches making a move. The only possible ones are possibly ones on the hot seat at their current school - Rubio for instance, and they're not getting it. You are over estimating the UC financial crunch on the decision process. They would consider: Mary Wise (not leaving) Ricci Luyties (good possibility) Karch (he may be Karch, but lack of big time coaching would keep him from this job) Jon Stevenson (no way...too much baggage...if you have to ask you are not enough in the know...not discounting his coaching ability however) Tom Hilbert (likely a candidate and perhaps would be leading candidate) Brent Hilliard (strongest candidate for assistants, even over Sealy) Wallace (candidate, but not likely to get it) Nina Mathias (not moving, not happening anyways) Kevin Hambly (legit candidate, not sure he would move...$160,000 goes a lot farther in IL than that or even $250,000 in LA) John Cook (are you serious?) Jerritt Elliott (again, are you serious?....leave the best funded athletic program in the country because you are a SoCal boy) Denise Corlett (doesn't want to be a head coach - EVER AGAIN!) The 4 best programs to be at for elite coaches are in this order: Nebraska Hawaii Stanford TexasFor all of those fans at other schools (Penn St. for example), I am not saying you are not elite, I am simply saying from a funding, support, fan base, assistant salaries, camps, all the perks, the above are far and away better for an elite coach than the rest of the programs in the country. money is certainly not the only factor "elite" coaches look for in programs. There are intangibles such as reputation and tradition that factor into what makes programs the best for elite coaches. If North Dakota State suddenly decided to invest in its volleyball program and throw millions of dollars towards salaries, recruiting, camps etc, do you really think an elite coach, if given the choice between North Dakota State and, say, Penn State would choose North Dakota State just because the money is better? In terms of alumni support and fan bases there really are only two elite programs in our sport, Nebraska and Hawaii (Texas is not top 4) In terms of funding of the volleyball program there are many more programs that are elite including the upper echelon of the Pac-10, Big 10, and Big 12, Florida, Hawaii In terms of long term reputation and consistent winning tradition there really are only two elite programs in our sport, Stanford and Nebraska (Texas is not top 4) IMO there are 7 programs both traditionally and presently that have elements that set themselves apart from other schools for elite coaches. These are (in no particular order) Stanford Nebraska Penn State Hawaii USC UCLA Florida
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Post by azvb on Jan 12, 2010 14:20:26 GMT -5
Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't USC hire Haley while he was the National Team Coach? How long did Jerritt stay as the interim? Was he already in the program at the time, or was he hired as an interim coach? So, it's been done before, right? I vote for Hugh.
I repeat my earlier opinion - what credentials other than a slew of gold medals does Karch have?
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Post by ay2013 on Jan 12, 2010 14:22:11 GMT -5
Don't see Jim Mac leaving UW right now. If he wanted to go to So Cal, he would have gone last year and taken over the national team. He is very dedicated to his family's needs, and I don't thing he wants to pack up his kids right now. I hope he doesn't leave. I know he's been disappointed this year, but the future looks pretty bright. the inability to snag the true blue-chippers (the last being Morrison) may be changing with Krista Vasant (national sophomore of the year, and a cali girl) committing first and foremost to UW. J-Mac still has a lot going for him at UW....he's been THE reason from literally taking a Pac-10 cellar dweller program into a national championship and consistent top 10 team. The money is just fine for him and the fan support (at least in terms of attendance) is the best between Hawaii and Nebraska. Unlike the past couple of seasons, the next few years he is going to have some true blue-chip chips to train. With that said, I think UCLA will gun for him hard.
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Post by Keystonekid on Jan 12, 2010 14:24:45 GMT -5
Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't USC hire Haley while he was the National Team Coach? How long did Jerritt stay as the interim? Was he already in the program at the time, or was he hired as an interim coach? So, it's been done before, right? I vote for Hugh. I repeat my earlier opinion - what credentials other than a slew of gold medals does Karch have? 1. The respect, admiration of every volleyball player on the planet 2. The drive, focus, will to succeed at everything he has done. 3. An understanding of the game 4. Leadership ability but other than those, cant really think of any. Granted he hasnt coached women before, but either had Terry Pettit.
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Post by ay2013 on Jan 12, 2010 14:32:38 GMT -5
One thing I think UCLA will definitely consider in their decision is the longevity of the coach. We are talking about a program that has really only known one coach for the past four decades....I think they will look for someone to build another potential four decade era. IMO a 10 year coach just won't be enough....they want someone that will commit and commit for life.
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Post by Keystonekid on Jan 12, 2010 14:35:36 GMT -5
One thing I think UCLA will definitely consider in their decision is the longevity of the coach. We are talking about a program that has really only known one coach for the past four decades....I think they will look for someone to build another potential four decade era. IMO a 10 year coach just won't be enough....they want someone that will commit and commit for life. Ummm..... Not sure any AD thinks anyone they hire is going to be there for 4 decades, isnt realistic, and in way more cases than not, a good idea. Whereas Im sure they dont want to hire someone who is going to retire in 4-5 years. They would hire a top 45-50 yr old coach in a heartbeat. !0 yrs is more than adequate or enough.
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Post by ladeda on Jan 12, 2010 14:37:26 GMT -5
The above statement should be disregarded.
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Post by BearClause on Jan 12, 2010 14:40:09 GMT -5
If they're looking to hire one of their own, would they consider Dave Nichols?
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