RUNNINGMAN67 Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 I've heard that there have been several good candidates put in for this job. I personally would like to see them go after the defensive coordinator from Oak Grove. I watched some of their games online and I think his aggressive style of defense is what LB needs to get going in the right direction. I just hope they don't go and hire some coach that's got his years in and is just trying to ride this one out into retirement. Who they probably gonna determine whether or not I decide to move for academic purposes or not. Anyone heard anything on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastfootballfanman Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 It has been pretty tight lipped from what I have gathered. I was only told a few names that have applied. Did not get the DC from Oak Grove's name though. He would be a great get, if he is interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 As usual, it would be a mistake to let a group of parents and community leaders pick this new coach. That’s what it’s looking like. I’ve heard a couple of good candidates, both young and upcoming and good, experienced guys. Two different ways to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archer Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 No offense but this is not the place to start a head coaching career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clever Clogs Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Archer said: No offense but this is not the place to start a head coaching career. So just curious don’t know a lot about the place but is it athletes or support? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archer Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 13 minutes ago, Clever Clogs said: So just curious don’t know a lot about the place but is it athletes or support? Both. Essentially, it's a bedroom community of Gulfport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastfootballfanman Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 16 hours ago, Clever Clogs said: So just curious don’t know a lot about the place but is it athletes or support? Both. Middle school program typically is competitive and fields solid teams. However, as they get into high school, most of the talent ends up making its way to other schools, usually Gulfport. The program needs a culture change in my opinion. When Long Beach was truly competitive, they were a hard nosed, physical style of play that emphasized running the football. They brought in an Air-Raid guru and the culture, physicality and quality of the program has steadily gone down hill since. Ross was a bad hire in my opinion. He is a good man and coach, but he took that job to get his last few years in and retire. You could tell the product on the field was a reflection of that. It is a great school system to work in from what I gather. Support has been iffy I hear, but I think the right guy can turn that around. Much like St. Martin, I think it just needs an overhaul in culture and you could start to breed success and field consistently competitive teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archer Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 21 hours ago, coastfootballfanman said: Both. Middle school program typically is competitive and fields solid teams. However, as they get into high school, most of the talent ends up making its way to other schools, usually Gulfport. The program needs a culture change in my opinion. When Long Beach was truly competitive, they were a hard nosed, physical style of play that emphasized running the football. They brought in an Air-Raid guru and the culture, physicality and quality of the program has steadily gone down hill since. Ross was a bad hire in my opinion. He is a good man and coach, but he took that job to get his last few years in and retire. You could tell the product on the field was a reflection of that. It is a great school system to work in from what I gather. Support has been iffy I hear, but I think the right guy can turn that around. Much like St. Martin, I think it just needs an overhaul in culture and you could start to breed success and field consistently competitive teams. Normally I'd agree that the right coach could elevate but not in this case. Long Beach is coaching career wrecker. And St. Martin doesn't remotely compare to it anymore. That's a growing community with a 6A school which has proven to produce next level skill and talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s1nglewing Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Long Beach has had four back-to-back winning seasons since integration (1970). That kind of football tradition is near impossible to overcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastfootballfanman Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Archer said: Normally I'd agree that the right coach could elevate but not in this case. Long Beach is coaching career wrecker. And St. Martin doesn't remotely compare to it anymore. That's a growing community with a 6A school which has proven to produce next level skill and talent. Pretty spot on. I did not mean to compare the two jobs because St. Martin is definitely the better gig. I was just meaning that both need a culture reset. But you are right, the last 3-4 coaches did not last long and it has been a tough place to win. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub312 Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 The coast just isn't a hotbed for football tradition and riches. It's extremely rare to have good, consistent teams there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattjamesbulldog Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 What’s the word on this job? Who are the front runners? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longhorn75 Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 On 12/15/2021 at 9:28 AM, coastfootballfanman said: Both. Middle school program typically is competitive and fields solid teams. However, as they get into high school, most of the talent ends up making its way to other schools, usually Gulfport. The program needs a culture change in my opinion. When Long Beach was truly competitive, they were a hard nosed, physical style of play that emphasized running the football. They brought in an Air-Raid guru and the culture, physicality and quality of the program has steadily gone down hill since. Ross was a bad hire in my opinion. He is a good man and coach, but he took that job to get his last few years in and retire. You could tell the product on the field was a reflection of that. It is a great school system to work in from what I gather. Support has been iffy I hear, but I think the right guy can turn that around. Much like St. Martin, I think it just needs an overhaul in culture and you could start to breed success and field consistently competitive teams. I thought they had somewhat turned the corner when Forrest Williams was at Long Beach. He had them close to making playoffs his last year there. LBHS is a really tough place to be, with the amount of quality schools in thet area. Gulfport, Biloxi, the Pass, Bay High, and especially SSC. It's tough to compete on the coast. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 I heard they were going with a guy from up north with a lot of coaching experience. Said his name was Hammer or something like that from New Albany. @Old Golfer knows a good bit about the schools and coaches up that way judging by other threads. Any truth to this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Golfer Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 (edited) Hammer Morgan? Would be a good hire. But he isn’t up North Edited January 1, 2022 by Old Golfer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 (edited) No hammer or hammock was his last name I think. He was the coach at Tupelo for a little while, but is at New Albany now. That is the word I was getting. Said he wanted to move down here to be close to the beach. Edited January 1, 2022 by Huckleberry Add info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Golfer Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 I would be surprised. He is retired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olcoach77 Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 1 minute ago, Huckleberry said: No hammer or hammock was his last name I think. He was the coach at Tupelo for a little while, but is at New Albany now. That is the word I was getting. Trent Hammond? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, Olcoach77 said: Trent Hammond? Sounds right. Don't know much about him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Golfer Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 6 minutes ago, Huckleberry said: Sounds right. Don't know much about him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Golfer Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 All I know there is he is retired working part time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattjamesbulldog Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 Hammond makes sense. He is a south Mississippi guy and Long Beach has a history of hiring guys who are retired or near retirement as their head coach. He has a ton of experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 From what I’ve seen on here it seems like John Keith has basically ran the programs for him in other places. I wonder if he can bring him along if he does happen to come down. I did see that he was a promising young coach needing to get out of a bad situation so maybe there’s a chance… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pancho Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 Keith is HC @ Nettleton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachfball87 Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 15 minutes ago, pancho said: Keith is HC @ Nettleton Not the best situation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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