Sheridan HC open again (filled - Lance Parker)

[goldoline]

School webpage posts job starting July 1 2017.  Thoughts?

[AirWarren]

Not surprised. That job is a tough one.

[ricepig]

Thoughts? According to you, the job has been open since this past summer. If it's for a new coach, they better have him in by Jan. 1st, 2017, as he will need all of time he can get.

[Pat Swilling]

Pro's:
Great school
Good staff
HC salary excellent $
Tough Kids that play hard
Good stadium
Community support

Con's:
Baseball School it seams
Participation not great (baseball specialist)
District very spread out (summer participation slim)
Rough District (Russ, GW, Benton, El D, Texarkana, LH,)
No Indoor facility

One guys opinion.

[ricepig]

I like the use of "seams" on baseball school, intentional or not, lol. I don't know why it would be considered a baseball school, although I guess it's their best success ratio.

[Pat Swilling]

Sheridan has a lot of kids that play baseball only.  Your big time athletically successful schools share athletes.  Look at PB, Benton, Nashville, etc.  All very good FB programs that get best kids out for all sports. 

[ricepig]

Sheridan has a lot of kids that play baseball only.  Your big time athletically successful schools share athletes.  Look at PB, Benton, Nashville, etc.  All very good FB programs that get best kids out for all sports.

Yeah, I understand that. Jonesboro usually has 4 or 5 starters that play football and baseball, sometimes more, sometimes less depending on the year. Really, football and baseball work well, mine played both back in his day, and since baseball was extended high school play in the summer, the respective coaches wouldn't schedule a tournament and 7 on 7 for the same weekend.

[T-Bone]

Yeah, I understand that. Jonesboro usually has 4 or 5 starters that play football and baseball, sometimes more, sometimes less depending on the year. Really, football and baseball work well, mine played both back in his day, and since baseball was extended high school play in the summer, the respective coaches wouldn't schedule a tournament and 7 on 7 for the same weekend.

Keep this up and I will figure out who you are ricepig.  This threw me off.

[goldoline]

Ricepig, I fixed the year 2017

[ricepig]

Ricebag, I fixed the year 2017

Bag, oh, ok....

[hogalum05]

Worst facilities in 6A outside of LR. JH spent last 2 years dressing in what at one time was a storage shed. Sr high went from 8 coaches to 7, and now this year to 6. They have 7 coaches total 7-9 grade for about 180 FB players. Lots of Head FB coaches have come and gone but through the years  there are some common denominators, might want to identify those to start when diagnosing "the problem".

[AirWarren]

Pro's:
Great school
Good staff
HC salary excellent $
Tough Kids that play hard
Good stadium
Community support

Con's:
Baseball School it seams
Participation not great (baseball specialist)
District very spread out (summer participation slim)
Rough District (Russ, GW, Benton, El D, Texarkana, LH,)
No Indoor facility

One guys opinion.

Add no athletes to the cons.

[Pat Swilling]

I'm not sure what it's gonna take to win at SHS.  Next guy has to get best kids out of school to play FB.  I'm not saying Coach Campbell didn't try.  I have enormous respect for the guy.  If Sheridan were 5 A it may be different.  Coaching in that league is tough.  Billy Dawson 3 Rings, Scott Reed 4 Rings, Rick Jones 5 or 6 Rings.  Incredibly Coached teams in that league.  I wish them the best!

[Pat Swilling]

Will be a Coach from 7-4A.  My opinion.

[Fullbacktrap75]

I've heard Tim Harper, but one would hope people at Sheridan would have more sense. Need someone willing to stay a few year, and willing to buck the big wigs in getting this program going.

[ricepig]

I've heard Tim Harper, but one would hope people at Sheridan would have more sense. Need someone willing to stay a few year, and willing to buck the big wigs in getting this program going.

He would have some idea about a 6A program that can't compete year in-year out.

[Fullbacktrap75]

From my understanding he loves to bounce around.

[Coach_RC]

Harper coached at Jr. High at Sheridan in the mid-90's. It might have been his first job. He has kept in contact with people there, and is highly respected.

[thebigshot]

Who hasn't been the head coach at Sheridan? Only guy I can remember is the guy who changed my oil at the dealership.

[Fullbacktrap75]

From what I hear a select few are friends with him and are pushing for him to be hired. Had a few decent teams over the years, but nothing special. Just hope Sheridan doesn't make a hire because a board member is friends with a person.

[CoachAllen1972]

Its going be difficult to get a proven head coach with the lack of facilities. After seeing Tim Harper's name listed as a possible choice, I went back and started to do a little research on him. He has taken two different schools to the state championship games, not many coaches have done that.

[Fullbacktrap75]

Not sure about Mena but the Searcy team he had was the most athletic team Searcy had had in 30 years. I knew him back in the early 90's and from what I've been told by multiple people he has not changed. Sheridan needs some young energy that is willing to work. Defense was very solid this year Owens and Amerson I know are are two solid coaches with experience on the defensive side. Owens is a sound coach that is driving the program in the right direction. Amerson came in late but if Owens takes the leash off this offseason he will make those boys nasty. My opinion Owens is man for the job.

[hogalum05]

I was wandering when someone might bring him up.  I've actually known him and Campbell for many years. Got to know him through his Dad, Carl Sr, who was a Longtime Coach. SHS defense has been solid and the team itself has certainly improved.  Not sure whether Sheridan will give him a chance but I promise he'll become a successful HC somewhere.

[Fullbacktrap75]

Weight room has improved drastically from my understanding. Only thing I Hear from community members and the 3 games I watched this year is the kids don't have a lot of that nasty country attitude that usually helps intimidate other teams. Owens defense is definitely solid and has kept them in a lot of games. Coach Amerson should be able to help incorporate a little of what they need If Owens gets the job he may end up moving Amerson to Offense I know he has been an OC and D.C. With success at both.

[CoachAllen1972]

Is there any word on when administration would like to have a coach named?

[Fullbacktrap75]

From what I was told before Christmas break.

[hogalum05]

Heard over the holidays from a guy one would consider a "friend of the program" that it's down to either Owens, Harper, and some guy from  out of state. Decision coming pretty soon, maybe by Christmas.

[purpleswag]

Tough job. Good luck to whomever gets it

[Wildcat Football]

Sheridan's blue-collar kids will surprise you...I've been extremely impressed with their baseball performance, but have to get all kids out playing both sports.  They have the potential, so this is a critical hire for them.  If I were a Sheridan alum, administrator...I would insist they find someone who knows how to coach a spread offense. The old school 3.5 yards and a cloud of dust just doesn't get you very far nowadays.  They will see vast improvement in year 1 with this major shift in philosophy.  Brad Bolding is available, surprised his name is not out there for this hire or even Daryl Patton.

[AirWarren]

Sheridan's blue-collar kids will surprise you...I've been extremely impressed with their baseball performance, but have to get all kids out playing both sports.  They have the potential, so this is a critical hire for them.  If I were a Sheridan alum, administrator...I would insist they find someone who knows how to coach a spread offense. The old school 3.5 yards and a cloud of dust just doesn't get you very far nowadays.  They will see vast improvement in year 1 with this major shift in philosophy.  Brad Bolding is available, surprised his name is not out there for this hire or even Daryl Patton.

Brad bolding. Daryl Patton? To Sheridan. Wow.

[Wildcat Football]

DP is at 4A Bauxite and they have a very tough conference as well.  BB is working roof sales job, I believe...but see him on TV as commentator for HS football, so it's still in his blood.  Proven winners with high-octane offenses with previous state championship winning teams.  Just a thought.

[Pat Swilling]

better grab Harper if he will come

[CoachAllen1972]

Heard over the holidays from a guy one would consider a "friend of the program" that it's down to either Owens, Harper, and some guy from  out of state. Decision coming pretty soon, maybe by Christmas.
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Is the guy from "out of town" HDN? He does reside somewhere out west now.

[CoachAllen1972]

It shouldn't matter the offensive system. Bring the Best Coach in and the coach will adapt his offensive philosophy to the players. 

[Fullbacktrap75]

I"ve been hearing a lot more names coming out recently. Patton would try to use Sheridan as a stepping stone.The state of facilities for the football team will be an issue for some of the coaches coming in. The new millage will not be used to improve football facilities at all. Not sure if there is any truth to the matter but was told the current administration would rather turn the football field into a marching band field.

[AirWarren]

I"ve been hearing a lot more names coming out recently. Patton would try to use Sheridan as a stepping stone.The state of facilities for the football team will be an issue for some of the coaches coming in. The new millage will not be used to improve football facilities at all. Not sure if there is any truth to the matter but was told the current administration would rather turn the football field into a marching band field.

The band is better than the football team. Gotta get use out of that turf.

[Fullbacktrap75]

Band probably is better doesn't take much. I'm just saying I order to be a top notch program you have to have support from the top.

[hogalum05]

I promise Sheridan's success will not ride on whether or not they hire a "spread coach". They better just worry about hiring a guy who is able and willing to build a program from literally the ground up! A guy in it for the long haul. Trust me when I say winning in a place like Sheridan is different than winning in Fayetteville.  FB75 is right about the support, problem is they'll have win first to get that support. Hard to do...

[Oldbadger]

All I know is they need more than one comode and one urinal in the men's restroom on the visitor's side.  Never have I seen a line for the men's room before! lol

[Pat Swilling]

I know it may be a long shot but I could see Sheridan being competitive with the right commitment from kids, community, admin.  5 years ago Benton was in same boat.  Not much winning, poor weight program, bad facilities.  Benton since has been very successful.  Maybe Sheridan should use a similar blueprint?

[Fullbacktrap75]

There are several schools close to Sheridan who sank money into football and soon after started to thrive.

[Wildcat Football]

Bo Hembree is another one that could provide some firepower from Warren.  I'm surprised he has been there so long, but they do have a great talent pool there.  Any Warren fans that can shed some light on his situation there would be great.  It seems like he is young enough with past prolific offenses to make a move up to 6A or 7A.  I'm sure he has been contacted by schools in the past.  Does he love the pine trees that much?

[purpleswag]

Bo Hembree is another one that could provide some firepower from Warren.  I'm surprised he has been there so long, but they do have a great talent pool there.  Any Warren fans that can shed some light on his situation there would be great.  It seems like he is young enough with past prolific offenses to make a move up to 6A or 7A.  I'm sure he has been contacted by schools in the past.  Does he love the pine trees that much?

Why would Bo Hembree leave Warren to go to Sheridan?? That's like leaving Hawaii to go to Antarctica

[Pat Swilling]

Bo is Judge and Jury in Warren Arkansas.  Most powerful guy in Bradley County.  He would be crazy to ever leave.  Few years from now they will rename stadium after him.

[Fullbacktrap75]

Bo is a great coach but Sheridan needs a guy who can win without a lot of athletes.

[IAFLAR7]

Perhaps for the last millage, they should have also considered a high school campus in east end in addition to the middle school. Doing so, would have dropped Sheridan down in classification and thus, more potential to be competitive.

[Wonderdog]

Bo is Judge and Jury in Warren Arkansas.  Most powerful guy in Bradley County.  He would be crazy to ever leave.  Few years from now they will rename stadium after him.

This.

Hembree has everything a Coach could ask for minus a golden corral!

[Made]

I like the Harper thought, but surprised no one has mentioned Van Paschal

[Fullbacktrap75]

Van Pascal would be a great fit. I just don't see Harper clicking with a few of the quality coaches Sheridan needs to keep.

[Made]

I just think his offense would fit Sheridan.