Clinic Season is Upon Us

It is that time of year. Clinics abound all over the country and the off-season is the time to get new ideas, connect or re-connect with old friends and learn some ball. I don't really care if you go to COY clinics, Glazier, or any others that are out there. I just encourage you to go to at least one. You may learn something.

I was in Orlando last weekend for the Glazier. 800 coaches showed up to get better at what they do. The exhibitors were awesome, the Rosen Centre was awesome, and it was Orlando. I would suggest to anyone that wants to learn some more about their craft to attend Glazier. There were enough topics and speakers for one to find a flavor that appealed to him.

The job carousel is still spinning. It has slowed considerably in GA, but it is still moving. If you want one, go get one. If you need a job, make sure your references are up to date and they KNOW that you are on the hunt. Make sure all of your i's are dotted and t's crossed. Tune in to SunCoaches podcast to hear coaches tell their stories and what they look for in coaches. Coach Ed Gafca and I discuss "the business" every Sunday. Released on Tuesdays and Thursdays, SunCoaches should be on your follow, like, and subscription list wherever you get your podcasts. There will be advancements and expansion in the near future. As I transition to video, be patient, I will get it right eventually :)

Brantley County- Shouldn't even be open, should have walked down the hall and told the man on staff, "you the man." But, admin gonna admin

East Jackson- Ashley Henderson (Jasper County)

Jasper County- See Brantley County

Chattachoochee- well, he left for a reason

SUN Coach's rating- 4

Montgomery County- Gabe Guy (OC West Laurens)

Rockmart- Rich Fendley (Bowdon)

SW Macon- SUN Coach's rating- 2

Redan- SUN Coach's rating- 2

Rome- Bill Stewart (Rabun County DC)

Grayson- Greg Carswell (DC on STAFF)

Monroe- Albany school and Coach Herring did a great job establishing a foundation there to return the Golden Tornadoes to former glory. The Benny is a tough place.

SUN Coach's rating- 4

Lovejoy- Jabari Walker (STAFF)

Alpharetta- Daniel Carlisle (Chattachoochee)

Mitchell County- Kaream Hess (Montgomery County)

Clinch- Rance Morgan (STAFF)

Swainsboro- Dwight Smith (DC STAFF)

Appling County- John David Sellars (Asst. Lowndes)

Gainesville- Santavious Bryant (Grayson)

Cook- "Pig" Brown (STAFF)

Northgate- Ceiling realized and you are the step child in a 3 school county. Lost a great one, but this is a great job really. Good place to live, work, and raise kids.

SUN Coach's rating-7

Wilkinson County- Home of Honey BooBoo and a basketball school. Tough gig, Coach Ward probably hit the ceiling, but it could be a good place. Kids are awesome there from my interactions with them in the past

SUN Coach's rating-5

Morrow- just not good

SUN Coach's rating-1

Washington County- Jay Ware (OC Cedartown)

Greene County- They prove that backwards is in fact a "different direction" what a hot mess

SUN Coach's rating-3

The Walker School- they have the word "THE" in the name, like THE Lovett School, but that's about it

SUN Coach's rating-2

Heritage-Conyers: Quincy Carter (Coach on staff)

SEB- Interim in place

Chapel Hill- Julian Washington (Arkansas HS Asst.)

Druid Hills- Deuce Roberson (Riverdale)

Brunswick- Byron Slack (Cook)

Villa Rica- Michael Hilbert (DC on staff)

Hart County- filled

Heritage Conyers- Quincy Carter (UGA Star)

Gordon Central- Billy Blizzard (DC on STAFF)

Temple- Steve Humphrey (OC Rome)

Wheeler- Travis Roland (Camden County)

Irwin County- Beau Johnson (OL Coffee)

Allatoona- Paul Carter (Carrollton Asst)

Westlake- Kevin Whitley (Northgate)

Bradwell Institute- major Admin issues, they go through coaches like underwear. It's bad.

SUN Coach's rating-2

Discovery- Andre Clark (OC on Staff)

Mundy's Mill- Antonio Andrews (Asst. from Lovejoy)

Union Grove- IDK, seems to be looking for a HFC every 3 to 2 years or so. Must be a reason...

SUN Coach's rating-4

Winder-Barrow- Russell Demasi (OC Savannah Christian)

McDonough- Joe Duprree (SW Macon)

    Lanier County-Marcus Gowan (HFC Gordon Central)

    South Paulding- Jared Zito (SEB)

      Hardaway- Reginald Wedner (STC on STAFF)

      Vidalia- Zack Grage (AD Brooks County)

Camden County- Tucker Pruitt (Appling County)

St. Pius X- Adam Pullen (DC Pope)

Riverdale- Marcus McKinney (Asst. on staff) 

Central Macon- Jamoski Ward (Wilkinson Co)

Ridgeland- Shane Cauthorn (Coach at Saddle Ridge MS)

Mountain View- Todd Welborn (DC on STAFF)

Fannin Co- David Nichols (DC Lumpking County)

Riverwood- Josh Coffey (OC at Denmark)

North Springs- Walter Vaughn (In house)

Johns Creek- Jason Tester (DC Eastside)

Wayne Co- Scott Roberts (Swainsboro)

Bainbridge- Mike Dubose (somewhere in AL)

Windsor Forest- Willie "Mack" Martin (OC Crestwood, SC)

Salem- Fred Green (Former HC at Druid Hills)

Westside Macon- James Harris (DC on STAFF)

Banks Co: Mark Hollars (OC on staff)

Appalachee: Chuck Kenyon (DC on staff)