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Coaching changes

Posted by Coach on 4/30/2023, 2:19 pm

Any anticipated changes now that jobs have been posted?
I see the WIAA website has the following head positions open:
Stanwood
Klahowya
Issaquah
Kentlake
Ingraham
Any others?

Re: Coaching changes

Posted by Valley Rumor on 5/1/2023, 9:22 am, in reply to "Coaching changes"

Rumor has it Toppenish will be looking for a few coaching positions. This is not to start bashing Toppenish or to get attention. Simply a rumor that is going around in the Valley.

Re: Coaching changes

Posted by coach on 5/1/2023, 9:40 am, in reply to "Re: Coaching changes"

How about we keep rumors out of this? We should only post about confirmed changes.

Re: Coaching changes

Posted by Not a Rumor on 5/1/2023, 10:24 am, in reply to "Re: Coaching changes"

This is solid information within the community. I would not label it a rumor.

Re: Coaching changes

Posted by Coach on 5/1/2023, 10:57 am, in reply to "Re: Coaching changes"

Is there a job posting somewhere? If not, it's still a rumor. I'm not saying it's not true, but it's still rumor until it's confirmed.

Re: Coaching changes

Posted by Fan on 5/3/2023, 12:45 am, in reply to "Re: Coaching changes"

It's indeed True! The Toppenish school board wanted the Toppenish coaching staff replaced. They terminated all but a couple of those positions. This will be an interesting off season for Toppenish. That program has overcome so much in the past few years with all the nonsense surrounding them. Those current coaches have done a phenomenal job. I just can't believe they'd want to terminate them but they did.

Re: Coaching changes

Posted by Coach on 5/3/2023, 8:44 am, in reply to "Re: Coaching changes"

Which coaches did they keep?

Re: Coaching changes

Posted by Fan on 5/3/2023, 2:58 pm, in reply to "Re: Coaching changes"

H.S. Head Coaches and Assistant for both girls and boys programs. They even terminated all their M.S. coaching staff, too. Something seems off about this whole ordeal.

Re: Coaching changes

Posted by Coach on 5/3/2023, 4:19 pm, in reply to "Re: Coaching changes"

Are you saying they got rid of everyone?

Re: Coaching changes

Posted by Fan on 5/3/2023, 4:33 pm, in reply to "Re: Coaching changes"

Pretty much! Those coaches earned everything they did the last few especially considering all the b.s that was going on in the public eye. Just hope Toppenish can recover from this situation.

Re: Coaching changes

Posted by Coach on 5/3/2023, 4:50 pm, in reply to "Re: Coaching changes"

Crazy. Sounds like they wanted to make an example of the whole crew. I'm sure news will come out if this is all confirmed.

Re: Coaching changes

Posted by Lol on 5/4/2023, 8:07 am, in reply to "Re: Coaching changes"

I'm sure someone on this board knows one of those coaches. Why not just contact one of those coaches and ask? That will stop this rumor.

Re: Coaching changes

Posted by LOL on 5/3/2023, 9:23 am, in reply to "Re: Coaching changes"

There has been no posting or articles about this. Just more Hatin'. And even if it is true, you don't think they will continue to coach these kids underground?

Re: Coaching changes

Posted by Juicy Couture on 5/4/2023, 8:51 am, in reply to "Re: Coaching changes"

Well I don't see any evidence of people being fired, but there appears to be some issues of intimidation and safety

Apparently they have an acting superintendent, so from the minutes posted, I don't see anybody being fired.

https://app.eduportal.com/documents/view/865437

https://app.eduportal.com/public/folders/list/90444/1115440

"Mr. Pendlebury said on August 23, 2021 when one of our members and a community
member directly addressed the Board during community input time at the Board meeting,
an employee followed him out into the parking lot in an extremely intimidating manner, to
the point that multiple persons witnessing this were concerned that this person was going
to throw a punch"

Re: Coaching changes

Posted by Dang on 5/4/2023, 9:42 pm, in reply to "Re: Coaching changes"

This is starting to get downright creepy. Before it was just about recruiting but now this is just going over the top. I feel sorry for anyone that works there or goes to school there.

Re: Coaching changes

Posted by Jokester on 5/4/2023, 11:03 pm, in reply to "Re: Coaching changes"

News flash
Toppenish will still find a way to win yet another State Title and once again be the #1 Team in Washington. That's all Dem Boyz & Girlz do... Just Win 🏆

Re: Coaching changes

Posted by Lmao on 5/5/2023, 10:30 am, in reply to "Re: Coaching changes"

They probably need to learn how to spell "them boys and girls"

Re: Coaching changes

Posted by LOL on 5/5/2023, 11:37 am, in reply to "Re: Coaching changes"

I think spelling is the least of their worries. They have internal issues they need to fix.

Re: Coaching changes

Posted by Responsible Person on 5/5/2023, 3:44 pm, in reply to "Re: Coaching changes"

Winning state titles is unimportant at this time with all the legal issues we see in the school district being much more pressing. For years the posts on here were because Toppenish was the best team in the state, the Cock of the Walk, and some people just don't like that. Human nature. It happened to Lakes Stevens, Sedro Woolley, etc over the years depending on who was having great success. The difference is that nothing ever happened at those places that was anything like what is being disclosed publicly about the entire school district. The concern now should be the safety of all the kids, not just the wrestlers, and getting these issues handled properly and legally. This is a mess and I wish and hope that cooler heads prevail. JMHO

Re: Coaching changes

Posted by Dr. Phil on 5/8/2023, 9:29 am, in reply to "Re: Coaching changes"

So the thing I see with good ol' Toppenish is that they will never see that anything is wrong with their system or environment. They will always look at the trophies as the justification for accepting everything that has happened. People that have been involved with the program that are no longer there have some real horror stories about it. They just want to be on the map, recognized as the best of the best, etc and their reputation doesn't mean anything to them. And it's working. They are a powerhouse.

Re: Coaching changes

Posted by Moved on on 7/13/2023, 4:55 pm, in reply to "Re: Coaching changes"

Seems like they moving along just fine, I’ve been in their room a few times and let me just say those kids are working hard already. Fargo kids, incoming freshman, USA kids etc… Whoever gets hired next season could possibly b Coach of the year boys and girls

Re: Coaching changes

Posted by what on 5/1/2023, 9:46 am, in reply to "Coaching changes"

What happened to the Ingraham coach? Looked like he was getting something started there.

Re: Coaching changes

Posted by Metro Dad on 5/1/2023, 10:01 am, in reply to "Re: Coaching changes"

Coach Taylor moved about an hours travel away from Ingraham and transitioned away. Almost the entire staff had long commutes and walked away together.

The program is in a great place to keep moving forward. Kudos to that staff and what they did at that school. They set the bar high and helped grow the league. They will be missed!

Re: Coaching changes

Posted by LC on 5/20/2023, 8:02 am, in reply to "Re: Coaching changes"

Yep, he had moved down to Maple Valley and was coaching at Cedar Heights MS this year... and he announced recently that he will be the head coach at Kentlake next year!

Re: Coaching changes

Posted by JM on 5/2/2023, 12:41 pm, in reply to "Coaching changes"

Hey Everyone,
My name is Jay McGuffin and I have coached HS for the past 17 years, most recently at Auburn Mountainview and before that in Lake Chelan. I just stepped down this season so I figured I'd take this opportunity to let you know the Head coaching position will open up for the Lions soon!If interested you should reach out to the Athletic Director, Chris Carr for details

Re: Coaching changes

Posted by Parent on 5/5/2023, 9:56 am, in reply to "Coaching changes"

Everett High School Boys & Girls HC jobs were posted earlier this week. The boys program is in need of more than the HC as a couple other coaches are moving on also. My boys are there & I am very anxious about the changes.

Re: Coaching changes

Posted by Coach on 5/7/2023, 1:09 pm, in reply to "Coaching changes"

Central Kitsap has an opening for a Head Wrestling Coach.

Re: Coaching changes

Posted by MCC opening ? on 5/15/2023, 3:59 pm, in reply to "Coaching changes"

I heard the one of the MCC head coach for boys and girls in the MCC is stepping down.

Anyone confirm if this is true or not? It would be shocking if it was but we’ve all seen stranger things!

Re: Coaching changes

Posted by Mother Goose on 5/15/2023, 4:39 pm, in reply to "Re: Coaching changes"

Please expand.. what is so strange about a coach stepping down.? Honest question, it happens like every year somewhere.

Re: Coaching changes

Posted by MCC on 5/15/2023, 6:16 pm, in reply to "Re: Coaching changes"

Program is pretty solid and has several returning athletes they are great shape to make a run at a trophy next year.

Re: Coaching changes

Posted by Which School on 5/28/2023, 8:07 am, in reply to "Re: Coaching changes"

Which schools have the same boys/girls head coach? That would eliminate some of the choices.

Re: Coaching changes

Posted by Simple on 5/30/2023, 9:11 am, in reply to "Re: Coaching changes"

I believe Dom Duncan is the only Head Boys and Girls coach in the MCC. I don't see him stepping down any time soon though, his oldest son will only be a sophomore next year.

Re: Coaching changes

Posted by Steve Davis on 5/30/2023, 11:40 am, in reply to "Re: Coaching changes"

Dom Duncan - Hanford
John Nicacio - Richland
Jacob Butenhoff - Walla Walla (Maybe?)

Re: Coaching changes

Posted by Butenhoff on 6/1/2023, 9:09 am, in reply to "Re: Coaching changes"

Unfortunately you'll be dealing with me a while longer. However, I'm always looking for more quality coaches to jump on with us!

Re: Coaching changes

Posted by Steve Davis on 6/23/2023, 10:06 pm, in reply to "Re: Coaching changes"

Jake, I didn't mean to imply you were giving it up, just was speculating on which teams had the same head coach for boys and girls.

Re: Coaching changes

Posted by Friend on 6/22/2023, 9:27 pm, in reply to "Coaching changes"

Mercer Island HS has an open HC position.

Re: Coaching changes

Posted by sunnyside on 7/13/2023, 3:54 pm, in reply to "Coaching changes"

Sunnyside announced a new head boys coach.

Re: Coaching changes

Posted by Why on 7/13/2023, 10:08 pm, in reply to "Re: Coaching changes"

Is there a reason you didn't just add the name since you know?

Re: Coaching changes

Posted by Lol on 7/14/2023, 8:55 pm, in reply to "Re: Coaching changes"

Sunnyside….lol. The downward spiral begins

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