2010-11 Open Coaching Positions

[ghshockeyfan]

Dodge County position was posted as open on 8/31/10.

25 of 124 teams changing coaches this year (so far). Amazing turnover. Sadly only 4 of the 20 new coaches named to-date are female.

[Mac15]

We are looking for qualified female coaches in our youth association and at our local high schools but they aren't hiding behind every rock and tree.

Hockey has only been a girls varsity sport since 95 and many of those first upperclassmen were not experienced players. The underclassmen from those years grew into good players but if you think about it, many of them are now recent college grads, getting married and starting families. I think in 5 years there will be a much larger pool of female ex-players that will get into coaching.

[allhoc11]

25 of 124 teams changing coaches this year (so far). Amazing turnover. Sadly only 4 of the 20 new coaches named to-date are female.

GHS - the interesting part to me, is there were a good number of quality female coaches who have been groomed to be a future head coach, and many see the time commitment, constant negative feedback, and overall investment for the money and choose to do something else. I'd say we've raised most of our young ladies too smart to be a head coach.

[TheSouthSide]

Rocket 78 - Where do you get your information? I don't believe the Dodge County position has been officially opened yet by the cooperating schools, and the change is probably coming from within for just one year.

Probably should leave this one alone until official word has been released.

[Roman Legion]

I would agree that female coaches are just too smart and see that the costs outweigh the benefits of being a head coach.

I would not recommend taking a head coaching job to my worst enemy, in any sport, especially hockey! I think what these female coaches have figured out that it is much more satisfying to be an asst coach. You get to coach, help young people develop, often times have closer more meaningful relationships and more fun. Sure you get a little less money (most don't do it for the money anyway) but you avoid all of the hassles. No meetings with annoying parents, no booster meetings, no meetings with the AD about playing time, no youth hockey issues, etc. Avoiding all of these hassles is "priceless"!

It would be great to have more female head coahes but I think this trend will continue. They are just too darn smart and they don't need to feed their enormous egos like the men.

[Rocket78]

Rocket 78 - Where do you get your information? I don't believe the Dodge County position has been officially opened yet by the cooperating schools, and the change is probably coming from within for just one year.

Probably should leave this one alone until official word has been released.

I have a family member looking at applying for their JV baseball job and they told me about this. It looks pretty officially open to me.

http://k12jobspot.com/minnesota-teachin ... indeed.com

the text says:

Girls Varsity Hockey Coach
Organization: Kasson-Mantorville School #204
Type: Athletics/Activities : Coaching
Posted: 8/31/2010
Closes: Until Filled
District


Position DetailsAbout Kasson-Mantorville School #204
Description:
Girls Varsity Hockey Coach
Job Summary –
• Oversee the development of the 7-12 program.
• Supervise and evaluate coaching staff
• Order and inventory equipment and make yearly report to Activities Director
• Direct pre-season and post-season meetings with parents, athletes, and coaching staff
• Closely follow the rules set forth by the MSHSL
• Teach and communicate proper fundamentals and strategies of the game
• Communicate with the media results and statistics when needed
• Be an advocate of good sportsmanship
• Maintain detailed stats, and records for post-season and hall of fame awards

Qualifications –
• Minnesota Department of Education valid coaching certification or valid certificate from the National Federation Coaches Education Program
• Head coaching experience preferable with knowledge and experience in their sport
• Must be a positive role model and provide an enjoyable experience for their athletes

Working Conditions:

• WORK DAY/YEAR: Winter season, approximately November 1, 2010 - March 15, 2011

Application Procedure:
Individuals who wish to be considered for this position must apply on-line at http://www.komets.k12.mn.us/


Selection Procedure:
All applications will be reviewed and the administrator / supervisor will select a number of candidates from the applicant pool to be interviewed. Once an employment offer has been extended and accepted, all applicants will be notified of the decision made.


This implies that Kasson-Mantorville is the hiring school. The other members of the co-op may or may not have any say in the hiring process. No mention of this being a one year job.

[Rocketwrister]

Cloquet has not yet conducted interviews. They are to be conducted sometime this week, 8/30 - 9/3.

Although the above quote it wrong....Cloquet did conduct interviews the week prior to the one mentioned above.

Cloquet hired former girls assistant Mike Bushey as their new head coach. All that is needed now is school board approval.

[ghshockeyfan]

Rocket 78 - Where do you get your information? I don't believe the Dodge County position has been officially opened yet by the cooperating schools, and the change is probably coming from within for just one year.

Probably should leave this one alone until official word has been released.

I have a family member looking at applying for their JV baseball job and they told me about this. It looks pretty officially open to me.

http://k12jobspot.com/minnesota-teachin ... indeed.com

the text says:

Girls Varsity Hockey Coach
Organization: Kasson-Mantorville School #204
Type: Athletics/Activities : Coaching
Posted: 8/31/2010
Closes: Until Filled
District


Position DetailsAbout Kasson-Mantorville School #204
Description:
Girls Varsity Hockey Coach
Job Summary –
• Oversee the development of the 7-12 program.
• Supervise and evaluate coaching staff
• Order and inventory equipment and make yearly report to Activities Director
• Direct pre-season and post-season meetings with parents, athletes, and coaching staff
• Closely follow the rules set forth by the MSHSL
• Teach and communicate proper fundamentals and strategies of the game
• Communicate with the media results and statistics when needed
• Be an advocate of good sportsmanship
• Maintain detailed stats, and records for post-season and hall of fame awards

Qualifications –
• Minnesota Department of Education valid coaching certification or valid certificate from the National Federation Coaches Education Program
• Head coaching experience preferable with knowledge and experience in their sport
• Must be a positive role model and provide an enjoyable experience for their athletes

Working Conditions:

• WORK DAY/YEAR: Winter season, approximately November 1, 2010 - March 15, 2011

Application Procedure:
Individuals who wish to be considered for this position must apply on-line at http://www.komets.k12.mn.us/


Selection Procedure:
All applications will be reviewed and the administrator / supervisor will select a number of candidates from the applicant pool to be interviewed. Once an employment offer has been extended and accepted, all applicants will be notified of the decision made.


This implies that Kasson-Mantorville is the hiring school. The other members of the co-op may or may not have any say in the hiring process. No mention of this being a one year job.

Looks like it's interim but indeed posted.


http://mshsl.org/mshsl/wantads.asp?page=4
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Title: Varsity Interim Girls Hockey
School: Kasson-Mantorville High School
Send Resumes to:
Clark Jones- Activities Director
101 - 16th ST. NE
Kasson, MN 55944-1610 For More Info:
Clark Jones
1-507-634-1179
cl.jones@komets.k12.mn.us

Deadline: Sept. 15th, 2010 Start: Nov. 1st, 2010
Description:

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[ghshockeyfan]

I would agree that female coaches are just too smart and see that the costs outweigh the benefits of being a head coach.

I would not recommend taking a head coaching job to my worst enemy, in any sport, especially hockey! I think what these female coaches have figured out that it is much more satisfying to be an asst coach. You get to coach, help young people develop, often times have closer more meaningful relationships and more fun. Sure you get a little less money (most don't do it for the money anyway) but you avoid all of the hassles. No meetings with annoying parents, no booster meetings, no meetings with the AD about playing time, no youth hockey issues, etc. Avoiding all of these hassles is "priceless"!

It would be great to have more female head coahes but I think this trend will continue. They are just too darn smart and they don't need to feed their enormous egos like the men.

I think this and other posts like it are very true unfortunately...

[ghshockeyfan]

Title: Varsity assistant girls hockey
School: Academy of Holy Angels
Send Resumes to:
Michelle Seiger- Interim Head Girls Hockey Coach
6600 Nicollet Ave S
Richfield, MN 55423-2498 For More Info:
Michelle Seiger

michelle.seiger@ties.k12.mn.us

Deadline: until filled Start: Winter 2010
Description: Assistant the head coach in duties as assigned

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[ghshockeyfan]

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Title: Asst. Girls' Hockey Coach
School: Andover High School
Send Resumes to:
Ben Monahan- Head Coach
2115 Andover Blvd. NW
Andover, MN 55304 For More Info:
Ben Monahan
763-506-8409
bmonahan512@yahoo.com

Deadline: 8/26/10 Start: Winter 2010
Description:

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[ghshockeyfan]

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Title: Girls hockey JV Coach
School: Edina High School
Send Resumes to:
Laura Slominski- Head Girls Hockey Coach
6754 Valley View Road
Edina, MN 55439 For More Info:
Laura Slominski
612-387-5815
lauslominski@edina.k12.mn.us

Deadline: When filled Start: October 15
Description: Help aid and develop the girls hockey team at Edina High School.

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[ghshockeyfan]

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Title: JV Girls Hockey Coach
School: Irondale High School
Send Resumes to:
Tom Rodefeld- Head Girls Hockey Coach
2425 Long Lake Road
New Brighton, MN 55112-5267 For More Info:
Tom Rodefeld
651-621-6916
Thomas.Rodefeld@moundsviewschools.org

Deadline: 9/1/10 Start: ASAP
Description: Responsible for teaching, coaching and managing the JV Hockey program

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[ghshockeyfan]

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Title: Head or Assistant Girls Hockey Coach
School: Long Prairie-Grey Eagle H.S.
Send Resumes to:
rswanson@lpge.k12.mn.us- AD
510 9th Street NE
Long Prairie, MN 56347 For More Info:
Randy Swanson
320-732-2194, ext 1027
rswanson@lpge.k12.mn.us

Deadline: Open until filled Start:
Description:

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[ghshockeyfan]

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Title: Girls Hockey-Varsity Asst
School: Park High School
Send Resumes to:
Steve Morse- Head Coach
8040 80th Street South
Cottage Grove, MN 55016 For More Info:
Steve Morse
612-221-4444
stevem@minnesotahockey.org

Deadline: Until filled Start: 11/1/10
Description: Resumes should be emailed to Steve Morse. Assist head coach with on and off ice responsibilities in a positive, supportive, and competitive environment.

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[ghshockeyfan]

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Title: Assistant Girls' Hockey Coach
School: Saint Francis High School
Send Resumes to:
Must apply online www.stfrancis.k12.mn.us- Activities Director
3325 Bridge Street
St. Francis, MN 55070-9537 For More Info:
Glenn Klaphake
763-213-1504
glekla@stfrancis.k12.mn.us

Deadline: Open Until Filled Start: 11/01/2010
Description: Preferred qualifications include hockey coaching experience and/or participation as a hockey player at high school or collegiate levels. Job duties are the discretion of the head coach. Apply online at http://www.stfrancis.k12.mn.us. Job #186

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[ghshockeyfan]

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Title: Asst. Girls Hockey Coach
School: Woodbury High School
Send Resumes to:
http://www.generalasp.com/sowashco/onlineapp/-
2665 Woodlane Drive
Woodbury, MN 55125-2922 For More Info:
Jason Schultz
651-768-4421
jschultz@sowashco.k12.mn.us

Deadline: Open Until Filled Start: 11-1-2010
Description:

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[ghshockeyfan]

1) Academy of Holy Angles - Michelle Seiger (interim)
2) Andover - Ben Monahan
3) Apple Valley - Don Erdall
4) Centennial - Mark Domschot
5) Champlin park - Jim Koltes
6) Cloquet -
7) Coon Rapids - Jessica Christopherson
8 ) Dodge County - (Interim)
9) East Ridge - Tony Hoops
10) Fergus Falls - Matt Koalska
11) Grand Rapids/Greenway - Darrin Illikainen and Brad Hyduke
12) Jefferson - Mark Stephan
13) Long Prairie-Grey Eagle H.S. -
14) Maple Grove - Rob Potter
15) Moorhead -
16) New Prague - Matt Miller
17) Park of Cottage Grove - Steve Morse
18 ) Pequot Lakes -
19) Prior Lake - Jaime Grossman
20) Richfield - Jeff Caspar
21) Rogers - Scott Childers
22) Saint Peter -
23) Shakopee - Matt Klein
24) Wayzata - Becky Wacker
25) Wilmar - Jason Mayer
26) Woodbury - Shantel Rivard

[ghshockeyfan]

26 of 124, 21% so far.

Past seasons:

That makes 4 so far, I know GHS used to put together a list of openings, and it seemed that about 20% of jobs opened each season. It seems like the turnover in girls has been down the last couple years, and up in boys, although I have no concrete data to support. It just seems more stable the past two off-seasons.

Here's the 2009 off-season thread for openings coming into the 2009-10 season:

http://www.ushsho.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=19699

Never really captured anything from the end of filling posiitons in 2007 (headed into 2007-8 thru the above)

And here was the thread with 2004-2007 openings (heading into the 2004-5 through 2007-8 seasons):

http://www.ushsho.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=9456

From 2004-2006:

2006 = 32 of 124 jobs opened this year (25.8%)
2005 = 25 of 122 jobs opened this year (20.5%).
2004 = 21 of 122 jobs opened this year (17.2%).

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I haven't followed as closely, but the turnover seems to be down. This is good for the game.

[Rocketwrister]

1) Academy of Holy Angles - Michelle Seiger (interim)
2) Andover - Ben Monahan
3) Apple Valley - Don Erdall
4) Centennial - Mark Domschot
5) Champlin park - Jim Koltes
6) Cloquet - Mike Bushey
7) Coon Rapids - Jessica Christopherson
8 ) Dodge County - (Interim)
9) East Ridge - Tony Hoops
10) Fergus Falls - Matt Koalska
11) Grand Rapids/Greenway - Darrin Illikainen and Brad Hyduke
12) Jefferson - Mark Stephan
13) Long Prairie-Grey Eagle H.S. -
14) Maple Grove - Rob Potter
15) Moorhead -
16) New Prague - Matt Miller
17) Park of Cottage Grove - Steve Morse
18 ) Pequot Lakes -
19) Prior Lake - Jaime Grossman
20) Richfield - Jeff Caspar
21) Rogers - Scott Childers
22) Saint Peter -
23) Shakopee - Matt Klein
24) Wayzata - Becky Wacker
25) Wilmar - Jason Mayer
26) Woodbury - Shantel Rivard

[mnhock10]

1) Academy of Holy Angles - Michelle Seiger (interim)
2) Andover - Ben Monahan
3) Apple Valley - Don Erdall
4) Centennial - Mark Domschot
5) Champlin park - Jim Koltes
6) Cloquet - Mike Bushey
7) Coon Rapids - Jessica Christopherson
8 ) Dodge County - (Interim)
9) East Ridge - Tony Hoops
10) Fergus Falls - Matt Koalska
11) Grand Rapids/Greenway - Darrin Illikainen and Brad Hyduke
12) Jefferson - Mark Stephan
13) Long Prairie-Grey Eagle H.S. -
14) Maple Grove - Rob Potter
15) Moorhead -
16) New Prague - Matt Miller
17) Park of Cottage Grove - Steve Morse
18 ) Pequot Lakes -
19) Prior Lake - Jaime Grossman
20) Richfield - Jeff Caspar
21) Rogers - Scott Childers
22) Saint Peter -
23) Shakopee - Matt Klein
24) Wayzata - Becky Wacker
25) Wilmar - Jason Mayer
26) Woodbury - Shantel Rivard

Should be interesting to see how the coaching changes play out this season. The Northwest Suburban should be quite interesting with 5 coaching changes and one from within the conference. Excited for the action to start soon. Thoughts?