Tech Selects New Coach

4theparents · Post by **4theparents** » Wed Jul 08, 2009 9:49 am

I have been told by a person who knows that Tech has selected a coach, a 30 something guy named Neil Andraschuk (sp?) who was interim coach at St. Ben's. It appears from the internet he is from Manitoba and played as a defenseman at U of M Crookston, where he was an all conference player. Sources tell me he was given the option of Tech or Apollo and picked Tech. It appears they will offer the Apollo job to the next guy in line -- not sure who that is yet. Best of luck to you in your new job. I'm sure the players will be relieved that they finally have a coach.

deucereppin · Post by **deucereppin** » Sat Jul 11, 2009 5:22 pm

Pretty sure they didnt let him pick which school he wanted to coach. Thats not how it would work. Also how come this guys name wasnt in the list that applied for Tech? I thought it was just Larson and Matanich???

Love4Hockey · Post by **Love4Hockey** » Sat Jul 11, 2009 5:52 pm

I heard Matanich was very interested in the Apollo job, any truth to that

deucereppin · Post by **deucereppin** » Sat Jul 11, 2009 9:45 pm

Not sure...There have been so many rumors that I dont even know what to believe! Hopefully all this comes to an end sometime within the next few days.

Love4Hockey · Post by **Love4Hockey** » Sat Jul 11, 2009 11:53 pm

I couldnt agree more, those boys deserve a coach

western · Post by **western** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 8:37 am

Well, throw away what you know about how things normally work because that's how this worked. All potential coaches interviewed with both ADs, also not how it usually works. This district doesn't do things the normal way. Let's hope their unorthodox way of evaluating coaches, bending to parents and looking for new coaches doesn't adversely affect too many kids. As I said earlier, thank goodness this is over and the kids have a coach.

Blue&Gold · Post by **Blue&Gold** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 9:09 pm

western wrote:Well, throw away what you know about how things normally work because that's how this worked. All potential coaches interviewed with both ADs, also not how it usually works. This district doesn't do things the normal way. Let's hope their unorthodox way of evaluating coaches, bending to parents and looking for new coaches doesn't adversely affect too many kids. As I said earlier, thank goodness this is over and the kids have a coach.

Tech has a coach, but it's not over for the Apollo kids, right? So let's not be "thanking goodness that it's all over" just yet. Unless of course it's all about Tech... (JUST KIDDING!!!!)

western · Post by **western** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 8:45 am

Blue and Gold:

It it over. Apollo has selected a coach. They did that the same time Tech did. It's just the Apollo AD and principal want to control the flow of information. They wouldn't tell Apollo parents who inquired last week; whereas the Tech AD did. Some people just want to exert power. Why this is a state secret, no one knows. These nitwits work for us and are paid by us. This should all be public ASAP. This kind of lame brain behavior is part of the reason, I would guess, that some choose private school.

notahockeyguy · Post by **notahockeyguy** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 9:26 am

western
If Apollo has a new coach why was the job posted again on July 10th.Taking apps till July 22.

western · Post by **western** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 10:59 am

Because apparently the person they selected must have turned it down. In addition, they had qualified people who wanted it, but apparently they didn't want them (or him). I know. I talked to him. Can't say who, but he would have been an excellent choice. They are playing games over there, and they are refusing to communicate to their own parents. What a surprise.

4theparents · Post by **4theparents** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 11:31 am

Western:

I think you're wrong on that. I don't think they offered the Apollo coaching job to anyone. I know Pete M. was DEFINITELY interested. He told people he would take either if offered. It sounds like they didn't offer either to him. They also did not even interview some candidates with a lot of coaching experience like Denardo. I feel bad for the Apollo kids because isn't August 1 begin the time when coaches can't be around the players? This is putting those poor kids behind the eight ball even more. I'm not sure what is going on or who is in charge, but I'd be pissed if I were a parent or player over there.

Blue&Gold · Post by **Blue&Gold** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 1:04 pm

What a mess, eh? And it's the kids who end up suffering the most (as usual). I hope someone pulls their head out of their nether-region and gets this done ASAP. There really is no reason for this to have taken so long, is there?

deucereppin · Post by **deucereppin** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 1:54 pm

Right when I thought this was coming to an end I heard otherwise again! Apparently Pete Matanich was going to accept the Apollo job the day Andruschak took the coach job and then suddenly backed out forcing them top reopen the process and start all over yet again....as if they have even gotten anywhere in the first place!!!

Tigers33 · Post by **Tigers33** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 2:33 pm

I think both of these programs should be coached by parents of players on the respective teams.

This way the parents can call each other to complain, rather than blaming someone else for their "next gretzky" not performing to the best of their ability. How many D1 players does Tech have these days? Is it up to 5 or 6.

A person wonders why kids are not held accountable for anything these days, because their parents teach them its easier that way. It's much easier to just sit back and blame everyone else. Right?

Just relax people...they will hire someone when they find the right candidate for the position. The season doesnt start for 4-5 months, correct? Have the Timberwolves hired a coach yet? Would you rather have them hire someone of less ability just so they have someone in place. If the program meant so much to the community than someone would step forward and take the kids under their wing during the summer. It doesnt take a head coach to do that; it takes heart, dedication, and motivation. Like I said though it is much easier to blame other people. because than when they hire the wrong person people can just blame the person that hired he/she.

I wish both of these coaches the best of luck, and I still think it would be easier if the parents coached their own kids.

western · Post by **western** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 2:59 pm

Tiger33:

Huh? I don't have a clue what you're talking about. You complain about the parents, when at Tech, in reality, only a small number went to the AD and some of those were parents of past players who had a grudge. The vast majority DID NOT WANT A CHANGE. The change was made by the administration. Now they are stuck with finding a replacement (actions have consequences).

Next you seem to downplay the necessity of having a coach in the summer. What? Sure someone else can coach them for the summer. But bringing someone in at the last minute is tough, new philosophy, new systems etc. Lastly, who do they think they are going to find? They had 7 applications for two jobs and now are going to reopen. Who is going to apply that already didn't. Someone has to use some grey matter.

Finally, comparing pro athletes to high school boys is.............well you get my drift. Pros are pros. They don't get coached they get managed. They get paid millions to stay in shape and practice their skills. What relevance does the Timberwolves have to this situation?

4theparents · Post by **4theparents** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 7:30 am

Well, Blue and Gold, you had it right, what a mess. Apparently a friend talked to Pete Mantanich and he did get interviewed but never heard back (imagine that). So they liked one guy out of 7 and now are reopening the process searching for an Apollo coach. Whew.

Goldy Gopher · Post by **Goldy Gopher** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 10:01 am

It sounds like this thread is a lot of people throwing around rumors with not much behind them. How about we all wait until a final decision is made and then start the commentary?

western · Post by **western** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 11:33 am

Goldy:

Where have you been? This whole board is based on rumors and opinion and speculation. Very little is based on fact. That's kind of what it is for. You get facts by reading a newspaper (now that's funny). But seriously, we do know these facts. Tech has a coach. About 7 people applied for both jobs. About 5 were interviewed. Apollo's job has been re-posted. Those are pretty much facts. Now we are just offering opinion based on those....again, just what this is for. Come on. You're no fun.

Blue&Gold · Post by **Blue&Gold** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 12:50 pm

I'll add that a few posting "rumors" probably know more than we think they do. (I am NOT one of them... )

Perhaps it's time to put some more names into the bucket and get them to apply? If some who I heard applied actually did, then I really don't know what they are looking for.

"It's a tangled web we weave,
When at first....." (Not gonna finish it, but funny)

The Exiled One · Post by **The Exiled One** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 1:48 pm

A little more info on Andruschak (correct spelling):

- Degree from Crookston is Sports Management.
- He's is or has been a Library Media Specialist, so you know for sure he'll read everything on the internet about himself.
- Just finished a Master's program at SCSU, so he can legitimately be considered a Husky alumnus.
- He was head coach at St. Benedict for the 05-06 season which, like every other season, sucked.

It seems like the background is sufficient to be a really good high school coach... or not. Only time will tell.

Where's F3? · Post by **Where's F3?** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 4:35 pm

Any updates here? Who were the seven and the five? Thanks.

western wrote:Goldy:

Where have you been? This whole board is based on rumors and opinion and speculation. Very little is based on fact. That's kind of what it is for. You get facts by reading a newspaper (now that's funny). But seriously, we do know these facts. Tech has a coach. About 7 people applied for both jobs. About 5 were interviewed. Apollo's job has been re-posted. Those are pretty much facts. Now we are just offering opinion based on those....again, just what this is for. Come on. You're no fun.

western · Post by **western** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 1:10 pm

Not much in the way of updates. The AD of one of the schools passed on the info that 7 applied and 5 were interviewed. I know for sure that three of them interviewed were Craig Larson, Neil Andruschak (the new Tech coach) and Pete Mantanich. Don't know the other two are who were interviewed. Mike Denardo applied (in the 7) but was not interviewed. Tech apparently is moving ahead with its new coach. I've heard he met some of the players last week. I hope Apollo gets a coach soon. Any on ice stuff ends August 1 so I hope Apollo parents are getting the kids out on the ice.

Love4Hockey · Post by **Love4Hockey** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 12:59 am

The boys at Apollo deserve a coach, its hurting them so much not having one and the one person to plame is the AD there

RLStars · Post by **RLStars** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 11:25 am

western wrote:Not much in the way of updates. The AD of one of the schools passed on the info that 7 applied and 5 were interviewed. I know for sure that three of them interviewed were Craig Larson, Neil Andruschak (the new Tech coach) and Pete Mantanich. Don't know the other two are who were interviewed. Mike Denardo applied (in the 7) but was not interviewed. Tech apparently is moving ahead with its new coach. I've heard he met some of the players last week. I hope Apollo gets a coach soon. Any on ice stuff ends August 1 so I hope Apollo parents are getting the kids out on the ice.

I believe Dougherty is running the Apollo Summer activities until a new coach is hired.

Love4Hockey · Post by **Love4Hockey** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 12:55 pm

He is, the summer program ended last week