Coaching Openings

[Indians forever]

Add Greenway to the list of looking for a new coach

Any Truth to this????

[eastranger19]

If this is true, why would he quit, or are they not having a team because they have'nt had a bantam program for a while, did'nt he just take over the job.

[GR3343]

If this is true, why would he quit, or are they not having a team because they have'nt had a bantam program for a while, did'nt he just take over the job.

My guess would be (if it's at all true and he did quit) that he quit out of sheer frustration. It's been obvious to anyone that pays attention to that program that there's only a handful of players that are committed to Greenway hockey. The numbers are lousy, and the youngsters that have been moved up have taken a beating. Appears that many (not all) of the upperclassmen could just care less about being there. A point made evident by suspensions due to skipping practice or academic performance. It's a shame because Greenway hockey is a proud part of Iron Range & Minnesota hockey. I would like to see them rebound and become competitive again, but it sounds like that won't happen for at least the next several years. They were an improved team this past season, and they may improve again, but it doesn't seem likely. As said before, there's only a small handful of players that appear committed. Their coaching staff was and is not the problem. Greenway had a coach that believed in Greenway and was dedicated to both the town and the school. He also had an experienced staff that gave back to their roots. Too bad a lot of the kids didn't and haven't responded with the same amount of patience, determination and loyalty.

[eastranger19]

Could be true, imagine the frustration on those few kids that care. I don't think a problem like this comes overnight, probably started a few years ago and now is in the bandage stage to try and survive, could be another aurora & babbitt shortly, I saw there bantam team a couple years ago at the vfw tourny and east barely got by them to go to state.

[ndirishfighting]

Greenway Hockey
I have found out he did not quit and it is not because there is no team. He was told to come in & there was no contract renweal so he wrote up his resignation.

SO NOW WHO IS IN LINE FOR THIS POSITION

[GR3343]

Greenway Hockey
I have found out he did not quit and it is not because there is no team. He was told to come in & there was no contract renweal so he wrote up his resignation.

SO NOW WHO IS IN LINE FOR THIS POSITION

That's kind of a raw deal for Nels. Guyer again perhaps? Although he cut and ran when he saw the writing on the wall when Gino & Serty graduated. Ohrn? Vek's out as he had had enough a couple of years ago. Tough call now.

[Indians forever]

Greenway Hockey
I have found out he did not quit and it is not because there is no team. He was told to come in & there was no contract renweal so he wrote up his resignation.

SO NOW WHO IS IN LINE FOR THIS POSITION

Not sure who would want it. That is to bad for Nels he is a good guy. Maybe they will bring back Gernander.

[greenway1969]

The powers that be were ready to get rid of Gustason when he was suspended during the season. They did have the guts to be honest
with him. Greenway has bigger problems than their hockey program.
They are losing large number of students through open enrollment
to Rapids and Nashwauk-Keewatin and their bond referendum was defeated. Prior superintendents and school boards have really decimated a once great school. Be prepared to hear about cuts and elimination of the athletic programs.

[GR3343]

The powers that be were ready to get rid of Gustason when he was suspended during the season. They did have the guts to be honest
with him. Greenway has bigger problems than their hockey program.
They are losing large number of students through open enrollment
to Rapids and Nashwauk-Keewatin and their bond referendum was defeated. Prior superintendents and school boards have really decimated a once great school. Be prepared to hear about cuts and elimination of the athletic programs.

Isn't Nash/Kee a co-op with them in some sports? Crying shame about what's going on there. Sat in a meeting and heard the proposal about the referendum. They weren't even asking for more $$, just an extension of their current deal. Not sure how all that works, but it sounded like the general public was way misinformed when it came to voting day. Other than Underwood and Faust, who has left or is leaving their program? Seems like for whatever reason, they ran out of kids at this level. Appears like they have large numbers at the mite and squirt level. Was told that the program should be back strong, but it won't be for several years. Hopefully they can survive that long and recover. Like I said before, they're a huge part of Iron Range & Minnesota Hockey history. Would love to see them become competitive again. As big a rival as they are for GR, I know many in our program that are pulling for them as well.

[Indians forever]

The powers that be were ready to get rid of Gustason when he was suspended during the season. They did have the guts to be honest
with him. Greenway has bigger problems than their hockey program.
They are losing large number of students through open enrollment
to Rapids and Nashwauk-Keewatin and their bond referendum was defeated. Prior superintendents and school boards have really decimated a once great school. Be prepared to hear about cuts and elimination of the athletic programs.

Isn't Nash/Kee a co-op with them in some sports? Crying shame about what's going on there. Sat in a meeting and heard the proposal about the referendum. They weren't even asking for more $$, just an extension of their current deal. Not sure how all that works, but it sounded like the general public was way misinformed when it came to voting day. Other than Underwood and Faust, who has left or is leaving their program? Seems like for whatever reason, they ran out of kids at this level. Appears like they have large numbers at the mite and squirt level. Was told that the program should be back strong, but it won't be for several years. Hopefully they can survive that long and recover. Like I said before, they're a huge part of Iron Range & Minnesota Hockey history. Would love to see them become competitive again. As big a rival as they are for GR, I know many in our program that are pulling for them as well.

GR3343 you are wrong in the fact that they weren't asking for more money. In fact, they were in a sense. They wanted to extend the old Ref for some more years. The tax payers that voted in favor of it before did there deed. The Board failed to do thiers! Bottom Line is that I think that the current Board of ISD 316 should learn how to balance there checkbook just like the rest of us normal folks. The district was given a gift from the taxpayers in that area and they just plain sat on it. Bottom line is that they never reacted resposibly as they should have. As for all of the Program cuts it is a shame, but sureley they had there chance to take care of there financials, just like you or I have to. Hopefully they can come out of this!!!!

[GR3343]

The powers that be were ready to get rid of Gustason when he was suspended during the season. They did have the guts to be honest
with him. Greenway has bigger problems than their hockey program.
They are losing large number of students through open enrollment
to Rapids and Nashwauk-Keewatin and their bond referendum was defeated. Prior superintendents and school boards have really decimated a once great school. Be prepared to hear about cuts and elimination of the athletic programs.

Isn't Nash/Kee a co-op with them in some sports? Crying shame about what's going on there. Sat in a meeting and heard the proposal about the referendum. They weren't even asking for more $$, just an extension of their current deal. Not sure how all that works, but it sounded like the general public was way misinformed when it came to voting day. Other than Underwood and Faust, who has left or is leaving their program? Seems like for whatever reason, they ran out of kids at this level. Appears like they have large numbers at the mite and squirt level. Was told that the program should be back strong, but it won't be for several years. Hopefully they can survive that long and recover. Like I said before, they're a huge part of Iron Range & Minnesota Hockey history. Would love to see them become competitive again. As big a rival as they are for GR, I know many in our program that are pulling for them as well.

GR3343 you are wrong in the fact that they weren't asking for more money. In fact, they were in a sense. They wanted to extend the old Ref for some more years. The tax payers that voted in favor of it before did there deed. The Board failed to do thiers! Bottom Line is that I think that the current Board of ISD 316 should learn how to balance there checkbook just like the rest of us normal folks. The district was given a gift from the taxpayers in that area and they just plain sat on it. Bottom line is that they never reacted resposibly as they should have. As for all of the Program cuts it is a shame, but sureley they had there chance to take care of there financials, just like you or I have to. Hopefully they can come out of this!!!!

I must have misunderstood what was stated at the meeting I was at then. Either way, it's a tough deal for the kids, the school and all their programs.

[greenway1969]

The current superintendent is doing a great job. She got Greenway out of operating debt for the first in many years. It was the previous bunch of idiots that put the current superintendent in a tough position. I certainly can understand why people did not vote for the referendum. Also, whether Greenway has co-ops with Rapids and N-K does not help them funding wise. If they lose kids to open enrollment the state aid money goes with them. That's the problem not whether they have increased numbers through the coops, but that they lose the state aid. Whether or not the levy is an increase or not is a matter of perspective. Any levy is an increase from the base property tax money the school district receives, but this was extension of a current levy which can be seen as not getting any new tax dollars, so property owners will not see their bill increase from last year.

[GR3343]

The current superintendent is doing a great job. She got Greenway out of operating debt for the first in many years. It was the previous bunch of idiots that put the current superintendent in a tough position. I certainly can understand why people did not vote for the referendum. Also, whether Greenway has co-ops with Rapids and N-K does not help them funding wise. If they lose kids to open enrollment the state aid money goes with them. That's the problem not whether they have increased numbers through the coops, but that they lose the state aid. Whether or not the levy is an increase or not is a matter of perspective. Any levy is an increase from the base property tax money the school district receives, but this was extension of a current levy which can be seen as not getting any new tax dollars, so property owners will not see their bill increase from last year.

That's kind of what I gathered from the meeting I was at with GW's super. She's a great lady busting her rear for the district. Thanks for explaining it better than I. Still hoping for them to pull off the upset and make a comeback.

[Indians forever]

The current superintendent is doing a great job. She got Greenway out of operating debt for the first in many years. It was the previous bunch of idiots that put the current superintendent in a tough position. I certainly can understand why people did not vote for the referendum. Also, whether Greenway has co-ops with Rapids and N-K does not help them funding wise. If they lose kids to open enrollment the state aid money goes with them. That's the problem not whether they have increased numbers through the coops, but that they lose the state aid. Whether or not the levy is an increase or not is a matter of perspective. Any levy is an increase from the base property tax money the school district receives, but this was extension of a current levy which can be seen as not getting any new tax dollars, so property owners will not see their bill increase from last year.

That's kind of what I gathered from the meeting I was at with GW's super. She's a great lady busting her rear for the district. Thanks for explaining it better than I. Still hoping for them to pull off the upset and make a comeback.

The Fact is, if you Buy a car and you are on your last payment, then all of the sudden the Bank Tells you that you have to pay on that car for 3 more years. That my friends is more $. Don't get me wrong, I hope Greenway can come out of this, but I think from what I know and have heard the people have been mis-informed, which is to bad.

[greenway1969]

An increase to me and to most people means "more" than the current amount. If those against the bond levy had made the argument that you do that it is an extension, which is what the pro-levy supporters stated, their argument would not be misleading. As I stated before, I understand why people voted against it, but their statement of "facts" were not true.

[winger91]

That's right.
And his staff will be picked by him; assuming they meet the basic requirements of ISD 31.

Will E70 and the uptown quarterbacks be reviewing all potential candidates to assist Coach Chiodo? Also, how many times a week will Coach Chiodo have to touch base regarding personnel decisions?

I cannot believe they had the committee they had for picking the coach, only one guy ever played hockey and none of ever coached. Maybe low level youth hockey or some football. The one thing most of them have is a way too big of an opinion and they will sure let it be known when Wade is picking an asst. I think Justice, Vinny and Monsrud should come back and then it would be an all beaver staff.

At least they had a committee and not an AD who know's nothing about hockey trying to pick a coach.

[winger91]

I heard from one of the dads, this is the end of Breck hockey as we know it. The only hope they have is if that Flaxer guy can recruit more foreign kids quickly before the next two year classes graduate.

Does anyone know where Les Larson has coached before. The dad said he has been claiming to have 25 years of coaching experience but never gives any specifics. I have never heard of him which doesn't mean much except that I have come across an awful lot of coaches over the past 20 years as my son played. I can't tell this dad anything about this guy. Does anyone know where he coached before?

I am surprised that Breck couldn't recruit a high quality, high profile coach that would draw some kids.
Congratulations to Blake and St Paul Academy, you kept your coaches (Jessie Bull and Craig Norwich who both had to be interested in the Breck job) and apparently caught a break by this hire.

My cousin goes to Breck and he said they had some very quality and high profile people apply for the job. They want a "yes" person, not a big time coach. There seems to be an attitude that hockey needs to be brought down a peg or two by the new team in charge. In two years they will be just another MA or SPA and they seem to want it that way. Sucks for the kids who came in thinking they were going to be coached by Chapman and that they were going to be a part of a strong program.

[hockeyboys]

I hear that the new coach has 25 years of experience, played at Notre Dame, on the Hobey Baker Selection committee. Has lots of access to DI coaches - greater access than Chapman ever had + can coach. Breck wins state 2 years from now.

What about the Minnehaha Coach. Why did Johnson leave? Doesn't he still have a kid there? Any replacement?

[Dangler82]

Anyone hear anything about Minnehaha or Sibley?

[Tony Soprano]

Minnehaha = Darin Thompson, don't know anything about him.

Sibley = ?

[Puckguy19]

Minnehaha = Darin Thompson, don't know anything about him.

Sibley = ?

I believe he was an assistant coach at Blaine HS the last few years.

[Chalktalk]

Has anyone heard anything about the two openings down south, Austin and Faribault?

[Soulforged]

Has anyone heard anything about the two openings down south, Austin and Faribault?

I have not heard much on either position. As far as Faribault goes, I do know they had a lot applications to go through. The one name I did hear who was getting consideration was Chris Prescott who was an assistant at Owatonna, but he is now out of the mix as he was named head coach at Waseca.

[greenway1969]

Appears that Jeff Antonovich has applied for the job. Have not heard of any other names yet. I hope whoever is the coach gets treated better than the previous coach.

[GR3343]

Appears that Jeff Antonovich has applied for the job. Have not heard of any other names yet. I hope whoever is the coach gets treated better than the previous coach.

Anton would do well. Saw an ad in the paper for a new coach. Has it really come to that? If Jeff does get it, I second your opinion being treated better. Who's running the team this weekend in GR?