Jackem Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 Kilgore News reports coach wood will transition to Athletic Director and Athletic Facilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valhalla Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 What’s the story behind this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackem Posted April 5, 2021 Author Share Posted April 5, 2021 Kilgore Independent School District is excited to announce that long-time Head Football Coach/Athletic Director Mike Wood will soon transition into the full-time position of KISD Director of Athletics and Athletic Facilities. “Coach Wood has been an integral part of our Bulldog Football program’s traditions and high levels of excellence for over 25 years. As our Head Football Coach/AD for the last 11 seasons, he has successfully continued our programs’ rich traditions. He has also helped create an environment grounded in integrity, character, and high expectations. His leadership is both proven and appreciated, and I am excited about the many attributes Coach Wood will bring to this new Director of Athletics position," said Dr. Andy Baker, Kilgore ISD Superintendent. One of the first responsibilities Coach Wood will have as the new KISD Director of Athletics will be to coordinate the search for Kilgore High School’s new Head Football Coach. The position will soon be posted to the District’s website and to several Texas High School Coaching webpages with hopes that the new Head Football Coach will be named by the end of this school year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnjoyLife Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 So Kilgore is splitting the AD/HFC position? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagleborn Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 21 minutes ago, Valhalla said: What’s the story behind this one? That it’s long overdue. Same with district rival Henderson. Both long overdue. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJR7 Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 I wouldn't be surprised if Kilgore hires from within. Matter of fact I expect it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valhalla Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 1 hour ago, Eagleborn said: That it’s long overdue. Same with district rival Henderson. Both long overdue. Is it Carthage comparison that is driving these moves? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagleborn Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 6 minutes ago, Valhalla said: Is it Carthage comparison that is driving these moves? Idk. Maybe. but after a while the mattress on the bed isn’t the same anymore. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikehoncho Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 1 hour ago, Valhalla said: Is it Carthage comparison that is driving these moves? Carthage’s AD and HFC is not split. If that’s what you meant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valhalla Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 1 minute ago, mikehoncho said: Carthage’s AD and HFC is not split. If that’s what you meant. I mean they compare themselves to Carthage so they want more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANTI Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 If this doesn't stay inside, there's a certain state championship winning OC a few minutes north that was on the Kilgore staff when they won it in 2004. Wonder what the chances are that it goes that direction. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KildogDad Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Phil Castles was a Kilgore grad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikehoncho Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 8 hours ago, Valhalla said: I mean they compare themselves to Carthage so they want more. Ahh I gotcha. I’m sure it’s hard to ignore, being so close together and of a comparable school size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PantherNation2015 Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 1 hour ago, KildogDad said: Phil Castles was a Kilgore grad. Wouldn’t that be interesting.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikehoncho Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 54 minutes ago, PantherNation2015 said: Wouldn’t that be interesting.... It would! And I would think he might relish the opportunity to only move right down the road and also try to schedule them and stick it to them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centex1 Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 The one thing that everybody seems to be forgetting is Daniel Swaim is acutally from Kilgore. So he has that going for him which is nice. First time he has actually had a leg up on Kerry Strong. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry7 Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 1 hour ago, centex1 said: The one thing that everybody seems to be forgetting is Daniel Swaim is acutally from Kilgore. So he has that going for him which is nice. First time he has actually had a leg up on Kerry Strong. Still expect strong to be the favorite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronnyham Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 13 minutes ago, harry7 said: Still expect strong to be the favorite His candidacy is always quite strong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJR7 Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 I think there some good candidates but hardly any major changes ever happens for Kilgore, so I strongly feel posting the job is all for show kinda like when an NFL team has to interview a minority coach evem though everybody knows who the really want to hire. Same situation Kilgore knows whos going to be HC before Woods made this announcement public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RKS21 Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Castles to Kilgore ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboyandchrist Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 3 hours ago, HJR7 said: I think there some good candidates but hardly any major changes ever happens for Kilgore, so I strongly feel posting the job is all for show kinda like when an NFL team has to interview a minority coach evem though everybody knows who the really want to hire. Same situation Kilgore knows whos going to be HC before Woods made this announcement public. You make good points because it is so late in looking for a coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbychecker Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 2 hours ago, cowboyandchrist said: You make good points because it is so late in looking for a coach. In the coaching world it's not late at all..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoamI97539 Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 I don't think any top coaches will be applying knowing they would still be reporting to Woody. I don't think the pay is worth the headache especially if your not calling the shots in Kilgore. They need to figure out how to clone coach Mike Vallery and Kilgore will have their Surratt again. Even what ANTI said is not a bad way to go either now that a certain coach is gone from Kilgore it just might intrigue little Val. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KildogDad Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Current high school coaches with Kilgore connections but currently not in Kilgore: Phil Castles Chris Vallery Clint Toon any others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJR7 Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 1 hour ago, KildogDad said: Current high school coaches with Kilgore connections but currently not in Kilgore: Phil Castles Chris Vallery Clint Toon any others? Rod Portley (Pine Tree) Wayne Daniels (Pine Tree) Daniel Swain ( Waskom) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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