Smoaky Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Message: Overton ISD's Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Josh Barton has resigned effective June 3, 2016 in order to take the principal's job in Bronte ISD. OISD will begin accepting applications and resumes immediately. Stephen DuBose, Superintendent Overton ISD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsallheart Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 oh wow that popped out of nowhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Good luck to Ol' JB at Bronte. They are getting a heck of a good guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Can't say enough good things about Josh, just a great guy. I know he'll do an excellent job at Bronte. That said... seems like Overton could just promote in-house. Seth Drennan's been Barton's right-hand man since day 1. Already has rapport with the kids and could maintain continuity in the system.Admittedly, I'm not really up to speed on O-town stuff anymore (I live/work in Longview now), but that seems like a logical choice. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 I was gonna ask if Seth or Halcumb could be a in house guy to take over? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 I was gonna ask if Seth or Halcumb could be a in house guy to take over? Yeah, that was my snap assumption when I saw David's headline... but based on the statement from the superintendent, looks like they're opening it up to applicants. Of course, that may just be a formality. Seth's a good coach and teacher. The kids and faculty all like him. I think it'd be a nice fit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 I think Seth would be a great fit too. A great man for the kids to learn from. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJR7 Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 I'd say Rod Portley. He is the only coach that has stayed at Overton. All former and current students loves Portley. I just believe Overton needs stability and the last ten years it has been a revolving door of coaches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 I'd say Rod Portley. He is the only coach that has stayed at Overton. All former and current students loves Portley. I just believe Overton needs stability and the last ten years it has been a revolving door of coaches. I certainly don't object to that, Portley is awesome. Everything you mentioned is dead-on. I just didn't know if he was interested in being the AD. In all the years he's been there I didn't know if he ever put in for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronster23 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Yeah, that was my snap assumption when I saw David's headline... but based on the statement from the superintendent, looks like they're opening it up to applicants. Of course, that may just be a formality. Seth's a good coach and teacher. The kids and faculty all like him. I think it'd be a nice fit. And he's a great classroom teacher... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronster23 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 oh wow that popped out of nowhere His wife took an assistant softball coaching job at Abilene Christian University this season, so it was in the works...http://www.acusports.com/coaches.aspx?rc=506&path=softball 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orange4life Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Arnold! Arnold! Arnold! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Arnold! Arnold! Arnold! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronster23 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Heard today there have been over 44 resumes submitted...they have 8 starters on offense back and 7 on defense...have good JV players coming up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Heard today there have been over 44 resumes submitted...they have 8 starters on offense back and 7 on defense...have good JV players coming up... That seems like a lot for something that was made public just 3 days ago. Any word on the applicants? I know Jeff Traylor has been in the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJR7 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Since 2003 Timme Stringer Dubose Talkington Barton I know it's one or two I'm missing. Maybe more lol. Overton needs more. I know a lot of the Alums like Portley. I don't think Arnold would be a good pick right now. Don't know the other coaches but I figure they will be gone after a couple seasons to when hired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 I know it's one or two I'm missing. Maybe more lol. Overton needs more. I know a lot of the Alums like Portley. I don't think Arnold would be a good pick right now. Don't know the other coaches but I figure they will be gone after a couple seasons to when hired. Buddy Timme left in '03 to go into business. Jodie Stringer was here just one year (2004). Stephen DuBose coached from 2005-07 before going into administration. Ty Robinson coached 2008-09 before going to Yorktown, now he's in Woodville. Bo Talkington did a two-year stint (2010-11) before stepping down. Josh Barton took over in 2012 and has been at Overton for four years. Granted it's not Chester Roy-level longevity, but considering our recent history it's about as good as it's been in awhile. I know it seems like a lot of coaches, but it's really not been that bad, especially compared to a lot of small schools. 1A-2A programs are always gonna have a lot of turnover at the top. I really appreciate the stability Barton's brought during his tenure, and hope the board finds a guy who can build upon this foundation. Like ol' Ronster said, there's talent there for the taking. Overton needs someone who can take things to the next level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJR7 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Robinson! That's the one I couldn't remember. I could see his face, just couldn't put a name on it. I like Stringer he definitely turned the program around when he came (Football, Track, and Basketball, etc.) I appreciate what Barton has done. Made the playoffs and I guess you can't complain about that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tntcoach Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 I heard they narrowed it down last night. Anybody got the details? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluelion Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 How many did they narrow it to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 I've heard Donald Hubbard's name on this one as a finalist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polecat Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Wasn't he the coach that accepted the Queen City job last year and then backed out? Or was it two years ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uniballer Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Wasn't he the coach that accepted the Queen City job last year and then backed out? Or was it two years ago? Yes, but not just as simple as backing out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polecat Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Oh, I totally understand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 I've heard Donald Hubbard's name on this one as a finalist. Dude has been around. Hmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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