re: Usually I steer clear of this type stuff, but it needs to be said

Yes CRT doesn’t mean Coach Research Theory
He’s letting his or our AD does his job and so far doesn’t seem to be meddling.
On the other hand go read his
CRT thesis and opinions
I agree with his input or lack of in his coaching decisions so far, but his resume of CRT and education of, is a whole different animal, it’s a sht stirrer