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Is football coach one of the least competitive job markets out there?
Posted on 1/11/17 at 1:33 pm
Posted on 1/11/17 at 1:33 pm
On the surface, one would think it is extremely competitive, due to the money and fame involved. However, I think it is damn near the opposite. It honestly seems it is just a high barrier to entry market, but not competitive in the least. Once you are in you are in. I think this is the reason why a truly good coach is able to dominate.
This post was edited on 1/11/17 at 1:35 pm
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Posted on 1/11/17 at 1:35 pm to lsupride87
Seems like unless you have family already in the league your chances of playing or coaching at the professional level are already slimmer than most.
This post was edited on 1/11/17 at 1:37 pm
Posted on 1/11/17 at 1:36 pm to lsupride87
So someone is able to truly be successful or dominate at their job because they are better than everyone else at it? What are you trying to get at with that last point?
Posted on 1/11/17 at 1:38 pm to lsupride87
This place is absolutely littered with failed football coaches. tRant even moreso.
Posted on 1/11/17 at 1:39 pm to lsupride87
It's the ultimate form of nepotism.
Presidents, politicians, kings and queens and sultans of Arabia would be jealous of the incestuous circle-jerk fraternity that is the NFL and college football.
Presidents, politicians, kings and queens and sultans of Arabia would be jealous of the incestuous circle-jerk fraternity that is the NFL and college football.
Posted on 1/11/17 at 1:52 pm to lsupride87
One you are in, you are in for life. If you have even the slightest bit of success as a coordinator or position coach eventually you will get your chance at a head coaching job.
And no need to worry if you get fired, another job is waiting for you, or you can sit on your arse for a year or two and collect all of your buyout money.
All because you were the QB coach that one time x team made the Super Bowl 10-15 years ago.
And no need to worry if you get fired, another job is waiting for you, or you can sit on your arse for a year or two and collect all of your buyout money.
All because you were the QB coach that one time x team made the Super Bowl 10-15 years ago.
Posted on 1/11/17 at 1:57 pm to lsupride87
I think it comes down to job security. GMs, in general, probably don't want to "risk" it by hiring an "outsider."
Posted on 1/11/17 at 4:11 pm to lsupride87
The NFL is notorious for being fairly closed off and incestuous when it comes to coaches. It's why guys like Hue Jackson, Mike Mularkey, John Fox and Jim Caldwell keep getting jobs. It's why Norv Turner kept getting hired over and over again. There's a distinct level of comfort that owners want, and an intense resistance to evolve or innovate.
College is much more of a meritocracy. You work your way up and either pay your dues as a mid-major, G5 or lower tier P5 school or prove yourself as a coordinator with a good track record. If you fail, you usually don't get another shot unless you repeat that cycle and/or take a step down (e.g. Lane Kiffin, Charlie Strong). Hell, Les Miles can't even get the Minnesota job and he's got a NC ring.
College is much more of a meritocracy. You work your way up and either pay your dues as a mid-major, G5 or lower tier P5 school or prove yourself as a coordinator with a good track record. If you fail, you usually don't get another shot unless you repeat that cycle and/or take a step down (e.g. Lane Kiffin, Charlie Strong). Hell, Les Miles can't even get the Minnesota job and he's got a NC ring.
Posted on 1/11/17 at 4:31 pm to lsupride87
you act as if one can just wake up and one day and enter the football coaching field at or near the top.
usually one's career starts as a graduate assistant and the individual works their way up the system to HC. it takes YEARS to learn the profession and then only the top get the chance to be the head guy. same as working for a big company.
counting college and the pros there are probably around 200 positions available and there are thousands of guys competing for one of those jobs. it is intensely competitive and one of the hardest positions to obtain in the sports world. I liken it to being a CEO; a company may have thousands of employess but the have only one CEO.
usually one's career starts as a graduate assistant and the individual works their way up the system to HC. it takes YEARS to learn the profession and then only the top get the chance to be the head guy. same as working for a big company.
counting college and the pros there are probably around 200 positions available and there are thousands of guys competing for one of those jobs. it is intensely competitive and one of the hardest positions to obtain in the sports world. I liken it to being a CEO; a company may have thousands of employess but the have only one CEO.
Posted on 1/11/17 at 4:51 pm to lsupride87
the opposite of rocket science is coaching a team sport that has existed for a hundred years.
Posted on 1/11/17 at 10:06 pm to lsupride87
Are you recommending hiring people who have not coached before?
Posted on 1/12/17 at 7:07 am to lsupride87
NASCAR driver is another one
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