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[Procell]

I can't imagine they would rule Gold out thinking he is only a 2 or 3 year coach.
He could go there and be there 10-15 years if there is a decent feeder program...he isn't an old guy by any stretch of the imagination.

He would be a super fit...and winning just seems to follow him.

Some administrator's and so called "experts" tend to over think the obvious!

[tiger89]

I can't imagine they would rule Gold out thinking he is only a 2 or 3 year coach.
He could go there and be there 10-15 years if there is a decent feeder program...he isn't an old guy by any stretch of the imagination.

He would be a super fit...and winning just seems to follow him.

Some administrator's and so called "experts" tend to over think the obvious!

agreed that he is a great fit and he wins. I cant imagine passing up on a chance like that.

Disagree that administrators are "so called experts," because they are experts (or at least they should be). I'd say 99% of administrators make a decision based on what they think is best for the kids and the school to run properly. Thats not over thinking the obvious.

[tiger89]

Any word on the Russia job? Who made the final 2 or who they may have hired?

Also anyone know who is up for the Greenville job? I have not heard much about it but I thought it may garner some interest? What happened to their coach anyways? Its not to often someone steps down after getting to the regional finals, did he take a job elsewhere?

[Procell]

Would someone like Joe Marker be interested in getting back into HS baseball????
Greenville or Russia either one would/could be a good fit!

[tiger89]

Would someone like Joe Marker be interested in getting back into HS baseball????
Greenville or Russia either one would/could be a good fit!

hasn't he coached at both schools in the past?

[cbus25]

hasn't he coached at both schools in the past?

I believe he coached at Russia for 2 years or so until 2004 or 2005 then went to Greenville.

[82bucks82]

coach marker was at russia in the mid to late 90's...maybe took over after Sturwold was finished there...not sure he would be welcomed back

[tiger89]

Any word on the Greenville and Russia jobs yet? Things have gotten a little quiet.

[Voice Of Reason]

Procell, on 22 July 2011 - 12:44 PM, said:

I can't imagine they would rule Gold out thinking he is only a 2 or 3 year coach.
He could go there and be there 10-15 years if there is a decent feeder program...he isn't an old guy by any stretch of the imagination.

He would be a super fit...and winning just seems to follow him.

Some administrator's and so called "experts" tend to over think the obvious!

A guy at work on Friday, who knows someone in the know, said it looks like it will be Gold.

Great choice! The man knows baseball and is well respected by all in the area.

Good kids and a good coach... a good combination.

The Voice has spoken

[tiger89]

Heard today that Gold is turning the position down because of money at several different levels. Russia can't pay him enough and the school is making budget cuts including no paid assistant coaches at any level. Can't blame him, if I was doing this as long as him I wouldn't want to be nickel and dimed and have to deal with the schools money problems.

[82bucks82]

Well, then, who will it be then...can't see any of the "original" canidates wanting to deal with that either... may have to be a whole new set of canidates. Not paying assistant coaches at the varsity level is absoultly rediculous. I am shocked that Russia would go down that road.

[cbus25]

RUSSIA - A number of baseball coaches may be described as having Hall of Fame coaching careers.
Rick Gold actually has the credentials to back it up - and he will return to the high school dugouts next spring to take over a Russia program that has had plenty of success of its own.
Gold, who has a record of 505-244 during a coaching career that included stops at Miami East and Piqua, as well as Piqua Post 184, is a member of the Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame, the Miami Valley Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame and Miami East Athletic Department Hall of Fame. He made the decision Thursday to take over a Russia program that advanced to the regionals this past spring.
"I think everyone likes to run their own program and see what they can do," Gold, an assistant coach at Wittenberg, said. "I really appreciate the time I spent at Wittenberg and the opportunity they gave me."
Gold did his research before making his final decision.
"I talked to coach (Bill) Shoffner and coach (Joe) Marker, who was there for eight years," Gold said. "Everyone I talked to had nothing but great things to say about Russia. I am really looking forward to the opportunity."
And Gold is not unfamiliar with Russia.
"We had Joel and Colin Puthoff, who played for us at Wittenberg," Gold said. "When I was coach for Post 184, we always seemed to have a Russia kid on the team and they were all good players."


During his time at Miami East and Piqua, Gold always had some of the most respected teams in the area, winning numerous league titles along with the postseason success.
He combined to win 10 league titles and nine sectionals, while also coaching Post 184 to nine American Legion state tournament appearances and one Connie Mack state title.
But, he knows those coaching credentials only go so far.
"During the introductory stage, I am sure it is impressive to the players," he said. "But, at some point, you have to go out on the diamond and show them you know what you're talking about."
And there aren't many who know more about the game than Gold - who still enjoys teaching the game to young players.
"I am looking forward to taking what I have learned in the last eight years (at Wittenberg) and see how it translates to the high school game. I think at some point, everyone wants to run their own program."
Gold has an idea what his biggest adjustment may be.
"Going back to that yellow bus," he said with a laugh. "The last three years, Wittenberg has taken all their road trips in a Greyhound. That yellow bus may be a shock to my body."
Gold said he saw just one Russia game last year and is looking forward to getting to know the players.
"I can't wait for school to start so I can meet them," Gold said. "Everything I have heard about Russia is great. They have always had great community support. When I heard about the job being open, I knew that was one I might be interested in."

[Procell]

Kudos to Russia for hiring Rick Gold. He is a player's coach...and the type of coach that the player's will know where he is coming from. They will know their roles on the team...and everyone will know the parameters of what they can and can't do...including the parents.

Rick is a class act! He will definately bring more class to a program that has alot of it on its own! Best of Luck to Russia and Coach Gold!

[Freakzilla]

What bout the Head Baseball Coaching job at Allen East?

[white_shadow]

Freakzilla, on 13 August 2011 - 03:57 PM, said:

What bout the Head Baseball Coaching job at Allen East?

Hadn't heard that the position was open......Is Coach Yetman not coming back?

[Voice Of Reason]

Congratulations to Russia and a tip of the ballcap to their administration.

The perfect choice for both parties.

The Voice has spoken

[white_shadow]

Lima Senior names Wes Schroeder as its new head coach. Will not be an easy job but I wish him well.

[bballcat]

Holgate should have an opening since longtime head coach Dick "Bones" Howe passed away recently.

[labatts69]

bballcat, on 19 September 2011 - 08:00 PM, said:

Holgate should have an opening since longtime head coach Dick "Bones" Howe passed away recently.

will kelly or 1 of the other assistants take over do you think?

[bballcat]

I would think Kelly has the inside track but there may be a teacher that will want it. Tim does have his opponents because he doesn't handle his demeanor real well. He does have his brother on the school board so he will give him a better chance. He has been assisting or doing the some of the coaching for a long time already.