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I believe the primary piece that the general public does not consider is the time away from family, primarily a head coach's time away from their own kids. Speaking from experience, I can tell you the exact moment I knew I was going to take a sabbatical from the role of head coach. I was stuck in traffic on 465 after a spring workout with my team and I missed my son's first game up in the "A League." Seeing your significant other take on so much more so you can do what you love also takes a toll. You feel a responsibility to do the same for them. At some point, it hits us all, some at different points in life than others. I would argue that Coach Simmons may have made his most impactful action during his tenure by letting them know that he was doing this for his family. He modeled what he has been preaching and he showed his players what matters most. They may not understand it now, but they will some day. Thank you guys for keeping this board great and for supporting our players all across this great state!

I agree @fenderbender. If it was just a football decision that makes sense. However, they are missing out on a big gate and an awesome Friday night atmosphere every year! Also, when all sports (male and female) are considered, I would argue the HHC teams are right there with Roncalli and Chatard, if not better. It would raise the bar for all schools competition wise and would make for an awesome mid-size conference. I feel it was a missed opportunity to compete at the highest level during the regular season—iron sharpens iron. In today’s society, too often we run away from competition and take the path of least resistance. The HHC just had a chance to buck that trend but instead chose the easier path. In doing so, they avoided a challenge that could have elevated the standard of play. Ultimately, they lowered the standard for their future athletes who could have had even more opportunity to be tested, stretched, and prepared to compete at the highest levels in every sport come tourney time. Just my two cents...

Guerin, Brebeuf, Roncalli and Chatard were a package deal when this ball started rolling. In December, the remaining HHC schools voted to invite Brebeuf, Guerin, and Lebanon to create an 8 team conference and left Chatard/Roncalli on the outside looking in. Two HHC schools voted to bring Roncalli and Chatard in. I don't blame Brebeuf and Guerin for accepting the invites. However, it makes one wonder why 2 private catholic schools were invited and 2 were not.

Yes and no. I apologize ahead of time for the lengthy response but this is a hill I am willing to die on. That thought process is contributing to the mass exodus in our profession right now. I don't speak for every coach but I can tell you the job of a high school coach isn't an easy one. I love football and truly believe it is the greatest game there is. It saved my life and I have seen it save many more. That is what drew me to this vocation; the opportunity to have an impact on young people and make the world a better place. Coaches give a lot and will continue to give of themselves but I think the public at large is failing to reciprocate. Rather, we continue to add more and more to the plate of our coaches. Coaches wear many hats: teacher, coach, advocate, counselor, administrator, nutritionist, recruiting coordinator, social media promoter, and etc. AND we answer to everyone...our assistant coaches, administration, school board, teachers, players, parents, media, personal trainers, college coaches, and etc. Many people demand our time and that comes with the territory. If our players are going to be successful and get where they want to be then we have to find that time to give. I have answered those emails for DT before and for many other social media sites because I appreciate anyone that is taking the time to promote our kids. To be honest I don't respond enough to them and I need to be better. I have met with over 30 college coaches this off season promoting our players. This includes driving players on 3 visits and attending a recruiting clinic. I will be driving players to college spring ball practices in the coming months and hosting a college day on our campus in May. I have prepared a recruitment sheet for all 18 players that expressed interest in playing ball in college. I will do everything in my power to get a player to the next level. To give you a view of a typical week for a coach here are the duties I performed in the last 7 days. This does not include any family or grad school duties. ran weights before and after school. At the school building from 6am-6pm. taught school - my day job that pays the bills and has it's own set of standards and expectations offensive staff meeting Tuesday - If you have coached before you know those meetings are never short attended 2 athletic events to support our athletes visited 3 elementary schools for our reading program visited a middle school to pass out spring and summer schedules during their lunch periods promoted accomplishments by our football and weight programs on multiple social media sites attended a football clinic in Cincy on last Friday - was only able to stay for 4 hours due to an obligation at home but wanted to meet the new Valpo coach in person and see the Pitt DL coach who was incredible! 2 media interviews concerning new transfer rule and another media interview concerning concussions I tell you all of that to tell you that I am consistently told via social media that I am not doing enough to promote my players. Some of my players are being told, outside forces and handlers who stand to make a profit off of them, that I am also not doing enough to promote them. Maintaining a "we" over "me" culture is beginning to feel insurmountable at times which I believe is due to landscape of college football and now the landscape of Indiana high school football where we just opened the floodgates to allow more bad actors into the recruiting arena. We face constant scrutiny and negativity, even when we are winning. In the end you are what you put your time to. At some point every coach has to decide what that will be. I am a husband and a father of 4 boys. I am in grad school to prepare for a life after football to ensure my family can be provided for. My wife is a teacher and a coach. My kids play youth sports and I coach them when I can be there. My 8 year old is going through 1st communion preparation right now. My 5 year old is pumped to learn to ride his bike when it gets warm. My 4 year old starts baseball this spring. I still have one in diapers who will be diving into potty training soon. A lot of positive things. Things I hope each one of my players and students get to experience some day because a life full of love is the greatest gift we can receive. Please do not read this as a complaint as I wake up every day with gratitude for the blessing of being an educator and coach; I am truly blessed. I have always felt personal stories have power and I thought sharing mine here could create some empathy for my peers. I will keep fighting the good fight for as long as I can...but some day I will get tired and will have to make that decision on whether fighting the negativity is still worth my time as well. In the end I guess my point is...where would you put responding to an email for social media gratification on your list if you were me? I appreciate you all and everything you give to the game of football, even if it only opinions. There are some great people on this site and this site does matter. You are a part of the Indiana Football Community and our community is better for having you in it. God Bless

Muncie Central High School has 2 defensive coaching positions available with Stipends. We are searching for OLB and Corner position coaches - Defensive Coordinator is a possibility with the right fit. Teaching positions will be available but are yet to be determined for the 24-25 school year - our administration is highly motivated to get coaches into our buildings. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Head Coach Kyle Padgett at kyle.padgett@muncieschools.org.

Muncie Central is looking for a Varsity QB Coach. We have teaching and administrative openings to go with the position. We run a tempo pistol flex offense concentrating on the option. If interested please contact Head Football Coach - Kyle Padgett at kyle.padgett@muncieschools.org

Muncie Central High School is looking for RB and DB coaches. Stipends available as well as other volunteer assistant positions. Teaching openings include Guidance, Asst. AD, English, Science, Math, Business Tech and Special Education. If interested, contact Head Coach Kyle Padgett at kyle.padgett@muncieschools.org

Muncie Central is looking for a Controlled Scrimmage Opponent for 2022 and beyond. If interested please contact Head Coach Kyle Padgett at kyle.padgett@muncieschools.org

Muncie Central High School is looking for QB and DB coaches. Stipends available as well as other volunteer assistant positions. Teaching openings include Guidance, Asst. AD, English, Science, Math, Business Tech and Special Education. If interested, contact Head Coach Kyle Padgett at kyle.padgett@muncieschools.org

Centerville High School (2A) is looking for a Week 2 game this coming Friday 8/27. We can travel or host. If interested please contact Head Coach Kyle Padgett at kpadgett@centerville.k12.in.us

Centerville is looking to host a JV game Saturday 9/5 or Tuesday 9/8. If interested please contact Coach Kyle Padgett at kpadgett@centerville.k12.in.us

Could anyone expand the point of emphasis "expansion of the neutral zone as it applies to Run or Pass option"?