I posted this on SETXSports.com, but wanted to get your thoughts as well.
Craig Stump
I know he recently stated in the newspaper that he was not interested in the PNG job, but my question is why not? Is this just a smoke screen? Coaches say they are not interested in this job or that all the time only to take the job in the end. Some info to take into consideration:
1. $20K plus per year raise at PNG. Stump currently makes $73K per year as do the other two BMT head coaches. A $20K a year raise for Stump to stay would cost the BISD $60K per year as they pay all three coaches the same.
2. Athletic Coordinator position at PNG. Stump is not AD at West Brook.
3. Best facilities in SETX at PNG. Even when BMT builds there new stadium, WB will have to share it and it will not be on site. Practice facilities will not get any better at WB.
4. Better academics at PNG for his kids. He has two sons that will soon be in HS. Would you want your kids in the BISD or PNGISD!!!
5. PNG is the only game in town. West Brook has to battle with Central and Ozen within the BISD for needs. They also can't really setup a feeder program because the students at the BMT Jr. Highs could end up at any of the three schools. At PNG he could begin developing talent and his program from Junior leagues on up.
6. Fan support at PNG is outstanding. PNG will follow. West Brook not so much. Win at PNG and you will get more media attention that you would if you win at West Brook because of the incredible following.
7. Probably easier to win a 4A title than a 5A title. The numbers alone are stagering. The biggest 4A schools are right at 2,000 students with the smallest around 1,000. The biggest 5A schools are nearing 5,000 students with the smaller schools around 2,100 (WB-2400 being on the small end). PNG is a mid sized 4A, but gets small 5A numbers for football turnout in 9th grades through 12th grades.
The overall talent may be better at WB, but the talent that they have to compete against is also much, much greater.
Also, food for thought, a local 4A coaching icon thinks Stump is the guy and thinks he would be crazy not to take it. That's just one coaches "opinion", but says a lot. I tend to agree with him when looking at the pro's and con's.
Craig Stump
I know he recently stated in the newspaper that he was not interested in the PNG job, but my question is why not? Is this just a smoke screen? Coaches say they are not interested in this job or that all the time only to take the job in the end. Some info to take into consideration:
1. $20K plus per year raise at PNG. Stump currently makes $73K per year as do the other two BMT head coaches. A $20K a year raise for Stump to stay would cost the BISD $60K per year as they pay all three coaches the same.
2. Athletic Coordinator position at PNG. Stump is not AD at West Brook.
3. Best facilities in SETX at PNG. Even when BMT builds there new stadium, WB will have to share it and it will not be on site. Practice facilities will not get any better at WB.
4. Better academics at PNG for his kids. He has two sons that will soon be in HS. Would you want your kids in the BISD or PNGISD!!!
5. PNG is the only game in town. West Brook has to battle with Central and Ozen within the BISD for needs. They also can't really setup a feeder program because the students at the BMT Jr. Highs could end up at any of the three schools. At PNG he could begin developing talent and his program from Junior leagues on up.
6. Fan support at PNG is outstanding. PNG will follow. West Brook not so much. Win at PNG and you will get more media attention that you would if you win at West Brook because of the incredible following.
7. Probably easier to win a 4A title than a 5A title. The numbers alone are stagering. The biggest 4A schools are right at 2,000 students with the smallest around 1,000. The biggest 5A schools are nearing 5,000 students with the smaller schools around 2,100 (WB-2400 being on the small end). PNG is a mid sized 4A, but gets small 5A numbers for football turnout in 9th grades through 12th grades.
The overall talent may be better at WB, but the talent that they have to compete against is also much, much greater.
Also, food for thought, a local 4A coaching icon thinks Stump is the guy and thinks he would be crazy not to take it. That's just one coaches "opinion", but says a lot. I tend to agree with him when looking at the pro's and con's.
