Galax is neither in Carroll or Grayson County. Cities in Virginia are independent and their own jurisdiction, which means they must have their own council, police, fire, school system, courts, etc.
I think the program is still in a position to hire some of the top head coaches in 1A-3A. Sure Jeff Woody is a pipe dream; but do you not think that Dixon, Torrence, and Clifford would see this as a step up from where they are at currently?
Thinking about Burt Torrence who is now in an...
If you were Justin Fuente or Bronco Mendenhall, I think it would make a lot of sense to see if Mags would be interested in an analyst/recruiting role. Talk about having credibility when you walk in a HS locker room and being able to pick up the phone and call anybody, wouldn't be many better.
Mike, I agree in entirety. I think there's next to zero chance he would even consider it. But as an AD, how could you not pick up the phone and call arguably the second best HS coach ever in Virginia (Behind Mike Smith), who is still relatively young?
That is an interesting perspective on Burt Torrence, I figured he would be itching to be a head coach again at a solid program, and one he is familiar with, having played Pulaski multiple times over the years.
I think Dixon, Torrence, and Clifford are the most realistic options.
I would agree here just for the fact that he's built that program into his own mold, has been extremely successful, and at this point, may be a lateral move by his standards.
I tell you, another name in the greater Lynchburg area is Doug Smith at Appomattox County. He has built an absolute...
I think Jeff Woody would be a long shot because he is a Lynchburg native, and has just now gotten the Glass program turned around over the past two years (22-4). There's no denying that he can flat out coach and is one of the best in the state if he is interested.
I would have to think that...
That could certainly be a possibility. I will just note the resumes of the guys I listed earlier:
Mags = 169-27 (86%), 5 titles
Jeff Woody (Brookville/Monticello/EC Glass) = 137-50 (73%), 2 titles
Mark Dixon (Galax) = 88-30 (75%), 1 title
Burt Torrence (Northside) = 81-40 (67%), 2 titles...
My first five phone calls would be:
1. Stephen Magenbauer (You'd be crazy not to ask)
2. Jeff Woody
3. Mark Dixon
4. Burt Torrence
5. Kevin Clifford
There's 11 state championships between them, all with at least one as a head coach.