by boulder3m on Thu Dec 28, 2017 4:15 pm
Let me lay some of the "old fogey" stuff on you guys. I don't think you can assume that money is the only, or even near the top on the list of priorities for all assistant coaches who have been through Wofford and moved on. There comes a point in each person's life when he/she has to question what truly is the highest priority. The coaching job at Wofford is unique, as is the coaching job at many of the FCS programs. It is a chance to do what you love best; be a big dog on the campus and in the community; live comfortably close to your job; have very little pressure as compared to many other coaching jobs; coach kids who are generally of good character; and live in a community that is not very costly. If a coach wants to raise his kids in a relatively small community and see them every day and night and not want to consider himself on the "move every three years" merry go round, this is a pretty good opportunity. There are perks to being the head coach at any FCS school, and Wofford should work hard to provide them to our coaches. These don't need to be enumerated, but Wofford buys lots of goods and services, and those who provide them should be willing to help us out. The point is that money is not everything, and we may be surprised to find it is far down the list for some candidates.
A close friend, years ago, worked for a sports related television production and programming organization. They announced they were expanding, and he said they were staggered at the applications they got from "name" athletes. He said each one would be taking a huge cut in what was perceived to be their pay, but the stability of the job was very appealing.