Baseball Coaching Search 2019

[CajunVic]

No. I like championships as in 3 in a row.

If you think for one minute anyone in LAFAYETTE would champion Perkins for this job, I have some beach front property in LAFAYETTE to sell you (maybe right now is not the right time to use this to prove my point but it's the best I have). You are gullible, period. It's all really funny. Yes, I am LOL at you. And I'm pretty sure FB is about to chime in.

[KajunKrazy]

No. I like championships, as in 3 in a row. He has done much more with with a lot less than Perkins. I have had several STM baseball dads tell me he is a huge underachiever. However, neither will be considered so we just peeing in the wind.

If you think for one minute anyone in LAFAYETTE would champion Perkins for this job, I have some beach front property in LAFAYETTE to sell you (maybe right now is not the right time to use this to prove my point but it's the best I have). You are gullible, period. It's all really funny. Yes, I am LOL at you. And I'm pretty sure FB is about to chime in.

Ha. I guess it’s true what they say, you can’t fix stupid. So I’ll quit trying.

[ManAboutTown]

PM MAT and let him do his thing 😂

I don’t know and I don’t want to know. I’ve learned that things can change overnight with this new admin. And that’s fine by me.

I know who I want, and I know he’s been contacted. That’s all I need to know for now.

I would advise KrazyKajun not to break this news on RP. This thing is too sensitive and I feel gross just thinking about a new skipper.

[CajunVic]

Ha. I guess it’s true what they say, you can’t fix stupid. So I’ll quit trying.

I have seen you and your pal try to fix yourselves on this board rather often and you are absolutely right, neither of you can fix stupid. Mutt and Jeff, stupid is as stupid be.

[CajunVic]

I don’t know and I don’t want to know. I’ve learned that things can change overnight with this new admin. And that’s fine by me.

I know who I want, and I know he’s been contacted. That’s all I need to know for now.

I would advise KrazyKajun not to break this news on RP. This thing is too sensitive and I feel gross just thinking about a new skipper.

I also hope he only wanted to show he is a big shot and does not do something so stupid as to breach the confidences between the AD and our incoming recruits under these circumstances.

It is rather sad that he even divulged what he did. But as I said earlier, stupid is as stupid be.

[ManAboutTown]

I also hope he only wanted to show he is a big shot and does not do something so stupid as to breach the confidences between the AD and our incoming recruits under these circumstances.

It is rather sad that he even divulged what he did. But as I said earlier, stupid is as stupid be.

Sometimes people say things here because they’re genuinely excited and want to share it with RP community. I have on several occasions. I don’t have a problem with posting experiences, but I do think you should have permission of the source before you break anything significant here.

[CoolCajun123]

I know who the current signees were told they are going to get. I had a family member with one of them when he received the call.

🤔

[CrazyCajun]

I’d rather Mike Thibodeaux any day of the week.

I thought he was going to jail? That dude coaches baseball? Seems a little light in the loafers to me

[LifeTimeCajun]

I wondered how long it would take for this subject to surface. It turns my stomach to even think of it. Im just a little sensitive to moving on right now for some reason. The only comment i can make is I really feel that Robe, the fan base, and this program deserves a well vetted national search. No stone left unturned. And im sure Maggard will do that

[CoolCajun123]

Found this write up on a few up and coming coaches. I included the ones with regional/Louisiana ties. Thought it was a good write up on some of them.

Mitch Gaspard, volunteer head coach, Georgia: A season ago, Pete Hughes, the former Virginia Tech and Oklahoma head coach, held this job for a year and wound up getting hired as Kansas State’s head coach. Gaspard also has head coaching on his resume (seven years at Alabama) and spent two seasons as associate head coach at Kansas State before coming to Athens. His tenure at Alabama wasn’t spectacular, but for a school looking for an experienced, steady hand, Gaspard would be a good fit.

Kirk Saarloos, pitching coach, Texas Christian: Saarloos, 39, ranked second on last fall’s survey of the assistant coaches with the brightest futures as head coaches. He rocketed to the top of the assistant coaching ranks after his playing career, which included seven years in the big leagues, ended. With his time at Cal State Fullerton and TCU, Saarloos would be a fit nearly anywhere in the country. He’s been in the mix for some premium jobs already and will continue to be, but he’s in a good spot at TCU and can afford to be particular about his next step.

Dan Heefner, head coach, Dallas Baptist: Heefner has garnered significant interest in recent years, reportedly turning down Baylor in 2015 and interviewing at Texas the next year. He has over the last decade built DBU into a mid-major power and this year won his second Missouri Valley Conference title. Heefner, 41, will continue to remain a hot name for big jobs, but he’s in a good spot and can pick his next move carefully.

Pat Hallmark, head coach, Incarnate Word: Hallmark spent 11 years on staff at Rice before taking over at UIW. He’s quickly turned the Cardinals into a contender in the Southland Conference after four straight losing seasons before he arrived in San Antonio. Hallmark’s pedigree and the speed of the turnaround make for an attractive combination.

Matt Deggs, head coach, Sam Houston State: Deggs has one of the most interesting back stories of any coach in the country. He was once a fast-rising assistant at Texas A&M but was fired in 2011, when his drinking problem got out of control. He was out of the game for a year before Louisiana-Lafayette gave him a second chance. He has taken full advantage of it and was hired as head coach at Sam Houston State two years later. He in 2017 led the Bearkats to super regionals and then raised his profile further when his emotional press conference after they were eliminated at Florida State went viral. He has very openly talked about his journey since then, becoming something of an inspirational speaker. Along the way, Sam Houston State has kept winning and he’s won three straight Southland Conference titles. Deggs’ path has been unusual, but his stock is once again on the rise.

Matt Riser, head coach, Southeast Louisiana: Riser was the youngest Division I coach in the country for the first couple years of his tenure at Southeastern and, at 34-years old, he’s still among the youngest. He’s done impressive work with the Lions, leading them to the NCAA Tournament three times in his six seasons at the helm and Southeastern has become one of the most consistent programs in the Southland during his tenure. That body of work is sure to draw interest from larger schools sooner or later

Bobby Barbier, head coach, Northwestern State: Northwestern State is a hotbed for coaches, incubating the likes of John Cohen, Mitch Gaspard, Dave Van Horn and Jim Wells, all of whom went on to have success in the SEC. Barbier last year led the Demons to the Southland Conference Tournament title and went 1-2 in the Corvallis Regional. This season didn’t have the same kind of special ending, but Barbier, 34, still figures to follow the trail blazed out of Natchitoches, La., sooner or later.

Carl Lafferty, recruiting coordinator, Mississippi: SEC assistant coaches have been in hot demand in recent years. Lafferty is the longest tenured assistant in the league, having spent 13 years at his alma mater. Lafferty’s experience in the league and the success of Ole Miss’ top-ranked 2016 recruiting class, the first No. 1 recruiting class in school history, give him a strong resume.

Dan Fitzgerald, associate head coach, Dallas Baptist: Fitzgerald was the head coach at Des Moines (Iowa) JC for five years before moving to DBU for the 2013 season and he may soon be leading a program again, this time at the Division I level. His prowess as a recruiter and his role in helping make DBU one of the most consistent mid-major programs in the country should be attractive to athletic directors. It doesn’t hurt that the Patriots this year won the Missouri Valley Conference for the first time since 2016.

Chad Caillet, associate head coach, Southern Mississippi: Caillet has been on staff at his alma mater for more than a decade, helping Southern Miss become one of Conference USA’s powerhouses. In that time, he’s developed a strong reputation as a recruiter and a hitting coach. Before returning to Southern Miss, he was head coach at Meridian (Miss.) JC for one season, giving him some experience running a program.

Since Maggard likes to pull people from Missouri, I threw in this sleeper.
Lance Rhodes, recruiting coordinator, Missouri: Rhodes, 33, is a fast riser who has done strong work alongside Steve Bieser at Southeast Missouri State and Missouri. As a pitching coach, he mentored All-American Joey Lucchesi at SEMO and has recruited at a high level at Missouri. His midwestern ties are strong and he could be a fit for an athletic director looking for a young, up-and-coming coach.

[Hot Sauce]

I want Deggs!!!
He knows what Cajun Nation is all about!!!
Get him here Maggard

[CajunT]

Found this write up on a few up and coming coaches. I included the ones with regional/Louisiana ties. Thought it was a good write up on some of them.

Mitch Gaspard, volunteer head coach, Georgia: A season ago, Pete Hughes, the former Virginia Tech and Oklahoma head coach, held this job for a year and wound up getting hired as Kansas State’s head coach. Gaspard also has head coaching on his resume (seven years at Alabama) and spent two seasons as associate head coach at Kansas State before coming to Athens. His tenure at Alabama wasn’t spectacular, but for a school looking for an experienced, steady hand, Gaspard would be a good fit.

Kirk Saarloos, pitching coach, Texas Christian: Saarloos, 39, ranked second on last fall’s survey of the assistant coaches with the brightest futures as head coaches. He rocketed to the top of the assistant coaching ranks after his playing career, which included seven years in the big leagues, ended. With his time at Cal State Fullerton and TCU, Saarloos would be a fit nearly anywhere in the country. He’s been in the mix for some premium jobs already and will continue to be, but he’s in a good spot at TCU and can afford to be particular about his next step.

Dan Heefner, head coach, Dallas Baptist: Heefner has garnered significant interest in recent years, reportedly turning down Baylor in 2015 and interviewing at Texas the next year. He has over the last decade built DBU into a mid-major power and this year won his second Missouri Valley Conference title. Heefner, 41, will continue to remain a hot name for big jobs, but he’s in a good spot and can pick his next move carefully.

Pat Hallmark, head coach, Incarnate Word: Hallmark spent 11 years on staff at Rice before taking over at UIW. He’s quickly turned the Cardinals into a contender in the Southland Conference after four straight losing seasons before he arrived in San Antonio. Hallmark’s pedigree and the speed of the turnaround make for an attractive combination.

Matt Deggs, head coach, Sam Houston State: Deggs has one of the most interesting back stories of any coach in the country. He was once a fast-rising assistant at Texas A&M but was fired in 2011, when his drinking problem got out of control. He was out of the game for a year before Louisiana-Lafayette gave him a second chance. He has taken full advantage of it and was hired as head coach at Sam Houston State two years later. He in 2017 led the Bearkats to super regionals and then raised his profile further when his emotional press conference after they were eliminated at Florida State went viral. He has very openly talked about his journey since then, becoming something of an inspirational speaker. Along the way, Sam Houston State has kept winning and he’s won three straight Southland Conference titles. Deggs’ path has been unusual, but his stock is once again on the rise.

Matt Riser, head coach, Southeast Louisiana: Riser was the youngest Division I coach in the country for the first couple years of his tenure at Southeastern and, at 34-years old, he’s still among the youngest. He’s done impressive work with the Lions, leading them to the NCAA Tournament three times in his six seasons at the helm and Southeastern has become one of the most consistent programs in the Southland during his tenure. That body of work is sure to draw interest from larger schools sooner or later

Bobby Barbier, head coach, Northwestern State: Northwestern State is a hotbed for coaches, incubating the likes of John Cohen, Mitch Gaspard, Dave Van Horn and Jim Wells, all of whom went on to have success in the SEC. Barbier last year led the Demons to the Southland Conference Tournament title and went 1-2 in the Corvallis Regional. This season didn’t have the same kind of special ending, but Barbier, 34, still figures to follow the trail blazed out of Natchitoches, La., sooner or later.

Carl Lafferty, recruiting coordinator, Mississippi: SEC assistant coaches have been in hot demand in recent years. Lafferty is the longest tenured assistant in the league, having spent 13 years at his alma mater. Lafferty’s experience in the league and the success of Ole Miss’ top-ranked 2016 recruiting class, the first No. 1 recruiting class in school history, give him a strong resume.

Dan Fitzgerald, associate head coach, Dallas Baptist: Fitzgerald was the head coach at Des Moines (Iowa) JC for five years before moving to DBU for the 2013 season and he may soon be leading a program again, this time at the Division I level. His prowess as a recruiter and his role in helping make DBU one of the most consistent mid-major programs in the country should be attractive to athletic directors. It doesn’t hurt that the Patriots this year won the Missouri Valley Conference for the first time since 2016.

Chad Caillet, associate head coach, Southern Mississippi: Caillet has been on staff at his alma mater for more than a decade, helping Southern Miss become one of Conference USA’s powerhouses. In that time, he’s developed a strong reputation as a recruiter and a hitting coach. Before returning to Southern Miss, he was head coach at Meridian (Miss.) JC for one season, giving him some experience running a program.

Since Maggard likes to pull people from Missouri, I threw in this sleeper.
Lance Rhodes, recruiting coordinator, Missouri: Rhodes, 33, is a fast riser who has done strong work alongside Steve Bieser at Southeast Missouri State and Missouri. As a pitching coach, he mentored All-American Joey Lucchesi at SEMO and has recruited at a high level at Missouri. His midwestern ties are strong and he could be a fit for an athletic director looking for a young, up-and-coming coach.

I seen that list on Baseball America. There are some good young coaches on that list. I have faith that Dr. Maggard will do his job and no I don't believe a coach has been chosen yet at this time. And let's not forget, the job will have to be listed for a certain amount of time as per state law.