Columbia's Surovik to Victoria East?

[YTBulldogs]

• Leland Surovik, athletic director/head football coach, Columbia

Heard he is a finalist for the Victoria East job. New coach to be named on Jan 19th. Think I'd stay at WC.

http://www.advosports.com/news/2012/jan/12/wb_east_coaching_search_011312_164368/

Here is a list of those that applied:

VICTORIA EAST APPLICANTS

The list of candidates was obtained through a Freedom of Information request to VISD:

• Rolando Aguirre, former football coach at Burbank (Calif.) Bellarmine-Jefferson

• John Baker, AD/football coach at Floresville

• Robert "Bob" Bellard, former AD/football coach at Bryan

• Marcus Booker, teacher and outside linebackers coach for NEISD

• Jerry Brakel, head football coach at Irving Nimitz

• Michael Brewster, video coordinator and asst. football coach at Southern Methodist University

• Michael Burget, offensive coordinator at Weslaco East

• Dan Burk, former Yoakum coach and linebackers coach at East Texas Baptist University

• Frederic Camp, ISS teacher in Forney ISD

• Matt Carroll, athletic coordinator and football coach at Waco University

• Heriberto Chinea, football coach at Houston Sterling

• Gerald Cole, offensive coordinator at Pasadena Memorial

• Wayne Condra, defensive coordinator at El Campo and former Victoria High/Memorial football coach

• Lonnie Cook, financial planner at Primerica and former Taos (N.M.) football coach

• Bryan Crews, defensive coordinator at Austin LBJ

• James DeBruin, offensive coordinator at Tomball Memorial

• Josh Dye, defensive quality control coach at Purdue University

• Brad Eblen, offensive coordinator at Victoria East

• Jake Fieszel, AD/head football coach at Gunter

• Shannon Fink, defensive coordator at Alief Elsik

• Bobby Fowler, Teacher and coach at Del Valle

• Roland Gonzalez, athletic coordinator and football coach at Cy-Springs

• Michael Haynes, Teacher/Coach/Crowley ISD

• Kris Heavner, graduate assistant coach at University of Arizona

• William "Trey" Herrmann, head football coach Houston Bellaire

• Graig Hesseltine, AD/Head Football Coach/Ingleside High

• John Hill, social studies teacher/ Coach Mesquite High

• Stan Hodges, offensive coordinator, West Orange-Stark High School

• John Jennings, assistant football coach SA Central Catholic

• Glen Jones, athletic director/head coach, Brady

• Brian Kozma, assistant football coach, Marshall High School

• Brad LaPlante, head coach Alvin

• John Launius, offensive coordinator, LaMarque

• Rich Lucero, spanish teacher, assistant football coach, Katy Taylor High School

• Bruno Mata II, Teacher, assistant offensive & defensive coordinator, Yorktown

• Shaun McDowell, teacher, offensive coordinator, Cypress Creek High School

• Patrick Matthews, offensive coordinator Nimitz High School

• Todd Moody, defensive coordinator, North Mesquite HS

• Terry Morris, former Corpus Christi Carroll head football coach

• Tim Murphy, former football coach at Clovis (Calif.) East (Has since taken a job with a school in Utah.)

• Bryan Muschalek, Head Baseball Coach, Elgin High

• Travis Reeve, offensive coordinator at S.A. Churchill

• Othell Robinson, head football coach, Fort Worth Polytechnic

• Sul Ross, former assistant coach Austin Westlake

• David Satcher, co-defensive coordinator and secondary coach in Cypress Fairbanks ISD; former El Paso Eastwood head coach

• Brett Sawyer, athletic director/head football coach, Sweeny

• Joe Sheffy, assistant head coach, Katy Taylor HS

• Stephen Silva, assistant football coach, Alice

• Cody Simper, athletic coordinator and head football coach at Corpus Christi Ray

• Clayton Sims, Teacher/Co-Offensive Coordinator/Sherman ISD

• Scott Spanton, offensive coordinator, Poteet

• Jeremy Staehlin, defensive coord, Pasadena HS

• Leland Surovik, athletic director/head football coach, Columbia

• Scott Svendsen, offensive coordinator at El Dorado Springs (Missouri)

• Michael Thompson, assistant football coach, South Garland HS

• John Torres, head football coach at South San Antonio

• Antonio Villalon, english teacher,football Coach, Taylor High

• Barry Walker, assistant football Coach, San Antonio East Central

• Michael Watkins,co-offensive Coordinator, Aldine Eisenhower

• Bryan Webb, assistant athletic director/offensive coordinator, San Marcos

• Todd Whitten, offensive coordinator at Lamar University, former Sam Houston State and Tarleton State head coach

• Robert Wilcox, athletic director/head football coach, Kingsville

• Scott Williams, defensive coordinator at Victoria West

• Leslie Winegeart, offensive and defensive coordinator, Corpus Christi Carroll

[Snotbubbles]

Is Travis Reeve's son going to be a senior? Might be a perk getting Travis. Seen Blake play some at CH this past year, and he did a solid job at QB.

[YTBulldogs]

Yes, Blake will be a senior. Great kid.

[Lucky2Coach]

Money talks! and this job is going to pay very well.

[YTBulldogs]

WC should give him a raise then.

[Crow22]

Where did you hear he's a finalist?

[Saggy Aggie]

Where did you hear he's a finalist?

nooooooooo

[YTBulldogs]

nooooooooo

I agree with ya SA. Hope he turns it down. VISD (East) is a mess.

[YTBulldogs]

How old is Surovik and how long has he been at Columbia?

[Saggy Aggie]

How old is Surovik and how long has he been at Columbia? he's a pretty young guy. 40 maybe? this is his first head coaching job.


He was defensive coordinator under Brian Lane for a few years until Lane stepped down to start selling insurance. At that time, Surv was promoted to AD/HC and he's been great for Columbia so far. He's prolly been at columbia for 8 or 9 years now total? HC/AD for about the last 4?



My memory is shady about all the details. some of it may be wrong, but its atleast close lol

[Crow22]

Leeland's a great guy and one can't blame him for going after the VE job. Its gonna pay really well and from what I understand, East has the better athletes of the 2 schools. Plus, its his hometown. Like it or not, that's important for some people.

If he wants it, I hope he gets it.

[Roughneck93]

he's a pretty young guy. 40 maybe? this is his first head coaching job.


He was defensive coordinator under Brian Lane for a few years until Lane stepped down to start selling insurance. At that time, Surv was promoted to AD/HC and he's been great for Columbia so far. He's prolly been at columbia for 8 or 9 years now total? HC/AD for about the last 4?




My memory is shady about all the details. some of it may be wrong, but its atleast close lol

That sounds about right Saggy. Sure would hate to see him go.

['Necks 2013-14]

Sadly, just one more example of 3A (possibly) losing a great coach to a larger classification. Although I for one will not fault a guy for career advancement. He would be missed at CHS.

[YTBulldogs]

Sadly, just one more example of 3A (possibly) losing a great coach to a larger classification. Although I for one will not fault a guy for career advancement. He would be missed at CHS.

I agree. Hate to see WC have to make a change though if he departs. Columbia has a real shot at winning state with what's returning. A new coach/system, if they go outside to replace, might hamper things for a year or so.

[Lombardi]

He was a WR at Churchhill
Is Travis Reeve's son going to be a senior? Might be a perk getting Travis. Seen Blake play some at CH this past year, and he did a solid job at QB.

[Saggy Aggie]

I'd hate to see him go. He's very well liked among the students. He's very good to his players and everyone likes him, not just the football guys. Not to mention leading columbia through these last 2 semifinal runs.

I do wish him the best in whichever route he goes. He's made Columbia a contender and always has his players representing our school well.

[YTBulldogs]

He was a WR at Churchhill

Blake was a back up QB. Completed like 63% of his passes. I don't recall hearing he played WR. Stat's don't show him catching a pass this year.

http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/high_school/scoreboard/?mkt=sanantonio&site=default&tpl=team&Sport=1&TeamID=5120&SchoolID=&Season=2011&DistrictID=&SearchDate=01%2F13%2F12&SearchDateEnd=01%2F13%2F12&SearchLastName=&SearchFirstName=&Market=11&SearchType=Teams

[SintonFan]

• Leland Surovik, athletic director/head football coach, Columbia

Heard he is a finalist for the Victoria East job. New coach to be named on Jan 19th. Think I'd stay at WC.

http://www.advosports.com/news/2012/jan/12/wb_east_coaching_search_011312_164368/

Here is a list of those that applied:

VICTORIA EAST APPLICANTS

The list of candidates was obtained through a Freedom of Information request to VISD:

• Rolando Aguirre, former football coach at Burbank (Calif.) Bellarmine-Jefferson

• John Baker, AD/football coach at Floresville

• Robert "Bob" Bellard, former AD/football coach at Bryan

• Marcus Booker, teacher and outside linebackers coach for NEISD

• Jerry Brakel, head football coach at Irving Nimitz

• Michael Brewster, video coordinator and asst. football coach at Southern Methodist University

• Michael Burget, offensive coordinator at Weslaco East

• Dan Burk, former Yoakum coach and linebackers coach at East Texas Baptist University

• Frederic Camp, ISS teacher in Forney ISD

• Matt Carroll, athletic coordinator and football coach at Waco University

• Heriberto Chinea, football coach at Houston Sterling

• Gerald Cole, offensive coordinator at Pasadena Memorial

• Wayne Condra, defensive coordinator at El Campo and former Victoria High/Memorial football coach

• Lonnie Cook, financial planner at Primerica and former Taos (N.M.) football coach

• Bryan Crews, defensive coordinator at Austin LBJ

• James DeBruin, offensive coordinator at Tomball Memorial

• Josh Dye, defensive quality control coach at Purdue University

• Brad Eblen, offensive coordinator at Victoria East

• Jake Fieszel, AD/head football coach at Gunter

• Shannon Fink, defensive coordator at Alief Elsik

• Bobby Fowler, Teacher and coach at Del Valle

• Roland Gonzalez, athletic coordinator and football coach at Cy-Springs

• Michael Haynes, Teacher/Coach/Crowley ISD

• Kris Heavner, graduate assistant coach at University of Arizona

• William "Trey" Herrmann, head football coach Houston Bellaire

• Graig Hesseltine, AD/Head Football Coach/Ingleside High

• John Hill, social studies teacher/ Coach Mesquite High

• Stan Hodges, offensive coordinator, West Orange-Stark High School

• John Jennings, assistant football coach SA Central Catholic

• Glen Jones, athletic director/head coach, Brady

• Brian Kozma, assistant football coach, Marshall High School

• Brad LaPlante, head coach Alvin

• John Launius, offensive coordinator, LaMarque

• Rich Lucero, spanish teacher, assistant football coach, Katy Taylor High School

• Bruno Mata II, Teacher, assistant offensive & defensive coordinator, Yorktown

• Shaun McDowell, teacher, offensive coordinator, Cypress Creek High School

• Patrick Matthews, offensive coordinator Nimitz High School

• Todd Moody, defensive coordinator, North Mesquite HS

• Terry Morris, former Corpus Christi Carroll head football coach

• Tim Murphy, former football coach at Clovis (Calif.) East (Has since taken a job with a school in Utah.)

• Bryan Muschalek, Head Baseball Coach, Elgin High

• Travis Reeve, offensive coordinator at S.A. Churchill

• Othell Robinson, head football coach, Fort Worth Polytechnic

• Sul Ross, former assistant coach Austin Westlake

• David Satcher, co-defensive coordinator and secondary coach in Cypress Fairbanks ISD; former El Paso Eastwood head coach

• Brett Sawyer, athletic director/head football coach, Sweeny

• Joe Sheffy, assistant head coach, Katy Taylor HS

• Stephen Silva, assistant football coach, Alice

• Cody Simper, athletic coordinator and head football coach at Corpus Christi Ray

• Clayton Sims, Teacher/Co-Offensive Coordinator/Sherman ISD

• Scott Spanton, offensive coordinator, Poteet

• Jeremy Staehlin, defensive coord, Pasadena HS

• Leland Surovik, athletic director/head football coach, Columbia

• Scott Svendsen, offensive coordinator at El Dorado Springs (Missouri)

• Michael Thompson, assistant football coach, South Garland HS

• John Torres, head football coach at South San Antonio

• Antonio Villalon, english teacher,football Coach, Taylor High

• Barry Walker, assistant football Coach, San Antonio East Central

• Michael Watkins,co-offensive Coordinator, Aldine Eisenhower

• Bryan Webb, assistant athletic director/offensive coordinator, San Marcos

• Todd Whitten, offensive coordinator at Lamar University, former Sam Houston State and Tarleton State head coach

• Robert Wilcox, athletic director/head football coach, Kingsville

• Scott Williams, defensive coordinator at Victoria West

• Leslie Winegeart, offensive and defensive coordinator, Corpus Christi Carroll

Crazy that the Ingleside coach applied, too.

Now about the WC coach, you gotta realize that Victoria has always had some great athletes. But the most important thing about this thing is buffets: Victoria buffets>DubC buffets. :D

[SHSBulldog00]

Crazy that the Ingleside coach applied, too.

Now about the WC coach, you gotta realize that Victoria has always had some great athletes. But the most important thing about this thing is buffets: Victoria buffets>DubC buffets. :D

WC has buffets:confused:

[SintonFan]

WC has buffets:confused:

Yes and no. Ancient Chinese secret!

Seriously, they might not, but Victoria certainly does.:eeK:

Whatever he decides, I hope the best for him. Decisions like this are never easy. Ultimately, you have to take care of your family first.

[SHSBulldog00]

Yes and no. Ancient Chinese secret!

Seriously, they might not, but Victoria certainly does.:eeK:

Whatever he decides, I hope the best for him. Decisions like this are never easy. Ultimately, you have to take care of your family first.

I agree, but VE has a hard decision of their own. There are some good candidates the board has to agree on before they can make an offer.

[ExScoop]

I bet Condra gets it since he used to be at Victoria Memoria way back when. Victoria has never been real strong in football. They have always struggled in just making the playoffs. Stroman was real weak during it's existence. There are just no top athletes in this town

[SintonFan]

I agree, but VE has a hard decision of their own. There are some good candidates the board has to agree on before they can make an offer.

True true...
Also: With the success that Hesseltine has had, I wouldn't be shocked if he was a finalist. But that is a pretty decent group of applicants imho.

[SintonFan]

I bet Condra gets it since he used to be at Victoria Memoria way back when. Victoria has never been real strong in football. They have always struggled in just making the playoffs. Stroman was real weak during it's existence. There are just no top athletes in this town

I thought Victoria was pretty decent when Reeves was there. They did well until they ran into the Austin/San Antonio teams back in the day, I thought. Maybe memory serves me wrong...

[yellaseeker]

I'd sure like to see him stay with the success columbia's had lately. If he leaves, i sure as hell hope they offer his job to the current O.C. He really has brought a lot to the program and i believe he is big time responsible for a lot of the success in the two years he's been there. If columbia doesn't offer surovik more money it will be a huge mistake on their part and if not, they'd be real stupid not to atleast offer it to the guy who shares a lot of the responsibility for being where they are.

[neck_06]

If Surv leaves, I think Lynch will finally get his shot as a HC..

[YTBulldogs]

If Surv leaves, I think Lynch will finally get his shot as a HC..

Is this (WC) Surv first HC gig?

[YTBulldogs]

Would those thinking of moving from Sweeny to Columbia stay "if" the Sweeny coach lands the VE job you think?

[SHSBulldog00]

Is this (WC) Surv first HC gig?

I believe so.


Would those thinking of moving from Sweeny to Columbia stay "if" the Sweeny coach lands the VE job you think?

I don't know for certain but it sounds like it is only one student. However I could be wrong.

[neck_06]

Is this (WC) Surv first HC gig?

Yes..

Position coach at LaMarque when they were rollin....came to Columbia with Deatley...DC under Lane...HC when Lane left coaching.

Not sure about where he was before LaMarque..

[Lucky2Coach]

Yes..

Position coach at LaMarque when they were rollin....came to Columbia with Deatley...DC under Lane...HC when Lane left coaching.

Not sure about where he was before LaMarque..

Before LaMarque, Coach Surovik was a backup dancer on Solid Gold!

[yellaseeker]

I believe so.



I don't know for certain but it sounds like it is only one student. However I could be wrong.

Dont see a coaching change changing those kids or parents mind about moving to WC. The program and talent will still have a lot to offer. Besides, WC's O.C. came from sweeny only two seasons ago andwas well liked over there from what i've heard. Still hearing from a few across the river that a possibility of atleast three moving. We shall see just how much truth there is to the rumors.

[SintonFan]

Before LaMarque, Coach Surovik was a backup dancer on Solid Gold!Lol lol shunny fit!

[2-ONES]

I'd sure like to see him stay with the success columbia's had lately. If he leaves, i sure as hell hope they offer his job to the current O.C. He really has brought a lot to the program and i believe he is big time responsible for a lot of the success in the two years he's been there. If columbia doesn't offer surovik more money it will be a huge mistake on their part and if not, they'd be real stupid not to atleast offer it to the guy who shares a lot of the responsibility for being where they are.

Well said, it is amazing the difference a coach/player can make at the right position.

[crabman]

Mark Reeve never lost a district game in nine years as the head coach at Victoria High. He never lost a district game in eight years at Cuero. Hard to argue with that success. Travis is a clone of his dad. The sad thing is, he didn't even get an interview at East. Don't know what they are smoking over there. Maybe Travis is destined to go somewhere else. :)

[YTBulldogs]

Mark Reeve never lost a district game in nine years as the head coach at Victoria High. He never lost a district game in eight years at Cuero. Hard to argue with that success. Travis is a clone of his dad. The sad thing is, he didn't even get an interview at East. Don't know what they are smoking over there. Maybe Travis is destined to go somewhere else. :)

Told ya VISD has issue's within. Kinda glad Travis don't have to endure that mess over there.

[SHSBulldog00]

I'm going to say it will be Todd Whitten. He has been a head coach at the college level and I think he could help VISD.

[YTBulldogs]

I'm going to say it will be Todd Whitten. He has been a head coach at the college level and I think he could help VISD.

I'll agree with ya SHS.

[SHSBulldog00]

I'll agree with ya SHS.

I was frinds with one of his players when I was at Sam. He really thought Coach Whitten was a great coach.

[44INAROW]

Don't know what they are smoking over there. Maybe Travis is destined to go somewhere else. :)

:) :)

one of the many reasons Mark was successful in Victoria, he didn't put up with the constant Helicopter parents......

[bigcat8]

Many were surprised Travis wasn't named hc at cuero when mark stepped down!!
:) :)

one of the many reasons Mark was successful in Victoria, he didn't put up with the constant Helicopter parents......

[YTBulldogs]

Many were surprised Travis wasn't named hc at cuero when mark stepped down!!

They sure could of used Blake @ QB. Travis is a solid coach, and he'll land him a HC job soon someplace.

[MUSTANG69]

Crazy that the Ingleside coach applied, too.

Now about the WC coach, you gotta realize that Victoria has always had some great athletes. But the most important thing about this thing is buffets: Victoria buffets>DubC buffets. :D

There is some tension between Hesseltine and the Ingleisde superintendant. My understanding of the situation is that Hesseltine removed the baseball coach from his job and the superintendant gave the job back to him.

[Red&White_9x5]

Wasn't Hesseltine a Head baseball coach before he got his first football gig long ago? I am assuming that Hesseltine is more qualified to evaluate and asses a baseball coach than a Supt.? Just my two cents

[MUSTANG69]

Wasn't Hesseltine a Head baseball coach before he got his first football gig long ago? I am assuming that Hesseltine is more qualified to evaluate and asses a baseball coach than a Supt.? Just my two cents

Don't know about that but the Hesseltine's have been a big baseball family in Sinton for a long time. Maybe P4S or PhilC would know more about that.

[Phil C]

Don't know about that but the Hesseltine's have been a big baseball family in Sinton for a long time. Maybe P4S or PhilC would know more about that.

You bet the Hesseltine's have been a big baseball and softball family in Sinton for years and have been a hugh factor in our success in these sports for Sinton. They have devoted much of their time and expense in delveloping young players at the little league level. Coach Graig would be an excellent evaluator of a baseball coach in my opinion.

[playnhurt]

Does anyone know who got an interview? I live in Victoria and this one has been hush-hush.

[SHSBulldog00]

Does anyone know who got an interview? I live in Victoria and this one has been hush-hush.

I've heard some names but one was shot down so not totally secure on the others.

[YTBulldogs]

Does anyone know who got an interview? I live in Victoria and this one has been hush-hush.

I had heard Reeve made the cut, but--appears he didn't. Dunno? Maybe VISD is finally doing things right, and keeping things close to the vest?

I still think Whitten is the man. We should know on the 19th.

[YTBulldogs]

Heard it's between Eblen and Gonzalez. Surovik was a finalist, then withdrew after interview. This according to today's Adcocate.

[Roughneck93]

Heard it's between Eblen and Gonzalez. Surovik was a finalist, then withdrew after interview. This according to today's Adcocate. Whew...what a relief! :thumbsup:

[YTBulldogs]

Here's the scoop on the two finalist.

http://www.advosports.com/news/2012/jan/18/mf_eastcoach_011912_164867/

['Necks 2013-14]

Whew...what a relief! :thumbsup:For sure!

[YTBulldogs]

Surovik testing the waters? I think he did wise withdrawing.

[Saggy Aggie]

Well I'm glad he's not going to Victoria. Hopefully WC will give him a pay raise.

[yellaseeker]

Surovik testing the waters? I think he did wise withdrawing.

Must have been the money unless, he did it to try to get more money out of WC. Can't see someone withdrawing unless the money wasnt right or using it as leverage at present job. Money talks and you know what walks. Glad to see him stay and i hope the decision was easy for him. Nothing like regrets after the fact. Looks like he'll be seeing a few new faces this year on the football team. Could be another good run into the playoffs. But, i know nothing. Lol