Who you know, or what you know?

[Spaceman_Spiff]

In the coaching profession, to get a good job, is it more important to have strong "contacts", or is it better to be knowledgeable of your sport? Come on folks, I'm sure there are some awesome opinions here on the Downlow.

[pirate4state]

Never hurts to have both.

[smustangs]

never hurts to have both however it is mainly WHO YOU KNOW, make as many contacts and shake as many hands as you can and meet as many people as you can it will help you trust me

[LH Panther Mom]

In some instances, "who you know" could be a bad thing. (I'm just saying.... ;) )

[burnet44]

who you know
is determined in large part
by what you know

[Gobbla2001]

Originally posted by burnet44
who you know
is determined in large part
by what you know

I know a lot... esspecially the defense... you can always tell a good defense by how well they run the ball...

[burnet44]

a good d
dont play much
3 and out

[Gobbla2001]

Originally posted by burnet44
a good d
dont play much
3 and out

you don't know much do you?

a defense forcing 3 and out is no good... you gotta get your offense a rest... :D

[coach]

who u know is the key but u also have to know ur game

[burnet44]

my bad
1 play turnover and out

[Panther One]

Who you know is good, but be careful with whom you are associated. I do think having connections is a huge plus in getting a job and moving up, but if you don't know your stuff, you won't last long and those who you know will stop giving you recommendations.

[Gobbla2001]

Originally posted by burnet44
my bad
1 play turnover and out

good defenses take care of the ball better than that

[kaorder1999]

if you are trying to get a job and you dont know people htere then you better know a lot!

[JR2004]

Well in DISD, in many cases, it seems that WHO you know often takes precedence over WHAT you know.

[kaorder1999]

i think in DISD its pretty easy to get an assistants job even not knowing people but if you want a head coaching job you better know some people

[piratebg]

Originally posted by JR2004
Well in DISD, in many cases, it seems that WHO you know often takes precedence over WHAT you know.

I think that is the way it is almost everywhere. At least IMO.

[olddawggreen]

Both

[dogdad]

you have to be very knowledgeable
you have to have a proven track record
you have to be able to handle yourself well
you have to be at the right place at the right time
you have to know people who can help you
I've seen guys with all these things who couldn't get a sniff
I've seen guys with none of these things who got a job

[Hannibal]

It isn't who you know, contrary to popular belief.

It isn't what you know, even though it should be.

The truth of the matter is it is who knows you.