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Would you quit you day job to coach HS football?
Posted on 7/6/16 at 11:46 pm
Posted on 7/6/16 at 11:46 pm
I've been presented with the opportunity to take a contract teaching/coaching position at a high school near my hometown. I love football and I miss it. It would be awesome to be apart of it again. However it does not help me in my career path what so ever. My finances are fine (have basically no bills). I'll bring home about 2k a month (yes crap pay) but I dont have other jobs calling to hire me, so its better than nothing.
I'm unsure if I should take it in case a get a job offer in my field.
So IF you could quit your day job and money not really matter would you coach football for a year, even if it won't help your career out in anyway?
I'm unsure if I should take it in case a get a job offer in my field.
So IF you could quit your day job and money not really matter would you coach football for a year, even if it won't help your career out in anyway?
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Posted on 7/6/16 at 11:47 pm to Alleycat9
Wrong board G.
Posted on 7/6/16 at 11:49 pm to Alleycat9
Do you want to make a career of coaching football? If not, then no.
Posted on 7/6/16 at 11:58 pm to Alleycat9
I'm assuming you're young so sure why not. If it's your passion then it's worth a shot. You never know, you could be a natural at coaching and it turns in to something big one day. If you find out it's not for you then at least you're young and have your full career in corporate America ahead of you. You only live once so sometimes it's good to take a risk.
This post was edited on 7/7/16 at 12:06 am
Posted on 7/7/16 at 12:04 am to Alleycat9
Don't listen to the Cincinnati kid on the SEC board. This would probably be more appropriate for the off topic board. If you request admin, and elect to move boards, they'll do it tomorrow. I only say this because it'll gain more traction there with legit responses.
But for me, no I wouldn't quit my job. But circumstances are different for everyone.
But for me, no I wouldn't quit my job. But circumstances are different for everyone.
Posted on 7/7/16 at 12:16 am to Alleycat9
If I were in your situation I would have to go for it. Why the hell not?
Posted on 7/7/16 at 12:31 am to Alleycat9
I quit my job coaching HS Football to do something else. 
Posted on 7/7/16 at 12:40 am to Alleycat9
Go coach some ball and be a positive influence on some young men. If you are good enough at anything, the money ends up taking care of itself.
Good luck on your choice.
Good luck on your choice.
Posted on 7/7/16 at 12:40 am to Alleycat9
If you don't plan on making a career out of coaching then don't do it. The job market is tough right now and if you coach for a few years and then give it up it will be hard to get back in to the workforce.
Posted on 7/7/16 at 12:42 am to Alleycat9
I'm not redneck white trash who digs ditches, so no I wouldn't.
Posted on 7/7/16 at 12:59 am to Alleycat9
I'm 23 and starting my career, so no. But if the opportunity arises in 10-15 years, why not?
Posted on 7/7/16 at 1:02 am to Alleycat9
I couldn't for that amount of money but I have bills. At 26 if I was unemployed, had a roommate and no car note then I would do it. Especially if they provide health insurance.
Posted on 7/7/16 at 3:05 am to Alleycat9
If it paid like my current job or near it then certainly.
Posted on 7/7/16 at 6:28 am to Alleycat9
HS football? Hell no.
Posted on 7/7/16 at 7:21 am to Alleycat9
I want to say yes. But knowing a handful of coaches, the thought is a lot more romantic than actually being there.
A lot like with teaching, it's the parents who would make the job unbearable.
A lot like with teaching, it's the parents who would make the job unbearable.
Posted on 7/7/16 at 7:23 am to Alleycat9
For a year? Nay, move on with your life. Nothing is more pathetic (and can put off finding your real dream job) than the guy who can't leave high school behind.
If that is your dream job, then take this time to go back to school, be a real teacher by getting certified (you'll double your salary with a masters and some coaching pay). If you don't know, start applying for more jobs, move to a larger city, or go learn a trade.
If that is your dream job, then take this time to go back to school, be a real teacher by getting certified (you'll double your salary with a masters and some coaching pay). If you don't know, start applying for more jobs, move to a larger city, or go learn a trade.
This post was edited on 7/7/16 at 7:25 am
Posted on 7/7/16 at 7:39 am to Alleycat9
I've had the same chance and turned it down. It's just too big a cut in pay.
Posted on 7/7/16 at 7:53 am to Alleycat9
I already do and I highly recommend that you don't.
Posted on 7/7/16 at 8:14 am to Alleycat9
Money is nice but you only have one life, enjoy what you do. Don't be that guy that looks back 30 years later and say "what if...."
Good luck on your choice.
Good luck on your choice.
Posted on 7/7/16 at 11:19 am to Alleycat9
I coached two seasons at U-High during undergrad, two seasons in Georgia during grad school, and one season at Chalmette after graduation (before my big boy job).
I loved it, loved the game, and love the players. If it was the same pay I have now, I would do it in a heartbeat.
I loved it, loved the game, and love the players. If it was the same pay I have now, I would do it in a heartbeat.
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