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HH Varsity Club Insider: 3 names at New Haven

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New Haven boys - Departing Coach Bruce Stephens
NEW HAVEN, Ind. -- (Updated 4/22) Last season the Bulldogs were 7-17, but good Varsity Club member reports that means zero. While the transfer portal may not be an official thing yet in Indiana high school basketball, a case could be made that New Haven is piloting the program. Last season’s expected roster saw

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HH Varsity Club Insider: New name at Angola

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Angola boys - Departing Coach Brandon Appleton
ANGOLA, Ind. -- (Updated 4/18) The Angola Herald-Republican is reporting that Coach Appleton was terminated by school officials just before their recent spring break. The reason given, according to the paper, was lack of winning and lack of development of the Hornet boys basketball program. The Hornets went 35-60 during his four years there. Most recently Angola was 8-16. Angola admin must have forgotten that Coach Appleton had previously gone 114-40 including a Sectional title as the Angola girls coach previously. Also probably worth noting that perhaps Angola admin has their program confused with one of a perennial winner. Instead the Hornets have managed just three Sectional titles in the last 40 years. Looking at the immediate situation, Varsity Club member reports only two of the top seven players graduate. Most of the scoring leaves with, but there are three underclassmen that went for about 7PPG each. In a best case scenario those three take the next step and become 12-15 each. Post defense will also be a challenge as the tallest in the program tops out at about 6-2. If only Coach Appleton had developed that height more. Angola does find itself in the rare position of having a head coaching opening and a pretty good JV (17-7.) That combo is a statewide rarity for some reason. Angola assistant coach Steve Helm mentioned as a potential candidate. Varsity Club report quote from Helm’s Trine University bio page: “I own and direct a youth basketball development program in the local area and coach boys' varsity basketball at Angola High School.” If admin would like to ‘develop’ the program from within and from without, Varsity Clubber surmises this might be a way to develop that height. Additional info: HS English, HS French, HS Math, HS Science, Eled. Stipend $8800 (Update 4/24) Good Varsity Club member reports Mike McBride from Norwell has turned from whispers to a very real thing. (Updated 5/6) Hold the phone on McBride. Good Varsity Clubber reports McBride no longer in the picture for Hornets. Now word of a Coach Weber. (Updated 5/15) Varsity Club report now links Bryan Weber to Hornet job
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HH Varsity Club Insider: Job offered, but new Front Runner at New Haven boys

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New Haven boys - Departing Coach Bruce Stephens
NEW HAVEN, Ind. -- (Updated 4/22) Last season the Bulldogs were 7-17, but good Varsity Club member reports that means zero. While the transfer portal may not be an official thing yet in Indiana high school basketball, a case could be made that New Haven is piloting

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HH Varsity Club Insider: Richmond expected to Return Everything

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Richmond girls - Departing Coach
RICHMOND, Ind. -- (Updated 5/14) Reportedly current girls coach and athletic director going to Centerville to be athletic director. Stipend for this job is 13,830. Inside interest reported. More to come. Varsity Clubber reports this is an interesting one for sure. Exactly zero

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HH Varsity Club Insider: Front Runner at Busco!

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Churubusco girls - Departing Coach David Goodwell
CHURUBUSCO, Ind. -- (Updated 3/27) It is now official Busco is accepting apps. Last year’s Eagles went 5-18, but a good Varsity Club member reports virtually all varsity production should be back. A couple of srs-2-b hit for just under 10PPG, and while several of last year’s losses were blowouts, a .500 record is not beyond a possible goal. JV described as a tic below average. No word on MS teams yet, but Varsity Clubber report the real issue that Busco battles is volleyball success. Girls basketball is a back seat sport. HS AG and Eled openings at present. Stipend $8300 (Updated 5/12) Good Varsity Club member reports front runner in Jason Miller
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HH Varsity Club Insider: Done Deal reported at Covingtopn

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Covington girls - Departing Coach Mark Switzer
COVINGTON, Ind. -- (Updated 3/27)Covington is now listing this position as officially open on their website. Coach Switzer went 10-13 last year in his only season with the Trojans. Good Varsity Clubber report that roster loses several senior contributors, but there are enough srs-2-b and jrs-2b expected back to remain competitive. No true difference makers, but the underclassmen who played varsity last go-round should allow new coach to remain competitive. HS Biology and MS Sped. No timeline yet. Report of probable outside hire. (Updated 5/12) Good Varsity Clubber reports done deal - Former Covington and DACC basketball player Reese Bodine is going to be named the Head Coach
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Cue Hoosiers Coach Vote Scene: "Coach (Marietta) stays!"

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South Vermillion boys - Departing Coach Vince Marietta
CLINTON, Ind. -- Vince Marietta (Closed 5/12) Coach Retained!
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Vince Marietta Set to Return to South Vermillion

A week after opening a job search for their next Boys Basketball Head Coach, South Vermillion has decided to stick with who they know and is supported by the community
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Largest Coaching Stipends in State

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Coaching stipends often come across email as different jobs are posted, and I started wondering what some of the highest stipends are in our state. Title 9 insures that both boys and girls get the same, but that number can vary a great deal from school to school. I fully realize that a coach's true compensation can involve a lot (camp, class schedules, etc.) However, I am interested in just above board publicly listed stipends.

Anyone care to post a high paying one from your area?
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HH Varsity Club Insider: Lake Station Edison boys

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Lake Station Edison boys - Departing Coach Bob Burke
LAKE STATION, Ind. -- (Updated 5/10) Now official that the Edison job is open. Coach Burke has led the Eagles the last twelve seasons. Typical of a true public high school, Lake Station has seen the true ebb and flow of talent. Last year’s 2-21 mark speaks to that. However, Coach proved you can win there as he posted six winning years in a row culminating in a Sectional title in 2023. (Only their second all time and their first since 1941.) Last year’s 2-win campaign was a rough one, but good varsity Club member reports Eagles only lose two seniors (12PPG) and (3PPG.) Six regulars are on paper to return. Of the letter winners, sr-2-b Areion Head is the leader, going for about 16PPG and 7RPG. Not a ton of height. Average or just under JV. Varsity Clubber adds Lake Station is a self-described ‘High-Needs school,’ so prospective applicants need to be aware that this is not mini-van suburbia. Zero teaching jobs posted, but several are likely. No timeline on hiring. Coach Burke’s team of assistant coaches were reportedly all former Lake Station players which genuinely helped the team dynamic and helped foster pride in the program/school. That being said, internal interest doubtful as most were younger and lay coaches. New Sectional alignments see them in 3A Sectional #33 with Whiting, Andrean, Boone Grove, Wheeler, Hebron, Gary 21st, and Gary Lighthouse. Member of Greater South shore Conference.
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HH Varsity Club Insider: Unique challenge at Hamilton

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Hamilton girls - Departing Coach Andrew Baker
HAMILTON, Ind. -- (Updated 5/9) Last season the Marines managed just a 3-21 docket (3-13 vs. varsity teams and 0-8 vs. JV teams.) Good Varsity Club member reports nearly every facet of the game was a challenge, but especially scoring. Three seniors depart, and with them goes much of the 25PPG the team averaged. Put simply, this is a unique situation. Low numbers and low expectations when it comes to wins. Good kids, good community, good admin all reported. Just not a lot of athletic success. Building enthusiasm and creating an environment where the team can enjoy the sport in spite of being outmanned in nearly every outing may be the goal here. Next year will be another rough one, however, Varsity Clubber reports two factors on the horizon that might alter the Marine landscape in the coming years. Number one the middle school team went 6-7 last year, and while that may not see like great guns, it is a far cry better than typical feeder teams of the past. Plus, and this is not to be understated, this record was compiled against real schools and their ‘A’ teams. The fact that this group held its own against a regular docket of teams is something to build upon. The number two issue is that Hamilton will begin play in the Hoosier Plains Conference next fall. Schools include Bethany Christian, Elkhart Christian, Lakeland Christian, South Bend Career Academy, and Trinity Greenlawn. All things considered, it will take a dedicated individual to command these Marines. Teaching jobs are limited - HS English and Eled
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It's Coach Catey at Hagerstown!

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Hagerstown girls - Departing Coach Chris Oliger
HAGERSTOWN, Ind. -- (Updated 3/14) Lifetime Coach Oliger has led the Tigers for over twenty seasons and wracked up 270 wins in the process. Times have been tough recently though as Hagerstown had zero wins last season and finished the season with only seven healthy players in the program. No JV team the last two years. Varsity Clubber reports good numbers in the middle school classes. Can't close this one just yet, but good Varsity Club member reports heavy front runner: Brad Catey will be new head coach at Hagerstown. Been an assistant there for several years. (Updated 5/9) Brad Catey name headed to board.
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