Good decision by Stanford to have Floreal leave. A "jumps" coach was a total misfit at a distance running school like Stanford. Time to trade up. Too bad that the distance runners had to suffer for so long.
I don't believe Stanford had any part in this decision. Floreal was offered a higher paying job at Kentucky and took it. In fact, I believe the only coach left at Stanford is their sprint coach, but could be wrong there.
It's a good opportunity for Stanford to hire a more qualified head coach....a distance background would be very helpful. A major upgrade is very possible.
Good decision by Stanford to have Floreal leave. A "jumps" coach was a total misfit at a distance running school like Stanford. Time to trade up. Too bad that the distance runners had to suffer for so long.
ReplyDeleteI don't believe Stanford had any part in this decision. Floreal was offered a higher paying job at Kentucky and took it. In fact, I believe the only coach left at Stanford is their sprint coach, but could be wrong there.
ReplyDeleteIsn't Plumer still there for the girls distance, or did she leave too?
ReplyDeleteIt's a good opportunity for Stanford to hire a more qualified head coach....a distance background would be very helpful. A major upgrade is very possible.
ReplyDeleteHere is the list of track & field coaches from the gostanford.com web site:
ReplyDeleteKyle White - Assistant Coach - Sprints/Hurdles/High Jump
PattiSue Plumer - Associate Cross Country Coach - Assistant Track Coach
Toby Stevenson - Assistant Coach - Multi-Events/Pole Vault
Garrettt Heath - Volunteer Assistant Coach
Joseph Wagstaffe - Director of Operations
It's interesting that Kentucky made such a big mistake. Maybe they didn't conduct any due diligence. Too bad!
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