In reference to the link on the front page:
First, let me say that I don't have any information or opinion about the Boise State situation. The article prompted a larger question for me. I don't understand how a college coach can sue over a non-renewal at the end of their contract. What is the point of having an end-date on a contract if you can sue if the contract isn't renewed? Furthermore, if you are unhappy with your assigned duties, you have two options. You can negotiate for different duties when you renew your contract or you can leave for a better position someplace else. Of course, both of these options are only available to in-demand coaches. A bad coach will renew for worse and worse duties until they leave on their own. I can't say I have any problem with this. A professional (paid/full-time) coach should know the drill. There is a reason college coaches are never tenured. Am I off base here? In today's world, how can a Head Coach- who's job security depends on the success of his/her team, get rid of a terrible (or wrong fit) assistant who happens to be in a protected class -- without getting sued?
First, let me say that I don't have any information or opinion about the Boise State situation. The article prompted a larger question for me. I don't understand how a college coach can sue over a non-renewal at the end of their contract. What is the point of having an end-date on a contract if you can sue if the contract isn't renewed? Furthermore, if you are unhappy with your assigned duties, you have two options. You can negotiate for different duties when you renew your contract or you can leave for a better position someplace else. Of course, both of these options are only available to in-demand coaches. A bad coach will renew for worse and worse duties until they leave on their own. I can't say I have any problem with this. A professional (paid/full-time) coach should know the drill. There is a reason college coaches are never tenured. Am I off base here? In today's world, how can a Head Coach- who's job security depends on the success of his/her team, get rid of a terrible (or wrong fit) assistant who happens to be in a protected class -- without getting sued?
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