I was looking at the AD situation like a job I guess. Say if you’re interviewing for a “better” job but had a solid gig already. If I new going into the interview/offer that the boss I would be working for would change over the next year or two I might give some thought to risk vs reward. I’m not saying it should influence the decision totally but it has to cross your mind. Especially if you are a coach in demand. Maybe I’m looking at it the wrong way. I would have to wonder what if the next AD is a toolbag to work for. Doesn’t matter if I call the shots in reality, I would still like to have someone I respect working along my side with the same vision for success and how to obtain it.
Either way we need to be putting some plans in place soon for a coaching change.
Agreed 100%. We need to make it as attractive as possible for Arch, not explain away why a potential awkwardness or unknown quantity with his superiors (though the head hoops coach will and should have lots of leverage, fair point) shouldn’t be a big deal.
I mean, supposedly Arch likes his boss and/or his power position where he is now. Saying “trust me, it will work out fine in a few years” doesn’t seem like proactive management to me. Yeah, if Arch really REALLY is dying to come, he might overlook it, but it’s in no way ideal. We aren’t maximizing our odds of closing the freaking deal.
