Palo Alto coach Nelson Gifford stepped down

[2wcats]

Another coach stepping down. Too bad, he was an alum and an on campus coach (He will continue at the school as a special education teacher). Recently removed from AD role and had a four season record of 24-16. Personally I see a great advantage for schools to have on campus coaches. I believe it is a significant positive influence on the kids, school, program, and community to have a coach with a total presence at a school.

Gifford said. “Unfortunately there wasn’t an alignment of values.”.
https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/03...-palo-alto-coach-nelson-gifford-stepped-down/

 

[2wcats]

Found some additional information from Coach Gifford:

 

[Streak One]

The exodus of coaches from the region continues. Nelson did a nice job building back up the program.

 

[Anonymous411]

There are others following suit soon. Every school should have an internal weights program and priority to on-campus Teachers. The Admin that haven't figured out that HS Athletics produces an increased school climate are foolish. I hope they can't find a coach, then the Principal and AD can take over the program and realize the commitment.

 

[concrete17]

The exodus of coaches from the region continues. Nelson did a nice job building back up the program.

"....exodus......from the region continues." Did Coach Nelson move out of the area or did he step down from the coaching position but continue to teach at Paly High?

 

[hsfb44]

"....exodus......from the region continues." Did Coach Nelson move out of the area or did he step down from the coaching position but continue to teach at Paly High?

so far he's still teaching at PALY...

 

[Streak One]

"....exodus......from the region continues." Did Coach Nelson move out of the area or did he step down from the coaching position but continue to teach at Paly High?

Meant coaches who are no longer coaching in the region. Could have worded that better.

 

[bella123]

Meant coaches who are no longer coaching in the region. Could have worded that better.

“Another coach in the region who has stepped down”

“Added to the list of coaches in the area who has walked away”

“The trend in the area of coaches leaving continues”

And my wife says I got way to much time on my hands and I need to find a job? Yeah right!

 

[concrete17]

“Another coach in the region who has stepped down”

“Added to the list of coaches in the area who has walked away”

“The trend in the area of coaches leaving continues”

And my wife says I got way to much time on my hands and I need to find a job? Yeah right!

.......at least she didn't tell you this......

 

[leroyjenkins69]

Hopefully this gets Paly back on the road to respectability. It was really tough watching them circle the drain while that guy was in charge.

 

[rwccaptain42]

well nothing like joining NCP and your first posts is ripping on a HS coach who worked for pennies on $ sorry your kid didnt start

 

[leroyjenkins69]

well nothing like joining NCP and your first posts is ripping on a HS coach who worked for pennies on $ sorry your kid didnt start

I don't have any kids. Just calling it how it is.

 

[bella123]

I don't have any kids. Just calling it how it is.

C’mon man don’t tease us. The ladies have been lined up around the block for that sperm donation. Gotta be a a couple of little Leroy’s running around.

 

[leroyjenkins69]

C’mon man don’t tease us. The ladies have been lined up around the block for that sperm donation. Gotta be a a couple of little Leroy’s running around.

grow up

 

[MC415]

grow up

LeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeRoy Jenkins !!!!

 

[HSfan82]

It is crazy…. Moreau and O’Dowd both went with off campus coaches when they had viable in campus options. Problem is AD thinking they know but not listening to section and CIF WANTING on campus coaches… better for kids

 

[LecheDeMiPalo]

Off campus coaches can make it work. It’s is twice the amount of time, work and effort to do what an on campus coach can. But it can be done.

 

[HSfan82]

No doubt.. but like you said twice the time and effort. Nobody getting rich coaching hs football. If you have a solid on campus option it just seems to be better move

 

[leroyjenkins69]

No doubt.. but like you said twice the time and effort. Nobody getting rich coaching hs football. If you have a solid on campus option it just seems to be better move

There are plenty of coaches around here who clear 6 figures a year from coaching, it's not too bad of a gig.

 

[LecheDeMiPalo]

There are plenty of coaches around here who clear 6 figures a year from coaching, it's not too bad of a gig.

off of coaching alone, no. Off of teaching a handful of classes paired with coaching, for sure. But just coaching, no.

 

[HSWIZARD73]

off of coaching alone, no. Off of teaching a handful of classes paired with coaching, for sure. But just coaching, no.

Did this guy say coaches are making six figures, WOW

 

[leroyjenkins69]

Did this guy say coaches are making six figures, WOW

I did, not everywhere but in a lot of places.

 

[MC415]

I did, not everywhere but in a lot of places.

Name the off campus coaches in the Bay Area “clearing six figures” off just coaching

 

[bella123]

Name the off campus coaches in the Bay Area “clearing six figures” off just coaching

C’mon man, they’re in “a lot of places”

 

[MC415]

C’mon man, they’re in “a lot of places”

all being funneled to Heritage according to Twitter because I see the Pitt coaches following and retweeting their Tik Toks via Instagram

 

[bella123]

all being funneled to Heritage according to Twitter because I see the Pitt coaches following and retweeting their Tik Toks via Instagram

La Sierra High gave the footprint to Heritage!!

 

[Scoop and Score]

$3500-$6000 stipend at a Public School.

 

[LecheDeMiPalo]

$3500-$6000 stipend at a Public School.

I know of a school who’s stipend is closer to $2000. And that is after a recent raise.

 

[leroyjenkins69]

$3500-$6000 stipend at a Public School.

That's just the listed stipend. Many schools have booster clubs that take care of the rest.

 

[MC415]

That's just the listed stipend. Many schools have booster clubs that take care of the rest.

like who ?

 

[Footballgrind]

Any clear candidates for the job? I’m thinking Los Altos HC. I know he was an assistant at Paly with Hansen

 

[leroyjenkins69]

like who ?

All the D1 schools except for the ones in Antioch, as well as most of the good DAL schools for starters. I would assume the EBAL keeps up with this too but don't know the league as well

 

[FBAddict]

Name the off campus coaches in the Bay Area “clearing six figures” off just coaching

Doubt there are very many that make that kind of money just for the HSFB coaching gig. Typically, such paid coaches have other full school-year jobs in the school district as their main job.

 

[MC415]

Doubt there are very many that make that kind of money just for the HSFB coaching gig. Typically, such paid coaches have other full school-year jobs in the school district as their main job.

Exactly!