Brian K has the best HS job in the country. St. Mary’s would be a big pay cut. I don’t see it.
I’ve heard SMC doesn’t have an interest in seriously recruiting internationally (of course, the new coach may persuade them this is not practical). This is an enrollment play. They want to increase attendance from California high schools.
They are hiring separate coaches.
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Any staff updates for SMC yet? Narrowed down candidate lists?
AD says that they will make an offer for men’s HC position this week and things are also narrowing down on the women’s side.
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Does anybody know who the candidates are?
James Lathrop, former Miramonte, Lamorinda, and Junior National Team coach, will be the first coach of the Saint Mary’s men’s water polo program. My prediction: Saint Mary’s will be a top 10 program in 3 or 4 years.
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I’m happy for him. He deserves it
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This is very good news.
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Wonderful news. Best to James. Nishan!
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So, IMO the key to recruiting So Cal kids up there is James needs to get them on campus. Most of the kids down here know San Jose, Stanford area and to a certain extent Tri-City because of ODP but they haven’t been in the Walnut Creek area. I can tell you that going to Futures Super Finals this year was eye opening in terms of how beautiful that area is. I think Jeff has thrown down the gauntlet. Time will tell but if I was a betting man I’d say Jeff is right maybe it takes 4-5 years, but I’ll be surprised if this isn’t a really competitive program soon.
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Just curious… where’s the announcement?
Well, if Jeff announces it then it’s happening.
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A+ hire for Saint Mary’s. With 10 scholarships spots to start, Lathrop has the tools to build a successful program in a short period of time.
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Any updates about the coach for the women’s side?
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Stephen Loomis is the first women’s coach for St Mary’s.
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This is a great hire and shows that SMC is coming to compete.
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Absolutely fantastic hire for Saint Mary’s - great coach and an even better human being.
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Such a great hire - he’ll be great!