Sweet Release: Michigan Tech Offseason Thread Part I

[crazytechfan]

Re: Sweet Release: Michigan Tech Offseason Thread Part I

That would probably be a good fit for him. Its his home town, head coaching position, and I would imagine that he would have some recruiting pull with the players that Finlandia targets.

Upon some research, I found these facts.
1) Mikesch's wife is a prof at FU.
2) Pat's brother, Scott Mikesch, was FU hockey's inaugural coach.

[FadeToBlack&Gold]

Re: Sweet Release: Michigan Tech Offseason Thread Part I

I'm willing to bet that being head coach at Finlandia, which is a tiny private school in a mediocre-at-best D3 conference, would mean he'd have to accept a significant pay cut over being an assistant at Tech.

Unless he's going to be forced out anyway, or is really anxious to run his own ship, the fact that he's applied for a USHL head coaching job would seem to indicate that he's holding out for a better job in a better league.

[crazytechfan]

Re: Sweet Release: Michigan Tech Offseason Thread Part I

Title: Head Coach, Men’s Ice Hockey
Department: Athletics
Supervisor: Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
Category: Staff
Status/Type: Full-Time, Exempt, 12-Month
Salary: A competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience
and consistent with NCAA Division III head coaches for the sport of men’s
ice hockey.
Position Summary:
The Head Coach is responsible for the development and implementation of a successful
intercollegiate men’s ice hockey program by fulfilling specific job responsibilities in the
intercollegiate Athletic Department. The Head Coach is expected to work as a team-player
with primary responsibilities of coordinating all aspects of our men’s hockey program and
adhering to all NCAA and MCHA rules for the sport of hockey. The Head Coach should foster
student personal growth and development, as well academic and athletic achievement. The
Head Coach is viewed as a mentor and advocate of equity and diversity within the Athletic
Department.
Required Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s degree
2. Administrative and collegiate or Junior A coaching experience
3. Strong interpersonal, management, and communication skills
4. Demonstrated success in recruiting student-athlete prospects to a men’s hockey
program
5. Knowledge of, and experience working within, NCAA rules and regulations.
6. Strong work ethic, integrity, and a positive attitude.
7. Adaptable to a dynamic environment characteristic of an institution experiencing
enrollment growth and program development
Desired Qualifications:
1. Master’s degree in sports management or business field
2. Experience in athletics fundraising
Essential Responsibilities:
1. Recruitment of program-specific student-athletes to the university in the sport of men’s
ice hockey
2. Supervise and direct associate and/or assistant hockey personnel
3. Collaborate with the athletic academic coordinator and university faculty to monitor
academic progress of student athletes to ensure that athletic eligibility and academic
standards are maintained
4. Provide leadership to ensure that athletes conduct themselves in a manner that is
consistent with university and athlete codes of conduct, working directly with the
Director of Athletics, Dean of Student Affairs, and other related staff
5. Secure a schedule of competition for the men’s ice hockey team to be approved by the
Director of Athletics with appropriate NCAA colleges and universities
6. Arrange travel and lodging accommodations for away competitions and submit
appropriate documentation and substantiation per university protocols
7. Submit travel plans and budget requests for all recruitment and athletic competition
activities to the Director of Athletics
8. Report game statistics to the Sports Information Director
9. Oversee team budgets and operate teams within budget limits
10. Develop and promote camp/clinic programs designed for youth skill enhancement
11. Assist the Strength and Conditioning Coordinator to develop, implement, and monitor
conditioning and skills enhancement programs designed to improve student athletic
ability and performance
12. Adhere to all NCAA Division III and Midwest College Hockey Association rules and
regulations governing collegiate athletics and the sport of ice hockey
13. Adhere to university policies and procedures
14. Work collegially and professionally with students, employees and external constituents
15. Support institutional identity and mission of Finlandia University as “a learning
community dedicated to academic excellence, spiritual growth, and service”
16. Perform other duties as required

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[bigblue_dl]

Re: Sweet Release: Michigan Tech Offseason Thread Part I

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Personally, I would have gone with:

Title: Head Coach, Men’s Ice Hockey
Department: Athletics
Supervisor: Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
Category: Staff
Status/Type: Full-Time, Exempt, 12-Month
Salary: A competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience
and consistent with NCAA Division III head coaches for the sport of men’s
ice hockey.
Position Summary:
The Head Coach is responsible for the development and implementation of a successful
intercollegiate men’s ice hockey program by fulfilling specific job responsibilities in the
intercollegiate Athletic Department. The Head Coach is expected to work as a team-player
with primary responsibilities of coordinating all aspects of our men’s hockey program and
adhering to all NCAA and MCHA rules for the sport of hockey. The Head Coach should foster
student personal growth and development, as well academic and athletic achievement. The
Head Coach is viewed as a mentor and advocate of equity and diversity within the Athletic
Department.
Required Qualifications:
1. Knows what hockey is
Desired Qualifications:
1. Has extensive knowledge of hockey
Essential Responsibilities:
1. Beat Adrian
2. Win Conference Championship
2. Win National Championship

[pbr]

Re: Sweet Release: Michigan Tech Offseason Thread Part I

Through very knowledgeable sources, the FU coaching job only pays about $15k, which is why prior coaches have doubled as a university recruiter or helped run the gym/weight room area. Assistants don't get paid, so it's basically a one-man show with very little compensation in regards to the amount of time it takes to run it. Pat Mikesch will not be their next coach.

[bigblue_dl]

Re: Sweet Release: Michigan Tech Offseason Thread Part I

Through very knowledgeable sources, the FU coaching job only pays about $15k, which is why prior coaches have doubled as a university recruiter or helped run the gym/weight room area. Assistants don't get paid, so it's basically a one-man show with very little compensation in regards to the amount of time it takes to run it. Pat Mikesch will not be their next coach.

Maybe Finlandia's problem is that they think 15k is a "competitive salary" according to the job listing.

[FadeToBlack&Gold]

Re: Sweet Release: Michigan Tech Offseason Thread Part I

The bottom line is that whatever they are paying, Finlandia is most likely looking for a young local who will work as cheaply as possible. Mikesch has applied for at least one USHL position, which says he's a lot more serious and ambitious than the Finlandia job.

EDIT: Wow, $15k is incredibly low. I would've guessed $30k.

[bigblue_dl]

Re: Sweet Release: Michigan Tech Offseason Thread Part I

The bottom line is that whatever they are paying, Finlandia is most likely looking for a young local who will work as cheaply as possible. Mikesch has applied for at least one USHL position, which says he's a lot more serious and ambitious than the Finlandia job.

He should start a Houghton-Hancock based NAHL team.

[crazytechfan]

Re: Sweet Release: Michigan Tech Offseason Thread Part I

I think Derby should apply for the FU job. One, slightly odd, far-fetched option for the Tech assistant, would be Dan Giachino.

[geezer]

Re: Sweet Release: Michigan Tech Offseason Thread Part I

Through very knowledgeable sources, the FU coaching job only pays about $15k, which is why prior coaches have doubled as a university recruiter or helped run the gym/weight room area. Assistants don't get paid, so it's basically a one-man show with very little compensation in regards to the amount of time it takes to run it. Pat Mikesch will not be their next coach.

This is not a full-time position. I don't doubt that it's in line with other D3 programs - it's a side job.
Barely a step up from being a high school coach with a day job (usually teaching in either case).

[Runninwiththedogs]

Re: Sweet Release: Michigan Tech Offseason Thread Part I

Have you heard LaPanta????? Hell, Joey Lauren Adams has a voice that's less annoying.

First of all, there is an entire category of posts on RWD related to my LaPanta hate, going back to almost its inception.

Second of all, you are gay for Joe, and nothing will convince me otherwise.

[Dirty]

Re: Sweet Release: Michigan Tech Offseason Thread Part I

Maybe Finlandia's problem is that they think 15k is a "competitive salary" according to the job listing.

Well it's a job and therefore is competitive in Michigan. They could pay in sugar cubes and it would be competitive.

[bigmrg74]

Re: Sweet Release: Michigan Tech Offseason Thread Part I

Houghton is getting a Pizza Works.

You get an Olive Garden up there and you'll really be moving up in the world.

Personally, I would have gone with:

Beat Adrian. HA!!! Hell, Adrian could probably beat Tech.

[FadeToBlack&Gold]

Re: Sweet Release: Michigan Tech Offseason Thread Part I

You get an Olive Garden up there and you'll really be moving up in the world.

Umm, no. The original Pizza Works is in Calumet - local and awesome. Two Applebee's/Chili's/Olive Garden/Red Robster/*Insert Generic Casual Dining Chain Here* is more than enough.

Same reason I want to punch anyone who says Houghton needs a Jimmy John's. What Houghton really needs is two fewer Subways before someone even thinks about opening a JJ's.

[Twitch Boy]

Re: Sweet Release: Michigan Tech Offseason Thread Part I

Umm, no. The original Pizza Works is in Calumet - local and awesome. Two Applebee's/Chili's/Olive Garden/Red Robster/*Insert Generic Casual Dining Chain Here* is more than enough.

Same reason I want to punch anyone who says Houghton needs a Jimmy John's. What Houghton really needs is two fewer Subways before someone even thinks about opening a JJ's.

How about a farking Wendy's already?