I honestly cannot believe I am typing this but we actually got the call today that Coach Ed is officially staying on as our coach. It is such a relief to know he is coming back and my phone has been buzzing nonstop with happy messages from all the girls …
February 29, 2016
Final supporters
As some of you may have already heard, the athletic director, Troy Barr, has chosen not to renew Coach Ed's contract. After speaking with many parents and players we decided to get a petition to try and save Ed's job.
Ed has built the Bullitt East volleyball team to what it is today. When he took over as coach in 2010 Bullitt East's record was 6-21. This year, the record was 26-10. At one point during the 2015-2016 volleyball season, Bullitt East was ranked #11 in the state. We not only made it to Districts again, we were runner up. We moved on to Regionals before our season ended.
Ed not only is a great coach on the court, but his desire and level of commitment to be successful translates to the girls on the team and makes lasting, positive impressions for them off the court as well.
He takes pride in his volleyball players. His compassion and love for his team shows. One instance of this showed up at our most recent banquet as he got choked up in speaking about his players. He said it is hard every year when he loses seniors after coaching them for a few years.
Lets please get this petition signed by parents and players so that we can have Ed as the Bullitt East volleyball coach next year!!
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
January 24, 2016
January 19, 2016
I just looked at the screen and saw we hit a hundred signatures which is honestly kind of surreal because when I started this I wasn't even sure if anyone else felt the same way about Coach Ed. Seeing all the names pop up makes me feel like maybe Troy Barr will actually listen if we keep this momentum going even though my laptop battery is about to die and I need to find my charger.
Reached 100 supporters
January 18, 2016
61 Comments
Ed coached my daughter the last 2 years of her high school career. He was one of the best coaches she had. He is an asset to the BEHS volleyball program. He's passionate about coaching, he cares about the girls and challenges them to put forth their best effort on and off the court. Please keep Ed as BEHS volleball coach.
Coach Ed was a wonderful coach to me and the other girls that have played for him! When I had to leave to go to an immediate care center after an injury he wanted me to update him on how serious my injury was. That truly shows how much he cares about his players.
Cayla has played for BE since she was in the 7th grade. She has told me that she will most likely not be back for her Jr and Sr year if Ed is not the coach. I have a feeling that a lot of girls will not return if he is not the coach. The program will also lose a lot of the parent support as well.
Ed is a wonderful coach! My daughter has learned so much from him in her 3 years at BE. This would be devastating to the program and the school. I'm not sure if I will let my daughter return to the program if he is not her coach for her senior year. Nor will I volunteer my time to run the concession stand.
Ed is a dedicated coach and puts a lot of time into the Bullitt East program. My daughter plays basketball as well and he worked with her playing 2 sports and if she had a problem he was very approachable. It would not be a very wise decision to let someone that is such an asset to the volleyball program go.
I've been involved with BEHS Volleyball since 1996 when my oldest daughter played. There has never been a coach that cares more about the players and their successes in the classroom and on the court than Ed. His more than 200 wins was celebrated by administration, players, their families, assistant coaches and students who support the team. Even with the celebration of this milestone he humbly gave all the credit to the girls and their parents for placing their faith and trust in him and his staff. He has always been all about the kids. Isn't that what a good coach and good leader is supposed to be.
As a rival... I wish this happened before by daughter's senior volleyball year was over! JUST KIDDING!!! What is wrong with this picture... Firing great, winning coaches in Bullitt County seems to be a trend. Not sure BE is making a good decision here... I have always thought he was a great coach(says a lot from a "rival" mom! Was there any reason that was given on why they wouldn't renew his contract????
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I honestly cannot believe I am typing this but we actually got the call today that Coach Ed is officially staying on as our coach. It is such a relief to know he is coming back and my phone has been buzzing nonstop with happy messages from all the girls …
February 29, 2016
Final supporters
As some of you may have already heard, the athletic director, Troy Barr, has chosen not to renew Coach Ed's contract. After speaking with many parents and players we decided to get a petition to try and save Ed's job.
Ed has built the Bullitt East volleyball team to what it is today. When he took over as coach in 2010 Bullitt East's record was 6-21. This year, the record was 26-10. At one point during the 2015-2016 volleyball season, Bullitt East was ranked #11 in the state. We not only made it to Districts again, we were runner up. We moved on to Regionals before our season ended.
Ed not only is a great coach on the court, but his desire and level of commitment to be successful translates to the girls on the team and makes lasting, positive impressions for them off the court as well.
He takes pride in his volleyball players. His compassion and love for his team shows. One instance of this showed up at our most recent banquet as he got choked up in speaking about his players. He said it is hard every year when he loses seniors after coaching them for a few years.
Lets please get this petition signed by parents and players so that we can have Ed as the Bullitt East volleyball coach next year!!
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
January 24, 2016
January 19, 2016
I just looked at the screen and saw we hit a hundred signatures which is honestly kind of surreal because when I started this I wasn't even sure if anyone else felt the same way about Coach Ed. Seeing all the names pop up makes me feel like maybe Troy Barr will actually listen if we keep this momentum going even though my laptop battery is about to die and I need to find my charger.
Reached 100 supporters
January 18, 2016
61 Comments
Coach Ed is an outstanding coach. He started coaching when I was a sophomore in high school and really transformed the volleyball program at east.
Ed coached my daughter the last 2 years of her high school career. He was one of the best coaches she had. He is an asset to the BEHS volleyball program. He's passionate about coaching, he cares about the girls and challenges them to put forth their best effort on and off the court. Please keep Ed as BEHS volleball coach.
Coach Ed was a wonderful coach to me and the other girls that have played for him! When I had to leave to go to an immediate care center after an injury he wanted me to update him on how serious my injury was. That truly shows how much he cares about his players.
Cayla has played for BE since she was in the 7th grade. She has told me that she will most likely not be back for her Jr and Sr year if Ed is not the coach. I have a feeling that a lot of girls will not return if he is not the coach. The program will also lose a lot of the parent support as well.
Ed is a wonderful coach! My daughter has learned so much from him in her 3 years at BE. This would be devastating to the program and the school. I'm not sure if I will let my daughter return to the program if he is not her coach for her senior year. Nor will I volunteer my time to run the concession stand.
Ed is a dedicated coach and puts a lot of time into the Bullitt East program. My daughter plays basketball as well and he worked with her playing 2 sports and if she had a problem he was very approachable. It would not be a very wise decision to let someone that is such an asset to the volleyball program go.
I've been involved with BEHS Volleyball since 1996 when my oldest daughter played. There has never been a coach that cares more about the players and their successes in the classroom and on the court than Ed. His more than 200 wins was celebrated by administration, players, their families, assistant coaches and students who support the team. Even with the celebration of this milestone he humbly gave all the credit to the girls and their parents for placing their faith and trust in him and his staff. He has always been all about the kids. Isn't that what a good coach and good leader is supposed to be.
As a rival... I wish this happened before by daughter's senior volleyball year was over! JUST KIDDING!!! What is wrong with this picture... Firing great, winning coaches in Bullitt County seems to be a trend. Not sure BE is making a good decision here... I have always thought he was a great coach(says a lot from a "rival" mom! Was there any reason that was given on why they wouldn't renew his contract????
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Coach Ed is an outstanding coach. He started coaching when I was a sophomore in high school and really transformed the volleyball program at east.