On Wednesday, March 2, 2016, Coach John Hill was abruptly fired. Coach Hill revived the pride of the Lions since his hiring in 2010. In his short tenure, Coach Hill has garnished the most wins of any coach in Lincoln's athletic department, had multiple players receiving all-conference recognition, one player ranked top 15 in the nation in scoring, a CIAA Northern Division Championship (2012-2013 season) and an ECAC tournament championship (2013-2014). He also groomed and mentored Coach Darrell Mosley, who was just named The Lincoln University's head women's basketball coach this past season. Even in a rebuilding year, this season, his team captured their first CIAA Tournament win in February of 2016.
Despite his coaching accolades, more importantly, Coach Hill has positively impacted the lives of the young men that have come through his program, with 92% of his players receiving their degrees. A man with this much on and off the court success should not have been terminated without warning or proper reasoning! In his less than 2 year employment with the University, the Athletic Director has had 4 coaches either terminated or resign. We, the alumni and fellow staff, are genuinely question the lack of transparency and the motives behind the Athletic Director's decision making. One man has made decisions, affecting the entire University, and that should not be the case; therefore, we are requesting the reinstatement of Coach John Hill. #reinstatecoachhill
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Reached 1,000 supporters
March 7, 2016
Reached 100 supporters
March 4, 2016
332 Comments
I find this unacceptable and have significant questions regarding the leadership within the LU athletic department. As an Alum and former Student Athlete at Lincoln, the direction of the athletic department is truly bothersome at this juncture.
While serving as Mister Lincoln University 2014-2015, I grew an understanding and love for all of the athletes on our campus. I have brothers that played under the leadership of this Coach Hill, and if their character is a reflection of him, he needs to be reinstated!
I am a former player of coach Hill. I am profoundly disappointed and confused by the decision to fire coach. He turned around a program that was at the very bottom and made it respectable with few resources. He was a role model to many young men and should be celebrated.
Coach Hill has given me the oppurtinity to get my life back oln track and now im graduating in May. He has been there for me time after time and has lead me on the right path as an african american male. he always had a great spirit and would never let you down.
I didn't even play basketball & Coach Hill still had an impact on me. We shared the same last name so that was a bond that got us to talking & he shared some great advice every day I would see him in passing that helped me get through college & LIFE!
He literally changed my life.
As a member of the Class of 1978 and a former student-athlete and coach at the university I am sad at the continued nonsense that takes place in regards to the Athletic Department. Mr. Pope, let me say very clearly that Mr. Hill has been a shining star for the university and his graduation rate is outstanding. I am asking that you return Coach Hill to his position, Your actions as AD are transparent and I truly believe that based upon your actions that the Alumni should request your resignation.
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On Wednesday, March 2, 2016, Coach John Hill was abruptly fired. Coach Hill revived the pride of the Lions since his hiring in 2010. In his short tenure, Coach Hill has garnished the most wins of any coach in Lincoln's athletic department, had multiple players receiving all-conference recognition, one player ranked top 15 in the nation in scoring, a CIAA Northern Division Championship (2012-2013 season) and an ECAC tournament championship (2013-2014). He also groomed and mentored Coach Darrell Mosley, who was just named The Lincoln University's head women's basketball coach this past season. Even in a rebuilding year, this season, his team captured their first CIAA Tournament win in February of 2016.
Despite his coaching accolades, more importantly, Coach Hill has positively impacted the lives of the young men that have come through his program, with 92% of his players receiving their degrees. A man with this much on and off the court success should not have been terminated without warning or proper reasoning! In his less than 2 year employment with the University, the Athletic Director has had 4 coaches either terminated or resign. We, the alumni and fellow staff, are genuinely question the lack of transparency and the motives behind the Athletic Director's decision making. One man has made decisions, affecting the entire University, and that should not be the case; therefore, we are requesting the reinstatement of Coach John Hill. #reinstatecoachhill
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
March 7, 2016
Reached 100 supporters
March 4, 2016
332 Comments
Coach is a great man. I was being recruited by Coach Hill. I'm graduating from SalesiaumHigh Sch on June 3rd 2016. Now what I'm I to do. I have to start all over again. Thanks AD at Lincoln University. You have complicate my life!!!
I find this unacceptable and have significant questions regarding the leadership within the LU athletic department. As an Alum and former Student Athlete at Lincoln, the direction of the athletic department is truly bothersome at this juncture.
While serving as Mister Lincoln University 2014-2015, I grew an understanding and love for all of the athletes on our campus. I have brothers that played under the leadership of this Coach Hill, and if their character is a reflection of him, he needs to be reinstated!
I am a former player of coach Hill. I am profoundly disappointed and confused by the decision to fire coach. He turned around a program that was at the very bottom and made it respectable with few resources. He was a role model to many young men and should be celebrated.
Coach Hill has given me the oppurtinity to get my life back oln track and now im graduating in May. He has been there for me time after time and has lead me on the right path as an african american male. he always had a great spirit and would never let you down.
I didn't even play basketball & Coach Hill still had an impact on me. We shared the same last name so that was a bond that got us to talking & he shared some great advice every day I would see him in passing that helped me get through college & LIFE!
He literally changed my life.
As a member of the Class of 1978 and a former student-athlete and coach at the university I am sad at the continued nonsense that takes place in regards to the Athletic Department. Mr. Pope, let me say very clearly that Mr. Hill has been a shining star for the university and his graduation rate is outstanding. I am asking that you return Coach Hill to his position, Your actions as AD are transparent and I truly believe that based upon your actions that the Alumni should request your resignation.
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Coach is a great man. I was being recruited by Coach Hill. I'm graduating from SalesiaumHigh Sch on June 3rd 2016. Now what I'm I to do. I have to start all over again. Thanks AD at Lincoln University. You have complicate my life!!!