Those who have signed this petition seek to remove Coach Dorn from his position as head coach of the Fort Walton Beach High School (FWBHS) football team. Throughout his 4-year career at FWBHS the football program has suffered tremendous losses including the overall win/loss record, community support, loss of potential athletes, as well as diminished morale among players.
While our defense has been very successful in the past couple of years under the defensive coordinator the offense has struggled due to Coach Dorn and his poor decision making skills. His record since becoming head coach is 11-29 which translates to a 28%-win rate; in no other business or corporation would someone continue to be employed after they have failed to do their job 72% of the time. Recruiters have little interest in our program due to the number of losses suffered by our team and this, in turn, impacts the ability of our student athletes to be given the appropriate scholarships and football opportunities they have worked so hard for. More importantly, potential student athletes are walking away from our football program instead of running to embrace it as they have in the past; too many talented student athletes have either chosen to attend and/or transfer to other schools such as Niceville or Navarre who have more successful football programs.
In years past, FWBHS football has lived by the motto “excellence without exception” and this approach to football has earned us two State Championships as well as producing several notable players (including a Heisman Trophy winner), all who have continued to demonstrate this excellence in their respective communities. Principal Spolski, it is time to resurrect this football program to the fierce competitors we once were and to once again foster a culture of winning, of confidence, and of “excellence without exception” among these young men.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
November 24, 2019
Reached 100 supporters
November 8, 2019
116 Comments
To much talent is being wasted and kids will be transferring that’s just the reality of it all. Schools like Niceville and Navarre will get these kids. It’s sad but the truth .
Saw 4 home games this year. He does not help his QB out with play calling. Kid had a lively arm but every DB knew when to jump a route by the 3 or 4 game. The center cost them 1 game. Team looked horribly coached on Offense and and a bit undisciplined on defense. Time for a fresh start.
The success rate of this coach speaks for itself. 28% losses is an F in any industry. How can FWBHS allow this to continue? What are you showing the whole student body, staff, alumni and fans? This type of performance is unacceptable. It’s TIME to revamp this program and give the players a chance for success!!!!
Coach Petree is the best option for new head coach. He knows the ins and outs of winning and the leadership needed. He loves us and wants to see us succeed. You can see proof of that in our defensive performances and how much they have improved!
While I do not have a student attending FWBHS, I have followed the school and the tradition of excellence. This tradition has fallen and disappeared under Coach Dorn. For the sake of the students the program needs a new direction and leader.
This is deja vu. I remember when Phil Dorn came to our HS. In less than two years he totally ruined our football program. Seemed like a decent individual but I certainly would never put him on a field and call him Coach. Suggest you replace him ASAP!
Now that we have over 500 signatures, now what? We can’t have another football season with a head coach with no heart, no drive to win, no sense of leadership to lead this football program. We don’t need a coach to teach fundamentals, we need a coach who driven for perfection, has a heart to win and doesn’t settle for second best.
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Those who have signed this petition seek to remove Coach Dorn from his position as head coach of the Fort Walton Beach High School (FWBHS) football team. Throughout his 4-year career at FWBHS the football program has suffered tremendous losses including the overall win/loss record, community support, loss of potential athletes, as well as diminished morale among players.
While our defense has been very successful in the past couple of years under the defensive coordinator the offense has struggled due to Coach Dorn and his poor decision making skills. His record since becoming head coach is 11-29 which translates to a 28%-win rate; in no other business or corporation would someone continue to be employed after they have failed to do their job 72% of the time. Recruiters have little interest in our program due to the number of losses suffered by our team and this, in turn, impacts the ability of our student athletes to be given the appropriate scholarships and football opportunities they have worked so hard for. More importantly, potential student athletes are walking away from our football program instead of running to embrace it as they have in the past; too many talented student athletes have either chosen to attend and/or transfer to other schools such as Niceville or Navarre who have more successful football programs.
In years past, FWBHS football has lived by the motto “excellence without exception” and this approach to football has earned us two State Championships as well as producing several notable players (including a Heisman Trophy winner), all who have continued to demonstrate this excellence in their respective communities. Principal Spolski, it is time to resurrect this football program to the fierce competitors we once were and to once again foster a culture of winning, of confidence, and of “excellence without exception” among these young men.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
November 24, 2019
Reached 100 supporters
November 8, 2019
116 Comments
He needs to go. I’m an alumni and have 3 brothers and 3 sons play for the Vikings. I have never seen such bad coaching and just the way he treats the boys. We need him gone!
To much talent is being wasted and kids will be transferring that’s just the reality of it all. Schools like Niceville and Navarre will get these kids. It’s sad but the truth .
Saw 4 home games this year. He does not help his QB out with play calling. Kid had a lively arm but every DB knew when to jump a route by the 3 or 4 game. The center cost them 1 game. Team looked horribly coached on Offense and and a bit undisciplined on defense. Time for a fresh start.
The success rate of this coach speaks for itself. 28% losses is an F in any industry. How can FWBHS allow this to continue? What are you showing the whole student body, staff, alumni and fans? This type of performance is unacceptable. It’s TIME to revamp this program and give the players a chance for success!!!!
Coach Petree is the best option for new head coach. He knows the ins and outs of winning and the leadership needed. He loves us and wants to see us succeed. You can see proof of that in our defensive performances and how much they have improved!
While I do not have a student attending FWBHS, I have followed the school and the tradition of excellence. This tradition has fallen and disappeared under Coach Dorn. For the sake of the students the program needs a new direction and leader.
This is deja vu. I remember when Phil Dorn came to our HS. In less than two years he totally ruined our football program. Seemed like a decent individual but I certainly would never put him on a field and call him Coach. Suggest you replace him ASAP!
Now that we have over 500 signatures, now what? We can’t have another football season with a head coach with no heart, no drive to win, no sense of leadership to lead this football program. We don’t need a coach to teach fundamentals, we need a coach who driven for perfection, has a heart to win and doesn’t settle for second best.
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He needs to go. I’m an alumni and have 3 brothers and 3 sons play for the Vikings. I have never seen such bad coaching and just the way he treats the boys. We need him gone!