Coach Pullen is officially staying. Thank you for standing firm to get this result. Now we watch to ensure he gets the support he needs.
October 31, 2017
Final supporters
Friday September 1st coach Pete Pullen was informed by Dunbar principal Crystal Phillips that Dayton Public Schools wanted to “move in a new direction" and that he would not be retained as the head coach. This petition is being set in motion to ask Dayton Public Schools Superintendent Rhonda Corr, District AD Mark Baker, and principal Crystal Phillips to reconsider your decision to "move in a new direction." This action is the latest in several retaliatory acts that stems from the Dunbar-Belmont fallout from Oct. 28, 2016. The district cited the following reasons why Pullen would not be retained.
- Coach Pullen hadn’t adequately communicated with college coaches who were recruiting Dunbar players.
- Applying for the open boys position at Wayne High School.
- Recent reprimand for "administrative lapses" regarding a summer basketball tournament that Dunbar hosts.
The inadequate communication with college coaches is not consistent with Pullen's track record. Coach Pullen has coached 29 players ( boys and girls) who went on play on the college level and for the past 19 years he has coached several highly recruited players.
How could the district hold his application for the Wayne job against his candidacy? It was DPS that "reclassified" Pullen and his assistant down to unpaid volunteers without their knowledge last November and he was not officially named the coach until December 6th, after he missed the first two games of the season. The district has yet to give a reason why Pullen was reclassified.
It is important to note that Pullen's reprimand was received 24 hours prior to his second interview via email. Why is DPS making a Hall of fame coach take two interviews for a job he has held for 13 years? Why was the first question of the second interview "have you ever received a reprimand?"
Where is the common sense and leadership within the district?
Coach Pete Pullen is highly respected by his peers throughout the nation and adored by his current and former players. He has never been embroiled in any scandals involving his character. To release him under these circumstances would show gross incompetence in leadership and begs the question what direction does the district want to go in? The expectation from the community is that you allow the Dunbar basketball program to remain on its current path of success and retain Pete Pullen as the head coach.
Pullen's career numbers:
Dunbar boys: 13 seasons, 289-54 record, 4 D-II state titles, 6 final fours. Dunbar girls: 6 seasons, 109-29 record, 44-0 Dayton City League record. Coaching career titles: 16 league, 12 sectional, 11 district, 6 regional, 4 state titles.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
September 10, 2017
September 8, 2017
We are approaching 500 signatures. Let us push hard to cross this milestone today.
Reached 100 supporters
September 6, 2017
182 Comments
Coach Pullen is one of the best things DPS has to offer!! Coaching in the city goes well beyond the basketball court or football field. He has shown time and again that he understands that. I fully support his retention as basketball coach and mentor at Dunbar High School.
Coach Pullen is absolutely one of the finest men I have ever been blessed to know! I was never a player, but had a class with him in the early 80's and 37 years later I still think of Coach and what a great man he has always been. Shame on ANYONE who would try to tarnish this good man!
Please reconsider coach pulled had my son for 4 yes and he was a great leader,father who some kids never had a wonderful teacher and very concerned with my son academic ..I'm all for this coach
Coach P deserve to keep his job he has made history and put Dayton on a national scale for the sport he has coached for the pass 13 years it will be hard to replace coach p KEEP COACH P AT DUNBAR
Coach Pullen has been committed to coaching and supporting inner city youths for over 15 years. He was an assistant volleyball coach who installed in us young ladies a need to excel, be disciplined in our sport, and work as a team. He is a vital part of the development and support network for our youth.
He's an amazing coach he should be brought back
Coach Pullen is a legend
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Coach Pullen is officially staying. Thank you for standing firm to get this result. Now we watch to ensure he gets the support he needs.
October 31, 2017
Final supporters
Friday September 1st coach Pete Pullen was informed by Dunbar principal Crystal Phillips that Dayton Public Schools wanted to “move in a new direction" and that he would not be retained as the head coach. This petition is being set in motion to ask Dayton Public Schools Superintendent Rhonda Corr, District AD Mark Baker, and principal Crystal Phillips to reconsider your decision to "move in a new direction." This action is the latest in several retaliatory acts that stems from the Dunbar-Belmont fallout from Oct. 28, 2016. The district cited the following reasons why Pullen would not be retained.
- Coach Pullen hadn’t adequately communicated with college coaches who were recruiting Dunbar players.
- Applying for the open boys position at Wayne High School.
- Recent reprimand for "administrative lapses" regarding a summer basketball tournament that Dunbar hosts.
The inadequate communication with college coaches is not consistent with Pullen's track record. Coach Pullen has coached 29 players ( boys and girls) who went on play on the college level and for the past 19 years he has coached several highly recruited players.
How could the district hold his application for the Wayne job against his candidacy? It was DPS that "reclassified" Pullen and his assistant down to unpaid volunteers without their knowledge last November and he was not officially named the coach until December 6th, after he missed the first two games of the season. The district has yet to give a reason why Pullen was reclassified.
It is important to note that Pullen's reprimand was received 24 hours prior to his second interview via email. Why is DPS making a Hall of fame coach take two interviews for a job he has held for 13 years? Why was the first question of the second interview "have you ever received a reprimand?"
Where is the common sense and leadership within the district?
Coach Pete Pullen is highly respected by his peers throughout the nation and adored by his current and former players. He has never been embroiled in any scandals involving his character. To release him under these circumstances would show gross incompetence in leadership and begs the question what direction does the district want to go in? The expectation from the community is that you allow the Dunbar basketball program to remain on its current path of success and retain Pete Pullen as the head coach.
Pullen's career numbers:
Dunbar boys: 13 seasons, 289-54 record, 4 D-II state titles, 6 final fours. Dunbar girls: 6 seasons, 109-29 record, 44-0 Dayton City League record. Coaching career titles: 16 league, 12 sectional, 11 district, 6 regional, 4 state titles.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
September 10, 2017
September 8, 2017
We are approaching 500 signatures. Let us push hard to cross this milestone today.
Reached 100 supporters
September 6, 2017
182 Comments
Coach Pullen has positively affected his players beyond the basketball court. His treatment by Mark Baker and those who chose not to retain him has been horrendous and unprofessional. The Dunbar basketball players deserve to gace the best coach and that is Coach Peter Pullen.
Coach Pullen is one of the best things DPS has to offer!! Coaching in the city goes well beyond the basketball court or football field. He has shown time and again that he understands that. I fully support his retention as basketball coach and mentor at Dunbar High School.
Coach Pullen is absolutely one of the finest men I have ever been blessed to know! I was never a player, but had a class with him in the early 80's and 37 years later I still think of Coach and what a great man he has always been. Shame on ANYONE who would try to tarnish this good man!
Please reconsider coach pulled had my son for 4 yes and he was a great leader,father who some kids never had a wonderful teacher and very concerned with my son academic ..I'm all for this coach
Coach P deserve to keep his job he has made history and put Dayton on a national scale for the sport he has coached for the pass 13 years it will be hard to replace coach p KEEP COACH P AT DUNBAR
Coach Pullen has been committed to coaching and supporting inner city youths for over 15 years. He was an assistant volleyball coach who installed in us young ladies a need to excel, be disciplined in our sport, and work as a team. He is a vital part of the development and support network for our youth.
He's an amazing coach he should be brought back
Coach Pullen is a legend
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Coach Pullen has positively affected his players beyond the basketball court. His treatment by Mark Baker and those who chose not to retain him has been horrendous and unprofessional. The Dunbar basketball players deserve to gace the best coach and that is Coach Peter Pullen.