Mountain ridge job open?
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just asked someone about it and they said from what they heard Patterson and his wife are having a baby and he was stepping back to be with family. They said the next coach is already on staff.
and then this from WCBC
BREAKING: ACPS POSTS COACHING VACANCY AT MTN. RIDGE: After three straight state football championship berths, Mtn. Ridge head football coach Ryan Patterson has decided to step down.
Patterson replied via text that he had been considering the move for some time. Patterson added he will stay in coaching, but it was time to step aside from his current role.
In the last three season as state runner-up, Mtn. Ridge went 34-5 under Patterson, and was the only blemishes on Fort Hill’s record the past four seasons - one during the ‘20-‘21 COVID-shortened year, and one during the ‘22-‘23 regular season.
The job is posted, but it may be safe to assume Mtn. Ridge will look for a successor within the program soon.
THIS IS WHY ALLEGANY COUNTY AND ACPS IS SUCH A MESS, THEY HAVE A POLICY BUT POSTS IT BUT ALREADY KNOW WHO IT IS... SMH The good ole boy network without even knowing who might apply and be much more qualified. like Hypothetical Todd Appel wants to return to the area and applies and they turn him down for someone on staff currently.... it's like saying no to Andy Reid just to give the job to special teams coach Dave Toub
and then this from WCBC
Garrett Eagan - WCBC Sports
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Patterson replied via text that he had been considering the move for some time. Patterson added he will stay in coaching, but it was time to step aside from his current role.
In the last three season as state runner-up, Mtn. Ridge went 34-5 under Patterson, and was the only blemishes on Fort Hill’s record the past four seasons - one during the ‘20-‘21 COVID-shortened year, and one during the ‘22-‘23 regular season.
The job is posted, but it may be safe to assume Mtn. Ridge will look for a successor within the program soon.
THIS IS WHY ALLEGANY COUNTY AND ACPS IS SUCH A MESS, THEY HAVE A POLICY BUT POSTS IT BUT ALREADY KNOW WHO IT IS... SMH The good ole boy network without even knowing who might apply and be much more qualified. like Hypothetical Todd Appel wants to return to the area and applies and they turn him down for someone on staff currently.... it's like saying no to Andy Reid just to give the job to special teams coach Dave Toub
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I’m curious who the successor will be. It doesn’t seem like mountain ridge has that assistant coach waiting in the wings the way Paterson was to devore
You are spot on. We all know there was another local school that did this and while initial response was positive the years have proven that results still matter whether you deserve the job or are a nice guy or the kids love you. MR has come so far I'd hate to see them take a step back.just asked someone about it and they said from what they heard Patterson and his wife are having a baby and he was stepping back to be with family. They said the next coach is already on staff.
and then this from WCBC
Garrett Eagan - WCBC Sports
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BREAKING: ACPS POSTS COACHING VACANCY AT MTN. RIDGE: After three straight state football championship berths, Mtn. Ridge head football coach Ryan Patterson has decided to step down.
Patterson replied via text that he had been considering the move for some time. Patterson added he will stay in coaching, but it was time to step aside from his current role.
In the last three season as state runner-up, Mtn. Ridge went 34-5 under Patterson, and was the only blemishes on Fort Hill’s record the past four seasons - one during the ‘20-‘21 COVID-shortened year, and one during the ‘22-‘23 regular season.
The job is posted, but it may be safe to assume Mtn. Ridge will look for a successor within the program soon.
THIS IS WHY ALLEGANY COUNTY AND ACPS IS SUCH A MESS, THEY HAVE A POLICY BUT POSTS IT BUT ALREADY KNOW WHO IT IS... SMH The good ole boy network without even knowing who might apply and be much more qualified. like Hypothetical Todd Appel wants to return to the area and applies and they turn him down for someone on staff currently.... it's like saying no to Andy Reid just to give the job to special teams coach Dave Toub
The WCBC guy is speculating that MR will be looking inside the program for a successor, which is generally how most schools do it. This doesn't seem all that controversial to me. And it's speculation.
Todd Appel wouldn't be able to coach at MR unless there was a teaching position open anyway, as it's a requirement for head coaches to be certified teachers in the ACPS.
Todd Appel wouldn't be able to coach at MR unless there was a teaching position open anyway, as it's a requirement for head coaches to be certified teachers in the ACPS.
Nathan Shipe is the new coach. He has been an assistant for the last 14 years. Mountain Ridge people seem excited about him
