CSC searches for next football coach

Hailing from Florida to California, from Texas to Minnesota, 46 people are vying for one spot at Chadron State – head football coach.

“It’s a national search,” Brad Smith, athletic director and search committee co-chair, said Wednesday.

The new coach should be “first and foremost a person who understands the positive nature of the college,” Smith stated Tuesday via email.

Smith outlined the top criteria by which the committee would be evaluating the applicants, as well as the skills and characteristics such a position would entail.

“He will be a strong communicator with an ability to lead and motivate this football team in a positive manner,” Smith stated.

Smith also stated the candidate should be “A person who will understand the importance of academics and academic’s relationship with our football program.”

Smith continued by highlighting the role of recruiting, leadership, and dedication that the position requires.

“Knowledge of the X’s and O’s of football.  Love Chadron State College for what it has to offer, and work hard to improve the program wherever that improvement is needed,” Smith stated.

“The realization that football is not life—but an avenue that will provide discipline, leadership, loyalty, and brotherhood that will be beneficial to all throughout their life,” Smith stated as being one of the life experiences that he wished every coach could experience.

Smith stated that the number of finalists and their identities would become public knowledge as the committee finishes reviewing the applicants.

“Depending on the number of finalists we may conduct phone interviews followed by on-campus interviews.  Our plans are that the finalists will meet with the search committee, the campus administration, and the team,” Smith stated.