Comments on: UH announces Wahine coach search

By: Cindy Luis

Cindy Luis — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 05:21:57 +0000

http://www.hawaiiwarriorworld.com/?p=41637
new thread up.

By: Cindy Luis

Cindy Luis — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 04:58:11 +0000

Catching up on some of the comments
Kiraly is not an option
Sealy might be but as mentioned he’s in the middle of a five-year contract so he probably wouldn’t leave now. BUT since this isn’t a retirement announcement, perhaps the timing would be right in a few years.
Don’t understand the problem people have with Punahou. Wong was an excellent assistant for Shoji, did a great job as the beach coach, and went back to his alma mater for a HC job.
Fisher does not make double what Shoji does.
If the beach job was full time, Hall would rather do that. but it is not full time and the way the associate coach’s job description works, that job doubles up as head beach coach.
Wade told me he is not planning to put his name in. Feels they have a really good shot, especially with the move to the Big West, of getting to the national tournament.
One name that got tossed out today is Wichita State coach Chris Lamb. Would not be surprised if he is considered for Illinois.

I truly believe that there is no one already selected, not from the conversations I’ve had with people who would know.

By: Not an Expert

Not an Expert — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 03:21:37 +0000

All financial matters need to be explored which I believe they are working on to make sure he makes the best choices. Retirement benefits (disability or regular) including survivor’s benefit, medical insurance, etc. Once that is figured and the choices made the announcement will be made.

Thus Shoji is getting his thing in order because it is important for himself as well as his spouse. Thus in turn by taking this avenue of the hiring of a new coach all can be in place when that time comes. I am sure the candidates will be told of the plan and what will done if they become the finals for the position.

Looking at the process Shoji is taking care all that needs to be done for the program, his family and himself. Respect by the current AD and the department will mean a great deal to all future UH coaches hired and those coaching at UH currently and that catalyst is Mr. Dave Shoji.

By: Maverick

Maverick — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 00:45:36 +0000

31. I’ve read he is a fully-vested state employee, so medical insurance in retirement won’t be an issue for him.

By: hilorain

hilorain — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 00:41:54 +0000

Reading between the lines, is it possible that Coach Shoji really wants to retire now, but is in HIS best interest to stay so his medical insurance stays intact? Would guess any medical insurance in retirement would factor in his cancer. Thinking UH is taking care of Coach Shoji in this manner. Just a thought.

By: vbfan

vbfan — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 00:04:13 +0000

I wouldn’t be surprised if Dave has already been reaching out behind the scenes to gauge interest in the job. For all we know they may already have someone in mind, but this being a state job they have to go through the motions of doing a nationwide search.

By: Maverick

Maverick — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 23:49:36 +0000

21,22. See posts 69 & 70 of: http://www.hawaiiwarriorworld.com/volleyshots/hawaii-out-of-ncaa-no-update-on-taylor/

Went through salary estimates previously, at the above thread. Cook makes $600K base, more than triple Shoji’s salary. You can do a google search to find the source articles.

Fisher and Sealy are both viable candidates, and yes, money isn’t everything. If so, Shoji would have left a while ago to a big time program that could pay him north of $200K (particularly in CA). But I assume family, love of Hawaii, etc. are big reasons why he stayed. Sealy is the long-shot, but if I’m UH, I go after him with an aggressiveness you see in football hiring. Put your best foot forward and show him the love. If he says no, at least you tried your best. Fisher is a very good choice also. After that, no one remarkable with Hawaii ties comes to mind.

And Shoji’s sons are not in the consideration set, not even close.

By: haleiwacrossfitter

haleiwacrossfitter — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 21:34:01 +0000

No way on Karch. He’s with the women through the 2020 Olympics. If Stanford couldn’t pull him, Hawaii won’t.

By: Kauaiboy

Kauaiboy — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 19:39:28 +0000

Would Karch consider Hawaii ?

By: blunite

blunite — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 19:12:32 +0000

RE: Considerations

A conundrum: prostate cancer chemotherapy vs quality of life.

– Over 80% of male autopsies revealed various stages of prostate cancer.
– Age has been identified as the primary risk factor.
– Chemotherapy drugs attack the symptom, not the cause.

RE: HC Applicants

– Hawaii would do well with a high energy, knowledgeable young coach with international experience in recruiting. Someone Hawaii can afford, someone who will trek the globe for exceptional talent.

If a national championship is the goal it makes no sense to hire someone lacking championship credentials; especially older more experienced (high salary) coaches. Most coaches compete for the same national talent, with the big name schools usually coming out ahead.