[Redneck]

I would think the Pburg Alum would reach far and wide for a proven winner and not hang the programs future on an unproven graduate. Remember Kinner was also on the Chrico staff at Paintsville and we know his record as a head coach. I would look at coaches like Mark Dixon, Larry French or John Chapman. Maybe reach out to old ball coach Bill Letton to see if he would be interested.

I don't think a outside hire would work unless it's someone they couldn't turn down. Needs to be someone that knows the ins and outs of the town, school, and program. I think Jordan Ray and Jarredd Jarrell both check those boxes.

Would Jerico be interested?

I think Chirico and his family are happy with where they're at. GRC is likely paying him more than Pburg could offer.

I think Jordan Ray makes the most sense for Prestonsburg. He's young, kids seem to really love him, he played at Pburg, he's from Pburg, and he's been mentoring under Joe Chirico for years now. Chirico is beloved in Prestonsburg from his time here as an assistant. He'll back Jordan Ray 100%. I think also if you hire Ray, you're gonna attract some transfers from a few different schools. Only con is he doesn't have head coaching experience, but I think Jordan can put together a heckuva staff of wise men to assist him along the way.

I think Jarredd Jarrell should at least get a call to gauge his interest. I think he would love to coach at Prestonsburg, but he's in a tough spot because Betsy Layne has a talented team coming back and they have talent coming up. So I'm not sure he'd want to up and leave them at this time.

I know others will apply, but to me Jordan Ray makes the most sense and I think he'll accept the offer.

Something else that hasn’t been mentioned is that Jordan Ray will be able to build a good coaching staff as well.  It takes more than just a good head coach.