[FloydCountySuperstar]

Agree when we played them it was clear he’d quite on his team and then was involved in an argument after, don’t think it was his fault but clear the frustration had taken over at that point. Just seems like he needs to step away and hit the reset button, maybe come back in few years or take an assistant job somewhere

[Blacksmith]

What I do know is he took a job at the federal prison in Inez and he is currently working there. Everyone I have spoke with who work at the prison said it would be next to impossible for him to be the head coach and work his schedule at the prison. If he does leave, I don't know who they would even go after. I've been a part of or been around Prestonsburg athletes all of my life, and it's at an all time low in my opinion, and it starts with the parents and administration.

I can tell you from exp, that working in a prison, especially a new guy you wont have time to coach any sort of sports, let alone HS sports. I worked in three prison systems and retired from the federal prison.. New guys have no seniority and almost no say on what shift/hours they work,unless their job is outside security and even then its still tough.. I took me years to get away from shift work, .. Even after I was promoted to a job with to day shift and weekends off , you still end up covering shifts and working overtime..  Its not a job where you can just tell the boss "sorry I have practice".. Don't work like that

[BCF4L]

The post was started to find out if anyone else had heard the same thing. We all saw Parsley check out in early February. Then hearing this over the last few weeks I figured we could bring some light to it. My thought process was, if it's true why hasn't he stepped down? Summer ball is about to begin and if a coach has had no contact with his players, it all seems to add up. Just hate it for the kids. Getting a new coach going into your senior year. Can't blame them for jumping ship.

Where they going?

Estridge- Martin County
Keathley- will be gone depending on the hire.

What about Allen, Napier and Ferrell?

Allen will be at Prestonsburg but odds he even plays basketball next season are extremely slim.

[Ring'Em Up]

I know the things I’m hearing happening behind the scene at Prestonsburg are shockers we’ve had 2 players reach out wanting to join and from what they said, things went South when some assistant joined staff.

For all you experts on Prestonsburg Basketball please show your real name and your sources.  A player transferred today. I wish him nothing but the best as do all his friends and teammates.  But to act like you know what is going on is crazy.  The only thing you are doing is hiding behind fake name accounts and stirring trouble.  Which apparently is what a lot of people like to do.  Rumors how childish for adults to do this and think it's funny when the only thing you are doing is hurting kids and a school.  Make it look like some program is in trouble to make you fee better about yourself.  If any of you want to have a legitimate adult conversation about what is going on at Prestonsburg by all means please contact me.  I suspect you won't because I will expose you on here for who you really are and what you are saying.  Peace out - Thomas Nairn

LOL!!!!

[-STAT-]

What I do know is he took a job at the federal prison in Inez and he is currently working there. Everyone I have spoke with who work at the prison said it would be next to impossible for him to be the head coach and work his schedule at the prison. If he does leave, I don't know who they would even go after. I've been a part of or been around Prestonsburg athletes all of my life, and it's at an all time low in my opinion, and it starts with the parents and administration.

You obviously know more than me Blackcat 4 Life.  Apparently we've never met.

Seemed to have been pretty well known that he was expected to take that prison job. Several people that I have talked to said they'd either knew, or heard something about it. Heck I heard it all the way back in mid January, and had a feeling that if it was true, that the dynamic of their season would change, and it definitely did.

[-STAT-]

Have it from a good source that the summer ball schedule, and off season program that had been put together has all been canceled, which would be a strong indicator that the coach is no longer there, even though that hasn't been made official yet. If that is the case, why just up and cancel everything? Leave it in place for the next coach, the summer ball schedule at least, bc it's going to be tough to get into team camps the longer this drags out. I understand maybe moving around any practice schedules so other teams within the school can get more gym time to practice. If Chase has no intentions of coming back, he needs to let the administration know, or maybe the administration needs to find out, if they haven't already. It really seems like this is being handled poorly by both sides.

[GeraldDaLoved]

Have it from a good source that the summer ball schedule, and off season program that had been put together has all been canceled, which would be a strong indicator that the coach is no longer there, even though that hasn't been made official yet. If that is the case, why just up and cancel everything? Leave it in place for the next coach, the summer ball schedule at least, bc it's going to be tough to get into team camps the longer this drags out.  I understand maybe moving around any practice schedules so other teams within the school can get more gym time to practice. If Chase has no intentions of coming back, he needs to let the administration know, or maybe the administration needs to find out, if they haven't already. It really seems like this is being handled poorly by both sides.

I know they are currently having open gym after school during the week. But it sounds like they need to get moving on this if what you said is truly the case.

[BCF4L]

Have it from a good source that the summer ball schedule, and off season program that had been put together has all been canceled, which would be a strong indicator that the coach is no longer there, even though that hasn't been made official yet. If that is the case, why just up and cancel everything? Leave it in place for the next coach, the summer ball schedule at least, bc it's going to be tough to get into team camps the longer this drags out.  I understand maybe moving around any practice schedules so other teams within the school can get more gym time to practice. If Chase has no intentions of coming back, he needs to let the administration know, or maybe the administration needs to find out, if they haven't already. It really seems like this is being handled poorly by both sides.

The school has posted supplemental jobs for people to sign up. This is earlier than usual so I’m guessing Ricky Thacker is hearing the same noise and wanted to make Chase decide now instead of dragging it out. I hear it’s unlikely Chase will sign up. I know a couple that will and either would be good for the longevity of the program. We’ve been spurned by two young coaches who had zero ties to Prestonsburg and you simply can’t make it a 3rd. Get someone who wants to be here and grow the program. You can still choose relatively young AND have ties to Prestonsburg and be successful. Let’s see if that’s how it plays out. I imagine those around the program will apply a lot of pressure on Ricky to make the right decision after how the last basketball hiring process went down.

[Colonel4Life1999]

Have it from a good source that the summer ball schedule, and off season program that had been put together has all been canceled, which would be a strong indicator that the coach is no longer there, even though that hasn't been made official yet. If that is the case, why just up and cancel everything? Leave it in place for the next coach, the summer ball schedule at least, bc it's going to be tough to get into team camps the longer this drags out.  I understand maybe moving around any practice schedules so other teams within the school can get more gym time to practice. If Chase has no intentions of coming back, he needs to let the administration know, or maybe the administration needs to find out, if they haven't already. It really seems like this is being handled poorly by both sides.

The school has posted supplemental jobs for people to sign up. This is earlier than usual so I’m guessing Ricky Thacker is hearing the same noise and wanted to make Chase decide now instead of dragging it out. I hear it’s unlikely Chase will sign up. I know a couple that will and either would be good for the longevity of the program. We’ve been spurned by two young coaches who had zero ties to Prestonsburg and you simply can’t make it a 3rd. Get someone who wants to be here and grow the program. You can still choose relatively young AND have ties to Prestonsburg and be successful. Let’s see if that’s how it plays out. I imagine those around the program will apply a lot of pressure on Ricky to make the right decision after how the last basketball hiring process went down.

Who are you thinking will put their name in the running for it?

[BCF4L]

I know Harold Tackett has head coaching experience, but I'd rather have Justin Allen or Mason Hall if Parsley is in fact gone. I've said it a few times on here that Justin actually cares about Prestonsburg and would be committed to making a career of leading the Blackcats. Mason Hall has won every level he's coached at and is the type of coach that could get kids to come out for basketball and has a talented player that will likely be at worst, all District next season, possibly all region. Both of those coaches are fairly young as well. Didn't Tackett already retire from teaching? How much longer is he planning on sticking around?

I appreciate that but I won’t be applying this time around. I’d be open to helping the next coach but I have no intentions of putting my name in this go around.

[BCF4L]

Have it from a good source that the summer ball schedule, and off season program that had been put together has all been canceled, which would be a strong indicator that the coach is no longer there, even though that hasn't been made official yet. If that is the case, why just up and cancel everything? Leave it in place for the next coach, the summer ball schedule at least, bc it's going to be tough to get into team camps the longer this drags out.  I understand maybe moving around any practice schedules so other teams within the school can get more gym time to practice. If Chase has no intentions of coming back, he needs to let the administration know, or maybe the administration needs to find out, if they haven't already. It really seems like this is being handled poorly by both sides.

The school has posted supplemental jobs for people to sign up. This is earlier than usual so I’m guessing Ricky Thacker is hearing the same noise and wanted to make Chase decide now instead of dragging it out. I hear it’s unlikely Chase will sign up. I know a couple that will and either would be good for the longevity of the program. We’ve been spurned by two young coaches who had zero ties to Prestonsburg and you simply can’t make it a 3rd. Get someone who wants to be here and grow the program. You can still choose relatively young AND have ties to Prestonsburg and be successful. Let’s see if that’s how it plays out. I imagine those around the program will apply a lot of pressure on Ricky to make the right decision after how the last basketball hiring process went down.

Who are you thinking will put their name in the running for it?

Simply based on who applied last time: Harold Tackett, Dougie Hopkins, Brandon Gearheart. Outside shot of another stent with Brent Rose but that is simply speculation. JC has some incredible talent and Brent’s son is right in the thick of that talent so I’m not sure it’s even something he’d consider unless he wants to get back into coaching that bad. I’m sure there will be outsiders apply but I wouldn’t consider anyone unless they have a strong history with Prestonsburg. You can’t risk someone else jumping after a year or two.

[FloydCountySuperstar]

Well I know we been running strong and haven’t seen Floyd Central or Prestonsburg make an attempt at giving their players an option to play. Well haven’t seen the Coach step up, he sold out in Febuary that’s why kid from Floyd Central and Prestonsburg has been playing Summer leagues with us. Credit Mike giving them kids an opportunity. How many Coaches has Prestonsburg been through in last 5 years BC4LF, I figure you know? No way I’d keep a child there after what’s going on in that program, and don’t blame any that jumped ship, the program doesn’t seem to be doing right by the players

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To me best option would be Brandon Kidd but why would he leave girls program when they finally have a shot to win it. Get it figured out, them kids deserve it

[YouKnowNot]

Well I know we been running strong and haven’t seen Floyd Central or Prestonsburg make an attempt at giving their players an option to play. Well haven’t seen the Coach step up, he sold out in Febuary that’s why kid from Floyd Central and Prestonsburg has been playing Summer leagues with us. Credit Mike giving them kids an opportunity. How many Coaches has Prestonsburg been through in last 5 years BC4LF, I figure you know? No way I’d keep a child there after what’s going on in that program, and don’t blame any that jumped ship, the program doesn’t seem to be doing right by the players

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To me best option would be Brandon Kidd but why would he leave girls program when they finally have a shot to win it. Get it figured out, them kids deserve it

Running strong or running off? I thought Parsons dad was coaching them? Thread title legit says 4 in 5 years. Mike should know, he applied there before. Reverse psychology and recruiting all in one post lol Well Brandon Kidd just won the district, so they have won it haha FC just won the district and the Region JV tournament, sounds like BL also needs to figure it out.

[BCF4L]

Why would Brandon want to leave the girls program? He’ has winning seasons every season and has no heat or expectations for the most part year after year. He’s in a perfect situation as an Assistant Principal with a low stress coaching job. I’m not giving that up to move to a boys program that’s anything short of a dumpster fire.

[P. Fanning]

Why did Brent Rose leave Prestonsburg for? Hopkins also left Betsy Layne fairly quickly, I've always wondered what happened in both of those situations, and would that make Prestonsburg think twice about those guys.

Brandon Gearheart is an intriguing name in all of this. I thought he did a great job with the boys in the one season he had, and I never understood what happened there with him either. Seems like these coaching jobs don't seem to have much stability. I do know Gearheart wants to coach and he is younger than those other three, so stability would be there with him, plus I would imagine he'd have Justin Allen back as an assistant and he would go a long way towards getting the pride back in Prestonsburg basketball. I hope Gearheart gets that opportunity again.

[-STAT-]

Yeah if I'm Kidd I want no part of it. He's proven he is a great coach, and has done incredible work with the girls program. I'm sure he has had several opportunities for other jobs, but he's remained loyal, and he is so well liked and respected too, don't see him leaving the situation he is in unless he is does on his own, or gets an offer he can't refuse elsewhere.

[Spud6]

Yeah if I'm Kidd I want no part of it. He's proven he is a great coach, and has done incredible work with the girls program. I'm sure he has had several opportunities for other jobs, but he's remained loyal, and he is so well liked and respected too, don't see him leaving the situation he is in unless he is does on his own, or gets an offer he can't refuse elsewhere.

He is the assistant principal, so I'd say there's no deal he can't refuse

[-STAT-]

Yeah if I'm Kidd I want no part of it. He's proven he is a great coach, and has done incredible work with the girls program. I'm sure he has had several opportunities for other jobs, but he's remained loyal, and he is so well liked and respected too, don't see him leaving the situation he is in unless he is does on his own, or gets an offer he can't refuse elsewhere.

He is the assistant principal, so I'd say there's no deal he can't refuse

Yeah it definitely makes a difference where he's assistant principal there. Always thought there was something in place where you couldn't coach and be in administrative role at same time, may be wrong on this but that what I'd always heard.

[BCF4L]

Why did Brent Rose leave Prestonsburg for? Hopkins also left Betsy Layne fairly quickly, I've always wondered what happened in both of those situations, and would that make Prestonsburg think twice about those guys.

Brandon Gearheart is an intriguing name in all of this. I thought he did a great job with the boys in the one season he had, and I never understood what happened there with him either. Seems like these coaching jobs don't seem to have much stability. I do know Gearheart wants to coach and he is younger than those other three, so stability would be there with him, plus I would imagine he'd have Justin Allen back as an assistant and he would go a long way towards getting the pride back in Prestonsburg basketball. I hope Gearheart gets that opportunity again.

Neither Brent nor Dougie left Floyd County for any fault of their own. 

As for Brandon, I agree, he’s also a good candidate. Had one season where he had a winning record and the players loved him. I was on his staff and still to this day none of us really know what happened to cause the change. 

All I can say is that any of the 3 above get the job, Prestonsburg will be fine and I’d be open to helping. I have a good relationship with them all and feel they each bring qualities to a program that needs stability.

[GeraldDaLoved]

Well I know we been running strong and haven’t seen Floyd Central or Prestonsburg make an attempt at giving their players an option to play. Well haven’t seen the Coach step up, he sold out in Febuary that’s why kid from Floyd Central and Prestonsburg has been playing Summer leagues with us. Credit Mike giving them kids an opportunity. How many Coaches has Prestonsburg been through in last 5 years BC4LF, I figure you know? No way I’d keep a child there after what’s going on in that program, and don’t blame any that jumped ship, the program doesn’t seem to be doing right by the players

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To me best option would be Brandon Kidd but why would he leave girls program when they finally have a shot to win it. Get it figured out, them kids deserve it

Running strong or running off? I thought Parsons dad was coaching them? Thread title legit says 4 in 5 years. Mike should know, he applied there before. Reverse psychology and recruiting all in one post lol Well Brandon Kidd just won the district, so they have won it haha FC just won the district and the Region JV tournament, sounds like BL also needs to figure it out.

Betsy Layne lost their best 8th grader to JC and ran off Hall. I guess that's running strong. They will only run 5 deep if they are fortunate. 
Since Hall is gone from there, he may apply at Prestonsburg. Which would bring his boy, who could be a good player there. I believe he played elementary there as well. 
I believe Hopkins is the elementary coach and may be interested. 
Nairn is a lifelong guy there, he should throw his name in the mix.

[Spud6]

Well I know we been running strong and haven’t seen Floyd Central or Prestonsburg make an attempt at giving their players an option to play. Well haven’t seen the Coach step up, he sold out in Febuary that’s why kid from Floyd Central and Prestonsburg has been playing Summer leagues with us. Credit Mike giving them kids an opportunity. How many Coaches has Prestonsburg been through in last 5 years BC4LF, I figure you know? No way I’d keep a child there after what’s going on in that program, and don’t blame any that jumped ship, the program doesn’t seem to be doing right by the players

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To me best option would be Brandon Kidd but why would he leave girls program when they finally have a shot to win it. Get it figured out, them kids deserve it

Running strong or running off? I thought Parsons dad was coaching them? Thread title legit says 4 in 5 years. Mike should know, he applied there before. Reverse psychology and recruiting all in one post lol Well Brandon Kidd just won the district, so they have won it haha FC just won the district and the Region JV tournament, sounds like BL also needs to figure it out.

Betsy Layne lost their best 8th grader to JC and ran off Hall. I guess that's running strong. They will only run 5 deep if they are fortunate. 
Since Hall is gone from there, he may apply at Prestonsburg. Which would bring his boy, who could be a good player there. I believe he played elementary there as well. 
I believe Hopkins is the elementary coach and may be interested. 
Nairn is a lifelong guy there, he should throw his name in the mix.

Has Hall and Collins officially already left?

[GeraldDaLoved]

Well I know we been running strong and haven’t seen Floyd Central or Prestonsburg make an attempt at giving their players an option to play. Well haven’t seen the Coach step up, he sold out in Febuary that’s why kid from Floyd Central and Prestonsburg has been playing Summer leagues with us. Credit Mike giving them kids an opportunity. How many Coaches has Prestonsburg been through in last 5 years BC4LF, I figure you know? No way I’d keep a child there after what’s going on in that program, and don’t blame any that jumped ship, the program doesn’t seem to be doing right by the players

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To me best option would be Brandon Kidd but why would he leave girls program when they finally have a shot to win it. Get it figured out, them kids deserve it

Running strong or running off? I thought Parsons dad was coaching them? Thread title legit says 4 in 5 years. Mike should know, he applied there before. Reverse psychology and recruiting all in one post lol Well Brandon Kidd just won the district, so they have won it haha FC just won the district and the Region JV tournament, sounds like BL also needs to figure it out.

Betsy Layne lost their best 8th grader to JC and ran off Hall. I guess that's running strong. They will only run 5 deep if they are fortunate. 
Since Hall is gone from there, he may apply at Prestonsburg. Which would bring his boy, who could be a good player there. I believe he played elementary there as well. 
I believe Hopkins is the elementary coach and may be interested. 
Nairn is a lifelong guy there, he should throw his name in the mix.

Has Hall and Collins officially already left?

I believe Hall is still there finishing out the year, but not participating in open gyms or games at the sports plex. I was told Collins is gone.

[P. Fanning]

Why and how did they run off Hall for? That makes no sense to me.

[Thomas Nairn]

Have it from a good source that the summer ball schedule, and off season program that had been put together has all been canceled, which would be a strong indicator that the coach is no longer there, even though that hasn't been made official yet. If that is the case, why just up and cancel everything? Leave it in place for the next coach, the summer ball schedule at least, bc it's going to be tough to get into team camps the longer this drags out.  I understand maybe moving around any practice schedules so other teams within the school can get more gym time to practice. If Chase has no intentions of coming back, he needs to let the administration know, or maybe the administration needs to find out, if they haven't already. It really seems like this is being handled poorly by both sides.

Thanks for letting me know.  I will let Coach and Coaches know to cancel open gym tonight and the rest of this week and the Summer games we have on schedule.  Appreciate the info.  Please thank your source me.

[-STAT-]

Have it from a good source that the summer ball schedule, and off season program that had been put together has all been canceled, which would be a strong indicator that the coach is no longer there, even though that hasn't been made official yet. If that is the case, why just up and cancel everything? Leave it in place for the next coach, the summer ball schedule at least, bc it's going to be tough to get into team camps the longer this drags out.  I understand maybe moving around any practice schedules so other teams within the school can get more gym time to practice. If Chase has no intentions of coming back, he needs to let the administration know, or maybe the administration needs to find out, if they haven't already. It really seems like this is being handled poorly by both sides.

Thanks for letting me know.  I will let Coach and Coaches know to cancel open gym tonight and the rest of this week and the Summer games we have on schedule.  Appreciate the info.  Please thank your source me.

lol you're more than welcome. You do whatever it is you gotta do.

[Thomas Nairn]

I'm glad you don't have anyone at Prestonsburg because I sure wouldn't want your feelings hurt or anyone else FloydCountySuperstar.  Your not with the program only trying to recruit players to BL.  Adults shouldn't say things that harm young adults.  Especially if they are a parent, a coach or an administrator working for the school system.

Well I know we been running strong and haven’t seen Floyd Central or Prestonsburg make an attempt at giving their players an option to play. Well haven’t seen the Coach step up, he sold out in Febuary that’s why kid from Floyd Central and Prestonsburg has been playing Summer leagues with us. Credit Mike giving them kids an opportunity. How many Coaches has Prestonsburg been through in last 5 years BC4LF, I figure you know? No way I’d keep a child there after what’s going on in that program, and don’t blame any that jumped ship, the program doesn’t seem to be doing right by the players

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To me best option would be Brandon Kidd but why would he leave girls program when they finally have a shot to win it. Get it figured out, them kids deserve it

Running strong or running off? I thought Parsons dad was coaching them? Thread title legit says 4 in 5 years. Mike should know, he applied there before. Reverse psychology and recruiting all in one post lol Well Brandon Kidd just won the district, so they have won it haha FC just won the district and the Region JV tournament, sounds like BL also needs to figure it out.

[GeraldDaLoved]

Why and how did they run off Hall for? That makes no sense to me.

That's something you would have to ask FloydCountySuperstar about. They seem to be connected with what goes on there. But I know he isn't playing with them. It surprised me as well.

[Thomas Nairn]

Have it from a good source that the summer ball schedule, and off season program that had been put together has all been canceled, which would be a strong indicator that the coach is no longer there, even though that hasn't been made official yet. If that is the case, why just up and cancel everything? Leave it in place for the next coach, the summer ball schedule at least, bc it's going to be tough to get into team camps the longer this drags out.  I understand maybe moving around any practice schedules so other teams within the school can get more gym time to practice. If Chase has no intentions of coming back, he needs to let the administration know, or maybe the administration needs to find out, if they haven't already. It really seems like this is being handled poorly by both sides.

Thanks for letting me know.  I will let Coach and Coaches know to cancel open gym tonight and the rest of this week and the Summer games we have on schedule.  Appreciate the info.  Please thank your source me.

lol you're more than welcome. You do whatever it is you gotta do.

[Thomas Nairn]

Agree when we played them it was clear he’d quite on his team and then was involved in an argument after, don’t think it was his fault but clear the frustration had taken over at that point. Just seems like he needs to step away and hit the reset button, maybe come back in few years or take an assistant job somewhere

Facts and truth.  You want to discuss it I can.  But not allowed to on this page.  It was not his fault and it was after a kid assaulted one of his players after the game.  Facts and truth.

[BCF4L]

Hall transferred his kid to Prestonsburg during the summer last year and when he found out he wasn’t going to be asked to be an assistant, he went back to BL.

He may be a good coach but he wasn’t what the kids that are currently with the program needed to succeed. He wants to run a Henry Webb style offense. And rightfully so. He played for Henry and what Henry did was fun to watch. But when you have a group of kids that shoot around 28-30% from 3, the last thing you want is a run and gun Raider ball offense and that’s what he ran. Again, I’ve made it clear I have zero issues with Mason. He doesn’t like what I have to say but it’s not a criticism to say you’re not a fit at a certain program with the style you want to run. I’m sure he’d be very successful with programs like Floyd Central, JC, or other high octane offenses. Prestonsburg doesn’t have that type of players. Yes, they need to play fast but on the defensive end leading to easy transition buckets. If you expect this group to beat teams with perimeter play, might as well prepare for a pink slip.