Garry Galley makes a stand

[Redwingtom]

Hhhmmm. We're looking for a coach, he's looking for a job. He's an alum and former NHL player and his son is coming here to play. Just saying.

I'm not sure he would allowed to coach at BGSU...as in, I don't think he ever finished his degree. I'm pretty sure you have to have a college degree to coach here. I might be wrong about this, but I don't think I am, as I discussed this topic with someone quite awhile ago.

Really? Is that even legal?

Why wouldn't it be? Degree requirements exist for all sorts of jobs.

Yeah, but there is not a college degree for coaching like say an accounting degree to be a CPA and a law degree to be a lawyer, etc.

[MACMAN]

Well we should probably hire a Japanese person anyway, since clearly there are no Japanese coaches right now in College hockey...but gee some of them may have multiple degrees...what to do, what to do, what to do.

[PGY Tiercel]

Well we should probably hire a Japanese person anyway, since clearly there are no Japanese coaches right now in College hockey...but gee some of them may have multiple degrees...what to do, what to do, what to do.

I think you misplaced this comment. The Non Sequitur thread is in the free-for-all section. Requiring UNIVERSITY employees in positions of management and prestige to have a degree is standard across all departments and universities across the country.

RWT, you are right, there isn't a coaching degree, but there are sport management degrees and similarly related business degrees which makes sense for college coaches. College coaches are expected to do more than just coach the athletes.

[jg4242]

First: There should never be ANY doubt that education > hockey. What kind of example do we set for the student-athletes if the person we hire to be their leader/mentor doesn't have a college degree? This is NOT the NHL. This is a college hockey team. Hence why we should hire teachers (yes, coaches are teachers!) that can have some credibility with their students.

Second: Galley has his degree. So the point is moot.

Peace, and Merry Christmas!!

[Falcon Fanatic]

http://www.Hockeydraftcentral.com says this about Galley:

"Left Bowling Green after his junior year to pursue pro hockey career, but remained enrolled at the school and completed his degree during off-seasons of early NHL career. "

Awesome! I hope that ALL players that leave the team early come back/stay enrolled to finish their degree!!

[rood]

In the wake of Garry leaving his position as coach in Nepean, his son (and future falcon) Wyatt has moved to the British Columbia Hockey League. I think this is a step up in competition and should help him better prepare for the college game.