Any new rumors as to a new coach at Desmet?

chuck is coming back

Are you sure? I heard Murray from Lindbergh was being talked about. He won there twice before.

Desmet has really fallen, they need new leadership.

Desmet with the right coach could compete again with CBC.

wake up.....wake up.....you're dreaming again

What about all the rumors about Bumb?
Took a team with no talent to finals of the Wick?

he likes the cock too much.

Saw the DeSmet record this year and did not realize they even had a coach.....wait I'm going to UP-CHUCK

Sorry Charlie it's time for you to resign.

chuck blows

Bumb could not coach his team out of a paper bag. It was the Wick people.

Speaking from first hand experience, John Murray would be an absolutely perfect fit. I can guarantee you that he would have Desmet on top year in and year out. He can out coach and out work anybody out there right now, hands down.

Hey John, thought you had work to do???

Isn't Murray the guy that coached Lindbergh and got bounced out in the first round by FHC?

Dumb Bumb is a house coach at best. He would be clueless at Desmet. If you want to improve your program I would keep looking for a coach.

Are you kidding. Murry would know more than you think. He did win a couple of championships when he was there before. If you look at the talentless level at Lindberg, and he was able to compete for the challege cup year after year, you have to believe he could take a talented roster that Desmet has every year and compete with CBC for the title. As far as losing to FHC, they outplayed and out shot them silly. Hummes either played great, or as usual, Lindberg was short on a talented player to get them over the hump. Hey Desmet fans, are you reading, Murry would do well as your replacement.

He has obligations at his job, that is why he left Lindbergh.

i dont understand why chuck would leave... he never has to go to practices... goes to some games... gets paid and then takes a 1 in 10 chance of winning a state championship... appears to be free money for him... why would he leave?

6:52 is exactly correct. This guys is a phenominal coach and motivator. You will not do any better then John Murray. Furthermore, his players would run through walls for him. With Desmet's level of talent, he will beat up on all of Midstates...no question. Also, contrary to a previous post, he is in play here.

the only question is.....Will the board quit messing around and get rid of Charlie and save the schools respect.
If not then who is at fault? Not "C"...he's skating litterally all the way to the bank. I would be better off going to a snake oil salesman and have my property appraised.

I heard that all of his assistant coaches at the varsity level are not coming back.

Why would they want to?

Easy money and only need to be there 1/3 of the practices and games. I'd would take that gig.

Well,why don't you take it?

That club needs someone with the desire and enthusiasm to make it a great program and develop the players. Someone that wants to spend the time doing it right. Too much potential to be done any other way.

Are the players on Desmet fully commited to Desmet? Or is it like it is around the rest of league, where H.S. hockey is their 2nd team?

8:04 wrote:

Are the players on Desmet fully commited to Desmet?

Absolutely. Anybody familiar with the program would know that. You obviously are not associated with the program. Of the three players who "left" early, two got booted because they were more interested in themselves than any team they played for. their other team happened to have a coach who made rules and enforced them from the very start. Miller lost those two when they first started playing at DeSmet and he had no clue how to nip their attitude problems in the bud. The third who "left" early was excellent when he chose to play as part of a team; was terrible when he tried to be a one man act, and like the other two he took ridiculous penalties.
The one obviously not committed to the team was the head coach.

Or is it like it is around the rest of league, where H.S. hockey is their 2nd team?

Can't speak for the rest of the league, and it is easy to say that you can't either, can you? But if you do not realize that the better high school teams are the teams whose players have developed and continue to develop because they are playing for their AA, CS, Jr. B/A, AAA teams, then you really do not have a grip on today's youth hockey in St. Louis.
The better way to say it, is that there a many DeSmet players who are two-team players, and they want both of their teams to be as competitive as possible. That is the case with most high school and youth teams.

You should really think about it and know the situation before you question the commitment of DeSmet hockey players or, for that matter, most of the players in Metro and the other divisions. They all want to play their best, and win as much as ever. That can be quite a challenge with a disinterested coach.

But this thread is dead for 08-09. There will be no change.

Its all Scary and this will haunt DeSmet for years down the road as these young players become successful Alumni with horrible memories of their high school hockey coach.
When asked for donations what do you think they will do? Open up the wallets???? possibly take another chance of re living the great experience by sending their kids there?? I don't think so...
This is costing DeSmet thousands and possibly millions down the road.....

This is all a shame, charlie has had some really good years and a # of players enjoyed playing for him. If he can put together a quality staff he should get a chance to stay.

11:56, I hear what you are saying. However, it really is time to hit the reset button. There is too much damage done here. Changing his staff is not going to solve this problem. It is time to move on. Charley needs to understand that.

A change is coming

I heard they interviewed Dave Schnieder who really got that program started years ago

Did Charley and his staff get all the credit when Desmet was winning,or do they just get the blame when they have a bad season?

several bad seasons and a player mutiny is more accurrate.

very funny.

It has been deteriorating for several years. The program deserves a full time, committed coach. If you can't commit to that, then step aside and let someone who can run the program. Men for others

if Charlie likes your parents or yu have a hot mom you will play no matter how much you screw up. Stubby Chucky thinks he a cocksman with hot moms!

1:18 You are totally wrong, and irresponsible, in your comments. Whatever chuck might think, he does not act out on it. your comments are defamatory and you obviously have no concern for how what you say might be harmful his wife. he does demonstrate favoritism to some players, but it is not because of "hot moms."

u serious Garlik?

3:46 this is network 54 where 90% of the comments are irresponsible. Take a pill.

Who are Harry L. and Mike F.?

so is he coming back?

Nobody really know's but Chuck. C'mon people, lets put some pressure on the Alum's and make a decision on what direction the team should pursue. All Chuckie has to do is tell the board that he plans to stay or leave. How hard is that?

This alum is behind you 100%. I will gladly take this up with the board. Has anyone gone down that road yet? I assume the answer is yes. If so, what kind of response have you received?

chuck is here to stay for another .500 season where he only shows up for 5 of the practices and 10 of the games

Rumor has it Harry L. & Mike F. will take over.

Lunchbox?

Who are Harry L. and Mike F.?

3/22 at 2:24

Dear alum:

If you and other alumni wish to contact members of the board,they are:
Fred Niedbalski--presumptive president
Larry Hoagland--presumptive vice president
Greg Atkinson--treasurer
Steve Troll--registrar
John Simpson--at large
Bill Heoynck--at large

CM is not going to take himself out unless he moves out of state. The board is not going to do it. Like congress, there's too much lethargy to get enough votes. But enough of us with kids in the program are wanting change. Unlike Obama, we know what specific change is needed--a dedicated varsity coach.

Best of luck on the ole' campaign trail. Now, I have to get back to the press conference.

Thanks for your help 4:49. I will take up this charge. I am a very proud alum who won two state titles at DeSmet. I left the area several years ago. However, I have remained a close supporter and I have friends very close to the program who help keep me in the loop. The reports I have from them, what I see on this forum, and my own homework all have me very discouraged. It is clear that it is time for a change. Furthermore, there are a couple of outstanding candidates very interested in this position waiting in the wings. I will see what I can do. Any further support and information would be appreciated.

Disappointed Alum.

Disappointed allum, you could have got all that info from the Desmet web site, not a gossip site. If you have won championships with CM,why would you not get in touch with him to get his opinions on all the talk?

Charlie doesn't talk to anyone.

This thread is a couple of dads from within desmet who obviously have either no class themselves or no clue or both.

Whatever your issue with Miller this forum should have been the last place for you to air your dirty laundry. If you think for a minute that this will impact his decision to your desired result you are indeed crazy as well.

Pitiful.

Why such hostility?

Yeah...are you guys current players, fans of CM? Let's hear your take on all of this.

9:38

Why you chauvinistic piglet! How dare you presume it takes a dad to be disappointed with the coach!! You are abviously a Charlienista, and my administration will feature programs to end your funding.

If I were to become president I would ask the hard questions--just HOW MANY practices did the varsity head coach obtain, and what did he develop in the way of NEW DRILLS for his players, and why would he not tell his parents he would NOT SHOW UP for practices and games, and WHEN exactly DID HE KNOW it? And in my new cabinet there will be real change.

As part of my campaign, I call upon my fellow members of congress, and reach out to those on both sides of the aisle, even Sen. Arlen Specter and Sen. Foghorn Leghorn, to call the man and his "istas" before the committee for some answers.

Your donations are welcome to:

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I am sure there are some unhappy woman and possibly they are on here also and that would be just as pitiful.

Without naming anyone most people involved in any way can figure out who among the parents would think this forum was a good place to effect change or simply extract some petty revenge.

Thanks Fred, you suck ass!

Why is it ok for players to miss practices & games for other teams they play on? Oh yeah, it is making them better players, but it is not ok when a coaches livelihood dictates when he can be there. I agree a coach should be dedicated,so should the players, it is not fair to the ones that are there 100% of the time. I doubt any of the coaches at desmet are there for the $$$$.

very sad....if only the people whohave the abilty to make this change would stand up and make it happen,,,,,,

Fred pleas do not go down in shame...can you come into a rink with your head held high....? I think not!
Have the courage to do the right thing....things that others cant do for themselves...Men for others.....! remember the code.
DO THE RIGHT THING<>>> PLEASE!

The DeSmet program has the coaching position narrowed down to two finalists:

Lewis or Clark

I am not going anywhere. I am here to stay. My practice attendence has been fine the last years. Your little Johnny's have been overexaggerating my absences. If i am absent i send a highly qualified assitent to take my place. I have everyone on the board wrapped around my finger so no one can change.

Charley Miller

Thanks Chuck. I feel better now....but what about the ol' win/loss column. Seems like there are a lot more L's then there ever used to be.

Your Pal,
Mediocrity

highly qualified assistents... haha zimmerman?

hey i think we had a great season. For every game we lossed we won. Except for one more loss. Sounds like a good year i have no complaints

Your hero
Charley Miller

This is all in the boards hands....They can do this and they do have the power to take action. Question is will they?

Really Pat, give it a rest already! Wasn't 4 years of complaining enough? Don't you have something better to do?

the board cant get rid of the best coach ever in midstates

Must be what they mean by the tail waggin' the dog, hey, Hill?

isnt jimmy c. taking over

1:27 he turned it down. 3 days ago.

STRONG rumor that Linsey Middlebrook might take the job, they offered it to him two days ago.

not true

8:25, go back to your milk toast...

Lindey has the offer in hand. Period.

i heard garlik and the rouxs are taking over the coaching position.. because we know there are not going to college

garliks old lady can coach me (WINK WINK) anytime

Maybe a suprise is in the mix, do not be suprised if a present HS coach in the west has had two preliminary meetings that went very well! Has playing and coaching experience and has potential to compete!

There has been 2 meetings with one coach and a 3rd and final meeting is scheduled, that is confirmed!

Who is this coach from the west? Is it FZW coach Lewinski? If so, good luck.................................................................

so is charlie miller official out