Dane Jackson named head coach

[yzerman19]

So was this a coup d'etat?  It was quite obvious something was amiss when Brad's very well written letter neither thanked nor endorsed a man he worked with for many years.  Perhaps we will never know the sordid details, and I can live without knowing.

So we throw our support behind Dane and see what he can bring in terms of change.  Hopefully I am looking forward to Friday and Saturday nights again with a couple cold ones and Sioux Hockey on TV by the time October rolls around...

[SKondrashkin]

Yea, if the reported Berry/Jax falling-out is true, I like the hire.    Again, if true, I get the sense it revolved around Berry's lack of accountability, intensity, etc.   Jax's intensity is off the charts.    

We don't need to reinvent the wheel here.    Tweak some things, hire some quality young assistants (recruiting) and it's gonna be all good. 

[90siouxfan]

Heraldo headline in ~370 days...

 

JAX HANGS 9!!!!

 

 

the boys will play harder for the newly appointed Buddy...  for at least the first year.

[gfhockey]

So the team based together and bubs fired wow

[AJS]

Morning after reaction. I’m excited. Some current / former players really are sticking their necks out that Dane is the right guy. I love that. Everything will be heightened next year. A lot of pressure. Imo, we’ll be able to tell next year if this was the right hire. 

[90siouxfan]

In hindsight I wish I had minored in Conclusion Jumping, would have made anonymous message board meandering much more productive. 

[TNF]

49 minutes ago, AlphaMikeFoxtrot said:

The real coaching search was the friends we made along the way!

🤣 I will say it brought back lot of names that used to be very active on this site but tapered off over the last few years. 

[fightingsioux4life]

9 hours ago, brianvf said:

BOOM!

https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/jake-livanavage-says-hes-returning-for-junior-season

NIL offer must not have been impressive enough.....

[siouxweet]

Maybe with BB getting fired that alone was addition by subtraction. 

[OopsSioux]

I'd like to know if Chavez researched past and present players to get an idea of what was actually going on.  

This feels like the easy way out and I'll need to see consistent results, like three successful and successive seasons, to change my mind.

[ChrisUND1]

22 minutes ago, 90siouxfan said:

Heraldo headline in ~370 days...

 

JAX HANGS 9!!!!

 

 

the boys will play harder for the newly appointed Buddy...  for at least the first year.

Hope so.  I guess it’s time to ride with Dane Jackson, the cool uncle.  

[HockeyHawk]

So Chaves fires a coach just to hire the assistant? This is an embarrassment as least football brought in someone from the outside to generate some energy 

[datameisterq]

While Jackson's extensive tenure with UND brings continuity, several factors could pose challenges to his success:

1. Internal Promotion Amidst Program Changes: Transitioning from assistant to head coach within the same program can be complex, especially following the departure of a long-standing head coach. Jackson's close association with the previous coaching regime might make it difficult to implement significant changes or address existing issues that contributed to prior shortcomings.

2. Limited Head Coaching Experience: Jackson's head coaching experience is relatively limited, with his most notable stint being an interim role with the Adirondack Frostbite in the United Hockey League. The jump to leading a high-profile NCAA Division I program like UND presents a substantial increase in responsibility and pressure.

3. Fan and Community Expectations: UND hockey has a passionate fanbase with high expectations. Some community members have expressed skepticism about promoting from within rather than seeking external candidates who might bring fresh perspectives. This sentiment is reflected in fan discussions, where concerns about the hiring process and the decision to promote Jackson have been voiced.

4. Immediate Performance Pressures: The timing of Jackson's appointment, coming just before the opening of the transfer portal, adds immediate pressure to retain current players and attract new talent. His ability to navigate this critical period effectively will be crucial in maintaining the team's competitiveness.

[90siouxfan]

Perhaps Brad fell on his sword to keep el capitan from the fallout of bad decisions, maybe without intending this much fallout for himself. 

[neoflex]

Wow. Chavez really went hard on the interview trail. So vanilla of a choice. Not knocking Dane, but if build a house and it's declared condemned, why would you use the #2 in charge of the same company to rebuild you another house, and expect something different.

[gfhockey]

So you’re telling me the team named the coach whom most guys will only be 1-2 years. We will be stuck with another buyout if it’s bad culuture still

 

so bubs made the culuture bad? I thought he always preached culuture

[Siouxphan27]

house numbaz > tail numbaz.

[Blackheart]

7 hours ago, 78 und grad said:

Search for new head coach? What search? There are no words….

How about sham?

[Brucesky02]

As one of a select few people on here with experience being coached by Dane, I figured I should share my two cents.

Now…I wasn’t exactly on the UND hockey team, per-se, but I did take the intro to ice hockey class from Hak and Dane would often come help. I clearly recall him telling me to crash the net from the wing looking for a rebound from an opposite side shot and that same week, I did exactly that in my (lowest tier) intramural game and scored. (My only goal of the season)

Point being - he made me a better player. More importantly, I have only ever heard good things about him from guys who were actually on or around the team. 

I hope we get to see a new or mostly new coaching team under him and of course, success on the ice next year. I’m excited to see what he can do.

[crb1]

21 minutes ago, neoflex said:

Wow. Chavez really went hard on the interview trail. So vanilla of a choice. Not knocking Dane, but if build a house and it's declared condemned, why would you use the #2 in charge of the same company to rebuild you another house, and expect something different.

As much as we want to pin this all on Chaves, and believe me he is an easy target, he most certainly leaned on Erik Martinson for this as well. I like Marty, I have known him for a long time, but he was just as instrumental in the decision making as Chaves. So good or bad he deserve credit or criticism too. 

[forksandspoons]

Something Jackson needs to put much more of an emphasis on:

https://1883collective.com/get-involved/

[Siouxperman8]

11 hours ago, SIOUXFAN97 said:

so he's content....maybe worse.

Not always an issue. There are examples of long time assistants moving up and being successful. hopefully this is another one. 
 

Tom Izzo at Mich St. was bb assistant 1983-1995.  Has been HC at same school since with tremendous success. 

[Walsh Hall]

10 hours ago, cowboys5xsbs said:

I am guessing the player support was a big reason they picked Jackson 

I couple decades of player support, from folks who want the program to succeed, does mean something.  

[geaux_sioux]

This hire looks safe from the surface but in reality Chaves’ neck is really on the line here. Success needs to be immediate or this hire looks terrible given all the optics. Had he hired someone from outside the program I’d guess he would have a little more leeway.  This could end up looking so lazy and stupid. 

[sioux24/7]

56 minutes ago, datameisterq said:

While Jackson's extensive tenure with UND brings continuity, several factors could pose challenges to his success:

1. Internal Promotion Amidst Program Changes: Transitioning from assistant to head coach within the same program can be complex, especially following the departure of a long-standing head coach. Jackson's close association with the previous coaching regime might make it difficult to implement significant changes or address existing issues that contributed to prior shortcomings.

2. Limited Head Coaching Experience: Jackson's head coaching experience is relatively limited, with his most notable stint being an interim role with the Adirondack Frostbite in the United Hockey League. The jump to leading a high-profile NCAA Division I program like UND presents a substantial increase in responsibility and pressure.

3. Fan and Community Expectations: UND hockey has a passionate fanbase with high expectations. Some community members have expressed skepticism about promoting from within rather than seeking external candidates who might bring fresh perspectives. This sentiment is reflected in fan discussions, where concerns about the hiring process and the decision to promote Jackson have been voiced.

4. Immediate Performance Pressures: The timing of Jackson's appointment, coming just before the opening of the transfer portal, adds immediate pressure to retain current players and attract new talent. His ability to navigate this critical period effectively will be crucial in maintaining the team's competitiveness.

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