Couturier Out at Avondale.

Written Saturday February 16th at 11:25 PM

It looks like their will be a new Varsity Football coach at Avondale next season.

Yellow Jackets coach Ed Couturier has stepped down coaching the team and according to the Oakland Schools website the Avondale School District has posted their football coaching vacancy on February 10th.

Couturier has led Avondale to two playoff appearances both of them were first round exits. In 2017 they fell to Brandon 45-44 (finished 6-4) and then last season fell to Farmington 44-9 in which they finished 7-3.

Couturier went 16-13 in his three seasons as Yellow Jackets coach. He has turned the program back around to where they have been making the postseason on a consistent basis.

Avondale will have a new football coach next season joining Pontiac as the other school in the OAA that is looking for their next head coach.

Thoughts.

I was surprised that Couturier stepped down coaching the team. Avondale has had some success lately in the Blue and they have a ton of talent coming back next season led by David Holloman, Torey Coleman, and Brian Keturakis.

The Yellow Jackets are expected to be one of the teams that could contend for the Blue crown next season with the likes of North Farmington, Farmington, and Ferndale being the top teams in the league next season.

Stay tuned to OAA Now for the latest on this developing story.

Here is the source from Oakland Schools confirming the Varsity Football coaching vacancy and the application process.

https://www.applitrack.com/oakland/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?internaltransferform.Url=&district=All&category=Athletics%2FActivities&subcategory=Coaching


Varsity Football Coach JobID: 33086

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Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities/Coaching
Date Posted:
  2/10/2019
Location:
  Avondale High School
Date Available:
  August, 2019
Closing Date:
  until filled

District:
  Avondale School District
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Avondale School District- see website
Head Varsity Football Coach
SEASON: August – November 2019
Per Master Agreement Schedule ‘

JOB GOAL
To successfully lead and direct the football program as well as demonstrate commitment to student-athletes, school, and community while promoting school spirit and positive character among athletes.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s Degree or higher
2. Demonstrated successful accomplishments as Football Coach in high school.
3. Ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

1. Successful experience coaching at the high school level (Varsity preferred).
2. Successful experience as a player at the high school/college level.
3. Hold a valid Michigan teaching certificate preferred.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To direct the planning, preparation and coaching activities of the entire football program.
2. To plan, schedule and conduct a regular program of practice and competition in accordance with rules of the school, the School Board and the Michigan High School Athletic Association.
3. Direct the Football Staff in the preparation of analyses of opponent teams; analyze game statistics and tactical data of opponents and prepare game plans accordingly.
4. To assist the Director of Athletics in the distribution and collection of appropriate information i.e. Parent Consent Forms, Physical Examination Forms, Birth Certificates, Grade Report Forms at the end of each grading period, Accident Forms and any other information concerning the sport.
5. To attend the appropriate meetings pertaining to football as scheduled by the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA), Oakland Activities Association (OAA) and the school, i.e. rules, clinics, scheduling meetings, etc.
6. To supervise, evaluate and recommend appointment and assignment of entire coaching staff.
7. To assume responsibility for maintaining an accurate inventory of equipment pertaining to the sport.
8. To oversee the safety conditions of the facility or area assigned to the football program.
9. To assume responsibility for supervision, safety and welfare of students participating in the football program before, during and after scheduled practices and competitive contests.
10. To establish and maintain good rapport with athletes, staff, parents, community groups and news media.
11. To assume responsibility for submitting request for transportation forms to the Athletic Director.
12. To assist the Athletic Dept. in planning and organization of promotion and participant recruitment and recognition programs pertaining to the sport.
13. To perform assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
14. To recommend purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as needed.
15. To perform assigned tasks with a high standard of quality.
16. To perform other duties as assigned by the Administration.
17. To have a comprehension of new MHSAA practice policies and effectively integrate them into practice plans. Applicants must also maintain accordance with MHSAA concussion training and heat and humidity policies.