Understand the whine, but sounds workable.
We found out more detail on the head coach decision from a couple people on the decision committee. They told DH that everyone agreed that he was the absolute best choice, but the principal said she had made up her mind that she would not consider a white coach. Period. First, I am still relieved because I didn't really want him to get it, except that I know he loves the sport and the kids, and would do great. But I am really annoyed that the reason was so absurd. The principal has issues, not the kids. The overwhelming majority of the kids DH has coached have been black. Some had issues with prejudice, but probably less than the adult population. And they worked through it. There is more I could say about this principal, but the issues there are a big part of why I felt it was never going to be a good fit. Oh well. I really hope they are successful. In his couple years with the program he got more kids scholarships than they managed in the previous 40. The people left there don't have the relationships with the scouts and college coaches that DH does, so I don't know. Several parents have already decided to move to other schools, and really they should if they want the best outcome. Sad situation.