Or do you have to coach at d2 first

Posted by Indianajoinz on 11/8/2017 11:35:00 AM (view original):
Or do you have to coach at d2 first

I was able to jump from D-3, but you really need an impressive resume and even then, you would probably only get a low level D-1 job.

I jumped directly from D3 to D1. In Tark, I built D3 Bridgewater State into A/A+ prestige and jumped directly to D- Miami OH. As thewizard said, you are going to get a fairly low-level D1 gig.

All 5 of my D-3 teams qualify for 8-12 Big6 jobs every year, but never higher than currently C prestige (that I can remember).

I havent looked but I don't think ive qualified for a B- D1 job only been a longshot. I dont look after every season, but Linfield would be the team that qualifies for the most jobs.

Yep, I was eligible for D1 after 9 seasons at D3 in Knight. D- teams only, then after 10 seasons a few D/D+ teams were qualified too.
https://www.whatifsports.com/hd/CoachProfile/Default.aspx?uid=862408&wid=9

Although if you're looking for the quickest route, I think taking over a decent D2 team after a few D3 seasons will get you there a bit faster.

Ive had this conversation with very successful D3 coaches. To make that jump youll need consistence NT appearances including atleast a FF run. It would definitely take less time to go D3 to D2 before applying to D1 jobs. Unless you managed to cherry-pick a great squad, but no one enjoys cherry-picking and running with someone else's great squad.

I've qualified for D1 twice after just 4 seasons of D3. As others have said you need to have deep runs in there.

How do u see what u qualify for?

Posted by Indianajoinz on 11/8/2017 2:29:00 PM (view original):
How do u see what u qualify for?

During the job period, look at the Division 1 schools and see which ones you are listed as "qualified" for (as opposed to "keep looking," "longshot" or "not qualified")

Posted by zagsrulez on 11/8/2017 1:10:00 PM (view original):
Ive had this conversation with very successful D3 coaches. To make that jump youll need consistence NT appearances including atleast a FF run. It would definitely take less time to go D3 to D2 before applying to D1 jobs. Unless you managed to cherry-pick a great squad, but no one enjoys cherry-picking and running with someone else's great squad.

My favorite posts are when someone uses absolutes speaking for every other player on the site.

As a DIII coach he will probably see 'Not Qualified" for all of the DI jobs and "Step Backwards" or "Qualified" for all the DII jobs.

I don’t see this.. when I click on d1 jobs it brings up all the d1 teams looking for a coach. I can click on this message symbol and some guy asks me if I hit my head in practice I must be crazy to apply for this job. Do I have to click on every team to see what this guy says? If I click on d2 schools he says I am a good fit at this school. Sorry if this is a dumb question..

It probably says "Not Qualified" by it or something like that. I would find the lowest rated D1 school and look at it, like one that is at D- prestige and just had a 1-25 season. If you don't qualify for that, then you would need more time. I have qualified for D1 from D3 before as well, but it will definitely be a low level team.

Posted by craigaltonw on 11/8/2017 3:03:00 PM (view original):

Posted by zagsrulez on 11/8/2017 1:10:00 PM (view original):
Ive had this conversation with very successful D3 coaches. To make that jump youll need consistence NT appearances including atleast a FF run. It would definitely take less time to go D3 to D2 before applying to D1 jobs. Unless you managed to cherry-pick a great squad, but no one enjoys cherry-picking and running with someone else's great squad.

My favorite posts are when someone uses absolutes speaking for every other player on the site.

Lol it was sarcasm. There are many great cherry pickers in HD who only take over teams that were left by successful coaches. I secretly hope those teams crash and burn.

Yep. I'm currently qualified for as high as D+ level roles in Knight DI.

After this season I probably won't be though...