[Husker] DB coach

[David Strong]

 > Come on, guys. The guy has no real coaching experience. You don't  
> start your coaching career at one of the big-names in Div IA college  
> football. Start as a grad assistant, or as a position coach at some  
> level and then work up.
> 
> That's why the negativity.
> 
> Jon Johnston
> http://www.cornnation.com

I'm not sure about this.  Mike Minter is a 10 year veteran as a defensive back in the National Football League.  From a "knowledge and experience on how the play the position" standpoint, he is quite qualified to coach the DBs at the University of Nebraska right now.  The far bigger question is whether he has the personality, temperament, communication skills, etc required to be a successful teacher and coach.  Previous coaching experience is the best way to determine these things for sure.  But to a great extent, these can also be determined in interviews with him and in talking to those who have been close to him, as you would do for any applicant for a position with a company or organization.  Former coaches, teammates, and other personal references.  If you are a good hirer (made up word), you can make a good read on the potential hiree (made up another word) for a particular position the applicant may never have held before.  People do it every day in all walks of life, including coaching.

Dave


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