Andrew Palko named new Lee football coach

**beamer_ball** · May 15th, 2010, 12:35 PM

Lee hires Andrew Palko, jr. as new head football coach. Palko coached previously, for some 20 years, at Chopticon High School in Maryland. Lee is to hold a media day Monday (at 5:30 or 6 p.m.) to introduce him.

**red66** · May 15th, 2010, 01:39 PM

How old is he? Is he going to be a guy looking to boost his retirement for 5 years and then leave?

**red66** · May 15th, 2010, 01:47 PM

But on second thought, 5 years would be an improvement, lol.

**beamer_ball** · May 15th, 2010, 02:12 PM

Don't know but that was one of the only real concerns I had. But like you say, even 5 years is better than as of late, haha. I'd say he could stay for a good while, hopefully anyway, assuming all goes well.

Pitcure up Coach Palko up on Lee's website:
Lee High School | Home of the Generals

Interested in seeing what kind of staff he'll be able to put together. There's some good options out there to build on.

**pvfan** · May 16th, 2010, 11:12 PM

Was he given the extra money he wanted? Will the players, parents, and boosters get over the fact that Saterfield (sp?) wasn't hired?

**stc4life** · May 17th, 2010, 12:33 PM

there's always some underlying things going on, who knows. fact is, palko got hired and i believe that satterfield will be an assistant. as far as vaughn, that dude has some issues that need to be resolved somewhere else. seems to be passionate about football though, lol. congrats coach palko

**centennialdawg** · May 17th, 2010, 03:34 PM

If there is one thing that has always been consistent with Lee County football, it is the fact that the head coaching position has always been like a "political appointment" In other words, how long can he hold on to his job and resist the pressure from the people to play their son because of political stature instead of playing the kid who actually is better.

**beamer_ball** · May 17th, 2010, 08:03 PM

Its the game played all around this region. Others survive it every year (see some other sports, and see past football history).

**collegetrumpet2010** · May 17th, 2010, 11:11 PM

It's time that parents everywhere just let their kids play and quit trying to call the shots.

This guy looks like he could be a good coach for Lee.

**yogibear** · May 19th, 2010, 08:50 AM

Originally Posted by stc4life

there's always some underlying things going on, who knows. fact is, palko got hired and i believe that satterfield will be an assistant. as far as vaughn, that dude has some issues that need to be resolved somewhere else. seems to be passionate about football though, lol. congrats coach palko

Funny you should say that about Vaugh because people on the CMD board are acting like he is some coaching guru. I know one thing: I have never seen someone campaigne for a job on the internet and land it.