“Diaz envisioned hiring a chief of staff for a support role, to basically serve as an assistant to the head coach and handle assorted largely bureaucratic tasks - some involving football and some involving off-field issues.
The job that Highsmith’s associates - and supporters internally - envisioned would involve something far more significant and authoritative: evaluating recruits and the team’s players, giving input to the coaching and front-office staffs, interacting with high school coaches from a position of power, making necessary changes in how football operates (in consultation with James and Diaz) and helping Diaz establish the culture.”
The job that Highsmith’s associates - and supporters internally - envisioned would involve something far more significant and authoritative: evaluating recruits and the team’s players, giving input to the coaching and front-office staffs, interacting with high school coaches from a position of power, making necessary changes in how football operates (in consultation with James and Diaz) and helping Diaz establish the culture.”
