Someone made the point that a good recruiter will not only be good at recruiting student athletes but he will also be good at recruiting quality coaches for his staff.
In the business world, a good CEO/manager is looking to train his eventual replacement, even if it never happens. A good CEO/manager does not want inept people that will never challenge his position. That's the only way to stay sharp, by surrounding yourself with other bright, energetic, enthusiastic people.
As for the staff, you have to believe that Golden was somewhat rushed and had to prioritize: replenish the roster or get the staff that I really want. I think it makes sense that he focus on the roster first, which he appears to have done. Now, he can focus on getting the kind of staff that will equal his monstrous energy and drive.
Honestly, I had always heard that Golden was a good recruiter. I do not know if saying the same about Cristobal is well founded. However, it seems like everyone refers to him as an ace recruiter. A guy like that will pay dividends in the short term as we wait for the NCAA cloud to clear as well as down the road. No one knows how long any of these coaches may be here. But as the staff currently stands, I really like what I see.
Bienvenido, Mario!
