Search firm details hiring process timeline for a head coach

Danny White was hired as Tennessee’s athletics director on Jan. 22.

Danny White was hired as Tennessee’s athletics director on Jan. 22.

White has since kicked off a search to hire the Vols’ next football head coach.

Parker Executive Search is being used throughout the hiring process for the University of Tennessee.

Parker Executive Search details its hiring process timeline as the following.

“We understand the sensitivity and urgency of finding a coach or sports executive. That’s why we complete most coach searches in 10 to 14 days and can complete executive searches in four to five weeks.”

University of Tennessee’s new Director of Athletics Danny White, speaks during a press conference announcing his hiring, on UT’s campus in Knoxville, Tenn., Friday, Jan. 22, 2021.

During his introductory press conference, White mentioned he will do a lot of homework in hiring the Vols’ next football head coach.

He also discussed how his search will be expansive and that head coaching experience is not criteria in being hired.

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