@Ryan Johnson I just went through this situation about a month ago, for a second time. I was 15 year varsity assistant at this high school. 2 years ago I was 1 of 2 finalist to become HC, but I wasn’t hired. The coach they hired I was friendly with so he wanted me to still be the assistant, so I stayed and flourished (this is when I found Savi coaching) We had two really good seasons, then this past summer the HC took a new job. Long story short, I got an interview but not a second one this time around despite the current team/players, parents, and alumni all in my corner. I know, for a fact, I am a better coach than the guy they hired because I have scouted him for the last five seasons. So I took a couple days to process and reflect. Like I tell all my players, next play or what’s next. Control what you can control which is your thoughts and actions and remember people make bad decisions all the time.