How coaching is different

Though similar to some others, coaching is different from most professions because of the seasonal aspect of it. There are no Vice Presidents to carry on the work while a new President is being appointed - VPs who presumably know what they are doing and who will all be retained under the new boss. Most businesses have a continuity factor built into the design of the company. Not so with basketball. Except where there is a Head Coach In Waiting that has been previously approved, when the head coach leaves, things come to a screeching halt and hang in limbo until the next guy can get on the job and get his staff into place. Time is of the essence, especially since recruiting is such an important part of Division 1 sports.