CONWAY — With preseason practice for fall sports teams at Kennett High School just five weeks away, there is mounting concern about a lack of coaches. The Conway School Board learned Monday night there are currently five coaching vacancies, including the varsity head coaching position for volleyball.
“I think we need to be concerned by the lack of coaches,” said board member Randy Davison, who sits on the co-curricular committee. “We need people willing to step up.”
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