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Post by SoccerMom on Nov 17, 2015 10:43:01 GMT -5
I have heard from a few DA players about TA going to AUFC
Now he's no longer listed on the UFA website at all. And Norcross Executive Director is DM.
Maybe the rumors are true.....
**Correction*** DM is the UFA Executive Director, not just Norcross
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Post by Soccerhouse on Nov 17, 2015 10:48:06 GMT -5
At this point you have to assume UFA is waiting for Atlanta United to make the announcement.
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Post by jash on Nov 17, 2015 10:49:12 GMT -5
I know the old forum always used initials, but that was mostly because it was a hotbed of lies and ugly rumors. But these are adults and things like 'he is no longer on the website' and 'he is the executive director' are fact, not rumor. I guess I'm saying, I don't know who these people are by initials, so who are they?
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Post by Soccerhouse on Nov 17, 2015 11:15:52 GMT -5
Tony Annan - former executive director of UFA and director of Norcross Soccer. Huge loss for UFA and especially UFA-Norcross. Huge gain for ATlanta United if true.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2015 11:26:51 GMT -5
Not sure what the hold up is on any sort of announcement. TA owes it to his loyal norcross coaches, parents and players to know that he has left the club. Will be interesting to see what happens to Norcross now with out Tony. He's been complete absent since the merger focusing on DA and the US Para team. No question norcross has suffered because of it. The youth girls program is getting smaller and smaller every season and look for many to leave again with the age switch coming on and lack of depth. Also, many coaches are there because of him, and handful have been their since he came over from concorde, can't imagine many will stick around. The best 3 coaches at Norcross are TA, Rich M. and Paul B. Rich is no longer the academy director and all signs point to the fact that Tony is no longer with UFA.
Wish him the best of luck as he is one of the best youth coaches in the game and the club will miss him greatly. But people have goals and more power to him for pushing forward to achieve more.
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Post by SoccerMom on Nov 17, 2015 11:55:43 GMT -5
I know the old forum always used initials, but that was mostly because it was a hotbed of lies and ugly rumors. But these are adults and things like 'he is no longer on the website' and 'he is the executive director' are fact, not rumor. I guess I'm saying, I don't know who these people are by initials, so who are they? TA is Tony Annan DM is Deo Moleka I guess I just assumed everyone knew who i was talking about since i said UFA
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Post by jash on Nov 17, 2015 12:02:38 GMT -5
I know the old forum always used initials, but that was mostly because it was a hotbed of lies and ugly rumors. But these are adults and things like 'he is no longer on the website' and 'he is the executive director' are fact, not rumor. I guess I'm saying, I don't know who these people are by initials, so who are they? TA is Tony Annan DM is Deo Moleka I guess I just assumed everyone knew who i was talking about since i said UFA Thanks... I don't really follow UFA or other club leadership that closely.
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Post by SoccerMom on Nov 17, 2015 12:04:23 GMT -5
Not sure what the hold up is on any sort of announcement. TA owes it to his loyal norcross coaches, parents and players to know that he has left the club. Will be interesting to see what happens to Norcross now with out Tony. He's been complete absent since the merger focusing on DA and the US Para team. No question norcross has suffered because of it. The youth girls program is getting smaller and smaller every season and look for many to leave again with the age switch coming on and lack of depth. Also, many coaches are there because of him, and handful have been their since he came over from concorde, can't imagine many will stick around. The best 3 coaches at Norcross are TA, Rich M. and Paul B. Rich is no longer the academy director and all signs point to the fact that Tony is no longer with UFA. Wish him the best of luck as he is one of the best youth coaches in the game and the club will miss him greatly. But people have goals and more power to him for pushing forward to achieve more. I'm sure the coaches at Norcross are aware, and the only team that he needs to tell anything is the DA team. And from I have heard from a couple of parents he has told them that he was leaving. Like you said he has been absent at Norcross since merge and focusing on DA and Paralympic team. Eventually they will merge the top players for every age group and make one stronger team like they did for the U12's
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Post by SoccerMom on Nov 17, 2015 12:05:11 GMT -5
TA is Tony Annan DM is Deo Moleka I guess I just assumed everyone knew who i was talking about since i said UFA Thanks... I don't really follow UFA or other club leadership that closely. Neither do I, but I know who the main people are at the big clubs
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Post by jack4343 on Nov 18, 2015 11:41:31 GMT -5
Explains some things...like the Ga United giving up the younger ages. Speculation on my part though. I don't see this hurting UFA at all. It's great to have someone like Tony associated with AUFC. I seriously doubt he would throw the club he helped shape under the bus. In fact, I think the opposite. I see him helping this new MLS side work closely with the other metro clubs for mutual benefit.
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Post by totaalvoetbal on Nov 18, 2015 14:12:38 GMT -5
Can you guys let me know a little more about Tony Annan? I know his history of positions and such and that he helped some of the USYNT teams in the past. However, what do you all like about him and not like about him?
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Post by coachjd on Nov 19, 2015 12:11:14 GMT -5
The other question is who will he take with him... I think they are trying to handle this carefully, nothing more or less than that. ATLUTD wants to keep positive relationships with the local Atlanta clubs, I think that is what it boils down too.
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Post by Soccerhouse on Nov 19, 2015 12:28:52 GMT -5
Yea, going to be interesting to see how this plays out but I know many are still frustrated with GA United losing the u16/u18s. However, I still believe with out question the top (percieved) players and your typicaly US national team player from the area will go to Atlanta United from the start. Will be interesting to see how they work with local clubs and GA United/Concorde without being to disruptive etc.
Also, does GA United still remain a thing at all?
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Post by SoccerMom on Nov 19, 2015 15:23:42 GMT -5
Yea, going to be interesting to see how this plays out but I know many are still frustrated with GA United losing the u16/u18s. However, I still believe with out question the top (percieved) players and your typicaly US national team player from the area will go to Atlanta United from the start. Will be interesting to see how they work with local clubs and GA United/Concorde without being to disruptive etc. Also, does GA United still remain a thing at all? I think people shouldnt see it as a loss but just as a move. Nothing has been lost, we had 2 teams and we still have 2 teams. Your US National Players from the area are going to be going into residency in Florida very soon -- i know at least one of them is and I can only assume the other two are as well
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Post by spectator on Nov 19, 2015 16:58:06 GMT -5
Can you guys let me know a little more about Tony Annan? I know his history of positions and such and that he helped some of the USYNT teams in the past. However, what do you all like about him and not like about him? The little bit I know about Tony Annan is that he is a class act who seems to have the best interest of the kids he coaches and the club he's affiliated with at all times. I've never been a part of his club but I've never heard a bad thing said about him from anyone - be it on the fields at the club(s) we've played with and against or even on the other forum - which is amazing since that crowd seems to love tearing up anyone - initials or not. I wish him well - I think he's a good thing for soccer in general not just soccer in Georgia.
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Post by soccergator on Nov 20, 2015 9:27:08 GMT -5
One of if not the best youth coaches I have ever seen. His training sessions are novel and challenge the kids mentally and physically. His drills always serve a purpose where kids get a chance to implement what they have learned and challenge one another. He expected a lot out of everyone and is tough, but tough in a good way. Kids don't get bored with a monotonous training regiment, he constantly is pushing the envelope with new drills and training techniques. He's a straight shooter, he's not going to tell you what you want to hear, but rather the truth. Doesn't play favorites regardless of who you are. He understands development at younger ages, doesn't even care what the score is. He surely will be missed in the local youth soccer community. He'll continue to impact many young kids soccer lives though just now more on the higher level.
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Post by footy on Nov 20, 2015 10:23:29 GMT -5
If he does go to AUFC, will he finish the year coaching the U13/14 team?
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Post by alacrity174 on Nov 24, 2015 13:51:44 GMT -5
One of if not the best youth coaches I have ever seen. His training sessions are novel and challenge the kids mentally and physically. His drills always serve a purpose where kids get a chance to implement what they have learned and challenge one another. He expected a lot out of everyone and is tough, but tough in a good way. Kids don't get bored with a monotonous training regiment, he constantly is pushing the envelope with new drills and training techniques. He's a straight shooter, he's not going to tell you what you want to hear, but rather the truth. Doesn't play favorites regardless of who you are. He understands development at younger ages, doesn't even care what the score is. He surely will be missed in the local youth soccer community. He'll continue to impact many young kids soccer lives though just now more on the higher level. Sorry but have seen him play favorites with his younger DA teams, why else have a younger kid from AL on the team when there are better players in GA?
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Post by rifle on Nov 24, 2015 21:32:23 GMT -5
Perhaps he finds the AL player to be better.
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Post by alacrity174 on Nov 25, 2015 9:17:03 GMT -5
Perhaps he does, but it could also be the relationship with kids grandfather. Not looking for an argument the comment was made TA doesn't play favorites when in reality he is no different to any other soccer coach. To be honest I would have liked to see ATLUTD go outside of GA for their Youth Academy.
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Post by coachjd on Nov 25, 2015 14:14:05 GMT -5
To be honest I would have liked to see ATLUTD go outside of GA for their Youth Academy. Why? To build an academy from the ground up, I would think they would want someone who already knows the area, is someone people already know, and someone with a good reputation established in the area. This guys seems to fit that bill IMO.
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Post by alacrity174 on Feb 29, 2016 13:47:39 GMT -5
If we are to have a Brand New Club and a Brand New Academy you should have a Brand New Director, one who comes in with a fresh approach and sees the local talent with a totally Unbiased eye. TA is NOT that man
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Post by rifle on Feb 29, 2016 21:00:51 GMT -5
It appears that AU agrees. So there's that.
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Post by footy on Feb 29, 2016 21:28:14 GMT -5
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Post by infoguy on Mar 1, 2016 9:59:54 GMT -5
Not sure what the hold up is on any sort of announcement. TA owes it to his loyal norcross coaches, parents and players to know that he has left the club. Will be interesting to see what happens to Norcross now with out Tony. He's been complete absent since the merger focusing on DA and the US Para team. No question norcross has suffered because of it. The youth girls program is getting smaller and smaller every season and look for many to leave again with the age switch coming on and lack of depth. Also, many coaches are there because of him, and handful have been their since he came over from concorde, can't imagine many will stick around. The best 3 coaches at Norcross are TA, Rich M. and Paul B. Rich is no longer the academy director and all signs point to the fact that Tony is no longer with UFA. Wish him the best of luck as he is one of the best youth coaches in the game and the club will miss him greatly. But people have goals and more power to him for pushing forward to achieve more. I'm sure the coaches at Norcross are aware, and the only team that he needs to tell anything is the DA team. And from I have heard from a couple of parents he has told them that he was leaving. Like you said he has been absent at Norcross since merge and focusing on DA and Paralympic team. Eventually they will merge the top players for every age group and make one stronger team like they did for the U12's I'm probably misunderstanding -aren't there like several clubs with 12 yo DA teams? Did they merge now?
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Post by SoccerMom on Mar 1, 2016 10:32:21 GMT -5
I'm sure the coaches at Norcross are aware, and the only team that he needs to tell anything is the DA team. And from I have heard from a couple of parents he has told them that he was leaving. Like you said he has been absent at Norcross since merge and focusing on DA and Paralympic team. Eventually they will merge the top players for every age group and make one stronger team like they did for the U12's I'm probably misunderstanding -aren't there like several clubs with 12 yo DA teams? Did they merge now? This conversation was not about DA - it was about UFA Forsyth and Norcross did a full merge of their U12 boys during tryouts
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Post by infoguy on Mar 2, 2016 7:39:15 GMT -5
Ah, thanks.
Seems like there have been a number of business creations over the years to capture the elite talent in the area. When my kids came of age, it seemed to be Super Y, ODP, and RPL. Well, only the 3rd is legitimately an elite league, based on my experience. Along came DA, which I believe, like RPL, is a bona fide elite league. And now DA in Georgia is upping the ante with an MLS affiliate. Never mind the CF DA thing hanging out there, since TA is not affiliated with CF.
It does seem TA is among the best of the best soccer coaches in the area, and he also has administrative and operational experience with a DA organization (GA United) that actually drew from several clubs - which AUFC will want to do. So, I believe this likely move of TA is what we would all want to see.
And no, my kids have no affiliation with UFA, so I am not a lobbyist. ;-)
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