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Post by atlsoccer on May 16, 2019 12:30:22 GMT -5
Chris Mahaffey is listed on the AFU coaching list that was posted in another thread. He is currently the DOC or at least a coach at Henry County. So I guess that means the merger is real?
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Post by ultimatedad on May 16, 2019 13:54:13 GMT -5
It is a fine line between developing and winning. We have a girl on our team that can dribble through three lines of ECNL girls and drill it in, but the coaches tell her to pass it to the forwards who are relatively feckless. Winning is not always thw same as developement.
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Post by atlfutboldad on May 16, 2019 13:55:52 GMT -5
IF IT HAPPENS...I don't think merger may be the right word, or even acquisition. It may be more of a strategic partnership/mentoring situation. My understanding is that HCU approached AFU, because they liked AFU's system and approach (from rec->up I'm guessing). I have no clue on the final shape of things, but hopefully it will be mutually beneficial.
AFU has been trying to rebuild relationships and partnerships in the post-GH era, and things have been moving pretty fast. It started with negotiating with Notre Dame Academy to use their turf field. They hired 3 experienced coaches and a new younger coach and have 2 coaches assigned in a capacity assisting with recruiting and getting players that want to play in college seen and getting them scholarships. Then joining SCCL-P. Now there (MAY be) a partnership with HCU. My understanding is that there is a lot more in the pike.
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Post by ultimatedad on May 16, 2019 13:58:05 GMT -5
Inter just merged with DDY Chiefs and Tysa If true, this would make sense geographically and present economies of scale, but still no SCCL, NPL, NL, DPL, ECNL or DA. Would have NL which is same level as ECNL post Girls DA for those not able to join league.
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Post by soccerworld1974 on May 17, 2019 23:54:08 GMT -5
Calling nonsense on this. Makes no sense and the geography is very wide. Sorry but if this is a real deal, it is a smoke screen for something else.
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Post by soccerworld1974 on May 19, 2019 21:16:30 GMT -5
Any truth to this? Sounds far fetched but you never know.
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