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Post by soccergurl on Jul 10, 2019 20:33:45 GMT -5
Breaking news on Social Media, looks like Roberto has left UFA - Norcross for Orlando City. Wonder who will take over?
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Post by soccerguru on Jul 10, 2019 21:15:42 GMT -5
He was a nice guy and a very good coach. Good luck Coach on your future endeavors!
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Post by surgesoccer on Jul 10, 2019 21:34:08 GMT -5
Hearing former Coach at GSA (possibly the 05 boys ECNL coach). Not confirmed but what I was told.
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Post by 4theloveofsoccer on Jul 10, 2019 22:48:55 GMT -5
JS will be taking over as branch director and DA technical director at UFA.
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Post by soccerworld1974 on Jul 10, 2019 22:52:21 GMT -5
JS??? Could mean a few people.
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Post by soccergurl on Jul 11, 2019 8:07:41 GMT -5
Jason P. Smith
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Post by soccergurl on Jul 11, 2019 10:42:43 GMT -5
Knowing a few players on the 06 DA team he was supposed to coach, I'm sure they are very upset losing him. As of now the neither the players nor the parents have been notified or emailed by the club officially about the change. Piss poor communication for sure. I know this happened abruptly, but still -- show the 13 year olds some respect and send them an email or arrange a team meeting. I agree, for them it is a big deal to lose a coach. |
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Post by oraclesfriend on Jul 11, 2019 17:09:13 GMT -5
Knowing a few players on the 06 DA team he was supposed to coach, I'm sure they are very upset losing him. As of now the neither the players nor the parents have been notified or emailed by the club officially about the change. Piss poor communication for sure. I know this happened abruptly, but still -- show the 13 year olds some respect and send them an email or arrange a team meeting. It is on instagram that Jason Smith will be the coach. Personally instagram is not my favorite way of receiving communication, but alas no one asks my opinion and it seems to be the way of the world... |
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Post by soccerlegacy on Jul 12, 2019 6:48:27 GMT -5
I'm assuming that is the 06 DA boy's team, correct?
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Post by insideinfo on Jul 12, 2019 8:53:43 GMT -5
Knowing a few players on the 06 DA team he was supposed to coach, I'm sure they are very upset losing him. As of now the neither the players nor the parents have been notified or emailed by the club officially about the change. Piss poor communication for sure. I know this happened abruptly, but still -- show the 13 year olds some respect and send them an email or arrange a team meeting. It is on instagram that Jason Smith will be the coach. Personally instagram is not my favorite way of receiving communication, but alas no one asks my opinion and it seems to be the way of the world... It was also posted on Facebook yesterday at 4:15 pk but I missed it since I’m not on Facebook that much. Not sure why they didn’t send an email since I seem to get emails from UFA and Norcross about everything else even in years when I don’t have a kid playing there. Here’s the web link. forsyth.unitedfa.org/news/2019/07/11/welcome-jason-smith |
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Post by soccergator on Jul 12, 2019 10:00:41 GMT -5
Very tough for us as family, Roberto has been the rock as all 3 of my kids pushed through Norcross. All 3 have had him as a coach.
Roberto is one of the good guys. Great coach, great motivator, great leader and more importantly just a great person. Extremely honest guy and he understoods the meaning of youth soccer, the meaning of developing young immature boys and teaching them how to develop into grown men. He understood all these kids will become teachers, lawyers, doctors, engineers etc and that there is more to life then the game itself. He reinforced that the kids must always shake coaches hands before and after training sessions and would get very upset if a player walked by without greeting and shaking his or other parents hands. Roberto was all about making kids better people and he succeeded at that.
Wishing only for great things for him as he moves on to Orlando City, I'll be following him for sure!!!
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Jul 12, 2019 11:30:55 GMT -5
It is on instagram that Jason Smith will be the coach. Personally instagram is not my favorite way of receiving communication, but alas no one asks my opinion and it seems to be the way of the world... It was also posted on Facebook yesterday at 4:15 pk but I missed it since I’m not on Facebook that much. Not sure why they didn’t send an email since I seem to get emails from UFA and Norcross about everything else even in years when I don’t have a kid playing there. Here’s the web link. forsyth.unitedfa.org/news/2019/07/11/welcome-jason-smithEmails were sent out, with at least one coming from Roberto himself. |
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Post by soccermaxx72 on Jul 12, 2019 18:29:19 GMT -5
I’m still shocked norcross just doesn’t fold, it’s a true dumpster fire and second class at its own club
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Post by oraclesfriend on Jul 12, 2019 20:11:03 GMT -5
I’m still shocked norcross just doesn’t fold, it’s a true dumpster fire and second class at its own club Having a day that you feel the need to spread negativity, huh? There are plenty of strong teams out of Norcross, especially on the boys side. This upcoming fall though the 04 and 05 girls teams should be stronger. They have both gained several strong players. The 03 girls team is already very strong. |
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Post by blu on Jul 12, 2019 20:34:27 GMT -5
I like Jason, hope he does well.
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Post by SoccerMom on Jul 27, 2019 8:25:49 GMT -5
Rumor has it that Norcross loses academy director to NY Red Bulls Can anyone confirm? Yes |
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Post by 2316 on Jul 27, 2019 8:55:55 GMT -5
Another loss for the program. He was also a boys DA coach for the club.
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Post by 4theloveofsoccer on Jul 27, 2019 13:04:28 GMT -5
Rumor has it that Norcross loses academy director to NY Red Bulls Can anyone confirm? Yes And the plot thickens, wasn’t JS just announced as Branch Director and DA Director? |
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Post by SoccerMom on Jul 27, 2019 16:11:36 GMT -5
And the plot thickens, wasn’t JS just announced as Branch Director and DA Director? Yes, but one thing has nothing to do with other. Guti was presented with a great opportunity and he couldn't turn it down |
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Post by rifle on Jul 27, 2019 16:57:34 GMT -5
With success comes opportunity. Stinks for players who were looking forward to playing for that coach, but you can’t be upset with a coach earning (and capitalizing on) a golden opportunity. Silly season is just as hard for clubs and coaches as it is for players.
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Post by 4theloveofsoccer on Jul 27, 2019 17:50:42 GMT -5
And the plot thickens, wasn’t JS just announced as Branch Director and DA Director? Yes, but one thing has nothing to do with other. Guti was presented with a great opportunity and he couldn't turn it down Thanks for clearing that up for me, as I wasn't putting it together. |
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Post by surgesoccer on Jul 27, 2019 18:12:22 GMT -5
Any word on who will take Guti's DA Coaching spot. Does it go to assistant coach. Do they look at Dan Dawson who lost DA spot when 12's were eliminated. Or do they bring someone in or let Roberto's replacement handle it. I'm out of the loop these days.
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Post by messindreams on Jul 27, 2019 18:39:22 GMT -5
I think Guti is still with the club, below email was sent at 3:28 PM. To all Parents and Players. I hope this email is finding you and your families well. My name is Daniel Gutierrez, I am the academy director for UFA Norcross. It is about that time to start getting prepared for the 2019-20 season. We will begin training with team camp. Team Camp is MANDATORY for ALL players. (explanation below) Our official start will be Monday, July 29th with TEAM CAMP. Team camp provides the coaches an opportunity to work with all the players in the academy program and begin the pre-season preparation for all the teams. It also helps new and returning players meet all of the coaches we have in the club in a fun and competitive 2 hour session during the entire week. . . . Enjoy the weekend and look forward to seeing everyone at training this week! Daniel Gutierrez Director of Academy - Norcross Director of Video Analysis Program - UFA DA Generation Adidas | United Futbol Academy Development Academy Member www.unitedfa.org Skills for Soccer. Skills for Life. |
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Post by tm02g on Jul 28, 2019 13:15:02 GMT -5
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Post by soccerdad76 on Jul 28, 2019 15:15:05 GMT -5
I like Jason, hope he does well. During the parent talk at the end of the ODP pre-camp, it was announced that Jason will be the 2019-2020 u12 (2008) boys ODP head coach as well. |
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Post by 4theloveofsoccer on Jul 29, 2019 5:45:05 GMT -5
I like Jason, hope he does well. During the parent talk at the end of the ODP pre-camp, it was announced that Jason will be the 2019-2020 u12 (2008) boys ODP head coach as well. That is correct, it is to my understanding that JS and JD alternate age group and genders for ODP. |
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Post by blu on Jul 29, 2019 6:36:47 GMT -5
Yeah, he coached an older group of ODP last year.
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Post by Soccerhouse on Jul 29, 2019 8:41:17 GMT -5
Odd timing - any word on when this actually happening?? Immediately? If so - who is coaching 05s?
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Post by SoccerMom on Jul 29, 2019 12:53:07 GMT -5
Odd timing - any word on when this actually happening?? Immediately? If so - who is coaching 05s? Its already happening, he may be there a day or two more. The coaching decision has already been made however I dont know if the team has been notified so I rather not put it out there |
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Post by interestedspectator on Jul 29, 2019 16:07:58 GMT -5
National Champions in the 2nd division |
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