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Post by oraclesfriend on Apr 16, 2024 13:10:26 GMT -5
It could be the college recruiting angle. Maybe they felt that Iggy has more experience and connections. Renata can coach damn near anyone, IMO, but she is awesome coaching that U10-U14 ages for girls. She is so good at connecting with the girls, making it fun and really teaching the game. I’m just glad she’s finally being given an ECNL assignment, as opposed to having to fill in like she did last year. Iggy will be fine with 3 teams, didn’t Garvin coach three teams at Concorde and he made it work? Renata is a good coach, wonder if she will still have her RL team? I believe she still coached them this year or at least before stepping in to take over the ECNL team. I will never forget it was a huge hit to the Norcross location when she left. I am glad she got her own ECNL team-she deserves it. I am sure Iggy will be fine as he has done it before though the scheduling at UFA usually has the U16 and up at 8-930 slot so all three of those teams would normally have the same time slot. He will have to change that up. I was thinking about the girls. It is best for the coaches to have 2 ECNL teams max. Just my opinion. |
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Post by socceristhebest on Apr 16, 2024 14:22:39 GMT -5
not to make this about a specific coach, but no single coach should have 3 high level ecnl teams. Sorry that's too much. Especially when your the director of a club with club responsibilities.
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Post by southernsoccer on Apr 16, 2024 16:18:15 GMT -5
Poor Iggy can’t catch a break and must coach 3 teams. Figured it was coach and keep players vs losing entire girls program. Not sure why they did not just give Renata two teams. She had the 07 girls after the James Debacle, let her keep them or give her the 08 team. It makes more sense. Who is Meg Morris? Does anyone know her? Quick google. Meg Morris is a former North Carolina and Portland thorns player. She coached the 2007 and 2008 ECNL girls at Jacksonville FC. She even has a wiki page. Fun! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meg_Morris |
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Post by soccernoleuk on Apr 16, 2024 16:19:02 GMT -5
not to make this about a specific coach, but no single coach should have 3 high level ecnl teams. Sorry that's too much. Especially when your the director of a club with club responsibilities. I agree with you 100%. I made a comment about it last year, asking how a coach could have time to be a director and coach 3 teams. While UFA makes it possible with 3 training time slots, it seems like a lot. |
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Post by soccernoleuk on Apr 16, 2024 16:20:45 GMT -5
Not sure why they did not just give Renata two teams. She had the 07 girls after the James Debacle, let her keep them or give her the 08 team. It makes more sense. Who is Meg Morris? Does anyone know her? Renata can coach damn near anyone, IMO, but she is awesome coaching that U10-U14 ages for girls. She is so good at connecting with the girls, making it fun and really teaching the game. I’m just glad she’s finally being given an ECNL assignment, as opposed to having to fill in like she did last year. I wish everyone saw it this way. I know of a number of coaches at the older age groups who lack recruiting experience and college connections. Personally I don't believe that is in the best interest of the players. |
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Post by soccerlegacy on Apr 16, 2024 16:36:01 GMT -5
It could be the college recruiting angle. Maybe they felt that Iggy has more experience and connections. Renata can coach damn near anyone, IMO, but she is awesome coaching that U10-U14 ages for girls. She is so good at connecting with the girls, making it fun and really teaching the game. I’m just glad she’s finally being given an ECNL assignment, as opposed to having to fill in like she did last year. I wish everyone saw it this way. I know of a number of coaches at the older age groups who lack recruiting experience and college connections. Personally I don't believe that is in the best interest of the players. How does one get experience and connections for college recruiting without being put in the position to gain experience and make connections in college recruiting? |
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Post by socadoodoo on Apr 16, 2024 16:37:14 GMT -5
I saw that UFA added Rudi Pires to their staff on their website. Has anyone heard what he will be doing? Right now he is just working with the little ones for the future academy. |
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Post by throughball on Apr 16, 2024 19:37:27 GMT -5
Right now he is just working with the little ones for the future academy. Heard he is running a whole new UFA location out of Central Park in the fall. |
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Post by soccer1623 on Apr 16, 2024 21:15:09 GMT -5
Anyone has information about Meg Morris? How is she as a coach? Looks like she has strong background - played at UNC and in NWSL. |
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Post by oraclesfriend on Apr 16, 2024 23:47:51 GMT -5
Not sure why they did not just give Renata two teams. She had the 07 girls after the James Debacle, let her keep them or give her the 08 team. It makes more sense. Who is Meg Morris? Does anyone know her? Quick google. Meg Morris is a former North Carolina and Portland thorns player. She coached the 2007 and 2008 ECNL girls at Jacksonville FC. She even has a wiki page. Fun! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meg_MorrisI did the same Google but wasn’t 100% sure it was her as I thought she looked a little different in the pic. Then I realized there was something stretched out looking about Rafiq’s pic so hers might have been the same issue |
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Post by soccernoleuk on Apr 17, 2024 5:54:02 GMT -5
I wish everyone saw it this way. I know of a number of coaches at the older age groups who lack recruiting experience and college connections. Personally I don't believe that is in the best interest of the players. How does one get experience and connections for college recruiting without being put in the position to gain experience and make connections in college recruiting? Coaches can still gain that experience and make the connections by coaching U15 & U16 teams as opposed to U17 & U19. Additionally, coaches should be able to "tag along" with ECNL coaches to their showcases so they can see how things work and also get introduced to college coaches. I agree it is a Catch 22 situation. It just sucks for the players that are essentially part of the training of the new coach, because they don't necessarily get the same experience as those with coaches with a bunch of contacts and experience. |
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Post by oraclesfriend on Apr 17, 2024 7:15:42 GMT -5
How does one get experience and connections for college recruiting without being put in the position to gain experience and make connections in college recruiting? Coaches can still gain that experience and make the connections by coaching U15 & U16 teams as opposed to U17 & U19. Additionally, coaches should be able to "tag along" with ECNL coaches to their showcases so they can see how things work and also get introduced to college coaches. I agree it is a Catch 22 situation. It just sucks for the players that are essentially part of the training of the new coach, because they don't necessarily get the same experience as those with coaches with a bunch of contacts and experience. When you are the DOC or ECNL director you should be at the matches of your recruiting age players (ECNL/ECRL or equivalent) regardless if you are their coach or not. You should know their names and positions and a bit about their play so you can speak intelligently on their behalf again regardless of your teams that you are coaching. That was it doesn’t matter who their coach is for recruiting purposes. Say what you want about Tophat but when my kid was there all of the GA coaches knew her and how she played. They had watched dozens of her games and that included Troy. |
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Post by soccerlegacy on Apr 17, 2024 8:56:29 GMT -5
Coaches can still gain that experience and make the connections by coaching U15 & U16 teams as opposed to U17 & U19. Additionally, coaches should be able to "tag along" with ECNL coaches to their showcases so they can see how things work and also get introduced to college coaches. I agree it is a Catch 22 situation. It just sucks for the players that are essentially part of the training of the new coach, because they don't necessarily get the same experience as those with coaches with a bunch of contacts and experience. When you are the DOC or ECNL director you should be at the matches of your recruiting age players (ECNL/ECRL or equivalent) regardless if you are their coach or not. You should know their names and positions and a bit about their play so you can speak intelligently on their behalf again regardless of your teams that you are coaching. That was it doesn’t matter who their coach is for recruiting purposes. Say what you want about Tophat but when my kid was there all of the GA coaches knew her and how she played. They had watched dozens of her games and that included Troy. Yeah, unfortunately, the majority or recruiting still falls on the player and parents to drive the process forward. From everything I have heard, it's the rare coach(regardless of club), that really helps get players committed to a school. |
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Post by oraclesfriend on Apr 17, 2024 13:09:04 GMT -5
When you are the DOC or ECNL director you should be at the matches of your recruiting age players (ECNL/ECRL or equivalent) regardless if you are their coach or not. You should know their names and positions and a bit about their play so you can speak intelligently on their behalf again regardless of your teams that you are coaching. That was it doesn’t matter who their coach is for recruiting purposes. Say what you want about Tophat but when my kid was there all of the GA coaches knew her and how she played. They had watched dozens of her games and that included Troy. Yeah, unfortunately, the majority or recruiting still falls on the player and parents to drive the process forward. From everything I have heard, it's the rare coach(regardless of club), that really helps get players committed to a school. No question. I was just saying that it is not the RIGHT reason for Iggy to have 3 teams. He should help them the same amount if he is their coach or not. Get to know all of your players if you are the ECNL director or DOC. It is your job. Most college coaches will touch base with your coach. At least that was my experience. Player has to drive the process but those with “connections “ still need to help when asked |
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Post by Soccerhouse on Apr 17, 2024 16:40:32 GMT -5
i know of many occasions where a respectable coach made a "phone call" to get players on a college teams radar. without that call, the player never would have been recruited by that specific school
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Post by soccergirlz on Apr 17, 2024 18:42:18 GMT -5
i know of many occasions where a respectable coach made a "phone call" to get players on a college teams radar. without that call, the player never would have been recruited by that specific school 100%!!! on the girls side, some of the "respectable" coaches have relationships with certain college coaches and can make phone calls. on the flip side, there are college coaches that cannot get these "respectable" coaches to return their phone calls / emails. At the end of the day, the player and parents have to drive the process and work every angle/connection. |
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Post by ball2futbol on Apr 18, 2024 8:25:10 GMT -5
Anyone has information about Meg Morris? How is she as a coach? Looks like she has strong background - played at UNC and in NWSL. On paper she appears to be an incredible hire for the age group. We could use a few more Meg’s and Renata’s in this market. |
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Post by soccerlegacy on Apr 18, 2024 12:13:30 GMT -5
i know of many occasions where a respectable coach made a "phone call" to get players on a college teams radar. without that call, the player never would have been recruited by that specific school 100%!!! on the girls side, some of the "respectable" coaches have relationships with certain college coaches and can make phone calls. on the flip side, there are college coaches that cannot get these "respectable" coaches to return their phone calls / emails. At the end of the day, the player and parents have to drive the process and work every angle/connection. Agreed on this, along with oraclesfriend and Soccerhouse. You used "respectable" I used "rare". Yes, these types of coaches can make calls and send emails to hopefully get the player on the college coaches radar, but that is not the majority of coaches. I know of a few that go out of the way to help in the recruiting process, considering it part of their job or commitment to the players. Again, few and far between, so my point is that the players and parents shouldn't be expecting this as "normal". Be happy if you do have that type of coach. If not, just know that who is going to most likely make it happen... the players and parents. Personally, I think it should be part of the requirement by clubs for the upper age and upper tier coaches to partner with the players in this endeavor. I also think each club should have some sort of seminar or meetings for players and parents that are interested in going on to play in college (once said player is at the appropriate age). Most parents who have never been through the process have a HUGE learning curve on what to do, what to say, when to say it, etc. ... and don't really know if they are doing it correctly until sometimes its too late. I'm thinking of something in comparison to an academic advisor would be to making sure you graduate. |
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Post by mamadona on Apr 18, 2024 13:07:36 GMT -5
Anyone has information about Meg Morris? How is she as a coach? Looks like she has strong background - played at UNC and in NWSL. On paper she appears to be an incredible hire for the age group. We could use a few more Meg’s and Renata’s in this market. Yes! I love seeing female coaches. Ideally they should be good as well, not just female.  My daughter has never had a lady coach except for coach mommy in rec. |
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Post by atlsoccer123 on Apr 19, 2024 9:12:00 GMT -5
Can you clue the rest of us in? Her baby babble style of posts just annoys me a little sometimes is all. I always thought it was more asian than baby babble. |
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Post by atlsoccer123 on Apr 19, 2024 9:28:02 GMT -5
Not sure why they did not just give Renata two teams. She had the 07 girls after the James Debacle, let her keep them or give her the 08 team. It makes more sense. Who is Meg Morris? Does anyone know her? It could be the college recruiting angle. Maybe they felt that Iggy has more experience and connections. Renata can coach damn near anyone, IMO, but she is awesome coaching that U10-U14 ages for girls. She is so good at connecting with the girls, making it fun and really teaching the game. I’m just glad she’s finally being given an ECNL assignment, as opposed to having to fill in like she did last year. Iggy is a big "talker". Just make sure he likes your kid or that recruiting support probably won't be there as it is for his favorites. Yes, he does tend to take the older teams because then he can boast about everything he did when the coaches before him did the development. Agree Renata is a good coach and the players and parents like her. She gets results as far a records and wins go too. That aside, there's a lot to be said for a good coach who also meshes well with players and parents. Never heard of Meg Morris. |
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Post by oraclesfriend on Apr 19, 2024 12:06:03 GMT -5
It could be the college recruiting angle. Maybe they felt that Iggy has more experience and connections. Renata can coach damn near anyone, IMO, but she is awesome coaching that U10-U14 ages for girls. She is so good at connecting with the girls, making it fun and really teaching the game. I’m just glad she’s finally being given an ECNL assignment, as opposed to having to fill in like she did last year. Iggy is a big "talker". Just make sure he likes your kid or that recruiting support probably won't be there as it is for his favorites. Yes, he does tend to take the older teams because then he can boast about everything he did when the coaches before him did the development. Agree Renata is a good coach and the players and parents like her. She gets results as far a records and wins go too. That aside, there's a lot to be said for a good coach who also meshes well with players and parents. Never heard of Meg Morris. UFA just sent an email to ppl about her. She is confirmed as the same Meg Morris that coaches at Jacksonville FC. Former UNC Tar Heel and played in NWSL with Sky Blue and Portland. Career cut short by a bad hip injury leading to traumatic arthritis. She was an ECNL Selection game coach too for whatever that is worth. |
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Post by playfromtheback on Apr 19, 2024 12:57:03 GMT -5
Does anyone know anything about Dean Phillips as a coach?
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Post by unitedchaos on Apr 20, 2024 8:46:21 GMT -5
Have any of the big Atlanta clubs officially their Academy (u8-u12) boys coaches for next season yet? Links??
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Post by oraclesfriend on Apr 20, 2024 9:42:25 GMT -5
Have any of the big Atlanta clubs officially their Academy (u8-u12) boys coaches for next season yet? Links?? Not that I have seen. The academy and non-“elite” league select coaches are released later. ECRL will usually be released next and then select lower teams and academy usually after that by 1-2 weeks. Clubs are still gathering expected numbers of players and hiring coaches for the younger teams and lower level teams. The top coaches likely already know their planned academy teams but it won’t come out yet. |
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Post by dreamsoccer on Apr 22, 2024 8:52:03 GMT -5
Any thoughts on Coach Hugo (AFU) or Coach Jason Smith (UFA) boys??
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Post by DunwoodySoccerDad on Apr 22, 2024 9:23:07 GMT -5
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Post by Keeper on Apr 22, 2024 16:46:20 GMT -5
Any thoughts on Coach Hugo (AFU) or Coach Jason Smith (UFA) boys?? Jason was great the one year we had him for ODP, and loved playing against him at Norcross. Pretty class act guy and gets a lot out of his boys. |
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Post by soccerpop on Apr 22, 2024 18:20:28 GMT -5
Could anyone share experience with Garth Pollonais from AFU? |
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Post by mightydawg on Apr 22, 2024 19:20:54 GMT -5
What happened to Alex Pineda? Don’t see him coaching any teams. |
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My daughter has never had a lady coach except for coach mommy in rec.
