Coach Ada Greenwood let go as coach of USD Women's Soccer Team

This is only hearsay, but I heard it was because of the way he treated some of his players. Again, this is just what I was told. I love Ada. He is old school and I'm sorry to see him leave.
 
I'm curious to see who replaces him, where he ends up and what happens to his 2017 recruits.
 
outside! said:
I had heard this earlier and meant to ask the forum for details.
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/aztecs/sd-sp-usdsoc-20161115-story.html
http://www.usdtoreros.com/sports/w-soccer/spec-rel/111516aaa.html
I was a bit surprised. I went to one of their games this year and thought they played well, if a bit direct for my tastes.
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The UT article mentioned local soccer figure Shannon McMillan as a possible replacement. Allow me to suggest Brian Quinn, currently assistant coach on the men's side, DOC of SD Soccer Club, and girls coach at Bishop's School. On the other hand former UCSD head coach Derek Armstrong of Nomads is underemployed at the moment.
 
NoGoal said:
Do you think Chris Lemay former SDSU and Surf coach currently Cal Associate HC applies for the position?
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Absolutely. He has been wanting to be a head coach, plus his family is still down here. I can't imagine a situation in which he wouldn't apply... unless SDSU has an opening.
 
outside! said:
I've never heard anything bad about her, unlike many of the other potential candidates mentioned here. Too bad there is no good way of contacting former players and customers (parents) of the candidates for their thoughts.
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I've dealt with 4 of the 6 coaches mentioned here. I have plenty of thoughts on those choices. But, I'm not on the hiring committee. :)
 
outside! said:
I wouldn't wish Chis Lemay on anyone.
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I have had nothing but good experiences with Chris and my daughter likes him. Him and Neil were very gracious and up front with my player in every interaction even when she told them that she had accepted a scholarship offer elsewhere. Not to mention when she was deciding where she wanted to play and she worked out with his Surf team he offered her a position at the end of the first training session and was upfront about what role that he saw her playing. She didn't end up playing for him but his training session was outstanding and it left a lasting impression with my daughter as to what she was looking for from a coach.

It sounds like your player didn't have a good experience and that is unfortunate but if you are going off the opinions of bitter parents, I wouldn't put a whole lot of stock in it. He is brutally honest with parents about their kid and sometimes parents don't like to hear the truth about their little Mia.
 
madcow said:
Absolutely. He has been wanting to be a head coach, plus his family is still down here. I can't imagine a situation in which he wouldn't apply... unless SDSU has an opening.
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That is crazy working in NorCal and his family still in SoCal.

I recalled his Surf team was well trained and played good soccer.
 
MakeAPlay said:
It sounds like your player didn't have a good experience and that is unfortunate but if you are going off the opinions of bitter parents, I wouldn't put a whole lot of stock in it. He is brutally honest with parents about their kid and sometimes parents don't like to hear the truth about their little Mia.
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I know of players that also love CL. He teaches the game well. CL is great with players he likes, but there are plenty of ex-players of his that were treated poorly and dishonestly by him. My DD had no experience with him. I doubt he ever knew who my DD was, even though she scored and assisted against his team in scrimmages where she was playing up two age groups. Even if he did, I wouldn't mind hearing brutal honesty about her playing. I have no illusions about her abilities. I only had one (albeit poor) interaction with him. It made me curious about him so I started asking around since at the time he could have ended up coaching my DD. I agree that a few bitter parents don't signify much, but there are scores of parents out there that don't have much good to say about him, including at least one who was a team manager. Sorry, but I don't have much respect for rude, arrogant people that are only nice to people that have something they want.

Another good candidate would be Tad Bobak if he is interested.
 
outside! said:
I know of players that also love CL. He teaches the game well. CL is great with players he likes, but there are plenty of ex-players of his that were treated poorly and dishonestly by him. My DD had no experience with him. I doubt he ever knew who my DD was, even though she scored and assisted against his team in scrimmages where she was playing up two age groups. Even if he did, I wouldn't mind hearing brutal honesty about her playing. I have no illusions about her abilities. I only had one (albeit poor) interaction with him. It made me curious about him so I started asking around since at the time he could have ended up coaching my DD. I agree that a few bitter parents don't signify much, but there are scores of parents out there that don't have much good to say about him, including at least one who was a team manager. Sorry, but I don't have much respect for rude, arrogant people that are only nice to people that have something they want.

Another good candidate would be Tad Bobak if he is interested.
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Fair enough. I know that opinions vary.
 
CL is just Ada part 2. Some love him, some have a hard time with him. He can be rough to play for, has an ego and can be brash. Isn't that Ada?
 
Surfref said:
Jen would be a great fit for that program. DD played for her and absolutely loved her coaching style and what she was able to get out of players.
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My player really liked her too. She is a great communicator and role model for young women.
 
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