I think we are aligned. Again, he is a respected and solid trainer but I found he created a drama filled environment for no real reason. He wanted to use DA to compete with the big clubs in SoCal and Texas. RE coaches. He can recruit some respected coaches, but has trouble retaining them is my point. As he has been on leave they have been able to coach the players relatively unhindered, but once he comes back we shall see how it goes.
PD from Surf days was hands down the best trainer for my dd. Dealing with parents and everything they want, not his strength and I dont hold any grudges now. He was in a very impossiple situation coaching wise. However, when we trained, it was hard core and my dd did very well. We were just chating about how she was in the best shape of her life and we played pass and go all day. You touch and dribble for more than two touches, your butt is on da bench. It was magiacal. Love the name Hoops Coach!!! Both Deza and PD were competitors and each thought their teams were #1. I actually think if GDA never changed the stupid age, the 03/04 Force vs Surf 03/04 would be big time. Add Blues in the mix to get some kickball ((just kidding Blues)) and ganas and we got some great soccer. PD brought possession from Holland and Barcelona to my dd. She said again how grateful she is that PD moved her to the 11 so should would have a left foot. TY coach and I hope all is wellWe can agree to disagree and that's what's great about this message board. My daughter played for him starting at De Anza and finishing a couple years ago with EQ. Hands down he's the best trainer out there. I've seen many other coaching sessions at various clubs and none can touch the amount of detail that he has in his practices and training sessions. As a result, many of his players are at top schools and yes, they may have found their way to those schools by themselves, but his trainings are second to none and kids get better playing for him. I know my daughter did.
That said, he's not the easiest coach to play for and even less for a parent. Agree his 98 team was probably one of the top teams to come out of Norcal, but his 01's were right there, his 03's and 04's were just as good. I also agree that being in the GDA gave him a pipeline that MVLA, Mustang, Davis and other top clubs didn't have, but all those players (high percentage) were connected to very good soccer schools. Can you name other clubs that have the same brand top to bottom with all the teams playing the same style? I would say that this is unique as it's not apparent at many clubs.
But MLVA have 5 04 players going to Stanford...... so National Team doesn't really matter at this point.
So nocal gets 5 to UCLA and 5 to Stanford. That is freaking talent right there. Congrats Nocal
That wasn't the point of the comment about Quakes (top kids going to UCLA and Stanford as well) and MVLA-- Depends on the kid and the family if the National Team matters or not
MVLA and Stanford is another ball game with the Stanford Women's coach a coach at the club Well Deza likes to show off his connections, why can’t MVLA do the same with having the Stanford coach on their staff?That wasn't the point of the comment about Quakes (top kids going to UCLA and Stanford as well) and MVLA-- Depends on the kid and the family if the National Team matters or not
The thread seems to have gone off topic now for a bit -- Deza was lost, but now has been found and there we go thread done
Because some people have something called humility.
Ha, well, at least it is still about Deza. Most threads haven't been staying anywhere near the topic for the past 8 months.That wasn't the point of the comment about Quakes (top kids going to UCLA and Stanford as well) and MVLA-- Depends on the kid and the family if the National Team matters or not
The thread seems to have gone off topic now for a bit -- Deza was lost, but now has been found and there we go thread done
Why is “all the teams playing the same style“ a virtue?We can agree to disagree and that's what's great about this message board. My daughter played for him starting at De Anza and finishing a couple years ago with EQ. Hands down he's the best trainer out there. I've seen many other coaching sessions at various clubs and none can touch the amount of detail that he has in his practices and training sessions. As a result, many of his players are at top schools and yes, they may have found their way to those schools by themselves, but his trainings are second to none and kids get better playing for him. I know my daughter did.
That said, he's not the easiest coach to play for and even less for a parent. Agree his 98 team was probably one of the top teams to come out of Norcal, but his 01's were right there, his 03's and 04's were just as good. I also agree that being in the GDA gave him a pipeline that MVLA, Mustang, Davis and other top clubs didn't have, but all those players (high percentage) were connected to very good soccer schools. Can you name other clubs that have the same brand top to bottom with all the teams playing the same style? I would say that this is unique as it's not apparent at many clubs.
I’d say his commitment to the “Barcelona” style drives the training that attracts many of his players. The training focuses on providing as many quality touches as possible, and if you don’t learn to be comfortable with the ball at your feet while under pressure, you’ll have trouble getting on the pitch. This tends to weed out players that another coach might find a way to use. In my mind, the benefit to the girls is that they will develop a higher level of skill than they would under some of the more conventional training programs. This will serve the girls well in the future regardless of the style they play.
I am not from the area (anymore), but the latest I heard was that he holds Zoom meetings periodically with parents. Promoting his college placements and talking about his “national platform” aka GA League. Also emphasizing ECNL is not alone in elite national competition. I guess that’s enough to keep charging top dollar and keep the parents happy. I also heard, from some players that asked for their release, that they are not US Club or NorCal affiliated. Good luck to those parents and players.
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OK? Thats just a photo on there website? You can post that photo at there practices if you want but parents are saying he hasn't been out there since April/2020. Nice picture though! What's the scoop?STAFF | FC BAY AREA SURF
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Some parents within the club believe Deza's name was used to keep their players after Earthquakes no longer supported a girls side. He hasn't showed up to 1 training after FC Bay Area was established. They must have one of the highest turnover of coaches in the area, as well. All their good ones have left. I just heard yesterday that Natalia Astrain, one of the main trainers and highly qualified coaches, has also left. She was the head coach for the Barcelona Women's Team (Spain), and she brought a lot of excitement and hope to the club. If that is true, that should raise a lot of questions for those parents that still believe in this club. To each their own, we all get what we deserve. Good luck to everybody.
Interesting! Pretty sad but at least all of there 04's are committed I'm hearing. So they use his name, collect fees, don't get GAL and then he doesn't show up to trainings? If all of there coaches are leaving who's left to train them? He's known for not being able to get along with staff and maybe its best for him to go back down to U10 and built a new power house team. Wish the teams under the 04's best of luck in finding a new home.
They are part of the GA League. They are NOT an affiliate of NorCal Premier or US Club. Meaning that any player that wants to leave doesn't need a release, since there is nothing to be released from. I would assume they are registering players through CalNorth USYS affiliate, considering that will be the sanctioning body for the GA League. But no connection to ECNL or local NorCal league which means players are not tied to the club.
That's unfortunate. Looks like she's only been there 4/5 months. That's 2 female coaches leaving within 1 years time. We need more women coaches in the sport so hopefully they'll find better opportunities to coach.
