2019 Coach Hot Seat Thread

Discussion in 'College & Amateur Soccer' started by WatzBruin, Sep 16, 2018.

  1. fknbuflobo

    fknbuflobo Member+

    Arsenal FC
    United States
    Nov 16, 2011
    Akron, Ohio
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    If I wanted to think rationally, I would not be a fan*atic. Emotions are inextricably involved. But you are right.

    Caleb Porter once told me that he would never leave Akron for another school. Never. I believed him. Porter is extraordinarily convincing in person. We will always love Caleb for that fidelity. I only hope that Jared Embick feels a similar bond and loyalty to Akron. Because we Zips certainly feel that way toward him. Embick is proving himself a master tactician and teacher.

    While perhaps not the very pinnacle of amateur soccer, Akron is still a really really good gig. I want Embick to retire here.
     
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  2. Wazzaville

    Wazzaville New Member

    DC United
    Netherlands
    Dec 13, 2018
    Nat'l Team:
    Netherlands
    You got that call right! American have just announced that Zach Samol got the position of head coach. He has an impressive background and should have the respect of the players for his achievements as a player. It will be interesting to see how he copes with the 'muscleball' that is played in the Patriot League.

    http://www.aueagles.com/sports/m-soccer/2018-19/releases/20181221kedt48
     
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  3. Tom20

    Tom20 New Member

    Manchester United
    United States
    Feb 24, 2018
  4. ThePonchat

    ThePonchat Member+

    #ProRelForUSA
    United States
    Jan 10, 2013
    I've Been Everywhere Man
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Filled
    Rutgers -- Jim McElderry (Fordham)
    Creighton -- Johnny Torres (assistant)
    Wofford -- Joel Tyson (Charlotte Independence)
    James Madison -- Paul Zazenski (was interim)
    Liberty -- Kelly Findley (Davidson assistant)
    UAB -- Jeff Kinney (VT assistant)
    American -- Zach Samol (Georgetown assistant)

    Vacant
    Louisville
    Fordham
    Belmont
    UNCG
    SIUE
    Davidson
    Incarnate Word -- (interim is Chris Fidler)
     
  5. GoCardsDotCom

    GoCardsDotCom New Member

    Southampton
    Brazil
    Dec 15, 2018
    Next up for UofL is Jamie Franks of Denver. His "fighting soccer" style at Louisville will be the death of the sport on campus. zzzzzzzz
     
  6. boxcar123

    boxcar123 Member

    Nov 15, 2012
    Hearing John Michael Hayden is in at Louisville. He turned down Belmont.

    Other finalists at Belmont are from Xavier and New Mexico.
     
  7. boxcar123

    boxcar123 Member

    Nov 15, 2012
  8. ThePonchat

    ThePonchat Member+

    #ProRelForUSA
    United States
    Jan 10, 2013
    I've Been Everywhere Man
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    John Michael Hayden is official at Louisville. This is deserved. Definitely the right hire.
     
  9. fknbuflobo

    fknbuflobo Member+

    Arsenal FC
    United States
    Nov 16, 2011
    Akron, Ohio
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    John Michael Hayden arguably should have been their choice all along.
     
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  10. boxcar123

    boxcar123 Member

    Nov 15, 2012
    Costa in at Belmont
     
  11. ThePonchat

    ThePonchat Member+

    #ProRelForUSA
    United States
    Jan 10, 2013
    I've Been Everywhere Man
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Well, called this one. Ha!

    How long has it been since an assistant with no HC experience got an ACC job? But, this is the right hire. Mr. Louisville Soccer will be great for the program.
     
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  12. MySonsPlay

    MySonsPlay Member

    Liverpool FC
    United States
    Oct 10, 2017
    #187 MySonsPlay, Dec 28, 2018
    Last edited: Dec 28, 2018
    2010, Somoano?
     
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  13. fknbuflobo

    fknbuflobo Member+

    Arsenal FC
    United States
    Nov 16, 2011
    Akron, Ohio
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  14. ThePonchat

    ThePonchat Member+

    #ProRelForUSA
    United States
    Jan 10, 2013
    I've Been Everywhere Man
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Filled
    Rutgers -- Jim McElderry (Fordham)
    Creighton -- Johnny Torres (assistant)
    Wofford -- Joel Tyson (Charlotte Independence)
    James Madison -- Paul Zazenski (was interim)
    Liberty -- Kelly Findley (Davidson assistant)
    UAB -- Jeff Kinney (VT assistant)
    American -- Zach Samol (Georgetown assistant)
    Louisville -- John Michael Hayden (Louisville assistant)
    Belmont -- David Costa (Xavier assistant)

    Vacant
    Fordham
    Davidson
    UNCG
    SIUE
    Incarnate Word -- (interim is Chris Fidler)
     
  15. fknbuflobo

    fknbuflobo Member+

    Arsenal FC
    United States
    Nov 16, 2011
    Akron, Ohio
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    SIUE remains a decent job.
     
  16. ThePonchat

    ThePonchat Member+

    #ProRelForUSA
    United States
    Jan 10, 2013
    I've Been Everywhere Man
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I am told that SIUE is down to the last two candidates. One is a B1G assistant. Not quite sure I remember who the other is.

    Shocking that these departments continue to drag their feet in hiring.
     
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  17. WatzBruin

    WatzBruin Member

    Aug 23, 2011
    LA - SF Valley
    Club:
    FC Barcelona
    With all the early departures of Bruin players might something be afoot and not public?
     
  18. Terrier1966

    Terrier1966 Member

    Nov 19, 2016
    Club:
    Aston Villa FC
  19. JoeSoccerFan

    JoeSoccerFan Member+

    Aug 11, 2000
    I can see a need for this. I talk to many parents (and a whole bunch of kids) that don't know how the business of soccer really works. Of course, excluding the vast majority of people in this forum. I know of a few other coaches doing the same thing that Foley is doing. I don't know her but I wish her well helping young players find the best college fit for them.
     
  20. fknbuflobo

    fknbuflobo Member+

    Arsenal FC
    United States
    Nov 16, 2011
    Akron, Ohio
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Yeah, you wish! Why should this year be any different?
     
  21. MySonsPlay

    MySonsPlay Member

    Liverpool FC
    United States
    Oct 10, 2017
  22. ThePonchat

    ThePonchat Member+

    #ProRelForUSA
    United States
    Jan 10, 2013
    I've Been Everywhere Man
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Filled
    Rutgers -- Jim McElderry (Fordham)
    Creighton -- Johnny Torres (assistant)
    Wofford -- Joel Tyson (Charlotte Independence)
    James Madison -- Paul Zazenski (was interim)
    Liberty -- Kelly Findley (Davidson assistant)
    UAB -- Jeff Kinney (VT assistant)
    American -- Zach Samol (Georgetown assistant)
    Louisville -- John Michael Hayden (Louisville assistant)
    Belmont -- David Costa (Xavier assistant)
    UNCG -- EJ O'Keeffe (High Point head)

    Vacant
    Fordham
    Davidson
    SIUE
    Incarnate Word -- (interim is Chris Fidler)
    High Point
     
  23. LetsbeFranks

    LetsbeFranks New Member

    Pioneers
    United States
    Dec 3, 2018
    It seems SIUE is going door to door in the Big 10 to find their guy from what I hear. Several assistants in the conference are in play which seems to be consistent with what other schools have done this year by hiring assistant coaches from other D1 institutions instead of D2 or NAIA head coaches.

    I believe you can eliminate the Incarnate Word opening as Fidler hired an assistant per their website with Coach Fidler giving quotes which lends me to believe he is more of a permanent fixture than just interim...https://uiwcardinals.com/news/2019/...-mccarthy-as-assistant-mens-soccer-coach.aspx
     
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  24. ThePonchat

    ThePonchat Member+

    #ProRelForUSA
    United States
    Jan 10, 2013
    I've Been Everywhere Man
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Filled
    Rutgers -- Jim McElderry (Fordham)
    Creighton -- Johnny Torres (assistant)
    Wofford -- Joel Tyson (Charlotte Independence)
    James Madison -- Paul Zazenski (was interim)
    Liberty -- Kelly Findley (Davidson assistant)
    UAB -- Jeff Kinney (VT assistant)
    American -- Zach Samol (Georgetown assistant)
    Louisville -- John Michael Hayden (Louisville assistant)
    Belmont -- David Costa (Xavier assistant)
    UNCG -- EJ O'Keeffe (High Point head)
    Incarnate Word -- Chris Fidler (interim in 2018)

    Vacant
    Fordham
    Davidson
    SIUE
    High Point
     
  25. MySonsPlay

    MySonsPlay Member

    Liverpool FC
    United States
    Oct 10, 2017

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