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Anonymous wrote:Summary of GD based on PPs (here and GFR thread):

Pros:

1. Tries to play possession / tiki-taka based game and to avoid kick and run.
2. Holds players accountable with immediate in-game feedback.
3. Encourages players to do extra training, is willing to spend extra time with interested players, and rewards players who show that commitment with more playing time.

Cons:
1. Feedback can be harsh, particularly for sensitive players (and parents).
2. Charges for extra sessions (as does every coach in the DMV), which creates at least an appearance of a conflict of interest for playing time decisions.
3. Doesn’t like women (not clear if this applies to moms, players, or both).

I disagree with this. He rage subs players who make a mistake and the in-game feedback consists of either beratement or ignoring the player, while trashing them to the rest of the team, nothing constructive.

So do all his players dislike playing on his teams and leave? Or do some of his players and parents like him, but he’s nevertheless a bad fit for others (perhaps those who are less capable and/or thinner skinned). It’s not like he’s been coaching first teams at a top club where players who are aiming for P4 can feel trapped at a particular club. If he’s truly objectively bad, and not just a bad fit for some, you’d expect to see mass departures of players. Did that happen at GFR?

We'll know how many parents liked him by how many players follow him to VRSC. Playing time will be harder for the bloated rosters if GD is bringing his favorites with him.

Any idea which teams he’ll coach at VRSC? PP said he’s taking 2013s from MJ this spring. Is he also taking MJ’s 2011s? Looks like GD has GFR’s 2011s, wonder if any would follow mid-season.

He has 4 teams now. He must be coaching at least 2 at VRSC.

Maybe he will take some of the GA2 teams?

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Anonymous wrote:Summary of GD based on PPs (here and GFR thread):

Pros:

1. Tries to play possession / tiki-taka based game and to avoid kick and run.
2. Holds players accountable with immediate in-game feedback.
3. Encourages players to do extra training, is willing to spend extra time with interested players, and rewards players who show that commitment with more playing time.

Cons:
1. Feedback can be harsh, particularly for sensitive players (and parents).
2. Charges for extra sessions (as does every coach in the DMV), which creates at least an appearance of a conflict of interest for playing time decisions.
3. Doesn’t like women (not clear if this applies to moms, players, or both).

I disagree with this. He rage subs players who make a mistake and the in-game feedback consists of either beratement or ignoring the player, while trashing them to the rest of the team, nothing constructive.

So do all his players dislike playing on his teams and leave? Or do some of his players and parents like him, but he’s nevertheless a bad fit for others (perhaps those who are less capable and/or thinner skinned). It’s not like he’s been coaching first teams at a top club where players who are aiming for P4 can feel trapped at a particular club. If he’s truly objectively bad, and not just a bad fit for some, you’d expect to see mass departures of players. Did that happen at GFR?

We'll know how many parents liked him by how many players follow him to VRSC. Playing time will be harder for the bloated rosters if GD is bringing his favorites with him.

Any idea which teams he’ll coach at VRSC? PP said he’s taking 2013s from MJ this spring. Is he also taking MJ’s 2011s? Looks like GD has GFR’s 2011s, wonder if any would follow mid-season.

He has 4 teams now. He must be coaching at least 2 at VRSC.

Maybe he will take some of the GA2 teams?

I hear he’s not coaching any ASPIRE teams. He’s got some really talented ECNL RL girls with the 11’s and 09’s and 10’s. I’m sure that GFR players who what to be more serious will at least come to ID sessions.

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Anonymous wrote:Summary of GD based on PPs (here and GFR thread):

Pros:

1. Tries to play possession / tiki-taka based game and to avoid kick and run.
2. Holds players accountable with immediate in-game feedback.
3. Encourages players to do extra training, is willing to spend extra time with interested players, and rewards players who show that commitment with more playing time.

Cons:
1. Feedback can be harsh, particularly for sensitive players (and parents).
2. Charges for extra sessions (as does every coach in the DMV), which creates at least an appearance of a conflict of interest for playing time decisions.
3. Doesn’t like women (not clear if this applies to moms, players, or both).

I disagree with this. He rage subs players who make a mistake and the in-game feedback consists of either beratement or ignoring the player, while trashing them to the rest of the team, nothing constructive.

So do all his players dislike playing on his teams and leave? Or do some of his players and parents like him, but he’s nevertheless a bad fit for others (perhaps those who are less capable and/or thinner skinned). It’s not like he’s been coaching first teams at a top club where players who are aiming for P4 can feel trapped at a particular club. If he’s truly objectively bad, and not just a bad fit for some, you’d expect to see mass departures of players. Did that happen at GFR?

We'll know how many parents liked him by how many players follow him to VRSC. Playing time will be harder for the bloated rosters if GD is bringing his favorites with him.

Any idea which teams he’ll coach at VRSC? PP said he’s taking 2013s from MJ this spring. Is he also taking MJ’s 2011s? Looks like GD has GFR’s 2011s, wonder if any would follow mid-season.

He has 4 teams now. He must be coaching at least 2 at VRSC.

Maybe he will take some of the GA2 teams?

I hear he’s not coaching any ASPIRE teams. He’s got some really talented ECNL RL girls with the 11’s and 09’s and 10’s. I’m sure that GFR players who what to be more serious will at least come to ID sessions.

I would think any of the 09's and even most of the 10's and 11's would have already left if they were really talented and more serious.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Summary of GD based on PPs (here and GFR thread):

Pros:

1. Tries to play possession / tiki-taka based game and to avoid kick and run.
2. Holds players accountable with immediate in-game feedback.
3. Encourages players to do extra training, is willing to spend extra time with interested players, and rewards players who show that commitment with more playing time.

Cons:
1. Feedback can be harsh, particularly for sensitive players (and parents).
2. Charges for extra sessions (as does every coach in the DMV), which creates at least an appearance of a conflict of interest for playing time decisions.
3. Doesn’t like women (not clear if this applies to moms, players, or both).

I disagree with this. He rage subs players who make a mistake and the in-game feedback consists of either beratement or ignoring the player, while trashing them to the rest of the team, nothing constructive.

So do all his players dislike playing on his teams and leave? Or do some of his players and parents like him, but he’s nevertheless a bad fit for others (perhaps those who are less capable and/or thinner skinned). It’s not like he’s been coaching first teams at a top club where players who are aiming for P4 can feel trapped at a particular club. If he’s truly objectively bad, and not just a bad fit for some, you’d expect to see mass departures of players. Did that happen at GFR?

We'll know how many parents liked him by how many players follow him to VRSC. Playing time will be harder for the bloated rosters if GD is bringing his favorites with him.

Any idea which teams he’ll coach at VRSC? PP said he’s taking 2013s from MJ this spring. Is he also taking MJ’s 2011s? Looks like GD has GFR’s 2011s, wonder if any would follow mid-season.

He has 4 teams now. He must be coaching at least 2 at VRSC.

Maybe he will take some of the GA2 teams?

I hear he’s not coaching any ASPIRE teams. He’s got some really talented ECNL RL girls with the 11’s and 09’s and 10’s. I’m sure that GFR players who what to be more serious will at least come to ID sessions.

I would think any of the 09's and even most of the 10's and 11's would have already left if they were really talented and more serious.

I get the 09’s but 11’s…perfect time for a change up.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Summary of GD based on PPs (here and GFR thread):

Pros:

1. Tries to play possession / tiki-taka based game and to avoid kick and run.
2. Holds players accountable with immediate in-game feedback.
3. Encourages players to do extra training, is willing to spend extra time with interested players, and rewards players who show that commitment with more playing time.

Cons:
1. Feedback can be harsh, particularly for sensitive players (and parents).
2. Charges for extra sessions (as does every coach in the DMV), which creates at least an appearance of a conflict of interest for playing time decisions.
3. Doesn’t like women (not clear if this applies to moms, players, or both).

I disagree with this. He rage subs players who make a mistake and the in-game feedback consists of either beratement or ignoring the player, while trashing them to the rest of the team, nothing constructive.

So do all his players dislike playing on his teams and leave? Or do some of his players and parents like him, but he’s nevertheless a bad fit for others (perhaps those who are less capable and/or thinner skinned). It’s not like he’s been coaching first teams at a top club where players who are aiming for P4 can feel trapped at a particular club. If he’s truly objectively bad, and not just a bad fit for some, you’d expect to see mass departures of players. Did that happen at GFR?

We'll know how many parents liked him by how many players follow him to VRSC. Playing time will be harder for the bloated rosters if GD is bringing his favorites with him.

Any idea which teams he’ll coach at VRSC? PP said he’s taking 2013s from MJ this spring. Is he also taking MJ’s 2011s? Looks like GD has GFR’s 2011s, wonder if any would follow mid-season.

He has 4 teams now. He must be coaching at least 2 at VRSC.

Maybe he will take some of the GA2 teams?

2013 parents were told GD is taking that team in the spring. MJ’s other team is 2011, but I haven’t heard anything about a near-term change there, and no one knows about next year. But I’m sure VRSC will do whatever it can to pull GFR’s top players starting with ID sessions next month.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Summary of GD based on PPs (here and GFR thread):

Pros:

1. Tries to play possession / tiki-taka based game and to avoid kick and run.
2. Holds players accountable with immediate in-game feedback.
3. Encourages players to do extra training, is willing to spend extra time with interested players, and rewards players who show that commitment with more playing time.

Cons:
1. Feedback can be harsh, particularly for sensitive players (and parents).
2. Charges for extra sessions (as does every coach in the DMV), which creates at least an appearance of a conflict of interest for playing time decisions.
3. Doesn’t like women (not clear if this applies to moms, players, or both).

I disagree with this. He rage subs players who make a mistake and the in-game feedback consists of either beratement or ignoring the player, while trashing them to the rest of the team, nothing constructive.

So do all his players dislike playing on his teams and leave? Or do some of his players and parents like him, but he’s nevertheless a bad fit for others (perhaps those who are less capable and/or thinner skinned). It’s not like he’s been coaching first teams at a top club where players who are aiming for P4 can feel trapped at a particular club. If he’s truly objectively bad, and not just a bad fit for some, you’d expect to see mass departures of players. Did that happen at GFR?

We'll know how many parents liked him by how many players follow him to VRSC. Playing time will be harder for the bloated rosters if GD is bringing his favorites with him.

Any idea which teams he’ll coach at VRSC? PP said he’s taking 2013s from MJ this spring. Is he also taking MJ’s 2011s? Looks like GD has GFR’s 2011s, wonder if any would follow mid-season.

He has 4 teams now. He must be coaching at least 2 at VRSC.

Maybe he will take some of the GA2 teams?

2013 parents were told GD is taking that team in the spring. MJ’s other team is 2011, but I haven’t heard anything about a near-term change there, and no one knows about next year. But I’m sure VRSC will do whatever it can to pull GFR’s top players starting with ID sessions next month.

Where is MJ going

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Summary of GD based on PPs (here and GFR thread):

Pros:

1. Tries to play possession / tiki-taka based game and to avoid kick and run.
2. Holds players accountable with immediate in-game feedback.
3. Encourages players to do extra training, is willing to spend extra time with interested players, and rewards players who show that commitment with more playing time.

Cons:
1. Feedback can be harsh, particularly for sensitive players (and parents).
2. Charges for extra sessions (as does every coach in the DMV), which creates at least an appearance of a conflict of interest for playing time decisions.
3. Doesn’t like women (not clear if this applies to moms, players, or both).

I disagree with this. He rage subs players who make a mistake and the in-game feedback consists of either beratement or ignoring the player, while trashing them to the rest of the team, nothing constructive.

So do all his players dislike playing on his teams and leave? Or do some of his players and parents like him, but he’s nevertheless a bad fit for others (perhaps those who are less capable and/or thinner skinned). It’s not like he’s been coaching first teams at a top club where players who are aiming for P4 can feel trapped at a particular club. If he’s truly objectively bad, and not just a bad fit for some, you’d expect to see mass departures of players. Did that happen at GFR?

We'll know how many parents liked him by how many players follow him to VRSC. Playing time will be harder for the bloated rosters if GD is bringing his favorites with him.

Any idea which teams he’ll coach at VRSC? PP said he’s taking 2013s from MJ this spring. Is he also taking MJ’s 2011s? Looks like GD has GFR’s 2011s, wonder if any would follow mid-season.

He has 4 teams now. He must be coaching at least 2 at VRSC.

Maybe he will take some of the GA2 teams?

I hear he’s not coaching any ASPIRE teams. He’s got some really talented ECNL RL girls with the 11’s and 09’s and 10’s. I’m sure that GFR players who what to be more serious will at least come to ID sessions.

I would think any of the 09's and even most of the 10's and 11's would have already left if they were really talented and more serious.

His 2011 team beat McLean GA at WAGS...plenty of talented and serious girls on that team.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Summary of GD based on PPs (here and GFR thread):

Pros:

1. Tries to play possession / tiki-taka based game and to avoid kick and run.
2. Holds players accountable with immediate in-game feedback.
3. Encourages players to do extra training, is willing to spend extra time with interested players, and rewards players who show that commitment with more playing time.

Cons:
1. Feedback can be harsh, particularly for sensitive players (and parents).
2. Charges for extra sessions (as does every coach in the DMV), which creates at least an appearance of a conflict of interest for playing time decisions.
3. Doesn’t like women (not clear if this applies to moms, players, or both).

I disagree with this. He rage subs players who make a mistake and the in-game feedback consists of either beratement or ignoring the player, while trashing them to the rest of the team, nothing constructive.

So do all his players dislike playing on his teams and leave? Or do some of his players and parents like him, but he’s nevertheless a bad fit for others (perhaps those who are less capable and/or thinner skinned). It’s not like he’s been coaching first teams at a top club where players who are aiming for P4 can feel trapped at a particular club. If he’s truly objectively bad, and not just a bad fit for some, you’d expect to see mass departures of players. Did that happen at GFR?

We'll know how many parents liked him by how many players follow him to VRSC. Playing time will be harder for the bloated rosters if GD is bringing his favorites with him.

Any idea which teams he’ll coach at VRSC? PP said he’s taking 2013s from MJ this spring. Is he also taking MJ’s 2011s? Looks like GD has GFR’s 2011s, wonder if any would follow mid-season.

He has 4 teams now. He must be coaching at least 2 at VRSC.

Maybe he will take some of the GA2 teams?

I hear he’s not coaching any ASPIRE teams. He’s got some really talented ECNL RL girls with the 11’s and 09’s and 10’s. I’m sure that GFR players who what to be more serious will at least come to ID sessions.

I would think any of the 09's and even most of the 10's and 11's would have already left if they were really talented and more serious.

His 2011 team beat McLean GA at WAGS...plenty of talented and serious girls on that team.

Looked at GFR 2011’s record, I would not sleep on them. Brace for impact….they might come over.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Summary of GD based on PPs (here and GFR thread):

Pros:

1. Tries to play possession / tiki-taka based game and to avoid kick and run.
2. Holds players accountable with immediate in-game feedback.
3. Encourages players to do extra training, is willing to spend extra time with interested players, and rewards players who show that commitment with more playing time.

Cons:
1. Feedback can be harsh, particularly for sensitive players (and parents).
2. Charges for extra sessions (as does every coach in the DMV), which creates at least an appearance of a conflict of interest for playing time decisions.
3. Doesn’t like women (not clear if this applies to moms, players, or both).

I disagree with this. He rage subs players who make a mistake and the in-game feedback consists of either beratement or ignoring the player, while trashing them to the rest of the team, nothing constructive.

So do all his players dislike playing on his teams and leave? Or do some of his players and parents like him, but he’s nevertheless a bad fit for others (perhaps those who are less capable and/or thinner skinned). It’s not like he’s been coaching first teams at a top club where players who are aiming for P4 can feel trapped at a particular club. If he’s truly objectively bad, and not just a bad fit for some, you’d expect to see mass departures of players. Did that happen at GFR?

We'll know how many parents liked him by how many players follow him to VRSC. Playing time will be harder for the bloated rosters if GD is bringing his favorites with him.

Any idea which teams he’ll coach at VRSC? PP said he’s taking 2013s from MJ this spring. Is he also taking MJ’s 2011s? Looks like GD has GFR’s 2011s, wonder if any would follow mid-season.

He has 4 teams now. He must be coaching at least 2 at VRSC.

Maybe he will take some of the GA2 teams?

I hear he’s not coaching any ASPIRE teams. He’s got some really talented ECNL RL girls with the 11’s and 09’s and 10’s. I’m sure that GFR players who what to be more serious will at least come to ID sessions.

I would think any of the 09's and even most of the 10's and 11's would have already left if they were really talented and more serious.

His 2011 team beat McLean GA at WAGS...plenty of talented and serious girls on that team.

Looked at GFR 2011’s record, I would not sleep on them. Brace for impact….they might come over.

Buckle up…ID session season is going to be crazy

[Anonymous]

I'd imagine if GFR players are looking for GA they'd look at Mclean over VRSC. Leesburg is a haul!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'd imagine if GFR players are looking for GA they'd look at Mclean over VRSC. Leesburg is a haul!

Depends on where they live. RavenTek is an easier drive from Reston, Great Falls, and perhaps even parts of McLean outside the beltway than Lewisville Park. Plenty of girls from those areas currently on VRSC GA teams, including former GFR players.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I'd imagine if GFR players are looking for GA they'd look at Mclean over VRSC. Leesburg is a haul!

Depends on where they live. RavenTek is an easier drive from Reston, Great Falls, and perhaps even parts of McLean outside the beltway than Lewisville Park. Plenty of girls from those areas currently on VRSC GA teams, including former GFR players.

Sure, if you want to spend $15 round trip 4-5x a week on tolls.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Summary of GD based on PPs (here and GFR thread):

Pros:

1. Tries to play possession / tiki-taka based game and to avoid kick and run.
2. Holds players accountable with immediate in-game feedback.
3. Encourages players to do extra training, is willing to spend extra time with interested players, and rewards players who show that commitment with more playing time.

Cons:
1. Feedback can be harsh, particularly for sensitive players (and parents).
2. Charges for extra sessions (as does every coach in the DMV), which creates at least an appearance of a conflict of interest for playing time decisions.
3. Doesn’t like women (not clear if this applies to moms, players, or both).

I disagree with this. He rage subs players who make a mistake and the in-game feedback consists of either beratement or ignoring the player, while trashing them to the rest of the team, nothing constructive.

So do all his players dislike playing on his teams and leave? Or do some of his players and parents like him, but he’s nevertheless a bad fit for others (perhaps those who are less capable and/or thinner skinned). It’s not like he’s been coaching first teams at a top club where players who are aiming for P4 can feel trapped at a particular club. If he’s truly objectively bad, and not just a bad fit for some, you’d expect to see mass departures of players. Did that happen at GFR?

We'll know how many parents liked him by how many players follow him to VRSC. Playing time will be harder for the bloated rosters if GD is bringing his favorites with him.

Any idea which teams he’ll coach at VRSC? PP said he’s taking 2013s from MJ this spring. Is he also taking MJ’s 2011s? Looks like GD has GFR’s 2011s, wonder if any would follow mid-season.

He has 4 teams now. He must be coaching at least 2 at VRSC.

Maybe he will take some of the GA2 teams?

2013 parents were told GD is taking that team in the spring. MJ’s other team is 2011, but I haven’t heard anything about a near-term change there, and no one knows about next year. But I’m sure VRSC will do whatever it can to pull GFR’s top players starting with ID sessions next month.

Where is MJ going

Maybe to grammar school?
Grifter ain’t definitely going back to Luton.

Every pig has its St. Martin

[Anonymous]

Based on what I see, this will be a disaster for VRSC. Total disaster.

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Anonymous wrote:Summary of GD based on PPs (here and GFR thread):

Pros:

1. Tries to play possession / tiki-taka based game and to avoid kick and run.
2. Holds players accountable with immediate in-game feedback.
3. Encourages players to do extra training, is willing to spend extra time with interested players, and rewards players who show that commitment with more playing time.

Cons:
1. Feedback can be harsh, particularly for sensitive players (and parents).
2. Charges for extra sessions (as does every coach in the DMV), which creates at least an appearance of a conflict of interest for playing time decisions.
3. Doesn’t like women (not clear if this applies to moms, players, or both).

I disagree with this. He rage subs players who make a mistake and the in-game feedback consists of either beratement or ignoring the player, while trashing them to the rest of the team, nothing constructive.

So do all his players dislike playing on his teams and leave? Or do some of his players and parents like him, but he’s nevertheless a bad fit for others (perhaps those who are less capable and/or thinner skinned). It’s not like he’s been coaching first teams at a top club where players who are aiming for P4 can feel trapped at a particular club. If he’s truly objectively bad, and not just a bad fit for some, you’d expect to see mass departures of players. Did that happen at GFR?

We'll know how many parents liked him by how many players follow him to VRSC. Playing time will be harder for the bloated rosters if GD is bringing his favorites with him.

Any idea which teams he’ll coach at VRSC? PP said he’s taking 2013s from MJ this spring. Is he also taking MJ’s 2011s? Looks like GD has GFR’s 2011s, wonder if any would follow mid-season.

He has 4 teams now. He must be coaching at least 2 at VRSC.

Maybe he will take some of the GA2 teams?

I hear he’s not coaching any ASPIRE teams. He’s got some really talented ECNL RL girls with the 11’s and 09’s and 10’s. I’m sure that GFR players who what to be more serious will at least come to ID sessions.

I would think any of the 09's and even most of the 10's and 11's would have already left if they were really talented and more serious.

His 2011 team beat McLean GA at WAGS...plenty of talented and serious girls on that team.

Looked at GFR 2011’s record, I would not sleep on them. Brace for impact….they might come over.

We'll have to see who GFR replaces GD with and whether GFR finally gets a pathway. If they actually get their act together I suspect there will be few defections. There might even be flow the other way from those that left because of GD.