ASA listen up

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:2010 coach was the 2012 coach. 2012 have lost half their team to DCU and the other half does not like the 2010 coach.

Half the team didn't like the previous coach either. Can't please everyone.

[Anonymous]

Does anyone have insight (or even idea of on possible time frame) on hiring to replace lost coaches? Thanks!

[Anonymous]

5–6 coaches in two seasons is an organizational disgrace. It happened with the 2010s, the 2009s, and now the 2011s. At some point, this stops being bad luck and starts being gross incompetence.

WH mishandled this from day one. The damage wasn't just to the program—it was to the kids. The leadership meeting was nothing more than a scripted PR exercise: no accountability, no answers, and no plan.

The organization can't attract or retain quality coaches because it refuses to invest in them. Good coaches don't leave stable, well-run programs—they leave dysfunctional ones.

And yet the ASA Warriors response never changes: blame the parents, dismiss legitimate concerns, and pretend everything is fine. If things were really fine, there wouldn't be a revolving door of coaches year after year.

The evidence is overwhelming. The problem isn't the parents. It isn't the players. It's the leadership. The dysfunction starts at the top and keeps rolling downhill.

Satay away!!!!!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:5–6 coaches in two seasons is an organizational disgrace. It happened with the 2010s, the 2009s, and now the 2011s. At some point, this stops being bad luck and starts being gross incompetence.

WH mishandled this from day one. The damage wasn't just to the program—it was to the kids. The leadership meeting was nothing more than a scripted PR exercise: no accountability, no answers, and no plan.

The organization can't attract or retain quality coaches because it refuses to invest in them. Good coaches don't leave stable, well-run programs—they leave dysfunctional ones.

And yet the ASA Warriors response never changes: blame the parents, dismiss legitimate concerns, and pretend everything is fine. If things were really fine, there wouldn't be a revolving door of coaches year after year.

The evidence is overwhelming. The problem isn't the parents. It isn't the players. It's the leadership. The dysfunction starts at the top and keeps rolling downhill.

Satay away!!!!!!

You realize WH is one of the coaches that left?

[Anonymous]

WH was nothing more than a little midget who likes to scream and verbally abuse the kids. Good luck at IMG.

[Anonymous]

I believe the new coach will be announced this week.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:5–6 coaches in two seasons is an organizational disgrace. It happened with the 2010s, the 2009s, and now the 2011s. At some point, this stops being bad luck and starts being gross incompetence.

WH mishandled this from day one. The damage wasn't just to the program—it was to the kids. The leadership meeting was nothing more than a scripted PR exercise: no accountability, no answers, and no plan.

The organization can't attract or retain quality coaches because it refuses to invest in them. Good coaches don't leave stable, well-run programs—they leave dysfunctional ones.

And yet the ASA Warriors response never changes: blame the parents, dismiss legitimate concerns, and pretend everything is fine. If things were really fine, there wouldn't be a revolving door of coaches year after year.

The evidence is overwhelming. The problem isn't the parents. It isn't the players. It's the leadership. The dysfunction starts at the top and keeps rolling downhill.

Satay away!!!!!!

You realize WH is one of the coaches that left?

Of course I know, dummy. He should have been held accountable for his actions by the club at the time, but they clearly did not care. I hope IMG thoroughly researches his background before other kids are subjected to the same awful treatment.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:WH was nothing more than a little midget who likes to scream and verbally abuse the kids. Good luck at IMG.

Agree, but he was the MLS Next Director, who did so much damage to ASA kids. TD and minions did not care at all. MLS Next had to get involved.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:WH was nothing more than a little midget who likes to scream and verbally abuse the kids. Good luck at IMG.

Agree, but he was the MLS Next Director, who did so much damage to ASA kids. TD and minions did not care at all. MLS Next had to get involved.

What exactly did he do? All of my interactions with him were positive over the years, including when he coached my son. Instead of giving vague statements, please post what exactly he did.

[Anonymous]

He has those piercing eyes that make you feel uncomfortable

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:WH was nothing more than a little midget who likes to scream and verbally abuse the kids. Good luck at IMG.

Agree, but he was the MLS Next Director, who did so much damage to ASA kids. TD and minions did not care at all. MLS Next had to get involved.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:He has those piercing eyes that make you feel uncomfortable

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:WH was nothing more than a little midget who likes to scream and verbally abuse the kids. Good luck at IMG.

Agree, but he was the MLS Next Director, who did so much damage to ASA kids. TD and minions did not care at all. MLS Next had to get involved.

weird comment.... he is a loser and has issues. Not a good fit to be coaching kids at all.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:WH was nothing more than a little midget who likes to scream and verbally abuse the kids. Good luck at IMG.

Agree, but he was the MLS Next Director, who did so much damage to ASA kids. TD and minions did not care at all. MLS Next had to get involved.

What exactly did he do? All of my interactions with him were positive over the years, including when he coached my son. Instead of giving vague statements, please post what exactly he did.

I have highlighted the relevant concerns, including different forms of mental and emotional abuse.

I also want to emphasize that in a coaching or youth setting, this is especially serious. Coaches hold a position of authority and trust, and treating children differently in an unfair, inconsistent, or biased way is not acceptable. Favoritism, exclusion, or any behavior that undermines a child’s confidence or sense of safety crosses a clear professional and ethical line.

I will not go further here, as it would likely be removed.

[Anonymous]

areful there! The ASA keyboard warrior is trying to figure out who is posting here to retaliate....

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:WH was nothing more than a little midget who likes to scream and verbally abuse the kids. Good luck at IMG.

Agree, but he was the MLS Next Director, who did so much damage to ASA kids. TD and minions did not care at all. MLS Next had to get involved.

What exactly did he do? All of my interactions with him were positive over the years, including when he coached my son. Instead of giving vague statements, please post what exactly he did.

I have highlighted the relevant concerns, including different forms of mental and emotional abuse.

I also want to emphasize that in a coaching or youth setting, this is especially serious. Coaches hold a position of authority and trust, and treating children differently in an unfair, inconsistent, or biased way is not acceptable. Favoritism, exclusion, or any behavior that undermines a child’s confidence or sense of safety crosses a clear professional and ethical line.

I will not go further here, as it would likely be removed.

Well your post doesn’t tell us anything. I’m very sorry that your kid had a bad experience with that coach but it’s impossible to tell if it’s serious without your going into any sort of detail.

We had a negative experience with ASA but not with that coach. Our interactions with that particular coach were somewhat limited but overall ok. I’m not an ASA booster whatsoever.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:areful there! The ASA keyboard warrior is trying to figure out who is posting here to retaliate....

By any chance did you eat paint chips as a kid?