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This is the perfect opportunity for the Bridge, MP and CU to merge and become the powerhouse in this area. Now that some egos are out of the way. let's do this for the kids...not the parents and the doc's

As for Charleston United, I see there contact information shows St. Andrews Park & Recreation. Was there some type of merger with St. Andrews in order to tap into the rec program there? Also, the former DOC is listed as the head trainer and Vice President of the club. I am not sure of any details other than what the website shows.

86, Does passing only get taught on Saturday's and Sunday's?

Obviously, I am in favor of coaches being less vocal on game day!

(Now, I venture to bet that we both would have a tough time finding any coach who would be silent the entire game - regardless of who ordered it!)

Reccos...Adidaskitten is right on the mark with her comments.
Passing wasn't even taught on weekends, coaches were constantly silenced by the DOC, look at how many different coaches have come and gone in the last 2-3 years. Quality coaches.

Biggest fan is true about the $$$ and not the kids....$100 per player for extra training...that wasn't run or overseen by the teams coaches. It's a money grab.

Arsenal2, I have no affiliation with MPSC so I am unable to comment on any internal Club matters ..

However, I dont agree that a more vocal coach, on a Saturday or a Sunday, results in a more 'experienced' player!

Recco...I agree about vocalization. However a coach has a style, and if you as a DOC hire him to coach....let them coach. That did not happen here.

CUSC is still alive and well; we have merged with SAPP as of 8/14. Apparently St. Andrews made the decision that we did not need a DOC position for this year, but Andy Grist is now the club VP, still does coaching and skills training, and is still a valuable part of the club. The merger has so far been pretty well seamless from a coach's perspective; our day-to-day operations really haven't changed, and if anything we can give players even more bang for their buck.

Can't shed any light on MPSC...I don't know anything about the goings-on across the bridge.

My point was more that coaches were told sometimes that they should stay totally silent and only speak at the half or end of the game. I agree that coaches shouldn't be controlling the game through being vocal, but at younger ages like U10, a small amount helps remind the girls to keep an eye out for offsides, or certain other things, until they develop the maturity to be able to be conscious of it on their own.

Plus the fact that some encouragement, a "good job" or "great shot" from the sideline can be a good thing...heck, my girls get upset with me when they CAN'T hear my voice during a game. If it's positive coaching and encouragment rather than negative comments or micromanagement, I can't understand why anyone would have a problem with the coach being part of the team, even on game day.

Andy is coaching at MPSC........ Maybe he has the inside track.