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Who does everyone think are some of the best coaches? Not only as a coach, but also as a person.

I go with Savitz. I have only heard good things about him and he seemed very nice when I saw/spoke with him. Also by the look of his record he is a top notch coach.

I also think Coach Wren is a great coach. He is young and has started his career as a head coach out rather nicely. 2 championship appearances and 1 state title. Not too shabby. He is also an exceptional person.

I hope my children have the opportunity to play for or play for someone like those two gentlemen.

Definately add Coach Suarez from Socastee High to that list.

Coach Savitz hands down is the best State coach, and maybe the Nation!! I have had the privilege of working under him, and have seen him work closely with kids of all ages. He is very personable, and knows how to teach and motivate his players and fellow coaches.

Ill have to go with Coach Savitz i grew up watching him coach against my dad he has a great way of managing his players, he also is very good at getting his players ready for a game.

You are all insane if you dont include Frank Riddlehoover, William Hoesea,Dickie Smith, Ted Miller, Tom Reiley, Memo Suarez, Kevin Heise, Anthony Pelton,Wayne Quinlan, Troy Bennage, Scott Ruggles, Ron Brady......these are the guys who made SC soccer legit. If you have a wise ass remark about any of these "trailblazers" you are way out of line. These men have paved a way for SC soccer. Coach Savits is a great "coach" and certainly well recognized but outside of IRMO,what has he done for the cause, NOTHING!!! These other "godfathers" have single Handledly given thier lives to SC prep soccer.

Thanks to these FINE men for working for the right cause, THE KIDS!

Memo Suarez has to be climbing the ladder of the greats in this state with two Championship game showings in three years in 3A. They may not have come away with victories in those but he must be doing something right since he has made the playoffs every year in some capacity since 2001. I believe that his love of the game rubs off onto the players too! As well as his coaching of the youth in the various youth leagues. They all seem to want to play for Suarez when it is all said and done. A great Coach for sure...should only get better as time goes on. FYI - He is a heck of a Spanish Teacher too.

Of the 4 Listed Below...Who is the Best Coach in the State? single choice
	Coach Savitz
	Coach Suarez
	Coach Wren
	Coach Kevin Heise
Votes accepted starting: 04/05/08 04:00 PM You must vote before you can view the results of this poll.

"Best Coach" is not a small list in this state. You can look in any region and find coaches who are "best" for their teams, coaches who could coach against anyone in the nation, clubs that have been built by great coaches, etc.

Terry Archenhold at Riverside, Andy Robinson at Eastside, Gwen from J.L. Mann, and Jay Crane from Wade Hampton....programs anyone would admire, coaches the players love, players who have gone on to huge heights but more importantly are really confident, great kids.

Then you get to play in Andy Bean's first class tournament in Lugoff-Elgin and see how he does things.....

Watch Hank Deer coach so well, play so respectfully, win so much....

The wonderful thing about SC Girls' soccer is that there are a hundred "great coaches".

OK Dale Jr., group hug, but it's true.

What? No Paul Waters?

All of the coaches mentioned are quality.

And M. Taylor, easy killer.

One name I haven't seen mentioned is Dick Hiller of Chapin. He must be doing something right as he has consistently had top teams.

I would also give a nod to Kevin Heise as he has taken a not so soccer rich section of the midlands and managed to produce a winning program year after year.

M. Taylor then you have never met Coach Savitz...and apparently I must be insane! I have nothing against the other coaches on your list. Mine was but a single vote, which I stand by: Coach Savitz is ONE of the best SC coaches.

Heard of Coach Savitz but haven't had the privilege of meeting him. Must be a winner.

m. taylor, while these trailblazers have enabled some form of advancement in prep soccer, savitz has been the best true coach over the years, look at his record, it speaks for itself, the coaches you have on your list are not the best coaches overall, i played for a couple of them, one for hs and 2 for north/south and i was not impressed in the slightest, no offense i appreciate everything they have done, its just time for them to step aside and let the younger generation of better coaches take over

OK all you Kool Aid Drinkers, name me one thing savitz has done for the SC soccer community that didnt involve him being the coach of north south? Who couldnt win with the teams he had in the 90s(other than spring valley). I mean come on he had 12-15 soccer players whi9le the rest of us had 2-3. Furthermore look at the recent results with the talent pool a bit more even.

To the wizzard, what are the "younger" coaches gonna do? What have they done but offer unfullfilled promises. Until one of them step to the plate and help the game outside of their respective teams dont even talk to me.

And yes his record is impressive no doubt but at the HS level "coaching" is more than wins and loses. I simply ask what has he given back to the game? Answer me that.

Once...just once...could we ALL have the maturity, courtesy, and sportsmanship to allow a thread where people can be praised without also trying to tear people down? Maybe say something positive about the people/programs we like and admire without trying to justify it by saying something negative about the others?

Just a thought. I know it's way out there, but I'm known for reaching for the unreachable.

Me vote for Coach Chass
For his dedicated posting at all hours of the night :-)

What about Ed Khouri at BE? He's always had great teams there.

In your honor, SSM:

“Insults should be written in sand, compliments should be carved in stone”

--Arab Proverb

Maybe this is for the Club forum, but somehow this sort of thread never pops up over there. Regardless...

Twice now, I've had the pleasure to coach against Andy Reid's Discoveries 95 White. Granted this is a U-12 Sandlapper team, but Coach Reid is the consummate professional (especially for a young guy) with a bright future. You heard it here first..

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In your honor, SSM:

“Insults should be written in sand, compliments should be carved in stone”

--Arab Proverb

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I’m not Arab, I’m Chinese.
At least that’s what my butt says.
Walter says I’m nothing but a Halloween decoration.

Kyle,

I be safe with that one?

Go BC

"It is not the stamp on one's buttock, but the truth in one's heart that defines him. The bulging of one's eyes helps too."

--Chinese factory saying

Will,
You were a good coach at Blackville-Hilda and I know you are thought of highly at Berkley as well. Keep up the good work.
Dave Sexton

He might be a good coach but he and small soda man are having some STRANGE conversations..........

LOL wow, Coach and SSM

Thanks, Dave...good to see BHHS doing well this year, too! I've been watching!

I would like some people to show some respect to Kevin Trayor the coach at Greenville. After the losses they have suffered from last years team he seems to have put together a successful season after all they are ranked 1st in AAA right now.

RRAlum:
Congradulations to GHS and coach Trayor didn't realize they had moved to #1. Who have they beat so far in region play?

M Taylor, you have obviously never spoken with Coach Savitz because if you had you would obviously come to the quick realization that he is actually a better person then he is a coach. I agree with you, coaching is a lot more than wins and losses are concerned and this is why Coach Savitz is by far the best coach in the state. Do you think its a coincidence that Irmo has eight coaches, four of which are former players? No, that is how much his players care about him that many of them are willing to come back and volunteer to help the program in anyway they can. As far as talent goes, while the Irmo teams of the 90's were very talented Coach Savitz was in the state championship his first two years of coaching (80 and 81) before winning it in 83. He must know a little something about the game. Now to the point about what has Coach Savitz given back to the community. Are you kidding me? Have you ever heard of the Columbia United Football Club? It only happens to be one of the largest soccer clubs in the entire state of South Carolina. Along with Tripp Miller, Coach Savitz was one of the most instrumental figures in making it even possible for CSC and NECSA to merge into CUFC. Thus this is why they are the Co Directors of Soccer at the club. So before you ask what a person of Coach Savitz caliber has givin back to the community please get a freaking clue what you are talking about.

ill go with coach savitz, coach wren, and coach richard rose

Jamie McClendon-AC Flora...haven't heard of him? You will.

Jamie did a good job with the Greenwood girls for a year, then the boys for a year or two, and now is at Flora. Having a pretty tough year right now, but the softer part of the schedule should help the record out. He'll have them playing well in seasons to come.

Savitz all the way. I played under coach Thad Miller, the assitant coach of Irmo, for club and under Phil Savitz when I played for the NECSA Blast. They both are incredible coaches and care about their team and improving each individual

Savitz easily. His knowledge of the game is tremendous. He runs a solid and intense practice.

How many coaches throughout the state coach more than one sport? Dave Clark from Spring Valley coaches football at Columbia High I do believe.

wow... those are some good coaches up there. but is anybody forgetting about Jon Greenlee? the coach for beaufort that lead them to their first ever region championship last year and a final ranking of 8th in the state last year?!!

Savitz by far. I remember reading about his 500th win. Now that's an accomplishment.

Savitz is a first class person and right behind that a first class coach.

I'll go with Coach Savitz and Coach Hiller.

coach jay ahern for RNE... he's really sweet.

That is true but yea how come no one has really mentioned the underdog coaches. Gotta give props to the coaches who begin coaching for poor programs but turn them around completly coach jay ahern is one what about the others?

Kevin Darlington

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HEISE BOYS PROBABLY TOO BUSY LOOKIN AT A COUPLE OF GOD DERN NAWGS!!!!

Probably chasin some trucks doing demos and staring a hole in some NAWGS!!!

William Eudy is by far the best coach i have ever coached against

Bill Eudy!!!!!!! Good choice!!!

Bill might get em one this year!!!! Their tough!!!!

I can't believe Tom Reilly (Wando, ret) isn't being mentioned more...i'm not gonna say he's hands down the best out there but he's a great man and built and sustained a great program in the lowcountry

Coach Shilo Tisdale is the best coach ive ever had

Adrian Pinasco is one of the most passionate coaches out there for the game, and is a great coach