Not sure I would use Byrnes as an example of a program that was burned out by playing top level competition.
First and foremost, parents at Byrnes got what they wanted in a new coach and a new direction for the soccer program. Getting rid of a very good coach that brought success to the program and he was competitive in most games they played in was the biggest mistake Byrnes made.
Secondly, Byrnes has lost some talent that past years and the talent coming up is very young and not as strong as in the past.
