Your are correct. The DOC was connected to the Goalkeeper Coach Position at WU which was the third assistant. The past three have been outstanding. Gary ? (English guy)was the first, Phil Hindson, and the third Teddy. These along with Gabb were excellent coaches who have all had success and proved it after leaving the Club. They were as good as you could get for full time pay even though it was part time pay. I know that is why Posipanko proposed combining the position with Winthrop several years ago so it could be more full time pay. Some parents in the Club think they know soccer better, so we will see. I am betting they don't.
That is where the relationship stopped concerning WU. The DOC was always his own manwith regard to the Club. Winthrop never had or tried to have any influence on the Club. I know the Gaffer did his best to get them field space, office space, computer, use of copy and FAX machine, meeting space, ect. Many people think Posipanko was calling the shots with the club. I can assure you it was the Board and DOC. He never received a dime or held any position. I also heard Discoveries had the majority vote when hiring the DOCs. Both Posipanko and Dan have the highest coaching licences, so you think they would be used. Heck the Gaffer is the 16th ranked coach in NCAA Div. I. He should know something.
The Club started the Academy program for young players and hired a guy who has no credentials and has been a huge dissapointment. Why wouldn't you use the Winthrop Staff for this type of thing. I am just real upset with Discoveries right now. They are heading down the wrong road. I heard this afternoon, that a new soccer club in the area may be starting up this Spring and early summer. Lets see if they can get it right. Done venting.
