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No applogies neccessary. I'm just a little sensitive about the fallout from the SU/ECFC food fight but SU won and they get to sleep in the bed they made.
Is this the same Dave Russel that coached at HPFC? I heard he was good so you're team is in good hands.
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No worries. I completely understand the sensitivity. I don't know for sure if Dave coached at HPFC, but he was the coaching director for West Seattle Soccer Club for several years, so it is entirely possible. I agree that we are in good hands and hope to get enough players so we can stay there! Here is Dave's bio from the website:
License(s): National C
Coaching Experience: I have been teaching kids to play soccer most of my adult life. My coaching experience includes recreational teams, both at the city and district level, select teams with Emerald City and its’ precursors, plus District ODP teams. I spent several years as the coaching director of West Seattle Soccer club; developing a progressive system of camps and clinics that helped place players of similar ability into training sessions throughout the year. I am coaching my seventh Emerald City team and have been with the club, except for a short break, since 1987. Over the years, 3 of my teams have won 5 state championships.
Personal: I’m married to Phoebe who, as far as I can tell, is the hub of the Seattle soccer universe. I have two grown sons, Trevor and Ian. Trevor still plays soccer several nights a week; and Ian, who after finishing his soccer playing career that included the Sounders, San Jose Earthquakes and LA Galaxy is currently the assistant coach of the Earthquakes. Our youngest son is Sean who is on the Crossfire U18 A team as well as having played on the State ODP team the last three years.
Phone: (206) 938-2525
E-mail:
dave.russell1@comcast.net Coaching Philosophy: The game is simple, don’t complicate it. I like to teach skills in a tactical framework that includes a lot of small sided games. In addition I believe that to grow, players must get to play significant minutes consecutively in games that count. While we always step on the field looking to win, the real goal is player development. As long as we succeed at developing players the wins and losses will take care of themselves. We as coaches must always remember that the operative word here is “PLAY”. Teach fundamentals, make it fun and everything else will fall into place.
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Topic: ECFC GU-13 looking for players (Read 713 times)