JesseDart Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 This guy is young and gets it and has his Dad as the head of Technical Development for FIFA and first hand knowledge of the CSA to call on. This guy will do miles better than Kevin Pipe. Let the comments begin... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesW Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 Is he still the Executive Director of BC Soccer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseDart Posted January 16, 2007 Author Share Posted January 16, 2007 quote:Originally posted by Jamit Is he still the Executive Director of BC Soccer? Yes. He has been there for almost a year now. He understands the Canadian landscape. He has a legacy of 2 high end inddor soccer Facilities in Saskatchewan, a premier amateur league from U14 to Adult, and about a Million Dollar worth of sponsorship for the game in that province. He he can leave a legacy like that in Saskatchewan of all places, just think of what he can do for Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesW Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 Then he sounds like he is just what we need. It would take him no time at all to decide what the CSA needs. While getting someone from out side Canada or Soccer would need to learn a few things. How old is he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 Not yet 30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPjr Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 is he related to Holger? I would love to see someone with vision and energy to grab hold of the reigns and start moving the association and the national team programs in a positive direction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 He is Holger's son. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPjr Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 figured as much...how many Osieck's could there be....so, who knows this guy and what are people thinking about him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 I think looks a lot like ex-Leaf Freddy Modin (at least, that's what I recall from the one time I met him several years ago). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free kick Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 quote:Originally posted by JesseDart This guy will do miles better than Kevin Pipe. But I thought that this role required a business man or someone with a strong business acumen. Sounds to me like Osieck is a "soccer guy". However, the role of technical director seems to fit his profile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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VPjr Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 Then let's hire him...I'm sold....who wants to pass the hat to raise some money for a signing bonus.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarrek Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 He was Bjorn for the CSA job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Richard Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Perhaps a relatively minor point but Bjorn Osiek doesn't meet the 10 years experience criterion for the CSA job and he is also not yet 30, never mind 40 as suggested by another poster. He went to high school in West Vancouver with my youngest son for a couple of years. Doesn't mean Bjorn didn't do a great job in SK or couldn't do the CSA job, but he is having a positive impact in BC and I hope he stays here for a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free kick Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 quote:Originally posted by Richard Bjorn Osiek doesn't meet the 10 years experience criterion for the CSA job Your kidding me right? Does this rule actually exist within the CSA? If it does, then it has to rank up there as the biggest proof of ineptness of any organization. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free kick Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Richard, Upon further reflection, I think that you incorrect about that 10 year seniority rule. I saw the posting for the position in the Globe and Mail. I don't recall any mention of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 I was quoting Bjorn himself on that, had an exchange with him today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Spiers Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 quote:Originally posted by Free kick Richard, Upon further reflection, I think that you incorrect about that 10 year seniority rule. I saw the posting for the position in the Globe and Mail. I don't recall any mention of this. The posting I saw says: "Throughout your 10+ years of progressive senior management experience, you've combined strong business acumen with a passion to lead extraordinary change, ideally within a diverse volunteer-led environment". I assume that's where the 10 years is coming from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free kick Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 quote:Originally posted by Bill Spiers The posting I saw says: "Throughout your 10+ years of progressive senior management experience, you've combined strong business acumen with a passion to lead extraordinary change, ideally within a diverse volunteer-led environment". I assume that's where the 10 years is coming from. I'm OK with that. The way I interpreted Richard's description, was that they wanted someone who was in the system for 10 years. Not that there is anything wrong with a candidate who has been involved with th game for 10 years but, setting in stone that criteria, would mean that you are excluding very many talented people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseDart Posted January 17, 2007 Author Share Posted January 17, 2007 To me, it seems that it is more of a risk taking someone, unless that someone else is a blockbuster ceo. You can't lose. We are pretty bad off without anyone. This guy is a visionary and has the energy to get things done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Hiring Osieck as CEO would be a very good move IMO. He delivered the goods in Regina, is doing the job in BC and has the smarts, vision and drive to take the CSA to a higher level. I do not think his lack of exposure in Corporate Canada would be a drawback for more than a few months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john tv Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Welcome to the job. From what i know this guy is great and just what we need with all the various events etc coming up. I hope he has enough time to figure it all out and keep his priorities in line,there are so many.I met him once a couple of years ago.Don't really remember my impressions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseDart Posted January 17, 2007 Author Share Posted January 17, 2007 quote:Originally posted by Gordon Hiring Osieck as CEO would be a very good move IMO. He delivered the goods in Regina, is doing the job in BC and has the smarts, vision and drive to take the CSA to a higher level. I do not think his lack of exposure in Corporate Canada would be a drawback for more than a few months. Does anyone with some CSA insight even know if he is being considered/wooed? Do they even have any candidates in mind? It is bordering near disaster now - seeing that the YWC is this summer already. We have no official head of the organization other than the president. Who is running the show? Why is the CSA mum. We desrve to know what their plan is and a timeline of when we can expect a head of the CSA, a head Coach for the men's program and a technical director. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 I have a sense Bjorn Osiek is not interested in the job at present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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