shermanator Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Link: http://www.canadasoccer.com/canada-soccer-invests-in-technical-leadership-with-announcement-of-new-director-of-development-p159856 Canada Soccer is pleased to announce that Jason deVos will join the organization as Director of Development. In this newly created role, the former Men’s National Team and professional player will be responsible for the overall management, direction and development of coaching and grassroots development programs across Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king1010 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 will he still be on TSN? pretty sure the first thing he's going to teach is to not do what the canMNT coach does when defending free kicks. ie. low line on the 6 yard line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hulkrogan Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Well, he seems really passionate about Canadian soccer, and seems extremely critical of the way things are done currently. That seems like the two most important items for anyone getting hired by the CSA, so I wish him good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub Narcotic Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 I wonder if this is more bad news for MLS on TSN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rightback Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 I don't always agree with him but this has to be a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lank Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 I have agreed with much of what he says in terms of LTPD via twitter. I look forward to seeing how he starts, and what sort of plan comes into play in a year or so. It will be neat to see as I have a 5 and 3 yr old just stating out. Hopefully he is someone that all provinces and territories can get behind and move in the right direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ref Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 I guess the CSA wants to quiet him down. It may backfire for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe MacCarthy Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Noticed him on the field following the women's games in Rio and it didn't seem to be in the role of unbiased reporter. Well I hope he is able to implement what he has been preaching. I have been preaching for years (and thought of it again yesterday) that we need a long term made in Canada solution for the men. The longer we keep parachuting in the Floros et al and them bringing in their auld country strategies, will always keep us one step behind. We have to find our own solutions specific to the resources we have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe MacCarthy Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 6 minutes ago, The Ref said: I guess the CSA wants to quiet him down. It may backfire for them. Please stop with your CSA Legion of Doom conspiracies, change the record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rightback Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 3 minutes ago, Joe MacCarthy said: The longer we keep parachuting in the Floros et al and them bringing in their auld country strategies, will always keep us one step behind. We have to find our own solutions specific to the resources we have. I couldn't possibly disagree more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe MacCarthy Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 1 minute ago, rightback said: I couldn't possibly disagree more. How has it worked so far? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rightback Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 1 minute ago, Joe MacCarthy said: How has it worked so far? Better than the alternative unless you count Stephen Hart - god knows how he was selected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheo Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 He's always been passionate about reforming the youth/developmental issues plaguing Canada. It's a good hire. Now hopefully he and the CSA can work around the provincial groups hurdles I've read about when the issue has come up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 16 minutes ago, Joe MacCarthy said: The longer we keep parachuting in the Floros et al and them bringing in their auld country strategies, will always keep us one step behind. We have to find our own solutions specific to the resources we have. What if by chance Floro's "auld country strategies" get us into The Hex, are we going to say he was the wrong hire? I agree with having a made in Canada solution for development moving forward and I think JDV is a good hire, I'm not sure there is a Canadian who is qualified and experienced enough to coach the National Team at this time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermanator Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 This is a fantastic hire. De Vos has always been critical of the way development has been done in Canada, and this is the perfect opportunity for him to change how things are done. He, along with people like Tommy Wheeldon and Jeff Paulus (only naming them because I am familiar with them) need to be front and centre in leading development in this country in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe MacCarthy Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 15 minutes ago, rightback said: Better than the alternative unless you count Stephen Hart - god knows how he was selected. And who has gotten us the farthest since 86? The Duz! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe MacCarthy Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 13 minutes ago, gator said: What if by chance Floro's "auld country strategies" get us into The Hex, are we going to say he was the wrong hire? What is the point if it is not sustainable and forgotten when he leaves, like Osieck.. By circumstance and luck we could make the hex or WC like Waiters did but was there a formula that stayed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rightback Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 3 minutes ago, Joe MacCarthy said: And who has gotten us the farthest since 86? The Duz! I remember thinking that was despite The Duz. I liked him as a player, not so much as a coach. Point taken but I prefer something on the resume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macksam Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Devos is a big guy, but are his shoulders big enough to muscle through the politics of each provincial body? I hope we don't read about him resigning from said position 6 months down the road due to a lack of support or his frustration with the Canadian soccer system. I love how skeptical this boards has become over the last few years. If this was announced in 2008/09, everybody here including myself would be celebrating. However, now we want to see the outcome a few years down the road before getting excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympique_de_Marseille Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 The timing on this is terrible. They should have waited until Sept 7th. This way if we don't make the Hex they can show major change right off the bat. If we do make the Hex they could say "we are taking the next step". Goods news but a good spin doctor would have told them to wait a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oranje Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 The fact that this is a newly created position speaks volumes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Congrats to Jason, i wish him luck - he's going to need it too. Floro is just the coach, he's not involved in the technical side so why is he even mentioned in this thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe MacCarthy Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 41 minutes ago, shermanator said: He, along with people like Tommy Wheeldon and Jeff Paulus (only naming them because I am familiar with them) need to be front and centre in leading development in this country in the future. I wonder if Bjorn Osieck is on this radar, I was impressed with his knowledge when he was in Saskatchewan. He's in Ontario now, I believe, in a fairly influential position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 26 minutes ago, rightback said: I remember thinking that was despite The Duz. I liked him as a player, not so much as a coach. Point taken but I prefer something on the resume. The Duz had the most cohesive MNT with the weakest CONCACAF opponents. Nothing against him but his "success" ain't his. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe MacCarthy Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 27 minutes ago, rightback said: Point taken but I prefer something on the resume. I prefer something in the win and qualifying column, could care less about the resume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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