Waldrum no longer coach of Notre Dame

Interesting:
http://www.chron.com/sports/dynamo/article/Randy-Waldrum-named-head-coach-of-expansion-Dash-5111724.php

The Houston dynamo group has been superior in the MLS for many years. This could be a excellent decision by Waldrum just going on the success this group has had. Plus it seems smart that the women's teams are being linked to these major MLS clubs.

Where is the Hunt family in all this! Do they think that Dallas would not support its own womens pro team?

SMU and some other colleges
were talking to him over the years. He wanted to come back to Texas. He would always stop at my DD's games when in town. He is very nice guy. I hope the Best for Him.. The question will he take Ben with him.

The Force wrote:SMU and some other colleges
were talking to him over the years. He wanted to come back to Texas. He would always stop at my DD's games when in town. He is very nice guy. I hope the Best for Him.. The question will he take Ben with him.

He will absolutely take Ben with him. Nepotism rules kept him from taking other Texas college jobs. Working with your kid and being near a new grandchild are pretty potent reasons to make a move.

I also believe that the real end game for him is the WNT job. Working with, and watching, the post college players will only help him achieve that goal.

Uncle Numanga wrote:

The Force wrote:SMU and some other colleges
were talking to him over the years. He wanted to come back to Texas. He would always stop at my DD's games when in town. He is very nice guy. I hope the Best for Him.. The question will he take Ben with him.

He will absolutely take Ben with him.  Nepotism rules kept him from taking other Texas college jobs.  Working with your kid and being near a new grandchild are pretty potent reasons to make a move.

I also believe that the real end game for him is the WNT job.  Working with, and watching, the post college players will only help him achieve that goal.

I have to agree with the Uncle, ben will be gone tomorrow to be the assistant. I also agree about the wnt, that's the goal.

soccer4fun wrote:

Uncle Numanga wrote:

The Force wrote:SMU and some other colleges
were talking to him over the years. He wanted to come back to Texas. He would always stop at my DD's games when in town. He is very nice guy. I hope the Best for Him.. The question will he take Ben with him.

He will absolutely take Ben with him.  Nepotism rules kept him from taking other Texas college jobs.  Working with your kid and being near a new grandchild are pretty potent reasons to make a move.

I also believe that the real end game for him is the WNT job.  Working with, and watching, the post college players will only help him achieve that goal.

I have to agree with the Uncle, ben will be gone tomorrow to be the assistant. I also agree about the wnt, that's the goal.

Good move for Randy Waldrum. Looks like Ben will stay on at FCD

Dkos wrote:

soccer4fun wrote:

Uncle Numanga wrote:

The Force wrote:SMU and some other colleges
were talking to him over the years. He wanted to come back to Texas. He would always stop at my DD's games when in town. He is very nice guy. I hope the Best for Him.. The question will he take Ben with him.

He will absolutely take Ben with him.  Nepotism rules kept him from taking other Texas college jobs.  Working with your kid and being near a new grandchild are pretty potent reasons to make a move.

I also believe that the real end game for him is the WNT job.  Working with, and watching, the post college players will only help him achieve that goal.

I have to agree with the Uncle, ben will be gone tomorrow to be the assistant. I also agree about the wnt, that's the goal.

Good move for Randy Waldrum. Looks like Ben will stay on at FCD

Not a chance he stays; I am betting the bags are already packed; you can take that to the bank.

soccer4fun wrote:

Dkos wrote:

soccer4fun wrote:

Uncle Numanga wrote:

The Force wrote:SMU and some other colleges
were talking to him over the years. He wanted to come back to Texas. He would always stop at my DD's games when in town. He is very nice guy. I hope the Best for Him.. The question will he take Ben with him.

He will absolutely take Ben with him.  Nepotism rules kept him from taking other Texas college jobs.  Working with your kid and being near a new grandchild are pretty potent reasons to make a move.

I also believe that the real end game for him is the WNT job.  Working with, and watching, the post college players will only help him achieve that goal.

I have to agree with the Uncle, ben will be gone tomorrow to be the assistant. I also agree about the wnt, that's the goal.

Good move for Randy Waldrum. Looks like Ben will stay on at FCD

Not a chance he stays; I am betting the bags are already packed; you can take that to the bank.

Hey gang! I hope I copied the quote correctly on my first time forum post.  I am newbie so take it easy on me here.

After an interesting parent phone call today as I was leaving my office at the beautiful Toyota Stadium I was fully expecting to pull up to my house and see a for sale sign.  I did not realize you guys wanted me to go so bad!

First of all I do want to congratulate my father on being named the head coach for the Houston Dash in the NWSL. I'm not just saying this because he is my old man but I truly believe he is one of the best coaches in the country.  Having worked with him at Notre Dame, seeing how he handles players, teaches, and coaches the game is something to aspire to...and here is a novel fact! He does all of this without screaming like a crazy person and being the 12th player on the field while screaming! (not sure he'd be successful in NTX youth soccer without screaming).

I must of worked for 'soccer4fun' in a previous life and he still owes me money! To take it to the bank that my bags are packed.  By the way, I could really use that money you owe me with baby Chloe arriving sometime within the next couple of weeks. You know where to find me not too far away!

I truly believe I have one of the best youth coaching jobs in the country at FC Dallas. I have an excellent boss, very soccer sharp, intelligent, and a high-level coach in our VP/DOC. The FC Dallas organization is professional, first class, and I really enjoy working - coaching with my peers in the ECNL staff and overall coaching staff.  I enjoy the teams I am coaching...you should see the potential of the U14s.  We have had games where that group has connected over 280 plus passes and excited about seeing those kids continue to grow. I have just been named FC Dallas U23 Women's Team head coach. (honored).  

My whole family (excluding mom & dad) and my wife's family is in Dallas and the support cast we have as we start our family is here in Dallas. So, if you guys can help me here and take the for sale sign out of my front yard I would appreciate it!

ZIZOU - Your comment about the Hunt family and supporting a women's team.  As the women's professional league continues to grow I know there is an interest in beginning a women's professional team in Dallas.  Each year that an NWSL/MLS franchise work together and that model is successful, the league grows and flourishes I think you will see a NWSL team in Dallas.  The best way to show that Dallas would support a women's professional team is by coming out and supporting FC Dallas' U23 Women's Team...maybe we can talk the Dash into playing us and see what the fan support would be like! Just a thought! You can find our game schedule posted on our website later in the spring.

Sorry folks to crash your soccer gossip forum! I just keep taking the same phone call over and over again! Everyone enjoy starting out the new year! Best wishes to all in your soccer endeavors! If any of you guys ever want to know what is going on with me just give me a call.  I love talking soccer with anyone and you can find my contact information on our FCD website.

Ben Waldrum

Opps... I hate it when folks let facts get in the way of a good story...

Well done, Ben. Congrats on the baby and to the senior. Now stand aside, its time to mock and ridicule our forum brethren...

Soccer4fun, where, exactly, is your bank?

Uncle: very informed analysis; do you have any good stock picks you'd care to share as well?