Pfaff & Evely to UK

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@Charlie_Francis

Athletes are the product of coaches, programs and selection. Get one and you’ll get the rest soon enough. You can see the switch from the past in Britain to systems and programs from simply supporting athletes who’ve already made it one way and basically encouraging them to go off and try something else.
Interesting about Pfaff because it cuts the rug out from under the US as well.
Most US coaches are NCAA but this was a bit different, covering non-NCAA athletes.
I Wonder what their response might be, if any?
Certainly, Canada is in no position to do anything at all. The changes made away from the merit system Gerrard Mach created towards the cronyism that made leaving a no-brainer for Kevin Tyler have come home to roost. I really feel for Alex Gardiner, who’s a good guy left to try to clean up the mess.

I can’t comment on the Canadian situation.

Pfaff seemed like the perfect fit for the OTC, but I guess not. It’s been difficult to find someone who was respected, had a spine (ie: wasn’t a puppet for Brooks Johnson) and was willing to work ridiculous hours.

On the other hand, Dan has been a coaching gypsy most of his life and his stays keep getting shorter.

I see no natural replacement.