RandyG
December 13, 2009, 8:50am
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I’m certainly not hating on Pfaff - where did you get that idea? The last guy seems to be the hater as he claims that all of the guys now coaching in the UK were simply hired because they were friends of the head coach.
Having coached alongside (and competed alongside) the current Canadian coaches in the UK, I can say that their hiring was because of their competence and commitment to the sport of track and field. These are guys that took athletes from small towns in British Columbia (where ice hockey and salmon fishing prevail) and helped to develop athletes that ranked in the top five in the world in both senior and junior championships (in events such as the 400m, 800m, shot put and high jump). Insinuating that Canada is ripe with talent and lacking direction is simply irresponsible.
Pfaff was brought into the fold by Kevin because they are friends, but he also believes that he is competent and can help make a differences - as will all the coaches that have been brought in. With 2012 looming, it would be considered professional suicide to bring in your buddies so that you can simply go have a pint at the local pub.
Man, you’re really making too much of my comment(s)…I’ve enjoyed my many interactions with Dan as I consider him an acquaintance and Kevin is more than capable. Again a couple coaches can’t develop and lead nation. It’s just that simple. When I speak of direction I’m speaking of the entire operation and the process of developing the sport of all levels.