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Big Changes Need To Be Made In Canadian Soccer, Everyone Knows It
Jason De Vos
writes and broadcasts at CBC Sports
Words of wisdom for Canadian soccer
I am a big fan of autobiographies.
I have always believed that there is a great deal to be learned from the lives of others. Everyone makes mistakes, yet the most successful individuals are the ones who can turn those mistakes into learning experiences.
When it comes to success in sport, there are few who can rival the legendary basketball coach, John Wooden.
His 10 NCAA basketball championships in 12 years at UCLA is a record that will remain intact for all time. While it took 16 years for Wooden to win his first championship, over the next 12 years he was virtually flawless.
When someone as successful as Wooden speaks, it is a good idea to listen to what he has to say.
One of my favourite Wooden quotes: “Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be.”
Supporters of Canadian soccer would be wise to heed those words of wisdom.
Give Me A Break
Jason De Vos
writes and broadcasts at CBC Sports
Time to speak up about state of Canadian soccer
I have received numerous requests recently to wade into the murky waters of the ongoing power struggle at the Alberta Soccer Association (ASA). For those of you who are unaware of what has been going on in Alberta, there are two rival Boards vying for control of the ASA.
As the matter is now before a Court of Queen’s Bench justice, pending a decision in mid-August, it is not something on which I can comment. What I can comment on, though, is a letter that was forwarded to me by a member of the ASA in early June.
The letter is dated May 26, 2010, and it is from the Vice-President of the ASA, Mario Charpentier, to all members of the ASA.
Gutsy Leadership Required
Paul James
writes James on Soccer at GlobeSports
Turning around Canadian Soccer
It was good to hear Manchester United’s Sir Alex Ferguson being interviewed on TSN’s Off The Record. When asked about Canadian soccer and our lack of success, he commented about the geographic disadvantages we face and the lack of motivation our players have once they reach 16. True enough, although rather simplistic for the 21st century.
Not to be too critical of Sir Alex, after all, he was not asking the questions and what would he know of the ingrained soccer problems we face in our country. He has never lived the experience.
