Why Coops?
It seems that there is very little respect(even on this mecca of T&T support) for the knowledge of the present local coaches, except maybe Terry Fenwick , who is of course a foreign coach in the local scene.
If the case is that you would like to help them advance their knowledge, nb, over the years I have been given the impression by many on this board that those local coaches are incapable of improving and advancing any aspect of their game. Although most of them have followed programs to attain where they are at.
I myself feel that the next step for our local coaches/players is the National Program, but as is obvious throughout the rest of the society, their seem to exist a lack of confidence, at this level, to the tune whereby, those selfsame coaches demonstrate (in my personal interviews) lack of confidence with themselves. ( I can give some examples/instances: but I rather not publicly, hopefully, we can talk in Conn.)
I have been encouraging Rugged to pursue the certification programs,as he has been considering retirement back home. I think he may have contacted Mr. Phillips. However, i haven't been out awhile to hear the outcome.. I guess, I should call (hate long phone conv.)