Takes two to tango and I don't think this was a reach problem because KK knows Moscato pretty well. My guess is that Moscato wasn't about to go be a technical coach (like Malfoy is) far down someone's staff. She's been very clear that she sees herself as a head coach, so I'd bet she's using Yanez --a young first year coach-- as a way to …
Takes two to tango and I don't think this was a reach problem because KK knows Moscato pretty well. My guess is that Moscato wasn't about to go be a technical coach (like Malfoy is) far down someone's staff. She's been very clear that she sees herself as a head coach, so I'd bet she's using Yanez --a young first year coach-- as a way to establish some NWSL bonafides before she jumps at the next head coaching opportunity. She also knows Yanez well, which I'm sure helped a good deal in terms of what the coaching dynamic will be.
(I know I've said this before and I'm sure there are real reasons for why she's viewed as this hot coaching prospect, but I'm also not sure there's any evidence she's clearly better than someone like Lowdon beyond her name recognition)
Yeah, I didn't know they had a connection, but sounds like she was probably vying for a few HC positions in the offseason and didn't get any. Her Kassouf article that came out not too long ago said something like "yes, I'll be a HC in the NWSL next year" when asked directly....so seems like it didn't work out. Moscato is more experienced than Bev, so it's bit of a weird backstep, but yeah just seems like she's biding time until something else opens...
Just would've been nice to have Lowdon and Moscato (she also has a relationship with Mike) to challenge him this year...and then if he doesn't cut it, maybe either of the others would be considered. I know she doesn't have as much experience as like a LH, but she does have some HC experience, has won a championship, and also has a good deal of assistant experience...
Agreed, though having two assistant coaches --both women-- who are probably more qualified than the head coach is bit of an odd dynamic. I don't love the idea of grooming a replacement from within while the existing coach still has the job.
I do wonder what Moscato's next move will be, but it seems more than likely this is a stepping stone for her. Wouldn't be shocked to see her end up here eventually if they decide Norris ain't it.
It's true haha, but with Lowdon there it already kinda feels that way. It could def create a weird dynamic in the coaching staff though, for sure. Could you imagine Moscato and Lowdon both knowing they're better than Mike, and also knowing that one of them might get his job? I don't think it would be that cutthroat, but it could create weird competition between Moscato and Lowdon, for sure.
Yeah, and I agree about her possibly ending up here anyways. Getting in as an assistant to learn the league...and then if/when Norris leaves, she's got a pretty good CV to turn in if the position opens. I can't see her staying at Racing next season behind a less experienced HC in Yanez. Honesty, because there were a ton of new coaches brought in recently elsewhere, I think Portland (and possibly Seattle/LH, if she takes one of those Euro positions that she's always floated for) would be kinda the next two teams up for a coaching change. But Portland would be on the top of the list...I would love it if we could poach Nahas, personally.
Given how she got here, I wouldn’t be surprised if Lowdon understands she’s the next head coach for PTFC, to be announced when the team starts to struggle and Norris is told to declare he is stepping down to spend more time with family
Takes two to tango and I don't think this was a reach problem because KK knows Moscato pretty well. My guess is that Moscato wasn't about to go be a technical coach (like Malfoy is) far down someone's staff. She's been very clear that she sees herself as a head coach, so I'd bet she's using Yanez --a young first year coach-- as a way to establish some NWSL bonafides before she jumps at the next head coaching opportunity. She also knows Yanez well, which I'm sure helped a good deal in terms of what the coaching dynamic will be.
(I know I've said this before and I'm sure there are real reasons for why she's viewed as this hot coaching prospect, but I'm also not sure there's any evidence she's clearly better than someone like Lowdon beyond her name recognition)
Yeah, I didn't know they had a connection, but sounds like she was probably vying for a few HC positions in the offseason and didn't get any. Her Kassouf article that came out not too long ago said something like "yes, I'll be a HC in the NWSL next year" when asked directly....so seems like it didn't work out. Moscato is more experienced than Bev, so it's bit of a weird backstep, but yeah just seems like she's biding time until something else opens...
Just would've been nice to have Lowdon and Moscato (she also has a relationship with Mike) to challenge him this year...and then if he doesn't cut it, maybe either of the others would be considered. I know she doesn't have as much experience as like a LH, but she does have some HC experience, has won a championship, and also has a good deal of assistant experience...
Agreed, though having two assistant coaches --both women-- who are probably more qualified than the head coach is bit of an odd dynamic. I don't love the idea of grooming a replacement from within while the existing coach still has the job.
I do wonder what Moscato's next move will be, but it seems more than likely this is a stepping stone for her. Wouldn't be shocked to see her end up here eventually if they decide Norris ain't it.
It's true haha, but with Lowdon there it already kinda feels that way. It could def create a weird dynamic in the coaching staff though, for sure. Could you imagine Moscato and Lowdon both knowing they're better than Mike, and also knowing that one of them might get his job? I don't think it would be that cutthroat, but it could create weird competition between Moscato and Lowdon, for sure.
Yeah, and I agree about her possibly ending up here anyways. Getting in as an assistant to learn the league...and then if/when Norris leaves, she's got a pretty good CV to turn in if the position opens. I can't see her staying at Racing next season behind a less experienced HC in Yanez. Honesty, because there were a ton of new coaches brought in recently elsewhere, I think Portland (and possibly Seattle/LH, if she takes one of those Euro positions that she's always floated for) would be kinda the next two teams up for a coaching change. But Portland would be on the top of the list...I would love it if we could poach Nahas, personally.
Given how she got here, I wouldn’t be surprised if Lowdon understands she’s the next head coach for PTFC, to be announced when the team starts to struggle and Norris is told to declare he is stepping down to spend more time with family