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ksdtrojan
11-27-2007, 06:45 AM
TROY, Ala. - Troy University Director of Athletics Steve Dennis announced today that Trojans’ soccer coach Diana Niland had submitted her resignation.

Over her four seasons as head coach the Trojans posted an 18-48-5 record, including a 7-13 mark this past season.

“We appreciate all of the hard work Diana has put into this program over the last four years,” Dennis said. “We will start working immediately to move the program forward, and that will start with a national search for a new coach.”

Dennis announced that assistant coach Chris Bentley would serve as interim head coach until a permanent replacement is named.

“I have decided to pursue coaching, teaching and educational opportunities elsewhere,” Niland, a native of Edgewater, Md., said. “I appreciate all of the support our program has received over the last four years.”
trojansoccer
11-27-2007, 12:59 PM
anyone have any insider info why?
FoulPolePhenom
11-27-2007, 02:35 PM
they weren't very good.
Paul of Troy
11-29-2007, 01:12 PM
Thank god!

She was an awful coach!

Her players had no sense of possession, communication, or attack. They always went down the right side and even then no one would make a run. Defense was strickly kick it out of bounds which is ridiculous. Attack was slow and unsuccessful. They never talked to each other.

I'm glad she is gone and I am excited to see who they replace her with.
Troy87
11-29-2007, 01:54 PM
Thank god!

She was an awful coach!....

.....I'm glad she is gone and I am excited to see who they replace her with.

I'll second that!!
socrgoly25
11-29-2007, 02:14 PM
I'll coach for next to nothing. Maybe we could work it out that they pay for the rest of my education, and we have a deal.
desmo
11-29-2007, 02:24 PM
anyone have any insider info why?

yes.


As far as a replacement, they're going to nationally advertise the job. The interim head coach would be an excellent choice; the players like him and he has a great track record with coaching and (more importantly) recruiting. I wouldn't be surprised to see him in the position.
TroyFirst
12-11-2007, 02:37 PM
Is this a situation of not having the right coach to develop a winning team, or where the coach does not feel enough support from the school to continue?
desmo
12-11-2007, 03:20 PM
Is this a situation of not having the right coach to develop a winning team, or where the coach does not feel enough support from the school to continue?

The former.
socrgoly25
12-11-2007, 03:23 PM
Is this a situation of not having the right coach to develop a winning team, or where the coach does not feel enough support from the school to continue?

What kinda support would one expect for a women's soccer team still in its infancy?

She just wasn't getting the job done.