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Post by teddyandtimmysdad on Feb 8, 2013 5:06:24 GMT 8
Well, there are many ways to assess this, and in some cases the assessment can be very subjective. But, if you try to look at things objectively, you can use the winning percentage as a guideline to the success of a coach. I have taken data available on the FIFA site (Azkal FIFA sanctioned matches since 1917), as well as information I could find on Wikipedia related to coaches and their tenure. I have combined the information from both and come up with data demonstrating who the most successful coaches in the history of the Azkals are… Who is number 1? Well, if we use a minimum of 5 matches played, the No.1 coach is… drum roll… Norman Fegidero, with a 4-2-1 record in 2008 and a win percentage of 57%. Interestingly, Michael Weiss comes in No.2 with a win percentage of 47%. And friends, no one else is even close. But, how do these numbers stack up against the best in the world? I have gotten data about some of the best coaches in the world, as well as providing the complete standings of Azkal coaches, and posted these on my blog for those interested in more detail. See... www.pff-g.com
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Post by veryfatchocobo on Feb 8, 2013 5:23:38 GMT 8
I'm actually surprised Weiss isn't first.
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Post by narko on Feb 8, 2013 6:08:35 GMT 8
Coach Norman is highly regarded. If I'm not mistaken, he coached the Ceres U23 team that won the Suzuki U23 National Club Championship. I'm just wondering why the PFF hasn't made any effort (or perhaps we haven't heard it about) to provide opportunities for some of our local coaches to get some internship in a foreign club?
We talk about grassroots development for players, what about local coaches? Sure there are seminars and workshops and licensing exams, but I think PFF should go one step further. Use it's network and links with other Federations to provide opportunities for local coaches to broaden their experience and knowledge of the game.
This way they will get to experience firsthand advanced and modern training methods, nutrition, management practices and learn tactics and strategies in a variety of environments.
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Post by teddyandtimmysdad on Feb 8, 2013 21:09:19 GMT 8
Norman was a good coach. Before his tenure, Aris Caslib started a strong turnaround at the end of 2006 with convincing wins over Timor Leste, Cambodia and Brunei. A tough start to 2007 found Aris' team struggling in January against perennial powers Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand - giving up 4 goals in each match. January 2007 ended with a 0-0 draw against Myanmar. Aris then began to move on, with Norman taking the stage. FIFA does not record any recognized games until May 2008, when Stormin Norman's team took to battle. From May until October 19 2008, the team wAS undefeated for 5 games with wins or draws against Brunei (twice), Tajikistan, Bhutan, and Timor Leste. Admittedly, these were not the powerhouses of the region, nevertheless Norman and his team were able to execute a composed string of games which, along with Aris' record from May 2006 to Nov 2006, each were the best results in the history of the Azkals up to that time. Clearly both of these gentlemen had to have inspired their teams to achieve these results. It wasn't until 3 coaches later, with Simon McMenemy, that this string would be exceeded. Simon's stretch of 8 games without a loss from October to December in 2010 have only been matched - some would say exceeded due to the higher number of wins - by one coach... Michael Weiss. Aris and Norman, IMHO, sparked the fire of support which we see today, thanks to their efforts and the efforts of their teams. These sparks have been fueled into the fire of support we see today based upon the efforts of the following coaches especially Simon and MW to carry these early positive results forward and build upon them. Michael Weiss is now at a significant crossroads. We are playing tougher competition more consistently... he has had good results so far. Some feel though that he has reached the limit of his ability to move the team forward. It will be an incredibly interesting 6 months to see whether or not he can help the Azkals now move to the next level.
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Post by Caz on Feb 8, 2013 22:53:59 GMT 8
I started following the Azkals with Caslib at the helm. I was really optimistic during Fegidero's time. After the Challenge Cup qualifiers in 2008 (Neil Etheridge's debut for the National Team) I thought we were really on our way to greatness. Pity that politics got in the way. We do have to take one thing into account: the number of games in a year during the time these coaches were attached to the Azkals. I can recall no other time in recent memory where there were so many matches in a year for the Men's National Team. Sure, Weiss has quite a number of wins under his belt but that may be due to him having so many games to rack up those numbers. Caslib, Fegidero, and even McMenemy didn't have that luxury to raise or lower their win percentage. I'm not complaining though. It sure beats the old days where we'd have to wait months to a year for anything to happen with the National Team.
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Post by kaligo on Feb 11, 2013 23:44:10 GMT 8
The coach who handled the team when we beat Japan, 15-0?
----As to the coaches since 2000, I say, Coach Michael Weiss, in terms of medals and achievements is the most successful. That is if we define success with medals.
Aris Caslib's achievement is remarkable too, considering he started the turnaround when he took over the team in 2004, from that Japanese coach Imai. We got our first international win in 13 years under him in 2004, won a match 7-0 at home in 2006. And one more thing I like about the guy, back in the old forums, he'd actually log on and answer posts. I think he even posted a thread.
By the way, Norman Fegidero took over Caslib, and it's too bad that he only agreed to handle the team for one tournament. I think he could have achieved more.
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