Dozerdog wrote:Just curious who you would be refering to? The only team that I am aware of that had a berth was Storm. The berth they have was not an invite. Per PGF rules teams that finish top 5 get a berth the next year and the berth stays with the coach. In my opinion they would have probably qualified this season anyway. But to get back to your question I think PGF needs some tweaking on how teams get in and qualifiers and how they are done. I think they should have regional qualifiers for those areas. No invites. I have no issues with the coaches getting a returning berth after a top 5 finish.
I am not trying to toss James under the bus, but he is a good example of the situation. If team X places top 5 then that “coach” gets a birth for the next season. why… what is the reason that he only gets to come back. He was not the only reason the team took 5th or better. Why don’t the girls get something. Maybe make it that if coach and x# of players returning with that coach should only get a bid.
I don’t even know if his team is still the same from last year or if they are all new players for him. Just don’t think it should be based on the coach. The coach did not walk on the field and win it alone. Maybe that team could have one top 5 with any coach. Honestly I don’t think it’s fair for the players . Again.. just ranting
Maybe someone could answer this too..
What if coach A adds an assistant “head coach B” would both A and B get a bid for the next year or just one? Can it even be done? Would they both get one? Then they could bring two teams. Could be a great loophole if no one has tried it.