Will Team USA perform better than 2014?

[krupa]

With the announcement that 3 of 5 spots on Team USA will be filled based on achievement, do you think Team USA will be better (that is, have a better record) than the 2014 team?

Here's a thread about the announcment: http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?p=5055299#post5055299

 

[Bella Don't Cry]

Yes - Held in the USA I expect them to do better :thumbup:

 

[tonyboy59]

I don't expect much unless they let those young guns or lesser known circuit players take a crack at the crown...hell they can't do any worse.

I like Mark but he's not Captain material. Would like someone else but I just don't know who?

 

[boogeyman]

... I like Mark but he's not Captain material. Would like someone else but I just don't know who?

That's a pretty strong statement you make, tonyboy.
Mark not "captain material?"
I thought he was the one who initiated a whole new philosophy in terms of preparation, teamwork, and respect for the game.

I personally feel that just because the team lost in 2014 doesn't mean he's not "captain material."
If you saw how the team conducted themselves, there's a whole different level of professionalism that was evoked;
and it had to do with Mark Wilson's approach.

Too bad American's focus on wins and losses when they should be concentrating on preparing for the future.
That's exactly what Mr. Wilson is doing with the Team U.S.A.

 

[tonyboy59]

That's a pretty strong statement you make, tonyboy.
Mark not "captain material?"
I thought he was the one who initiated a whole new philosophy in terms of preparation, teamwork, and respect for the game.

I personally feel that just because the team lost in 2014 doesn't mean he's not "captain material."
If you saw how the team conducted themselves, there's a whole different level of professionalism that was evoked;
and it had to do with Mark Wilson's approach.

Too bad American's focus on wins and losses when they should be concentrating on preparing for the future.
That's exactly what Mr. Wilson is doing with the Team U.S.A.

It's all about the "W"s buddy...nobody cares if nice guys finish second. If they had Strickland's personality and won, folks would be thrilled.:wink:

 

[Diego Lugano]

I Think American Team should prepare how to deal with Crowd pressure

learn from Soccer Team, Team USA is fantastic not scare to fight against World Champion Germany,like Soccer Germany have strong Player too in Pool.

And Wilson must change too, what he do just sit and do nothing
Coach must have strategy look at Soccer team.
Maybe Earl Strickland best Coach and player too

 

[itsfroze]

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