Jerry's World U.S. women are heading into uncharted waters. The most successful program in United States Soccer is about to enter Phase III - and the waters are uncharted, with various scenarios possible. Clive Charles resigning as Olympic men's coach to take over as women's coach. There has been speculation in the media about the switches, but nothing official. Will U.S. Soccer go a different route, and bring in an entirely new face.
Morale is a big factor on women's teams.
Charles was chief assistant to ousted men's coach Steve Sampson in 1997-98. Other questions abound. Plans are to have elite players in under-14 and older groups in camps for 60 days a year, compared with 20 days now. A development camp for under-14s is planned for December. The men's team, incidentally, is no sure bet to even make the Olympics.