Sid van Druenen Steps Down as Head Coach

Published on August 1, 2014 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Dayton Dutch Lions News Release


DAYTON, Ohio - Dayton Dutch Lions management today announced that Sid van Druenen had elected to step down as head coach.

The Dutch Lions will be led for the remainder of the season by Assistant Coaches Jack Hermans and Catherine Gordon, after Head Coach Sid van Druenen stepped down on Thursday to focus his attention to the club's Youth Academy.

CEO Mike Mossel: "Sid has been with us for three years and is a big asset for both me and the club. Besides doing a great job coaching his youth teams he won the Championship with the Women's team last year and had a great part in earning us the 2013 USL Organization of the Year Award. We had a good start of the season with the Men's pro team but have been less successful throughout the season, especially at home. We both felt that we could finish the season but also that we needed to make some important improvements in the Youth Academy right now and that this would mean he needs more time to focus on the Academy to provide a quality product from the start. On the other side having a new face in front of the Men's pro team can also bring a spark to the team to finish the season in style. I am very pleased with Sid's commitment to the club and hope to have him with us for many years.

Sid van Druenen: "This was a tough decision for me personally but I think it's the best decision for both me and the club. Assuring the quality of our Youth Academy is key right now and needs full attention. Improving our methods of communication and further develop the Academy will be the main focus points for me in the next weeks while starting up the new Academy season.

I feel that it is better for the club that I spent all my time and effort to that instead of the Men's pro team. Besides the Youth Academy I will also be working on other projects like the DL CUP, Super Y, scheduling and partnerships with other local clubs such as Real Bellbrook. I am happy to stay with the club and to be able to focus on the Technical Manager role from now on."

The Dayton Dutch Lions FC host the Harrisburg City Islanders on Saturday night at 7 p.m. ET at DOC Stadium. For more details, visit www.ddlfc.com.

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