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Message: [QUOTE="kibblesnbits, post: 3371990, member: 97"] From the signings, it looks like they want a younger, more athletic (pun intended as last year's HA club appeared less athletic than most of their competition) team. The last coach brought in a number of older players that had experienced success in 2nd and third division play. I guess he thought that was the fastest way to build a competitive side. Unfortunately, some of them appeared to be past their prime. It was particularly noticeable when they brought in Swartz, a recent D-1 graduate, who instantly became the most aggressive and hardest working guy on the club. Several of their signings for next season have been guys who will be moving up from college or NPSL clubs (including a former ACC DPOY at Wake Forest). Of course, aggressiveness and hustle can't cover for a lack of skill so the question will be whether they can compete at a higher level. [/QUOTE]