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March 13, 2008
Quakes name former Kiwi international as goalkeeper coach
The Quakes have just announced the hiring of former New Zealand international Jason Batty as goalkeeper coach. Batty, who Wikipedia tells us is 36, earned 44 caps for the Kiwis from 1995-2003.
“Jason was a top-level professional goalkeeper who has a wealth of international experience,” said General Manager John Doyle. “He has worked with a number of strong goalkeepers around the country and he is a great addition to our staff.”
Batty leaves a position as Director of Goalkeeping for Texas Premier SC. Prior to that, he was assistant coach and goalkeeper coach for Dartmouth College.
His playing days featured stints with England's Norwich City, Irish side Bohemian F.C., and other sides in Singapore, New Zealand, and the U.S.
Batty featured in the New Zealand team that competed at the 1999 FIFA Confederations Cup in Guadalajara. The Kiwis competed in the same group as the U.S., Brazil, and Germany, but failed to get beyond the group stage.
Batty's hiring completes the Quakes' coaching staff. Batty will take his place along with head coach Frank Yallop, assistant Ian Russell, and technical advisor Ronnie Ekelund.
Posted by Jay at March 13, 2008 05:15 PM