Director of Soccer Development Brian Crookham sits down with the Burgundy Wave to share his thoughts on the academy, its players and coaches, and its growth and challenges. We find out where the academy is and where its going from the man that knows the system inside and out.
Entering the Rapids front office suite was, quite honestly, entirely terrifying for me, for starters. It's one thing to be a rookie sportswriter on your first assignment. It's quite another thing to be a fanboy-supporter with a day job and an iphone with a 'record' button. I was a little nervous to meet Senior Director of Soccer Development Brian Crookham.