While the Dash were courting Vera Pauw to be their new coach, Pauw was actively involved in courtship of her own – the players already on the roster.
A veteran coach of four national teams in Europe and Africa over parts of four decades, Pauw brings a different kind of experience than many of the American players she’ll coach in the NWSL.
So, when Pauw decided she wanted to coach the Dash, she had to be sure the players were open to her unique training method before signing a contract.
Pauw’s system is based on short recovery time between explosive actions.