Winthrop University’s Unlikely Ugandan Connection: An Interview with Assistant Coach Daniel Ridenhour
Thursday, May 8th, 2008It is an understatement to say that the path from Uganda to South Carolina is not well trodden. But in the past few years an increasing number of young men from Uganda have been making the unlikely journey to Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina to study and play for school’s soccer team. Winthrop’s connection with Uganda began several years ago, and since that time several players from the East African nation have played for the Eagles. Daniel Ridenhour, an assistant coach at Winthrop, recently traveled to Uganda on a recruiting trip. He spoke with me shortly after returning to South Carolina about his time in the country.
Daniel Ridenhour (L) talking with locals in Uganda (photo: Daniel Ridenhour)
