Bethesda Soccer Plans

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Bethesda's issues begin at the highest level. The Executive Director of the Club has been gradually consolidating power, undermining the Board of Directors and quietly taking full control of the organization. This was once a wonderful place, but if not addressed, "JC" could ultimately ruin the Club.

The board was filled with wealthy parents who did nothing but try and get coaches fired because their kids in the club weren't getting picked for all of the ID camps and National team opportunities. And their kids were BAD. You have no idea what you are talking about.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Arrogance is the word. They know they don;t need to change cause the interest is there, they have enough success with enough teams, and there is the sad reality of a monopoloy in MoCo for the elite soccer market. Huge population and one mega club that has the dream combo for all the sheep to follow with MLSN for boys and ECNL for girls. Shut up and stay, and you will probably get better, but at what cost? Only 2-3 kids on each team are truly maxmizing their potential ultimatley. That's an expensive what if for most families, even in MoCo.

MD United where are you to make this an actual competition in Maryland?

Well said. Thinking too big to fail.

Blockbuster Videos rings a bell

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Arrogance is the word. They know they don;t need to change cause the interest is there, they have enough success with enough teams, and there is the sad reality of a monopoloy in MoCo for the elite soccer market. Huge population and one mega club that has the dream combo for all the sheep to follow with MLSN for boys and ECNL for girls. Shut up and stay, and you will probably get better, but at what cost? Only 2-3 kids on each team are truly maxmizing their potential ultimatley. That's an expensive what if for most families, even in MoCo.

MD United where are you to make this an actual competition in Maryland?

MD United? The way they play is horrible. Also, they are far for most MoCo families. Might as well go to VA, which is what the 07 players did. Making NOVA teams much stronger.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Bethesda's issues begin at the highest level. The Executive Director of the Club has been gradually consolidating power, undermining the Board of Directors and quietly taking full control of the organization. This was once a wonderful place, but if not addressed, "JC" could ultimately ruin the Club.

The board was filled with wealthy parents who did nothing but try and get coaches fired because their kids in the club weren't getting picked for all of the ID camps and National team opportunities. And their kids were BAD. You have no idea what you are talking about.

From wealthy parents to resentful money driven brothers?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Bethesda's issues begin at the highest level. The Executive Director of the Club has been gradually consolidating power, undermining the Board of Directors and quietly taking full control of the organization. This was once a wonderful place, but if not addressed, "JC" could ultimately ruin the Club.

The board was filled with wealthy parents who did nothing but try and get coaches fired because their kids in the club weren't getting picked for all of the ID camps and National team opportunities. And their kids were BAD. You have no idea what you are talking about.

From wealthy parents to resentful money driven brothers?

Only person missing now is Montgomery Burns

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Bethesda's issues begin at the highest level. The Executive Director of the Club has been gradually consolidating power, undermining the Board of Directors and quietly taking full control of the organization. This was once a wonderful place, but if not addressed, "JC" could ultimately ruin the Club.

The board was filled with wealthy parents who did nothing but try and get coaches fired because their kids in the club weren't getting picked for all of the ID camps and National team opportunities. And their kids were BAD. You have no idea what you are talking about.

Good to know that "JC" reads this forum

[Anonymous]

More like MN sitting on some phone books pouding away at the computer with just one index finger

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Bethesda's issues begin at the highest level. The Executive Director of the Club has been gradually consolidating power, undermining the Board of Directors and quietly taking full control of the organization. This was once a wonderful place, but if not addressed, "JC" could ultimately ruin the Club.

The board was filled with wealthy parents who did nothing but try and get coaches fired because their kids in the club weren't getting picked for all of the ID camps and National team opportunities. And their kids were BAD. You have no idea what you are talking about.

This PP speaks the truth about BSC’s “leadership,” and everyone with any experience at the club knows it. That doesn’t mean the Board does anything worthwhile, other than fundraising, which they seem to be decent at.

[Anonymous]

Look, in some ways BSC can’t win on this board. A few years ago people were bashing the girls side and saying it’s a sinking ship and needs new direction. Now, the younger ECNL girls are killing it. 2010-2012 are all in first place in a tough North Atlantic. 2009 is a down year and 2008 is near the top as well. SC and KL coach those teams. That’s not a coincidence.

They are also difficult, loud, and particularly with SC can be full of rage and demeaning. Some find it unacceptable. Some tolerate it. BSC management is well aware from direct complaints and survey feedback. But they’re winning and girls are knocking on the door trying to join the teams, and they’re stacking them 20+ which is more a money maker. Pipeline can barely win a game anymore in ECNL and you’ll see more top girls on BSC rosters next year.

The MLSN teams are generally above average albeit not at the very top. They’re playing at the top levels of soccer in near MoCo vicinity by a long shot.

They’re doing something right. It’s also not for everyone and if GA girls/ECNL boys or EDP/NL is more for you than do it. Or traveling further for another MLSN or ECNL not as cutthroat.

I don’t quite get is some of the 2nd and 3rd teams and why people pay so much and travel so much (ie RL). The name carries something in MoCo from the near monopoly and Potomac’s chronic low performance and failure to seize more of the market. Like a status symbol for some people living in Bethesda.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Look, in some ways BSC can’t win on this board. A few years ago people were bashing the girls side and saying it’s a sinking ship and needs new direction. Now, the younger ECNL girls are killing it. 2010-2012 are all in first place in a tough North Atlantic. 2009 is a down year and 2008 is near the top as well. SC and KL coach those teams. That’s not a coincidence.

They are also difficult, loud, and particularly with SC can be full of rage and demeaning. Some find it unacceptable. Some tolerate it. BSC management is well aware from direct complaints and survey feedback. But they’re winning and girls are knocking on the door trying to join the teams, and they’re stacking them 20+ which is more a money maker. Pipeline can barely win a game anymore in ECNL and you’ll see more top girls on BSC rosters next year.

The MLSN teams are generally above average albeit not at the very top. They’re playing at the top levels of soccer in near MoCo vicinity by a long shot.

They’re doing something right. It’s also not for everyone and if GA girls/ECNL boys or EDP/NL is more for you than do it. Or traveling further for another MLSN or ECNL not as cutthroat.

I don’t quite get is some of the 2nd and 3rd teams and why people pay so much and travel so much (ie RL). The name carries something in MoCo from the near monopoly and Potomac’s chronic low performance and failure to seize more of the market. Like a status symbol for some people living in Bethesda.

This. People think the name brings cache, but really, your child is just on a revenue team

[Anonymous]

It's only a matter of time before this club disappears unless there is a significant shift in leadership. Yes, there are some good teams, especially on the girls' side. But can that truly be considered a success? At what cost? Eventually, a family will step forward and report a case of abuse, and a scandal will erupt. All those who have been covering it up will be exposed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's only a matter of time before this club disappears unless there is a significant shift in leadership. Yes, there are some good teams, especially on the girls' side. But can that truly be considered a success? At what cost? Eventually, a family will step forward and report a case of abuse, and a scandal will erupt. All those who have been covering it up will be exposed.

There's an app for that.
https://uscenterforsafesport.org/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's only a matter of time before this club disappears unless there is a significant shift in leadership. Yes, there are some good teams, especially on the girls' side. But can that truly be considered a success? At what cost? Eventually, a family will step forward and report a case of abuse, and a scandal will erupt. All those who have been covering it up will be exposed.

This is just false. You are obviously a disgruntled parent on the girls side for whatever reason. Every club has disgruntled parents and I'm sure some of it is justified from a soccer perspective, but to come on here and claim abuse is ridiculous. You say "covering it up" like you actually know or experienced something. You would NEVER write this with your name attached to it so don't write it here. The BSC girls side is very competitive, turns out a bunch of great players and some girls get left behind along the way. I'm sure what you know and experienced was your daughter wasn't happy, she's probably not very good and you blame the club.

[Anonymous]

I personally think Fairfax Union is just trying to take some heat off of them seeing it is mostly Virginia parents that post here. It's been ongoing just as long as the hate between Loudoun and FCV.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Look, in some ways BSC can’t win on this board. A few years ago people were bashing the girls side and saying it’s a sinking ship and needs new direction. Now, the younger ECNL girls are killing it. 2010-2012 are all in first place in a tough North Atlantic. 2009 is a down year and 2008 is near the top as well. SC and KL coach those teams. That’s not a coincidence.

They are also difficult, loud, and particularly with SC can be full of rage and demeaning. Some find it unacceptable. Some tolerate it. BSC management is well aware from direct complaints and survey feedback. But they’re winning and girls are knocking on the door trying to join the teams, and they’re stacking them 20+ which is more a money maker. Pipeline can barely win a game anymore in ECNL and you’ll see more top girls on BSC rosters next year.

The MLSN teams are generally above average albeit not at the very top. They’re playing at the top levels of soccer in near MoCo vicinity by a long shot.

They’re doing something right. It’s also not for everyone and if GA girls/ECNL boys or EDP/NL is more for you than do it. Or traveling further for another MLSN or ECNL not as cutthroat.

I don’t quite get is some of the 2nd and 3rd teams and why people pay so much and travel so much (ie RL). The name carries something in MoCo from the near monopoly and Potomac’s chronic low performance and failure to seize more of the market. Like a status symbol for some people living in Bethesda.

Yes the 08 team is also vwry good. They got some injuries this spring in key playrs that has let to underpreformance but when all are their they are very good - strong players and strong coaching