Philadelphia soccer coaches convention

[Anonymous]

You that convention and the whole youth soccer system is in BIG decline When both VRSC and STJ had “presentations”

Can’t make this stuff up!

[Anonymous]

You are either a bitter coach or teenager trying to throw shade. No one else would care

[Anonymous]

I looked into OP’s post thinking it was too wild to be true. Turns out it’s actually real, probably two of the biggest charlatan clubs in NoVa presented on the topic below. It’s not satire:

“The session explored how clubs can intentionally shape their identity, align values across programs, and create environments that support long-term growth for players and stakeholders from the youth game through the professional level.”

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I looked into OP’s post thinking it was too wild to be true. Turns out it’s actually real, probably two of the biggest charlatan clubs in NoVa presented on the topic below. It’s not satire:

“The session explored how clubs can intentionally shape their identity, align values across programs, and create environments that support long-term growth for players and stakeholders from the youth game through the professional level.”

Would have loved to have been there to see how many eyes were rolling and how many were throwing up in their mouths.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I looked into OP’s post thinking it was too wild to be true. Turns out it’s actually real, probably two of the biggest charlatan clubs in NoVa presented on the topic below. It’s not satire:

“The session explored how clubs can intentionally shape their identity, align values across programs, and create environments that support long-term growth for players and stakeholders from the youth game through the professional level.”

Can someone explain what that session description is supposed to mean in real world English instead of bureaucratic babble?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I looked into OP’s post thinking it was too wild to be true. Turns out it’s actually real, probably two of the biggest charlatan clubs in NoVa presented on the topic below. It’s not satire:

“The session explored how clubs can intentionally shape their identity, align values across programs, and create environments that support long-term growth for players and stakeholders from the youth game through the professional level.”

Can someone explain what that session description is supposed to mean in real world English instead of bureaucratic babble?

I think the only point of contention is for a club that is struggling to allocate money to buy a both at the convention to promote their club. If you ever attended a convention, it is a dizzying array of organizations with a budget for self promotion. I am sure any attendees who happened across their both likely had no idea about the troubles the club is having or did not care and moved on to the next both before going about their own business. While it can be a measure of professionalization to participate in a national convention like this, it can also be seen as a waste of resources to do so. So, to support the OP point, you could also say the club comes off as a Self Licking Ice Cream Cone -they have no real product to share and no one cares; they allocated money to spend on a both at the convention and they sent staff there.

But also, to support the club -who really cares?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I looked into OP’s post thinking it was too wild to be true. Turns out it’s actually real, probably two of the biggest charlatan clubs in NoVa presented on the topic below. It’s not satire:

“The session explored how clubs can intentionally shape their identity, align values across programs, and create environments that support long-term growth for players and stakeholders from the youth game through the professional level.”

Would have loved to have been there to see how many eyes were rolling and how many were throwing up in their mouths.

But if it were your club coaches you would thought it was the greatest thing ever. Every club in this area operates the same way with the same BS about pathways and player development. No club prioritizes development, they prioritize outside players be use they are new revenue.

[Anonymous]

Sounds like any old work convention. Lots of pretenders.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I looked into OP’s post thinking it was too wild to be true. Turns out it’s actually real, probably two of the biggest charlatan clubs in NoVa presented on the topic below. It’s not satire:

“The session explored how clubs can intentionally shape their identity, align values across programs, and create environments that support long-term growth for players and stakeholders from the youth game through the professional level.”

Can someone explain what that session description is supposed to mean in real world English instead of bureaucratic babble?

I think the only point of contention is for a club that is struggling to allocate money to buy a both at the convention to promote their club. If you ever attended a convention, it is a dizzying array of organizations with a budget for self promotion. I am sure any attendees who happened across their both likely had no idea about the troubles the club is having or did not care and moved on to the next both before going about their own business. While it can be a measure of professionalization to participate in a national convention like this, it can also be seen as a waste of resources to do so. So, to support the OP point, you could also say the club comes off as a Self Licking Ice Cream Cone -they have no real product to share and no one cares; they allocated money to spend on a both at the convention and they sent staff there.

But also, to support the club -who really cares?

Point of clarification-- it was not at a booth where the club paid. It was one of many classroom sessions that were occurring at the same time. They likely submitted or were ask to submit a proposal for their session and then they got on the schedule.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I looked into OP’s post thinking it was too wild to be true. Turns out it’s actually real, probably two of the biggest charlatan clubs in NoVa presented on the topic below. It’s not satire:

“The session explored how clubs can intentionally shape their identity, align values across programs, and create environments that support long-term growth for players and stakeholders from the youth game through the professional level.”

Would have loved to have been there to see how many eyes were rolling and how many were throwing up in their mouths.

But if it were your club coaches you would thought it was the greatest thing ever. Every club in this area operates the same way with the same BS about pathways and player development. No club prioritizes development, they prioritize outside players be use they are new revenue.

An existing and outside player still pay. If you cut an existing player, then the new player just replaces that revenue.

[Anonymous]

Development takes too much work and is resource intensive. It’s easier to cut and bring in. And cheaper. I only wish clubs were honest about that. And the ones who do care are small and can’t compete in the more relevant leagues at older ages, like ROSA or Juventus. Our system is terrible and we all buy into it like sheep for some reason.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I looked into OP’s post thinking it was too wild to be true. Turns out it’s actually real, probably two of the biggest charlatan clubs in NoVa presented on the topic below. It’s not satire:

“The session explored how clubs can intentionally shape their identity, align values across programs, and create environments that support long-term growth for players and stakeholders from the youth game through the professional level.”

Would have loved to have been there to see how many eyes were rolling and how many were throwing up in their mouths.

But if it were your club coaches you would thought it was the greatest thing ever. Every club in this area operates the same way with the same BS about pathways and player development. No club prioritizes development, they prioritize outside players be use they are new revenue.

An existing and outside player still pay. If you cut an existing player, then the new player just replaces that revenue.

Cut players still have to pay before being released. New players come in and pay, more revenue. It's not a replacement. Clubs are in the business of making money and more money, maybe with very small interest in youth and development.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I looked into OP’s post thinking it was too wild to be true. Turns out it’s actually real, probably two of the biggest charlatan clubs in NoVa presented on the topic below. It’s not satire:

“The session explored how clubs can intentionally shape their identity, align values across programs, and create environments that support long-term growth for players and stakeholders from the youth game through the professional level.”

Would have loved to have been there to see how many eyes were rolling and how many were throwing up in their mouths.

But if it were your club coaches you would thought it was the greatest thing ever. Every club in this area operates the same way with the same BS about pathways and player development. No club prioritizes development, they prioritize outside players be use they are new revenue.

An existing and outside player still pay. If you cut an existing player, then the new player just replaces that revenue.

At our big club, the existing player doesn't leave. They promise the new players the highest or second highest team. The existing player on the second or third team that deserves to move up doesn't move up, but they stay where they are. The don't quit. It is new revenue- especially at the older age groups when they just make teams bigger.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Development takes too much work and is resource intensive. It’s easier to cut and bring in. And cheaper. I only wish clubs were honest about that. And the ones who do care are small and can’t compete in the more relevant leagues at older ages, like ROSA or Juventus. Our system is terrible and we all buy into it like sheep for some reason.

Clubs and academies cut players at every level in every age group in every country in the world. Get over yourself.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I looked into OP’s post thinking it was too wild to be true. Turns out it’s actually real, probably two of the biggest charlatan clubs in NoVa presented on the topic below. It’s not satire:

“The session explored how clubs can intentionally shape their identity, align values across programs, and create environments that support long-term growth for players and stakeholders from the youth game through the professional level.”

Would have loved to have been there to see how many eyes were rolling and how many were throwing up in their mouths.

But if it were your club coaches you would thought it was the greatest thing ever. Every club in this area operates the same way with the same BS about pathways and player development. No club prioritizes development, they prioritize outside players be use they are new revenue.

An existing and outside player still pay. If you cut an existing player, then the new player just replaces that revenue.

At our big club, the existing player doesn't leave. They promise the new players the highest or second highest team. The existing player on the second or third team that deserves to move up doesn't move up, but they stay where they are. The don't quit. It is new revenue- especially at the older age groups when they just make teams bigger.

So you are saying less talented outside players are taking slots on top teams when your kid is clearly better than the new players right? Just in the name of revenue right? No chance your kid is not as good right? Define “deserves” in your mind. Clearly better skills, speed, size or is it just longevity in club. We hear this argument all the time, my experience with top team in big club is they are always evaluating performance and potential and moving/adding players to improve the entire teams potential if and when they can find and recruit them. If your club is not time to move on. IMHO.