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Anonymous wrote:Was just reflecting on my daughters youth soccer years.

Was going to say something negative about the amount of time spent traveling to get to a better team (played against not for VDA although the landscape has changed) but in retrospect the many hours we spent in the car together was probably more valuable than anything she ever did on the field.

Drove 45 mins each way to VDA practices, worth every second. We talked more about recruitment, colleges, travel, etc. This cannot be understated, if you hate the drive with your kids because they have their phone out and airpods in, you lost the game of life. Commuting isn't a reason to join VDA, but the commute is made worth it because they're an insanely good club, great fundamentals, and your DD will be seen from coaches at showcases. VDA has a very good rep now across country.

When do kids have time to eat and study when they are spending 90 minutes in the car twice a week? Also, while yes, nice bonding, it has to get old.

Clint Dempsey, and his dad, used to drive several hours, multiple nights a week for practice and then for games, from East Texas to the Dallas area. Sis Bates, I dont expect most of you to know who she is, used to drive six hours every weekend for practice.

Your kid has to want it. You have to want to help your kid. If your kid just wants to kick the ball around with friends and you just want to drive them as little as possible then it certainly isn't worth it to you.

For 99+% of the people here, your kid isn't the next Clint Dempsey or the soccer equivalent of Sis Bates. If the drive is a "hassle" to you don't do it. If your kid has the desire and work ethic maybe doing it for them would be worth it to you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Was just reflecting on my daughters youth soccer years.

Was going to say something negative about the amount of time spent traveling to get to a better team (played against not for VDA although the landscape has changed) but in retrospect the many hours we spent in the car together was probably more valuable than anything she ever did on the field.

Drove 45 mins each way to VDA practices, worth every second. We talked more about recruitment, colleges, travel, etc. This cannot be understated, if you hate the drive with your kids because they have their phone out and airpods in, you lost the game of life. Commuting isn't a reason to join VDA, but the commute is made worth it because they're an insanely good club, great fundamentals, and your DD will be seen from coaches at showcases. VDA has a very good rep now across country.

When do kids have time to eat and study when they are spending 90 minutes in the car twice a week? Also, while yes, nice bonding, it has to get old.

Clint Dempsey, and his dad, used to drive several hours, multiple nights a week for practice and then for games, from East Texas to the Dallas area. Sis Bates, I dont expect most of you to know who she is, used to drive six hours every weekend for practice.

Your kid has to want it. You have to want to help your kid. If your kid just wants to kick the ball around with friends and you just want to drive them as little as possible then it certainly isn't worth it to you.

For 99+% of the people here, your kid isn't the next Clint Dempsey or the soccer equivalent of Sis Bates. If the drive is a "hassle" to you don't do it. If your kid has the desire and work ethic maybe doing it for them would be worth it to you.

Honestly, it depends on your kids future expectations. Expecting to become a soccer star is childish, but a kid is kid, he can even wish to travel to the moon. It’s you the parent who helps and walks the kid through realistic expectations, will your kid end up as a coach, sports analyst, marry a rich guy? How many soccer players out there? Will there be a spot for everyone as sport analyst? Is your kid the next Alex Morgan?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Was just reflecting on my daughters youth soccer years.

Was going to say something negative about the amount of time spent traveling to get to a better team (played against not for VDA although the landscape has changed) but in retrospect the many hours we spent in the car together was probably more valuable than anything she ever did on the field.

Same. Not to mention the carpool friendships etc. It's really not that far.

Sure. OR closer clubs and more time at home together as a family or more times to do other things together than being in a car. It's hard to have dinner together as a family on a regular basis when everyone is always driving somewhere.

No. It’s time spent in that car. At least for us it was. And it sounds like a lot of other people feel the same way.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Was just reflecting on my daughters youth soccer years.

Was going to say something negative about the amount of time spent traveling to get to a better team (played against not for VDA although the landscape has changed) but in retrospect the many hours we spent in the car together was probably more valuable than anything she ever did on the field.

Drove 45 mins each way to VDA practices, worth every second. We talked more about recruitment, colleges, travel, etc. This cannot be understated, if you hate the drive with your kids because they have their phone out and airpods in, you lost the game of life. Commuting isn't a reason to join VDA, but the commute is made worth it because they're an insanely good club, great fundamentals, and your DD will be seen from coaches at showcases. VDA has a very good rep now across country.

When do kids have time to eat and study when they are spending 90 minutes in the car twice a week? Also, while yes, nice bonding, it has to get old.

It never gets old. You sound fun to be around.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Was just reflecting on my daughters youth soccer years.

Was going to say something negative about the amount of time spent traveling to get to a better team (played against not for VDA although the landscape has changed) but in retrospect the many hours we spent in the car together was probably more valuable than anything she ever did on the field.

Drove 45 mins each way to VDA practices, worth every second. We talked more about recruitment, colleges, travel, etc. This cannot be understated, if you hate the drive with your kids because they have their phone out and airpods in, you lost the game of life. Commuting isn't a reason to join VDA, but the commute is made worth it because they're an insanely good club, great fundamentals, and your DD will be seen from coaches at showcases. VDA has a very good rep now across country.

When do kids have time to eat and study when they are spending 90 minutes in the car twice a week? Also, while yes, nice bonding, it has to get old.

It never gets old. You sound fun to be around.

I sound not fun because spending 3 hours in a car over two days doesn’t sound appealing and practical with school work, etc? Ok Chevy Chase. Go strap aunt Edna on the roof and enjoy your road trip.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Was just reflecting on my daughters youth soccer years.

Was going to say something negative about the amount of time spent traveling to get to a better team (played against not for VDA although the landscape has changed) but in retrospect the many hours we spent in the car together was probably more valuable than anything she ever did on the field.

Drove 45 mins each way to VDA practices, worth every second. We talked more about recruitment, colleges, travel, etc. This cannot be understated, if you hate the drive with your kids because they have their phone out and airpods in, you lost the game of life. Commuting isn't a reason to join VDA, but the commute is made worth it because they're an insanely good club, great fundamentals, and your DD will be seen from coaches at showcases. VDA has a very good rep now across country.

When do kids have time to eat and study when they are spending 90 minutes in the car twice a week? Also, while yes, nice bonding, it has to get old.

Clint Dempsey, and his dad, used to drive several hours, multiple nights a week for practice and then for games, from East Texas to the Dallas area. Sis Bates, I dont expect most of you to know who she is, used to drive six hours every weekend for practice.

Your kid has to want it. You have to want to help your kid. If your kid just wants to kick the ball around with friends and you just want to drive them as little as possible then it certainly isn't worth it to you.

For 99+% of the people here, your kid isn't the next Clint Dempsey or the soccer equivalent of Sis Bates. If the drive is a "hassle" to you don't do it. If your kid has the desire and work ethic maybe doing it for them would be worth it to you.

Honestly, it depends on your kids future expectations. Expecting to become a soccer star is childish, but a kid is kid, he can even wish to travel to the moon. It’s you the parent who helps and walks the kid through realistic expectations, will your kid end up as a coach, sports analyst, marry a rich guy? How many soccer players out there? Will there be a spot for everyone as sport analyst? Is your kid the next Alex Morgan?

Did you read what I wrote? I basically said the same thing. Read through to the third paragraph.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Was just reflecting on my daughters youth soccer years.

Was going to say something negative about the amount of time spent traveling to get to a better team (played against not for VDA although the landscape has changed) but in retrospect the many hours we spent in the car together was probably more valuable than anything she ever did on the field.

Drove 45 mins each way to VDA practices, worth every second. We talked more about recruitment, colleges, travel, etc. This cannot be understated, if you hate the drive with your kids because they have their phone out and airpods in, you lost the game of life. Commuting isn't a reason to join VDA, but the commute is made worth it because they're an insanely good club, great fundamentals, and your DD will be seen from coaches at showcases. VDA has a very good rep now across country.

When do kids have time to eat and study when they are spending 90 minutes in the car twice a week? Also, while yes, nice bonding, it has to get old.

It never gets old. You sound fun to be around.

I sound not fun because spending 3 hours in a car over two days doesn’t sound appealing and practical with school work, etc? Ok Chevy Chase. Go strap aunt Edna on the roof and enjoy your road trip.

Then don't do it. Sign your kid up for rec. Let them play and have fun and you can drive 10-20 minutes twice a week. Sure, you can't brag about it but it's easy for YOU. No shame, I mean it. Do whatever works.

[Anonymous]

I’m genuinely trying to understand how people do it, balancing school, being a kid, etc. We have a 30 min commute for travel currently and it’s tough to balance and find the time. Was curious how people make it work. The only answer actually provided is that the kid does homework in the car. To each their own, but seems challenging to learn in that environment.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m genuinely trying to understand how people do it, balancing school, being a kid, etc. We have a 30 min commute for travel currently and it’s tough to balance and find the time. Was curious how people make it work. The only answer actually provided is that the kid does homework in the car. To each their own, but seems challenging to learn in that environment.

It isn't easy but kids are adaptable. If THEY truly want it they find a way with a parent's help. I go over my kids' homework with them while we drive. We talk it out. Usually we do it on the way there. They can rest and zone out on the way home unless there's a test the next day.

My kids won't likely be professional. Can they play in college? Yes, if they want it. Older daughter could probably walk into (not on) most all but for the elite DIII teams on the east coast. She probably would not start but could make the team. She's 16. Younger will probably be even better when she's her sister's age. As for now, they want it. I'll try and help them.

[Anonymous]

What was the 2010 score tonight?

[Anonymous]

3 2 VDA won.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:3 2 VDA won.

FVU won 3 to 2 not VDA. VDA had a 2 point lead and still lost lol

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:3 2 VDA won.

FVU won 3 to 2 not VDA. VDA had a 2 point lead and still lost lol

I wasn't at the game, but the ECNL website shows VDA winning 3-2.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:3 2 VDA won.

FVU won 3 to 2 not VDA. VDA had a 2 point lead and still lost lol

I wasn't at the game, but the ECNL website shows VDA winning 3-2.

Reposts from BP confirm that it was 3-2 as well.

[Anonymous]

I’ve read some places on the forum that say great things about AS as a coach. What makes is such a good coach? And no, this isnt him asking, just a parent trying to learn more about the club.