LMVSC town hall

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The direction is plugging fingers into ears and chanting ‘I can’t hear you’ Without a player pool, they aren’t going to improve and what club can they possible lure players away from? Who would willingly sing up for this?

But that's the point. Why are we trying to lure players away? Isn't the academy supposed to make our players better? So far it hasn't, as we chose not to be in State Cup and are unable to compete in Jefferson Cup.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We cancel practice because it is too cold but have games scheduled today at 8am when it is colder than when the club cancelled practices. Can LC or LB please explain this methodology? Do the European academies they brought up during the meeting cancel practice opportunities but play games in worse weather conditions?

This will be a interesting start for our boys in the tournament to start the spring.

Hmmm it’s low 40s. I know my kids team didn’t have any of their practices cancelled unless it was low 30s and windy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'd like to address something. LC's implementation of the academy was supposed to be the best approach for the club; both in terms of development (players getting better) and being competitive for wins (the idea of red/white squads). LC said specifically "a core of 7 or so players that stay on red squads and then a lot of player movement".

We have a total of two teams in the Jefferson Cup across four weekends. 2003 boys (who is literally a team from Annandale, none of the players came up through LMVSC) and the 2005 girls (who is coached by EE, one of the few coaches remaining from the previous staff). We chose not to be in State Cup, and we can't qualify for Jefferson Cup. So what do you think is the direction of the club? We're not trying to develop our players into the best possible, we're not trying to compete in the highest of levels. Call me a skeptical person, but I really can't understand any argument other than we're simply paying thousands of dollars for our kids to hang out together.

Ok well, I don't think you're wrong to question LMVSC. As a parent with DS, to be honest I really don't care one way or the other. We're not that passionate about soccer; and while I don't want to say "it doesn't really matter" I mean yeah it doesn't really matter. We're okay with whatever league, preferably I'd like something more local. Going to Roanoke, VA Beach, Richmond... I'd rather stay in the beltway. My kid for the most part looks happy; they goof around at practice and in games, on the bench. I've seen REALLY good teams also do this, which makes sense because they're kids. I'd rather DS be happy, and he is. I've seen a couple friends on team not so happy but I think it's because (since they are better), they don't like to lose or barely get the ball in a game. So maybe that's our place as a soccer club. We're not world-beaters, we just want our kids to have fun and if being in Super NCSL or Super CCL or Super ECNLblahblahblah prevents kids from having fun then I'd rather just be in local travel.

If we force our kids into competitions they're not able to enjoy themselves, we can just go to Alexandria and play on their 3rd or even 4th teams. More than happy to do that.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:We cancel practice because it is too cold but have games scheduled today at 8am when it is colder than when the club cancelled practices. Can LC or LB please explain this methodology? Do the European academies they brought up during the meeting cancel practice opportunities but play games in worse weather conditions?

This will be a interesting start for our boys in the tournament to start the spring.

Hmmm it’s low 40s. I know my kids team didn’t have any of their practices cancelled unless it was low 30s and windy.

Maybe when you woke and went outside it’s low 40s. Our game was at 8am and it was 24 degrees. I am glad we agree on the fact the club cancels practices when it’s 30 degrees yet our games aren’t affected due to moderate temperatures. A little consistency would be appreciated with how the club handles this, as we pay a lot of money for instruction and seem to have a lackluster direction from our directors.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:We cancel practice because it is too cold but have games scheduled today at 8am when it is colder than when the club cancelled practices. Can LC or LB please explain this methodology? Do the European academies they brought up during the meeting cancel practice opportunities but play games in worse weather conditions?

This will be a interesting start for our boys in the tournament to start the spring.

Hmmm it’s low 40s. I know my kids team didn’t have any of their practices cancelled unless it was low 30s and windy.

Maybe when you woke and went outside it’s low 40s. Our game was at 8am and it was 24 degrees. I am glad we agree on the fact the club cancels practices when it’s 30 degrees yet our games aren’t affected due to moderate temperatures. A little consistency would be appreciated with how the club handles this, as we pay a lot of money for instruction and seem to have a lackluster direction from our directors.

Why are we even doing tournaments this early? There's plenty later in March, April, and May. Are we chasing GotSoccer points or something?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We cancel practice because it is too cold but have games scheduled today at 8am when it is colder than when the club cancelled practices. Can LC or LB please explain this methodology? Do the European academies they brought up during the meeting cancel practice opportunities but play games in worse weather conditions?

This will be a interesting start for our boys in the tournament to start the spring.

Hmmm it’s low 40s. I know my kids team didn’t have any of their practices cancelled unless it was low 30s and windy.

Maybe when you woke and went outside it’s low 40s. Our game was at 8am and it was 24 degrees. I am glad we agree on the fact the club cancels practices when it’s 30 degrees yet our games aren’t affected due to moderate temperatures. A little consistency would be appreciated with how the club handles this, as we pay a lot of money for instruction and seem to have a lackluster direction from our directors.

?? LMVSC can't just decide to cancel a game on their own. The other team has to agree to cancel as well or you forfeit. For all you know LMVSC proposed this due to the low temps but the opponent declined.

You can, however, decide to cancel practices if you can't handle a little cold because there's only one club involved. The other difference I'd suggest is that in the evenings the temps are typically dropping but in the morning they're going to rise, so by the end of an 8am kick-off the temps are more comfortable.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:We cancel practice because it is too cold but have games scheduled today at 8am when it is colder than when the club cancelled practices. Can LC or LB please explain this methodology? Do the European academies they brought up during the meeting cancel practice opportunities but play games in worse weather conditions?

This will be a interesting start for our boys in the tournament to start the spring.

Hmmm it’s low 40s. I know my kids team didn’t have any of their practices cancelled unless it was low 30s and windy.

Maybe when you woke and went outside it’s low 40s. Our game was at 8am and it was 24 degrees. I am glad we agree on the fact the club cancels practices when it’s 30 degrees yet our games aren’t affected due to moderate temperatures. A little consistency would be appreciated with how the club handles this, as we pay a lot of money for instruction and seem to have a lackluster direction from our directors.

Why are we even doing tournaments this early? There's plenty later in March, April, and May. Are we chasing GotSoccer points or something?

People will complain about anything. The kids have hardly played in a year. Stay in your car if it's too cold for you or go find a club that only plays during months where you aren't too cold or too hot.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The direction is plugging fingers into ears and chanting ‘I can’t hear you’ Without a player pool, they aren’t going to improve and what club can they possible lure players away from? Who would willingly sing up for this?

But that's the point. Why are we trying to lure players away? Isn't the academy supposed to make our players better? So far it hasn't, as we chose not to be in State Cup and are unable to compete in Jefferson Cup.

If you consistently lose at every level, it’s as much a player pool problem as a training problem. If you had a kid who made a top Alexandria or SYC team would you send them to LMVSC?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The direction is plugging fingers into ears and chanting ‘I can’t hear you’ Without a player pool, they aren’t going to improve and what club can they possible lure players away from? Who would willingly sing up for this?

But that's the point. Why are we trying to lure players away? Isn't the academy supposed to make our players better? So far it hasn't, as we chose not to be in State Cup and are unable to compete in Jefferson Cup.

If you consistently lose at every level, it’s as much a player pool problem as a training problem. If you had a kid who made a top Alexandria or SYC team would you send them to LMVSC?

If my kid was really great and just didn't care, yes I'd be fine. If my kid had desire to get better, play in higher competitions regardless of what level of team, no I wouldn't be at LMVSC.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:We cancel practice because it is too cold but have games scheduled today at 8am when it is colder than when the club cancelled practices. Can LC or LB please explain this methodology? Do the European academies they brought up during the meeting cancel practice opportunities but play games in worse weather conditions?

This will be a interesting start for our boys in the tournament to start the spring.

Hmmm it’s low 40s. I know my kids team didn’t have any of their practices cancelled unless it was low 30s and windy.

Maybe when you woke and went outside it’s low 40s. Our game was at 8am and it was 24 degrees. I am glad we agree on the fact the club cancels practices when it’s 30 degrees yet our games aren’t affected due to moderate temperatures. A little consistency would be appreciated with how the club handles this, as we pay a lot of money for instruction and seem to have a lackluster direction from our directors.

?? LMVSC can't just decide to cancel a game on their own. The other team has to agree to cancel as well or you forfeit. For all you know LMVSC proposed this due to the low temps but the opponent declined.

You can, however, decide to cancel practices if you can't handle a little cold because there's only one club involved. The other difference I'd suggest is that in the evenings the temps are typically dropping but in the morning they're going to rise, so by the end of an 8am kick-off the temps are more comfortable.

I think you have missed the point but am happy you have created scenarios. I have no problem with being outside in the temps or having my DS play. The club needs to adopt a practice policy that is more aligned with games. If our kids play in the conditions, we should practice in them too.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:We cancel practice because it is too cold but have games scheduled today at 8am when it is colder than when the club cancelled practices. Can LC or LB please explain this methodology? Do the European academies they brought up during the meeting cancel practice opportunities but play games in worse weather conditions?

This will be a interesting start for our boys in the tournament to start the spring.

Hmmm it’s low 40s. I know my kids team didn’t have any of their practices cancelled unless it was low 30s and windy.

Maybe when you woke and went outside it’s low 40s. Our game was at 8am and it was 24 degrees. I am glad we agree on the fact the club cancels practices when it’s 30 degrees yet our games aren’t affected due to moderate temperatures. A little consistency would be appreciated with how the club handles this, as we pay a lot of money for instruction and seem to have a lackluster direction from our directors.

?? LMVSC can't just decide to cancel a game on their own. The other team has to agree to cancel as well or you forfeit. For all you know LMVSC proposed this due to the low temps but the opponent declined.

You can, however, decide to cancel practices if you can't handle a little cold because there's only one club involved. The other difference I'd suggest is that in the evenings the temps are typically dropping but in the morning they're going to rise, so by the end of an 8am kick-off the temps are more comfortable.

I think you have missed the point but am happy you have created scenarios. I have no problem with being outside in the temps or having my DS play. The club needs to adopt a practice policy that is more aligned with games. If our kids play in the conditions, we should practice in them too.

You are right, I did miss your point. Just read more complaining about something that isn't really all that big of a deal. I apologize.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We cancel practice because it is too cold but have games scheduled today at 8am when it is colder than when the club cancelled practices. Can LC or LB please explain this methodology? Do the European academies they brought up during the meeting cancel practice opportunities but play games in worse weather conditions?

This will be a interesting start for our boys in the tournament to start the spring.

Hmmm it’s low 40s. I know my kids team didn’t have any of their practices cancelled unless it was low 30s and windy.

Maybe when you woke and went outside it’s low 40s. Our game was at 8am and it was 24 degrees. I am glad we agree on the fact the club cancels practices when it’s 30 degrees yet our games aren’t affected due to moderate temperatures. A little consistency would be appreciated with how the club handles this, as we pay a lot of money for instruction and seem to have a lackluster direction from our directors.

Why are we even doing tournaments this early? There's plenty later in March, April, and May. Are we chasing GotSoccer points or something?

What level is your kid playing in? Arlington tournament happening this weekend (girls) and last weekend (boys), Jefferson Cup (this weekend and the next couple of weekends), Loudoun Tournament (this weekend), etc.

I guess LMVS is not participating in any of them...They used to...

[Anonymous]

^-- omfg and guess what? we. don't. care.

[Anonymous]

As we approach 1,488 comments, I think it's good time to restart the conversation of changing the name of our club so it's not named after the Commanding General of the Confederate Army. White supremacy is a major problem and we can show our community that we're better than to accept the status quo.

It's time to rebrand. Let's be better.

[Anonymous]

While the conversation here tends to drift into recruiting talented players, I'd rather recruit socially-conscious players whom take more pride in equality and equity as opposed to anything else.