Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Imagine being a parent and making your kids leave a club because of a league change. You guys are the exact reason your kids will quit the sport. Following a league is crazy work. Do you really think U13 kids know the difference between a GA and ECNL? Absolutley not unless you sick individuals spew crap.
Amen. Amen. Amen.
College coaches won’t scout a female player until U16 at the earliest. I encourage you to have a chat with a women’s college coach or two. Players and college coaches can’t even have recruiting conversations until June 15 following the player’s sophomore year of HS.
Based on non public info, it is quite possible that in 1-2 years GA could close the gap on ECNL girls and may even surpass as the preeminent club. Reach out to your GA club director and ask what these growth initiatives are.
Any current U12-U14 chasing ECNL vs GA is solely because of parent interference. It’s not necessarily what is best for the player of the team. It’s the caliber of team and coaching that matters most, especially if the player is a core player and key contributor. If the team, the coach, and player’s role are all positives, trust me, the player may not be happy with the alternative.