Coach - Moving to the area - looking for club

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Anonymous wrote:Is Loudon a feasible drive? They have a ton of fields listed on their site, so wasn't sure where they operate out of.

Is there anything towards DC or MD to consider?

They're out in Leesburg. It's a slog of a drive from Tyson's area if you're not toll roading it, in which case it's a lot of money.

Thanks for that. I hadn't considered tolls as those aren't much of a thing out here.

Also noticing a lot of "alliances" and mergers/partnerships at the top level. Is that a more common practice in the area due to the amount of clubs here?

Since VYS and McLean seem to be recommended, does anyone have experiences with either program they'd be willing to share?

Mostly in VA where they've created so many clubs and watered the talent that they collectively get poor results.

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troll season is always open

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Try NSCAA soccer jobs

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is Loudon a feasible drive? They have a ton of fields listed on their site, so wasn't sure where they operate out of.

Is there anything towards DC or MD to consider?

They're out in Leesburg. It's a slog of a drive from Tyson's area if you're not toll roading it, in which case it's a lot of money.

Thanks for that. I hadn't considered tolls as those aren't much of a thing out here.

Also noticing a lot of "alliances" and mergers/partnerships at the top level. Is that a more common practice in the area due to the amount of clubs here?

Since VYS and McLean seem to be recommended, does anyone have experiences with either program they'd be willing to share?

Mostly in VA where they've created so many clubs and watered the talent that they collectively get poor results.

It has definitely made figuring out who is who a bit more challenging. I appreciate everyone's input.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is Loudon a feasible drive? They have a ton of fields listed on their site, so wasn't sure where they operate out of.

Is there anything towards DC or MD to consider?

stay FAR away from Loudoun Soccer they are a nightmare... Stick to McLean, VYS, BRYC, or GFRSC.

[Anonymous]

First I've seen for GFRSC, do you know where they train at primarily?

Sounds like you had a bad experience with Loudoun, are you able to share part of your experience?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:First I've seen for GFRSC, do you know where they train at primarily?

Sounds like you had a bad experience with Loudoun, are you able to share part of your experience?

GFRSC has practice facilities in Reston (Lake Fairfax Park), Great Falls (Nike Park on the campus of Forestville ES), and games at these locations as well as Ken Lawrence Park (Tysons Corner).

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Does anyone have any information on Valor?

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Anonymous wrote:Does anyone have any information on Valor?

Valor is a newish club and it is in the western part of the county - Chantilly and Centreville. SYA and CYA merged to make a new travel club. Practices at Arrowhead, Sully Highlands,EC Lawrence, CVHS….probably others.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:First I've seen for GFRSC, do you know where they train at primarily?

Sounds like you had a bad experience with Loudoun, are you able to share part of your experience?

Np here. Just search them in the archives.

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I would recommend Arlington as they have between 5 and 7 girls teams in that age range. McLean tends to drop down to 2 non-ECNL teams by middle school so if you'd like to develop mid-tier players, Arlington would have greater opportunity. My kids have played at both McLean and Arlington and we prefer Arlington in terms of coach and player development.

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we prefer McLean. We have had very good coaches across different age groups and the coaching slate seems to have been pretty consistent

[Anonymous]

BRYC has lots of younger age groups - boys and girls. VYS is a great club, too. Highly recommend.

[Anonymous]

VA Revolution is a bit further out in Loudoun but is trying to get traction and has deep pockets so you might the most money there.

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Anonymous wrote:VA Revolution is a bit further out in Loudoun but is trying to get traction and has deep pockets so you might the most money there.

I went to their site, and doesn't seem they have very many girls teams (yet?). Money isn't really much of a factor for me, but curious why they have deep pockets? Are they different somehow?