US Soccer ID Camp - Leesburg

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes good luck! I believe they have significantly widened the casting net to get as many players as possible into these initial rounds of camps.

Based on numbers published, they roughly invite 40 kids of 1 gender & age to attend these initial U14/U15 Talent ID Centers.

We are at a larger pathway club and the DOC pushed out guidelines what they are looking for. Let's just say, your kid has to be U-13 to U-15, on the Top Team, Dominating their Position and be a Well Liked Player to be Nominated.

I found additional information posted here:
https://cdn.sanity.io/files/oyf3dba6/production/3dabf56955ad3d78dcb7c3fa6eb8c2399823dfde.pdf

People should be aware of what being named to one of these talent id centers means at u14/15, and what it does not mean.

It means you play at a large club with ECNL/MLSN/GA
It means you are good relative to the other players on the club team.
It means you have a good attitude, work hard, and are one of the coach's favorites.
It means your club wants you to stay with the team but you are now more marketable to go elsewhere.

It does not mean you are better than the other players on the club team.
It does not mean you will get the same nomination next time.
It does not mean college coaches will be contacting you in 8th/9th grade.
It does not mean you are destined for D1 schools with scholarships.

Of the 40 or so local players attending these camps, only tiny handful will advance to the next round. The ones who can totally dominate at the camp. You'll know who they are right away.

To add some perspective for this...what was stated above is very much true with the initial invites and don't be surprised if your DD isn't invited back time after time....but again, what your DD does there when they get the chance is theirs's. Work hard, have fun, enjoy the experience. Going through this as a parent has been interesting in that there is not a ton of transparency in the overall process....DD first got invited at U15 and went to two IDs. As part of the expanded "net" that is being cast got invited back at U16 to a local ID. Then, delightedly received a call to go to a 24 player camp. Just received another call to go again to another 24 player camp. Hasn't had the opportunity to wear the crest in a formal game environment, but this is all really wild stuff thinking of where we were with U-Littles when I was a silly parent coaching to today.

I suppose what I am saying is enjoy it. It's not something to be taken lightly, but at the same time, isn't going to make or break your child's soccer experience. Meaning, there are so many more players that are playing at high levels that haven't had these experiences, don't think that if they don't happen your chances are sunk.

Just saying, enjoy the experience.

I could have typed the same thing so thanks for warning the unsuspecting parents.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes good luck! I believe they have significantly widened the casting net to get as many players as possible into these initial rounds of camps.

Based on numbers published, they roughly invite 40 kids of 1 gender & age to attend these initial U14/U15 Talent ID Centers.

We are at a larger pathway club and the DOC pushed out guidelines what they are looking for. Let's just say, your kid has to be U-13 to U-15, on the Top Team, Dominating their Position and be a Well Liked Player to be Nominated.

I found additional information posted here:
https://cdn.sanity.io/files/oyf3dba6/production/3dabf56955ad3d78dcb7c3fa6eb8c2399823dfde.pdf

People should be aware of what being named to one of these talent id centers means at u14/15, and what it does not mean.

It means you play at a large club with ECNL/MLSN/GA
It means you are good relative to the other players on the club team.
It means you have a good attitude, work hard, and are one of the coach's favorites.
It means your club wants you to stay with the team but you are now more marketable to go elsewhere.

It does not mean you are better than the other players on the club team.
It does not mean you will get the same nomination next time.
It does not mean college coaches will be contacting you in 8th/9th grade.
It does not mean you are destined for D1 schools with scholarships.

Of the 40 or so local players attending these camps, only tiny handful will advance to the next round. The ones who can totally dominate at the camp. You'll know who they are right away.

To add some perspective for this...what was stated above is very much true with the initial invites and don't be surprised if your DD isn't invited back time after time....but again, what your DD does there when they get the chance is theirs's. Work hard, have fun, enjoy the experience. Going through this as a parent has been interesting in that there is not a ton of transparency in the overall process....DD first got invited at U15 and went to two IDs. As part of the expanded "net" that is being cast got invited back at U16 to a local ID. Then, delightedly received a call to go to a 24 player camp. Just received another call to go again to another 24 player camp. Hasn't had the opportunity to wear the crest in a formal game environment, but this is all really wild stuff thinking of where we were with U-Littles when I was a silly parent coaching to today.

I suppose what I am saying is enjoy it. It's not something to be taken lightly, but at the same time, isn't going to make or break your child's soccer experience. Meaning, there are so many more players that are playing at high levels that haven't had these experiences, don't think that if they don't happen your chances are sunk.

Just saying, enjoy the experience.

I could have typed the same thing so thanks for warning the unsuspecting parents.

“wear the crest”?

If that doesn’t win the prize for cringiest thing I’ve heard. You have really bought into this stuff. I’ll bet your kids club is licking their chops at all the stuff you’ll pay for in pursuit of the crest. Keep putting in that work.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes good luck! I believe they have significantly widened the casting net to get as many players as possible into these initial rounds of camps.

Based on numbers published, they roughly invite 40 kids of 1 gender & age to attend these initial U14/U15 Talent ID Centers.

We are at a larger pathway club and the DOC pushed out guidelines what they are looking for. Let's just say, your kid has to be U-13 to U-15, on the Top Team, Dominating their Position and be a Well Liked Player to be Nominated.

I found additional information posted here:
https://cdn.sanity.io/files/oyf3dba6/production/3dabf56955ad3d78dcb7c3fa6eb8c2399823dfde.pdf

People should be aware of what being named to one of these talent id centers means at u14/15, and what it does not mean.

It means you play at a large club with ECNL/MLSN/GA
It means you are good relative to the other players on the club team.
It means you have a good attitude, work hard, and are one of the coach's favorites.
It means your club wants you to stay with the team but you are now more marketable to go elsewhere.

It does not mean you are better than the other players on the club team.
It does not mean you will get the same nomination next time.
It does not mean college coaches will be contacting you in 8th/9th grade.
It does not mean you are destined for D1 schools with scholarships.

Of the 40 or so local players attending these camps, only tiny handful will advance to the next round. The ones who can totally dominate at the camp. You'll know who they are right away.

To add some perspective for this...what was stated above is very much true with the initial invites and don't be surprised if your DD isn't invited back time after time....but again, what your DD does there when they get the chance is theirs's. Work hard, have fun, enjoy the experience. Going through this as a parent has been interesting in that there is not a ton of transparency in the overall process....DD first got invited at U15 and went to two IDs. As part of the expanded "net" that is being cast got invited back at U16 to a local ID. Then, delightedly received a call to go to a 24 player camp. Just received another call to go again to another 24 player camp. Hasn't had the opportunity to wear the crest in a formal game environment, but this is all really wild stuff thinking of where we were with U-Littles when I was a silly parent coaching to today.

I suppose what I am saying is enjoy it. It's not something to be taken lightly, but at the same time, isn't going to make or break your child's soccer experience. Meaning, there are so many more players that are playing at high levels that haven't had these experiences, don't think that if they don't happen your chances are sunk.

Just saying, enjoy the experience.

I could have typed the same thing so thanks for warning the unsuspecting parents.

“wear the crest”?

If that doesn’t win the prize for cringiest thing I’ve heard. You have really bought into this stuff. I’ll bet your kids club is licking their chops at all the stuff you’ll pay for in pursuit of the crest. Keep putting in that work.

You’re an idiot and have no idea what you’re talking about. That poster provided helpful context for parents and some transparency into the national team process, which is not transparent at all. It only impacts the top 1% of players, but it is cool to hear.

Wearing the crest. That’s what it’s called when you actually play for the national team in an age group. This player has been called into 24 player camps which means she has been as close as you can get without playing in a game. Sounds like she just needs to get called into a camp that has a match or tournament linked to it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes good luck! I believe they have significantly widened the casting net to get as many players as possible into these initial rounds of camps.

Based on numbers published, they roughly invite 40 kids of 1 gender & age to attend these initial U14/U15 Talent ID Centers.

We are at a larger pathway club and the DOC pushed out guidelines what they are looking for. Let's just say, your kid has to be U-13 to U-15, on the Top Team, Dominating their Position and be a Well Liked Player to be Nominated.

I found additional information posted here:
https://cdn.sanity.io/files/oyf3dba6/production/3dabf56955ad3d78dcb7c3fa6eb8c2399823dfde.pdf

People should be aware of what being named to one of these talent id centers means at u14/15, and what it does not mean.

It means you play at a large club with ECNL/MLSN/GA
It means you are good relative to the other players on the club team.
It means you have a good attitude, work hard, and are one of the coach's favorites.
It means your club wants you to stay with the team but you are now more marketable to go elsewhere.

It does not mean you are better than the other players on the club team.
It does not mean you will get the same nomination next time.
It does not mean college coaches will be contacting you in 8th/9th grade.
It does not mean you are destined for D1 schools with scholarships.

Of the 40 or so local players attending these camps, only tiny handful will advance to the next round. The ones who can totally dominate at the camp. You'll know who they are right away.

To add some perspective for this...what was stated above is very much true with the initial invites and don't be surprised if your DD isn't invited back time after time....but again, what your DD does there when they get the chance is theirs's. Work hard, have fun, enjoy the experience. Going through this as a parent has been interesting in that there is not a ton of transparency in the overall process....DD first got invited at U15 and went to two IDs. As part of the expanded "net" that is being cast got invited back at U16 to a local ID. Then, delightedly received a call to go to a 24 player camp. Just received another call to go again to another 24 player camp. Hasn't had the opportunity to wear the crest in a formal game environment, but this is all really wild stuff thinking of where we were with U-Littles when I was a silly parent coaching to today.

I suppose what I am saying is enjoy it. It's not something to be taken lightly, but at the same time, isn't going to make or break your child's soccer experience. Meaning, there are so many more players that are playing at high levels that haven't had these experiences, don't think that if they don't happen your chances are sunk.

Just saying, enjoy the experience.

I could have typed the same thing so thanks for warning the unsuspecting parents.

“wear the crest”?

If that doesn’t win the prize for cringiest thing I’ve heard. You have really bought into this stuff. I’ll bet your kids club is licking their chops at all the stuff you’ll pay for in pursuit of the crest. Keep putting in that work.

You’re an idiot and have no idea what you’re talking about. That poster provided helpful context for parents and some transparency into the national team process, which is not transparent at all. It only impacts the top 1% of players, but it is cool to hear.

Wearing the crest. That’s what it’s called when you actually play for the national team in an age group. This player has been called into 24 player camps which means she has been as close as you can get without playing in a game. Sounds like she just needs to get called into a camp that has a match or tournament linked to it.

I'm the poster that wrote that and thank you to the above poster - not sure how else to have worded the that next step. Get called to matches? As to the poster that thinks its the cringiest thing you've heard. That's your opinion and you are entitled to it, but getting to that next step is an accomplishment that we will be proud of. As for extra stuff that we'll pay for? Not sure exactly what you are driving at there...outside trainings? Sure, she does them? Strength / Agility training. Bingo there too. And my DD will keep putting in the work. Enjoy your weekend!

[Anonymous]

Have the invites for Leesburg gone out to players though? Haven't seen any of the usual posts about it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Have the invites for Leesburg gone out to players though? Haven't seen any of the usual posts about it.

There is an embargo on posting

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes they do

The list is not out yet

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes they do

The list is not out yet

The list is out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes they do

The list is not out yet

The list is out.

Where do you find?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes they do

The list is not out yet

The list is out.

Where do you find?

You receive an email from them with the list.

[Anonymous]

What if I told you an invite only costs a christmas/holiday $500 donation to the club DOC.

Have literally seen it happen.

Also most DOCs/Coaches use either league or national team invites as recruitment devices.

It's sad watching the players playing by the rules get screwed. However USM/WNT scouts do look for players u12-u13 if they think youre a good player they'll reach out directly past the club coaches. When this happens they directly invite the player and tell the club coaches to f off.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What if I told you an invite only costs a christmas/holiday $500 donation to the club DOC.

Have literally seen it happen.

Also most DOCs/Coaches use either league or national team invites as recruitment devices.

It's sad watching the players playing by the rules get screwed. However USM/WNT scouts do look for players u12-u13 if they think youre a good player they'll reach out directly past the club coaches. When this happens they directly invite the player and tell the club coaches to f off.

I’ll take “things that don’t happen for $300”.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Have the invites for Leesburg gone out to players though? Haven't seen any of the usual posts about it.

There is an embargo on posting

NA kids are already posting. So that doesn’t make sense. Regardless I just cant wait for the gossip around one club that dropped a
Big ball. Parents will lose their sh!t.

[Anonymous]

there is no embargo. the letter says you can promote it but as a Talent ID camp not a call-up. this is a step towards possible future call-ups.

but the list is not posted publicly so nobody would go out of their way to distribute it. it's usynt's responsibiltiy to make things more transparent.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Have the invites for Leesburg gone out to players though? Haven't seen any of the usual posts about it.

There is an embargo on posting

NA kids are already posting. So that doesn’t make sense. Regardless I just cant wait for the gossip around one club that dropped a
Big ball. Parents will lose their sh!t.

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