The reality is that VRSC has a vision, an execution plan to realize that vision, the financial backing to underwrite it, and a track record of successfully executing key initial steps in the plan (including acquiring what without question is the best youth soccer complex in the DMV, recruiting some of the most experienced coaches on the girls side in the DMV, and convincing GA to let them join the leage when their girls teams were not even close to GA level). I don’t know why people are so negative about a club that is genuinely attempting to bring a true academy experience to the DMV, unless they’re from clubs who stand to lose. |
Nobody has a problem with VRSC. Everybody just thinks Niko is inept and a bad person. |
+100 |
Other than CC, who are the top coaches you’re talking about? |
CC, MJ, and JS (for GKs). Feels like they need one more strong coach to round out the GA program. |
MJ was a second team coach at FCV. Now he’s one of the best coaches in NOVA? |
I don’t know him but his resume is impressive. |
He’s legit. Not interested in politics or social media just loves the game and teaching it to kids. Players love him. Need more European coaches like him in the US. |
And making a pretty penny while doing it. Came here for an easy paycheck. He gets one. |
What about ED and JH how did they do this fall |
What makes it a true academy experience? Serious question. Not trolling. What makes it different than any other program in the area? |
I didn’t mean to suggest they are even remotely at that point yet, just that this is what they are trying to achieve. True pathway from ulittle to pro, including their own professional teams for men and women. Ask them. They have a presentation that describes exactly what their goals are and the plan to achieve them. Not sure, maybe it’s on their website. |
Keep in mind that VRSC is led by Europeans (Germans and Brits) who grew up in typical European football academies. Their vision is fundamentally different than that of the Americans who lead most of the DMV clubs. Whether it can work in the US remains to be seen, but I sure hope so. |
I wish my DD’s club was willing and able to pay up to get someone of his caliber. |
They have a presentation! They should start paying DCUM for all of the advertising they do on this site. Reeks of desperation |