Barca Academy Question (outside NOVA area)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They have many different levels. My kids’ teams do have kids that were on A teams (including one of my own), and a few that were on Club DA teams prior. My older one’s team had some amazing new talent arrive this year.

The player pool given how tiny it is compared to just about any other area club (where teams 1-2, and even 3 are similar) isn’t as deep. Location is a huge problem.

But, the coaching and training sessions are fantastic. To me- seriously the most important factor. No comparison.

But how the hell is a Nashville thread turning into a “bash Barca” thread yet again....sigh.

In my mind, Barca's cost is a much bigger problem than their location. They need to think hard about lowering the cost significantly if they want to improve the quality of their talent pool.

Is the cost what is keeping you from signing up your kid with Barca?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They have many different levels. My kids’ teams do have kids that were on A teams (including one of my own), and a few that were on Club DA teams prior. My older one’s team had some amazing new talent arrive this year.

The player pool given how tiny it is compared to just about any other area club (where teams 1-2, and even 3 are similar) isn’t as deep. Location is a huge problem.

But, the coaching and training sessions are fantastic. To me- seriously the most important factor. No comparison.

But how the hell is a Nashville thread turning into a “bash Barca” thread yet again....sigh.

In my mind, Barca's cost is a much bigger problem than their location. They need to think hard about lowering the cost significantly if they want to improve the quality of their talent pool.

Is the cost what is keeping you from signing up your kid with Barca?

the cost is keeping everyone from joining barca

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They have many different levels. My kids’ teams do have kids that were on A teams (including one of my own), and a few that were on Club DA teams prior. My older one’s team had some amazing new talent arrive this year.

The player pool given how tiny it is compared to just about any other area club (where teams 1-2, and even 3 are similar) isn’t as deep. Location is a huge problem.

But, the coaching and training sessions are fantastic. To me- seriously the most important factor. No comparison.

But how the hell is a Nashville thread turning into a “bash Barca” thread yet again....sigh.

In my mind, Barca's cost is a much bigger problem than their location. They need to think hard about lowering the cost significantly if they want to improve the quality of their talent pool.

Is the cost what is keeping you from signing up your kid with Barca?

the cost is keeping everyone from joining barca

So if they lowered the price you would sign your kid up? You really can only speak for yourself on this matter.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They have many different levels. My kids’ teams do have kids that were on A teams (including one of my own), and a few that were on Club DA teams prior. My older one’s team had some amazing new talent arrive this year.

The player pool given how tiny it is compared to just about any other area club (where teams 1-2, and even 3 are similar) isn’t as deep. Location is a huge problem.

But, the coaching and training sessions are fantastic. To me- seriously the most important factor. No comparison.

But how the hell is a Nashville thread turning into a “bash Barca” thread yet again....sigh.

In my mind, Barca's cost is a much bigger problem than their location. They need to think hard about lowering the cost significantly if they want to improve the quality of their talent pool.

Is the cost what is keeping you from signing up your kid with Barca?

For me, the cost of the program is an important consideration along with the quality of the player pool. If my kid can play on a stronger team for less, why place my kid on a more expensive, lower level team? Lowering the cost of the program would be the first step to improving the quality of the player pool and building a strong program.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They have many different levels. My kids’ teams do have kids that were on A teams (including one of my own), and a few that were on Club DA teams prior. My older one’s team had some amazing new talent arrive this year.

The player pool given how tiny it is compared to just about any other area club (where teams 1-2, and even 3 are similar) isn’t as deep. Location is a huge problem.

But, the coaching and training sessions are fantastic. To me- seriously the most important factor. No comparison.

But how the hell is a Nashville thread turning into a “bash Barca” thread yet again....sigh.

In my mind, Barca's cost is a much bigger problem than their location. They need to think hard about lowering the cost significantly if they want to improve the quality of their talent pool.

Is the cost what is keeping you from signing up your kid with Barca?

For me, the cost of the program is an important consideration along with the quality of the player pool. If my kid can play on a stronger team for less, why place my kid on a more expensive, lower level team? Lowering the cost of the program would be the first step to improving the quality of the player pool and building a strong program.

So here is the disconnect that you and others like you have trouble wrapping your mind around.

Typical Barca parents prioritize the training over the player pool or the team designation. And realistically, if your kid is a B, C or D team player currently then how much of a realistic step up is that “better” team that you speak of that offers B, C, D team level coaching to win in NCSL? The parents and kids like the style of play they are being coached. So what is the real difference in possible future outcomes of playing on Loudoun White versus Barca?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They have many different levels. My kids’ teams do have kids that were on A teams (including one of my own), and a few that were on Club DA teams prior. My older one’s team had some amazing new talent arrive this year.

The player pool given how tiny it is compared to just about any other area club (where teams 1-2, and even 3 are similar) isn’t as deep. Location is a huge problem.

But, the coaching and training sessions are fantastic. To me- seriously the most important factor. No comparison.

But how the hell is a Nashville thread turning into a “bash Barca” thread yet again....sigh.

In my mind, Barca's cost is a much bigger problem than their location. They need to think hard about lowering the cost significantly if they want to improve the quality of their talent pool.

Is the cost what is keeping you from signing up your kid with Barca?

For me, the cost of the program is an important consideration along with the quality of the player pool. If my kid can play on a stronger team for less, why place my kid on a more expensive, lower level team? Lowering the cost of the program would be the first step to improving the quality of the player pool and building a strong program.

So here is the disconnect that you and others like you have trouble wrapping your mind around.

Typical Barca parents prioritize the training over the player pool or the team designation. And realistically, if your kid is a B, C or D team player currently then how much of a realistic step up is that “better” team that you speak of that offers B, C, D team level coaching to win in NCSL? The parents and kids like the style of play they are being coached. So what is the real difference in possible future outcomes of playing on Loudoun White versus Barca?

Sorry about the disconnect, but the quality of the player pool affects the quality of training. If the players can't execute, the coaches are limited in what they can teach. If Barca's target players are B, C or D team players from other clubs, then the current pricing structure is fine. However, making the program more affordable is likely to attract better and more talented players, which will raise the overall competitive level of the program.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They have many different levels. My kids’ teams do have kids that were on A teams (including one of my own), and a few that were on Club DA teams prior. My older one’s team had some amazing new talent arrive this year.

The player pool given how tiny it is compared to just about any other area club (where teams 1-2, and even 3 are similar) isn’t as deep. Location is a huge problem.

But, the coaching and training sessions are fantastic. To me- seriously the most important factor. No comparison.

But how the hell is a Nashville thread turning into a “bash Barca” thread yet again....sigh.

In my mind, Barca's cost is a much bigger problem than their location. They need to think hard about lowering the cost significantly if they want to improve the quality of their talent pool.

Is the cost what is keeping you from signing up your kid with Barca?

For me, the cost of the program is an important consideration along with the quality of the player pool. If my kid can play on a stronger team for less, why place my kid on a more expensive, lower level team? Lowering the cost of the program would be the first step to improving the quality of the player pool and building a strong program.

So here is the disconnect that you and others like you have trouble wrapping your mind around.

Typical Barca parents prioritize the training over the player pool or the team designation. And realistically, if your kid is a B, C or D team player currently then how much of a realistic step up is that “better” team that you speak of that offers B, C, D team level coaching to win in NCSL? The parents and kids like the style of play they are being coached. So what is the real difference in possible future outcomes of playing on Loudoun White versus Barca?

Sorry about the disconnect, but the quality of the player pool affects the quality of training. If the players can't execute, the coaches are limited in what they can teach. If Barca's target players are B, C or D team players from other clubs, then the current pricing structure is fine. However, making the program more affordable is likely to attract better and more talented players, which will raise the overall competitive level of the program.

Oh Jesus. The kids can execute what they are being trained. The difference is being matched to an appropriate level of competition. And this is the case for every team.

Not every team is a DA team, a A team or elite levels of top to bottom talent. But that doesn’t mean the kids deserve less coaching and that is why parents are happy at Barca despite your belief that Loudoun White or Arlington Purple are better options.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They have many different levels. My kids’ teams do have kids that were on A teams (including one of my own), and a few that were on Club DA teams prior. My older one’s team had some amazing new talent arrive this year.

The player pool given how tiny it is compared to just about any other area club (where teams 1-2, and even 3 are similar) isn’t as deep. Location is a huge problem.

But, the coaching and training sessions are fantastic. To me- seriously the most important factor. No comparison.

But how the hell is a Nashville thread turning into a “bash Barca” thread yet again....sigh.

In my mind, Barca's cost is a much bigger problem than their location. They need to think hard about lowering the cost significantly if they want to improve the quality of their talent pool.

Is the cost what is keeping you from signing up your kid with Barca?

For me, the cost of the program is an important consideration along with the quality of the player pool. If my kid can play on a stronger team for less, why place my kid on a more expensive, lower level team? Lowering the cost of the program would be the first step to improving the quality of the player pool and building a strong program.

So here is the disconnect that you and others like you have trouble wrapping your mind around.

Typical Barca parents prioritize the training over the player pool or the team designation. And realistically, if your kid is a B, C or D team player currently then how much of a realistic step up is that “better” team that you speak of that offers B, C, D team level coaching to win in NCSL? The parents and kids like the style of play they are being coached. So what is the real difference in possible future outcomes of playing on Loudoun White versus Barca?

Sorry about the disconnect, but the quality of the player pool affects the quality of training. If the players can't execute, the coaches are limited in what they can teach. If Barca's target players are B, C or D team players from other clubs, then the current pricing structure is fine. However, making the program more affordable is likely to attract better and more talented players, which will raise the overall competitive level of the program.

I guess it depends on how each family feels about the price. I see the quality of the coaches and program, the length they put into it, the way even for older kids, they put time and effort into a spring season as well as fall, the number and di version of tournaments, and how much training there is throughout the year, and I think it's worth it. I'm quality oriented, and the program has a lot of quality to it.

[Anonymous]

^diversity of tournaments

[Anonymous]

I know there are more than a few clubs who however you look at it. Acknowledge or boast about there Sr players in HS. They put out a social media post or list on the clubs website where the player will be attending and playing college next year. Can any Barca parents of staff let us know who if any Barca players are playing in college this year. If anything it would give Barca some credibility within the DMV soccer community. Fair question?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I know there are more than a few clubs who however you look at it. Acknowledge or boast about there Sr players in HS. They put out a social media post or list on the clubs website where the player will be attending and playing college next year. Can any Barca parents of staff let us know who if any Barca players are playing in college this year. If anything it would give Barca some credibility within the DMV soccer community. Fair question?

Yes and two were signed overseas. It was a small group of kids that graduated last year. Their upper age groups are small, often 1 team.

[Anonymous]

Follow them on social media. It tells you this type of stuff.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I know there are more than a few clubs who however you look at it. Acknowledge or boast about there Sr players in HS. They put out a social media post or list on the clubs website where the player will be attending and playing college next year. Can any Barca parents of staff let us know who if any Barca players are playing in college this year. If anything it would give Barca some credibility within the DMV soccer community. Fair question?

Yes and two were signed overseas. It was a small group of kids that graduated last year. Their upper age groups are small, often 1 team.

Who are they ? where are they playing in college and who were the others and where overseas are they playing?

[Anonymous]

What are the color designations for each team ? meaning which is their A,B,C, teams?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I know there are more than a few clubs who however you look at it. Acknowledge or boast about there Sr players in HS. They put out a social media post or list on the clubs website where the player will be attending and playing college next year. Can any Barca parents of staff let us know who if any Barca players are playing in college this year. If anything it would give Barca some credibility within the DMV soccer community. Fair question?

Yes and two were signed overseas. It was a small group of kids that graduated last year. Their upper age groups are small, often 1 team.

Who are they ? where are they playing in college and who were the others and where overseas are they playing?

I honestly don't remember their names, but last year at the end of the year, they had a closing ceremony and listed the players' names and colleges and the two player's names and the pro club they signed with. I think if you contact Barca directly, they can give you the particulars. And they have a program called Next Level that has staff just focused on that. I've been talking to them about my son, and they have helped connect us with some good universities. I'm confident my son will get recruited because of help from Barca.