FC Virginia

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Why do some on this board assume that players at the GA2 or ECNL-R are not as good as GA1 or ECNL players who either stayed or left a particular club? There are plenty of ECNL-R players who are playing up one or more age groups who certainly are getting tested against older, more experienced, and physical players. While some national level talent doesn't play for their high schools, plenty of players on national teams/clubs do, and there are also plenty of players who don't but more than hold their own against these ECNL and GA players each an every week.

Sure there maybe a rare exception or two in the area, but most are playing on those teams for a reason.

I think it is more than one or two players in the area. There is plenty of plug and play talent, but few elite game changers. It boils down to whether these few players who are on the sideline have reason to try out for and play for a national level team. Then it becomes more of a question of whether the player fits into the coaches system where the opportunities reside, and how long it takes for that player to gel with their teammates. The biggest advantage any group of players have, who stick around and follow certain coaches, is their familiarity with the coach, the system, and their teammates. This is a team sport and the value of having team bonds between players is difficult to measure, but it shows on the field. If a club is chasing national championships this kind of continuity is important. Thus it speaks to a system focused on winning and not developing the best talent. That is the fatal flaw with the system. There are players who may never get a shot because they can never overcome whether the coach knows them, or not, whether they fit the system, or whether they will gel with their teammates fast enough.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why do some on this board assume that players at the GA2 or ECNL-R are not as good as GA1 or ECNL players who either stayed or left a particular club? There are plenty of ECNL-R players who are playing up one or more age groups who certainly are getting tested against older, more experienced, and physical players. While some national level talent doesn't play for their high schools, plenty of players on national teams/clubs do, and there are also plenty of players who don't but more than hold their own against these ECNL and GA players each an every week.

Sure there maybe a rare exception or two in the area, but most are playing on those teams for a reason.

I think it is more than one or two players in the area. There is plenty of plug and play talent, but few elite game changers. It boils down to whether these few players who are on the sideline have reason to try out for and play for a national level team. Then it becomes more of a question of whether the player fits into the coaches system where the opportunities reside, and how long it takes for that player to gel with their teammates. The biggest advantage any group of players have, who stick around and follow certain coaches, is their familiarity with the coach, the system, and their teammates. This is a team sport and the value of having team bonds between players is difficult to measure, but it shows on the field. If a club is chasing national championships this kind of continuity is important. Thus it speaks to a system focused on winning and not developing the best talent. That is the fatal flaw with the system. There are players who may never get a shot because they can never overcome whether the coach knows them, or not, whether they fit the system, or whether they will gel with their teammates fast enough.

For the most part I agree, but I still think there are very few on the lower level teams in the area who are impact players at the ECNL/GA level. Could they make a team, sure. Are they top 15 on that team? Doubtful.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why do some on this board assume that players at the GA2 or ECNL-R are not as good as GA1 or ECNL players who either stayed or left a particular club? There are plenty of ECNL-R players who are playing up one or more age groups who certainly are getting tested against older, more experienced, and physical players. While some national level talent doesn't play for their high schools, plenty of players on national teams/clubs do, and there are also plenty of players who don't but more than hold their own against these ECNL and GA players each an every week.

Sure there maybe a rare exception or two in the area, but most are playing on those teams for a reason.

I think it is more than one or two players in the area. There is plenty of plug and play talent, but few elite game changers. It boils down to whether these few players who are on the sideline have reason to try out for and play for a national level team. Then it becomes more of a question of whether the player fits into the coaches system where the opportunities reside, and how long it takes for that player to gel with their teammates. The biggest advantage any group of players have, who stick around and follow certain coaches, is their familiarity with the coach, the system, and their teammates. This is a team sport and the value of having team bonds between players is difficult to measure, but it shows on the field. If a club is chasing national championships this kind of continuity is important. Thus it speaks to a system focused on winning and not developing the best talent. That is the fatal flaw with the system. There are players who may never get a shot because they can never overcome whether the coach knows them, or not, whether they fit the system, or whether they will gel with their teammates fast enough.

For the most part I agree, but I still think there are very few on the lower level teams in the area who are impact players at the ECNL/GA level. Could they make a team, sure. Are they top 15 on that team? Doubtful.

Last year, Loudoun offered black(3rd team after ecnl) to a player who was accepted by another club to ECNL-R.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why do some on this board assume that players at the GA2 or ECNL-R are not as good as GA1 or ECNL players who either stayed or left a particular club? There are plenty of ECNL-R players who are playing up one or more age groups who certainly are getting tested against older, more experienced, and physical players. While some national level talent doesn't play for their high schools, plenty of players on national teams/clubs do, and there are also plenty of players who don't but more than hold their own against these ECNL and GA players each an every week.

Sure there maybe a rare exception or two in the area, but most are playing on those teams for a reason.

I think it is more than one or two players in the area. There is plenty of plug and play talent, but few elite game changers. It boils down to whether these few players who are on the sideline have reason to try out for and play for a national level team. Then it becomes more of a question of whether the player fits into the coaches system where the opportunities reside, and how long it takes for that player to gel with their teammates. The biggest advantage any group of players have, who stick around and follow certain coaches, is their familiarity with the coach, the system, and their teammates. This is a team sport and the value of having team bonds between players is difficult to measure, but it shows on the field. If a club is chasing national championships this kind of continuity is important. Thus it speaks to a system focused on winning and not developing the best talent. That is the fatal flaw with the system. There are players who may never get a shot because they can never overcome whether the coach knows them, or not, whether they fit the system, or whether they will gel with their teammates fast enough.

For the most part I agree, but I still think there are very few on the lower level teams in the area who are impact players at the ECNL/GA level. Could they make a team, sure. Are they top 15 on that team? Doubtful.

DP. I agree with you for the most part, but would change “Top 15” to “Top 5-6”.

[Anonymous]

What is the name of the U9 girls top team coach? Will he be with the club again next year?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What is the name of the U9 girls top team coach? Will he be with the club again next year?

There isn't one, and no. Every U9 and U10 from FCV moved to VRSC in February.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:What is the name of the U9 girls top team coach? Will he be with the club again next year?

There isn't one, and no. Every U9 and U10 from FCV moved to VRSC in February.

North* teams moved, and the South remains. They also backfilled some of the North teams with rec kids. So... avoid if you're trying out for the North coming up.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Where will GA teams practice next year?

Same places they practice this year.

So just at Hanson Park one day a week? Because the other three days a week they are losing their field.

The horse is dead. Move on.

Not the original poster but this topicis not dead.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Where will GA teams practice next year?

Same places they practice this year.

So just at Hanson Park one day a week? Because the other three days a week they are losing their field.

The horse is dead. Move on.

Not the original poster but this topicis not dead.

the topic is dead because no one is staying with FCV or leaving FCV because of the fields. Most if not all GA and ECNL tryouts have been completed, offers have went out and have been accepted or rejected, teams are pretty much locked in for next season baring maybe 1 or 2 players per team with summer moves, etc.

If you're still considering FCV, I'm pretty sure whatever fields they'll practice on next season will have zero impact on your decision.

I'm more curious to know if they even have enough girls to fill out a GA roster across their teams next season.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:What is the name of the U9 girls top team coach? Will he be with the club again next year?

There isn't one, and no. Every U9 and U10 from FCV moved to VRSC in February.

Who coaches the South U9 team?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What is the name of the U9 girls top team coach? Will he be with the club again next year?

There isn't one, and no. Every U9 and U10 from FCV moved to VRSC in February.

Who coaches the South U9 team?

https://thestjamessoccer.com/coaching-staff/

[Anonymous]

Here's FCV ffield locations.
Bles Park
Hanson Park & Brambleton MS
Lovettsville
Willowsford
Chantilly

[Anonymous]

Where in chantilly?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Where in chantilly?

https://thestjamessoccer.com/resources/fields/

does anyone use the internet to find anything anymore

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Where in chantilly?

https://thestjamessoccer.com/resources/fields/

does anyone use the internet to find anything anymore

These aren't accurate for the fall season....hence why people are asking questions.