FC Virginia

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think it’s important to offer another perspective because it’s sounds like the same few people are posting over and over and over again. We know a few families who tried out at FCV wanting to leave our own club’s “dumpster fire”. Some chose to accept and some went to elsewhere but they all had positive things to say about the tryouts and the coaches. It was really different feedback from what I’ve read here. I would caution anyone genuinely curious about this or any club to go observe for yourself and take these comments with a serious grain of salt.

Ok Adam.

Bottom line is that FCV, right now after all local clubs have tryouts and offers, cannot field a team at many, many, age groups.

And there isn’t anyone staying except Tony (who was escorted out of LSP for trying to recruit kids) that has a positive story - and this is the 2015-2012 age groups. 4 whole years of kids all gone not because of the coaching carousel, but directly and only because of Adam.

So, enjoy, I guess. I’m sure it’s not that bad.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think it’s important to offer another perspective because it’s sounds like the same few people are posting over and over and over again. We know a few families who tried out at FCV wanting to leave our own club’s “dumpster fire”. Some chose to accept and some went to elsewhere but they all had positive things to say about the tryouts and the coaches. It was really different feedback from what I’ve read here. I would caution anyone genuinely curious about this or any club to go observe for yourself and take these comments with a serious grain of salt.

Ok Adam.

Bottom line is that FCV, right now after all local clubs have tryouts and offers, cannot field a team at many, many, age groups.

And there isn’t anyone staying except Tony (who was escorted out of LSP for trying to recruit kids) that has a positive story - and this is the 2015-2012 age groups. 4 whole years of kids all gone not because of the coaching carousel, but directly and only because of Adam.

So, enjoy, I guess. I’m sure it’s not that bad.

You are really odd. I’m not Adam and don’t know Adam. I’m a soccer parent that knows families who are going to fcv or considered it. Some I know really well and trust their judgment so there has to be more to it than what you keep spewing here. It’s really that simple. They know their field. They know their coach. They like the coach. Their kids are excited. Why does that make you so angry?

[Anonymous]

Again what about the kids

[Anonymous]

Is there a coaching slate posted anywhere?

[Anonymous]

Tony! Tony! Tony!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think it’s important to offer another perspective because it’s sounds like the same few people are posting over and over and over again. We know a few families who tried out at FCV wanting to leave our own club’s “dumpster fire”. Some chose to accept and some went to elsewhere but they all had positive things to say about the tryouts and the coaches. It was really different feedback from what I’ve read here. I would caution anyone genuinely curious about this or any club to go observe for yourself and take these comments with a serious grain of salt.

Some of the new coaches seem good. And management may eventually get their act together with fields and such. But the fact is this club is in a major reset, with mostly new coaches and players. There are some that may find this appealing if you are coming from another club, getting a new fresh start sounds great. If you were already there and watched it all fall apart, coaches left, players all leaving, it’s a different story. One persons trash is another’s treasure

This is exactly true. And in that spirit, disgruntled parents who have left but continue to post here so negatively doesn’t help new people or the club. If it isn’t for you now move on and take the good memories with you. Why stand around actively trying to promote the club’s demise with such spite?? The families all knew some level of the story. Some didn’t want to take the risk and some were willing to. This isn’t the first club to go through a major transition like this. Let this club have its fresh start and it’s sink or swim. Let it be.

Except it was never billed as a fresh start. TSJ communicated nothing but business as usual when everything was crumbling around them. It’s not like they intended for this fresh start. They wanted a continuation but their own poor management turned it into a fresh start. That’s worth considering for any new families looking for a clean start. What makes them think the same people who mismanaged everything will suddenly form a well run club?

This was definitely a concern for the families we know. Some were willing to take the risk and others were not. I guess only time will tell but I’m rooting for them. If it goes well we might consider it next year.

[Anonymous]

Fields for the fall for GA teams?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think it’s important to offer another perspective because it’s sounds like the same few people are posting over and over and over again. We know a few families who tried out at FCV wanting to leave our own club’s “dumpster fire”. Some chose to accept and some went to elsewhere but they all had positive things to say about the tryouts and the coaches. It was really different feedback from what I’ve read here. I would caution anyone genuinely curious about this or any club to go observe for yourself and take these comments with a serious grain of salt.

Ok Adam.

Bottom line is that FCV, right now after all local clubs have tryouts and offers, cannot field a team at many, many, age groups.

And there isn’t anyone staying except Tony (who was escorted out of LSP for trying to recruit kids) that has a positive story - and this is the 2015-2012 age groups. 4 whole years of kids all gone not because of the coaching carousel, but directly and only because of Adam.

So, enjoy, I guess. I’m sure it’s not that bad.

You are really odd. I’m not Adam and don’t know Adam. I’m a soccer parent that knows families who are going to fcv or considered it. Some I know really well and trust their judgment so there has to be more to it than what you keep spewing here. It’s really that simple. They know their field. They know their coach. They like the coach. Their kids are excited. Why does that make you so angry?

Haha none of this is true. No fields, a coach left just this week, and tryouts have been a wasteland. No one is “taking their kid” to fcv right now. We’re all at the tryouts, we know.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think it’s important to offer another perspective because it’s sounds like the same few people are posting over and over and over again. We know a few families who tried out at FCV wanting to leave our own club’s “dumpster fire”. Some chose to accept and some went to elsewhere but they all had positive things to say about the tryouts and the coaches. It was really different feedback from what I’ve read here. I would caution anyone genuinely curious about this or any club to go observe for yourself and take these comments with a serious grain of salt.

Ok Adam.

Bottom line is that FCV, right now after all local clubs have tryouts and offers, cannot field a team at many, many, age groups.

And there isn’t anyone staying except Tony (who was escorted out of LSP for trying to recruit kids) that has a positive story - and this is the 2015-2012 age groups. 4 whole years of kids all gone not because of the coaching carousel, but directly and only because of Adam.

So, enjoy, I guess. I’m sure it’s not that bad.

You are really odd. I’m not Adam and don’t know Adam. I’m a soccer parent that knows families who are going to fcv or considered it. Some I know really well and trust their judgment so there has to be more to it than what you keep spewing here. It’s really that simple. They know their field. They know their coach. They like the coach. Their kids are excited. Why does that make you so angry?

Haha none of this is true. No fields, a coach left just this week, and tryouts have been a wasteland. No one is “taking their kid” to fcv right now. We’re all at the tryouts, we know.

Now which coach left this time?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is there a coaching slate posted anywhere?

u can apply via soccer wire https://www.soccerwire.com/tryout-camp/tsjfcv-hiring-travel-soccer-coaches/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:North is a dumpster fire. Nobody should trust this group of clowns.

On a serious note can you (or anyone else) be more specific? Why do you say it's a dumpster fire and are there certain coaches to avoid? Certain coaches that are good?

I don’t think you will get more specifics because the poster isn’t going to have them.

I see an agenda behind the negative posts that claim dumpster fire, no fields, caustic environment, bad coaches etc. These are clearly people from outside the club being criticized who feel either threatened, slighted, or simply see an opportunity to advantage themselves by seeding unsubstantiated negativity into the inter-webs about the club. I don’t think the posts point to a parent making the criticisms.

To me the criticisms on this board don’t seem like they come from parents. I think when you read most criticisms they don’t seem to be about issues that would logically come from a parent whose kid plays for the club. Take the reoccurring issue about fields. Why would a parent whose kid isn’t going to play for the club next season care about the fields next season? Does the poster making the criticism believe readers can’t make their own decision about the status of fields? What would it say about a parent who complains about the fields about a club they choose to play for? All the clubs for the current season have fields so this isn’t about now, but next season. Is a parent really going to complain about a club and their field circumstance that they are choosing to play for in the future? That would be a really dumb parent to knowingly choose a club they have an issue with.

Taking a close look at the type of comments being made I suspect it is more club bashing going on than parental bashing of clubs. That means most of the criticisms aren’t well established other than trying to bring another club down as a way to advantage themselves. When you don’t have anything positive to say about yourself just drag the other guy down and Whala! you’ll feel better about yourself.

[Anonymous]

We registered for tryouts but didn't go.

We got a really odd email last night. It said, please reply to this email and let us know if you have already accepted a spot on the team or not, if you are declining the spot, or if you have tried out and haven't heard back from us yet.

We haven't attended any tryouts.

[Anonymous]

They don't know who they have made offers to or who has tried out?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think it’s important to offer another perspective because it’s sounds like the same few people are posting over and over and over again. We know a few families who tried out at FCV wanting to leave our own club’s “dumpster fire”. Some chose to accept and some went to elsewhere but they all had positive things to say about the tryouts and the coaches. It was really different feedback from what I’ve read here. I would caution anyone genuinely curious about this or any club to go observe for yourself and take these comments with a serious grain of salt.

Some of the new coaches seem good. And management may eventually get their act together with fields and such. But the fact is this club is in a major reset, with mostly new coaches and players. There are some that may find this appealing if you are coming from another club, getting a new fresh start sounds great. If you were already there and watched it all fall apart, coaches left, players all leaving, it’s a different story. One persons trash is another’s treasure

We will be joining their club for the first time this season from another club on the boys side. We are looking for a fresh start, and we were able to bring our four best players with us from a NCSL Division 2 team. That was the key factor in coming over was the fact we could do it with some kids that have already played together for three seasons. We attended both tryouts and practices and liked the coaching and environment. My son got offers from all the local clubs (VRSC, Loudoun, and Sterling) but he has an opportunity to play on the only boys teams for this age group rather than the second or third teams at other clubs. So the benefits of being the only team, continuing to play with his friends, and probably more playing time appealed to us. And if it doesn't work out, we have options for next year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think it’s important to offer another perspective because it’s sounds like the same few people are posting over and over and over again. We know a few families who tried out at FCV wanting to leave our own club’s “dumpster fire”. Some chose to accept and some went to elsewhere but they all had positive things to say about the tryouts and the coaches. It was really different feedback from what I’ve read here. I would caution anyone genuinely curious about this or any club to go observe for yourself and take these comments with a serious grain of salt.

Some of the new coaches seem good. And management may eventually get their act together with fields and such. But the fact is this club is in a major reset, with mostly new coaches and players. There are some that may find this appealing if you are coming from another club, getting a new fresh start sounds great. If you were already there and watched it all fall apart, coaches left, players all leaving, it’s a different story. One persons trash is another’s treasure

We will be joining their club for the first time this season from another club on the boys side. We are looking for a fresh start, and we were able to bring our four best players with us from a NCSL Division 2 team. That was the key factor in coming over was the fact we could do it with some kids that have already played together for three seasons. We attended both tryouts and practices and liked the coaching and environment. My son got offers from all the local clubs (VRSC, Loudoun, and Sterling) but he has an opportunity to play on the only boys teams for this age group rather than the second or third teams at other clubs. So the benefits of being the only team, continuing to play with his friends, and probably more playing time appealed to us. And if it doesn't work out, we have options for next year.

What age group?