ROSA legends? What happened?

[Anonymous]

If you know the story of how ROSA was formed, none of this will be a surprise.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you know the story of how ROSA was formed, none of this will be a surprise.

Yup. Same guy was at another club learning what he could from them then in the middle of the night he took a team from that club and formed ROSA

Now he's taking teams from ROSA to Potomac after blowing up their season.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you know the story of how ROSA was formed, none of this will be a surprise.

Yup. Same guy was at another club learning what he could from them then in the middle of the night he took a team from that club and formed ROSA

Now he's taking teams from ROSA to Potomac after blowing up their season.

So let's be spiteful against these kids and just not let them have final practices and play in the tournaments they've been training for all season?? That decision, made by JR, was against the kids. Let league leadership issues run it's course, every league has the same drama. DON'T let it impact the children!

[Anonymous]

The same guy that is a great coach that brought 90% of the boys to the program is moving to another league that aligns better to his vision (which is actually focused on child development and the love for soccer). So what???

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The same guy that is a great coach that brought 90% of the boys to the program is moving to another league that aligns better to his vision (which is actually focused on child development and the love for soccer). So what???

I believe this is called 'Spin' in the world of politics

You're saying this is the proper way to do such a move?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The same guy that is a great coach that brought 90% of the boys to the program is moving to another league that aligns better to his vision (which is actually focused on child development and the love for soccer). So what???

I believe this is called 'Spin' in the world of politics

You're saying this is the proper way to do such a move?

If having coaches, families and players remain loyal to an organization that doesn't stand by their mission then yes, a move is needed. I don't have the background of the disagreements behind the scenes to say this was or wasn't "the proper way to do such a move". Sure, all the adults could taken more professional actions. My only and main point here is, don't let these actions impact the kids. Was it a rule or law that mandated the director to forfeit these kids from the tournament?? It was out of spite, period. And a disgraceful action on her part.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The same guy that is a great coach that brought 90% of the boys to the program is moving to another league that aligns better to his vision (which is actually focused on child development and the love for soccer). So what???

I believe this is called 'Spin' in the world of politics

You're saying this is the proper way to do such a move?

If having coaches, families and players remain loyal to an organization that doesn't stand by their mission then yes, a move is needed. I don't have the background of the disagreements behind the scenes to say this was or wasn't "the proper way to do such a move". Sure, all the adults could taken more professional actions. My only and main point here is, don't let these actions impact the kids. Was it a rule or law that mandated the director to forfeit these kids from the tournament?? It was out of spite, period. And a disgraceful action on her part.

What about the coach who took whole teams to tryout at another club with the intent of leaving current club to join new club and taking them with him?
Ethical?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The same guy that is a great coach that brought 90% of the boys to the program is moving to another league that aligns better to his vision (which is actually focused on child development and the love for soccer). So what???

I believe this is called 'Spin' in the world of politics

You're saying this is the proper way to do such a move?

If having coaches, families and players remain loyal to an organization that doesn't stand by their mission then yes, a move is needed. I don't have the background of the disagreements behind the scenes to say this was or wasn't "the proper way to do such a move". Sure, all the adults could taken more professional actions. My only and main point here is, don't let these actions impact the kids. Was it a rule or law that mandated the director to forfeit these kids from the tournament?? It was out of spite, period. And a disgraceful action on her part.

What about the coach who took whole teams to tryout at another club with the intent of leaving current club to join new club and taking them with him?
Ethical?

I'm not aware of any of the kids actively trying out at other clubs until these changes were announced. All the kids were committed to ending this season and these actions by all of the leaders truly came as a surprise to everyone. All families had to make very tough, unplanned decisions these epast few weeks. I was unaware these contracts are longer than 10 months, any family has the right to switch leagues in the Fall, no? And if the league they are playing on no longer commits to their values then why wouldn't families want to follow a coach that does....after the season ends though, right? The children weren't given that opportunity to finish due to a very poor decision.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The same guy that is a great coach that brought 90% of the boys to the program is moving to another league that aligns better to his vision (which is actually focused on child development and the love for soccer). So what???

I believe this is called 'Spin' in the world of politics

You're saying this is the proper way to do such a move?

If having coaches, families and players remain loyal to an organization that doesn't stand by their mission then yes, a move is needed. I don't have the background of the disagreements behind the scenes to say this was or wasn't "the proper way to do such a move". Sure, all the adults could taken more professional actions. My only and main point here is, don't let these actions impact the kids. Was it a rule or law that mandated the director to forfeit these kids from the tournament?? It was out of spite, period. And a disgraceful action on her part.

What about the coach who took whole teams to tryout at another club with the intent of leaving current club to join new club and taking them with him?
Ethical?

I'm not aware of any of the kids actively trying out at other clubs until these changes were announced. All the kids were committed to ending this season and these actions by all of the leaders truly came as a surprise to everyone. All families had to make very tough, unplanned decisions these epast few weeks. I was unaware these contracts are longer than 10 months, any family has the right to switch leagues in the Fall, no? And if the league they are playing on no longer commits to their values then why wouldn't families want to follow a coach that does....after the season ends though, right? The children weren't given that opportunity to finish due to a very poor decision.

Children are victims of the coach who is taking them to Potomac, the director who cancelled rest of season and the parents who went along with the coach to abandon ROSA for Potomac and the shiny new ECNL/RL badges.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The same guy that is a great coach that brought 90% of the boys to the program is moving to another league that aligns better to his vision (which is actually focused on child development and the love for soccer). So what???

I believe this is called 'Spin' in the world of politics

You're saying this is the proper way to do such a move?

If having coaches, families and players remain loyal to an organization that doesn't stand by their mission then yes, a move is needed. I don't have the background of the disagreements behind the scenes to say this was or wasn't "the proper way to do such a move". Sure, all the adults could taken more professional actions. My only and main point here is, don't let these actions impact the kids. Was it a rule or law that mandated the director to forfeit these kids from the tournament?? It was out of spite, period. And a disgraceful action on her part.

What about the coach who took whole teams to tryout at another club with the intent of leaving current club to join new club and taking them with him?
Ethical?

I'm not aware of any of the kids actively trying out at other clubs until these changes were announced. All the kids were committed to ending this season and these actions by all of the leaders truly came as a surprise to everyone. All families had to make very tough, unplanned decisions these epast few weeks. I was unaware these contracts are longer than 10 months, any family has the right to switch leagues in the Fall, no? And if the league they are playing on no longer commits to their values then why wouldn't families want to follow a coach that does....after the season ends though, right? The children weren't given that opportunity to finish due to a very poor decision.

Children are victims of the coach who is taking them to Potomac, the director who cancelled rest of season and the parents who went along with the coach to abandon ROSA for Potomac and the shiny new ECNL/RL badges.

"....taking them to Potomac" .....in the FALL?!?!? How does this decision impact this CURRENT season?? Are families not allowed to switch leagues next season?? I'm so confused, so cancelling this current season was the right thing to do??? Purely spiteful!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The same guy that is a great coach that brought 90% of the boys to the program is moving to another league that aligns better to his vision (which is actually focused on child development and the love for soccer). So what???

I believe this is called 'Spin' in the world of politics

You're saying this is the proper way to do such a move?

If having coaches, families and players remain loyal to an organization that doesn't stand by their mission then yes, a move is needed. I don't have the background of the disagreements behind the scenes to say this was or wasn't "the proper way to do such a move". Sure, all the adults could taken more professional actions. My only and main point here is, don't let these actions impact the kids. Was it a rule or law that mandated the director to forfeit these kids from the tournament?? It was out of spite, period. And a disgraceful action on her part.

What about the coach who took whole teams to tryout at another club with the intent of leaving current club to join new club and taking them with him?
Ethical?

I'm not aware of any of the kids actively trying out at other clubs until these changes were announced. All the kids were committed to ending this season and these actions by all of the leaders truly came as a surprise to everyone. All families had to make very tough, unplanned decisions these epast few weeks. I was unaware these contracts are longer than 10 months, any family has the right to switch leagues in the Fall, no? And if the league they are playing on no longer commits to their values then why wouldn't families want to follow a coach that does....after the season ends though, right? The children weren't given that opportunity to finish due to a very poor decision.

Families that knew were already trying out for other clubs before the changes were announced. They had a head start on all the other families that didn't know. ROSA coach also made sure a lot families had spots secured with Potomac. Tryouts were just a formality.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The same guy that is a great coach that brought 90% of the boys to the program is moving to another league that aligns better to his vision (which is actually focused on child development and the love for soccer). So what???

I believe this is called 'Spin' in the world of politics

You're saying this is the proper way to do such a move?

If having coaches, families and players remain loyal to an organization that doesn't stand by their mission then yes, a move is needed. I don't have the background of the disagreements behind the scenes to say this was or wasn't "the proper way to do such a move". Sure, all the adults could taken more professional actions. My only and main point here is, don't let these actions impact the kids. Was it a rule or law that mandated the director to forfeit these kids from the tournament?? It was out of spite, period. And a disgraceful action on her part.

What about the coach who took whole teams to tryout at another club with the intent of leaving current club to join new club and taking them with him?
Ethical?

I'm not aware of any of the kids actively trying out at other clubs until these changes were announced. All the kids were committed to ending this season and these actions by all of the leaders truly came as a surprise to everyone. All families had to make very tough, unplanned decisions these epast few weeks. I was unaware these contracts are longer than 10 months, any family has the right to switch leagues in the Fall, no? And if the league they are playing on no longer commits to their values then why wouldn't families want to follow a coach that does....after the season ends though, right? The children weren't given that opportunity to finish due to a very poor decision.

Children are victims of the coach who is taking them to Potomac, the director who cancelled rest of season and the parents who went along with the coach to abandon ROSA for Potomac and the shiny new ECNL/RL badges.

"....taking them to Potomac" .....in the FALL?!?!? How does this decision impact this CURRENT season?? Are families not allowed to switch leagues next season?? I'm so confused, so cancelling this current season was the right thing to do??? Purely spiteful!

Dear head in the sand, please stop using partial facts.

If you're all gonna premeditatedly conspire to leave my club en masse to ruin it, then pardon me as I do what I feel I need to do

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The same guy that is a great coach that brought 90% of the boys to the program is moving to another league that aligns better to his vision (which is actually focused on child development and the love for soccer). So what???

I believe this is called 'Spin' in the world of politics

You're saying this is the proper way to do such a move?

If having coaches, families and players remain loyal to an organization that doesn't stand by their mission then yes, a move is needed. I don't have the background of the disagreements behind the scenes to say this was or wasn't "the proper way to do such a move". Sure, all the adults could taken more professional actions. My only and main point here is, don't let these actions impact the kids. Was it a rule or law that mandated the director to forfeit these kids from the tournament?? It was out of spite, period. And a disgraceful action on her part.

What about the coach who took whole teams to tryout at another club with the intent of leaving current club to join new club and taking them with him?
Ethical?

I'm not aware of any of the kids actively trying out at other clubs until these changes were announced. All the kids were committed to ending this season and these actions by all of the leaders truly came as a surprise to everyone. All families had to make very tough, unplanned decisions these epast few weeks. I was unaware these contracts are longer than 10 months, any family has the right to switch leagues in the Fall, no? And if the league they are playing on no longer commits to their values then why wouldn't families want to follow a coach that does....after the season ends though, right? The children weren't given that opportunity to finish due to a very poor decision.

Children are victims of the coach who is taking them to Potomac, the director who cancelled rest of season and the parents who went along with the coach to abandon ROSA for Potomac and the shiny new ECNL/RL badges.

"....taking them to Potomac" .....in the FALL?!?!? How does this decision impact this CURRENT season?? Are families not allowed to switch leagues next season?? I'm so confused, so cancelling this current season was the right thing to do??? Purely spiteful!

Dear head in the sand, please stop using partial facts.

If you're all gonna premeditatedly conspire to leave my club en masse to ruin it, then pardon me as I do what I feel I need to do

Point proven, true colors shine so bright.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The same guy that is a great coach that brought 90% of the boys to the program is moving to another league that aligns better to his vision (which is actually focused on child development and the love for soccer). So what???

I believe this is called 'Spin' in the world of politics

You're saying this is the proper way to do such a move?

If having coaches, families and players remain loyal to an organization that doesn't stand by their mission then yes, a move is needed. I don't have the background of the disagreements behind the scenes to say this was or wasn't "the proper way to do such a move". Sure, all the adults could taken more professional actions. My only and main point here is, don't let these actions impact the kids. Was it a rule or law that mandated the director to forfeit these kids from the tournament?? It was out of spite, period. And a disgraceful action on her part.

What about the coach who took whole teams to tryout at another club with the intent of leaving current club to join new club and taking them with him?
Ethical?

I'm not aware of any of the kids actively trying out at other clubs until these changes were announced. All the kids were committed to ending this season and these actions by all of the leaders truly came as a surprise to everyone. All families had to make very tough, unplanned decisions these epast few weeks. I was unaware these contracts are longer than 10 months, any family has the right to switch leagues in the Fall, no? And if the league they are playing on no longer commits to their values then why wouldn't families want to follow a coach that does....after the season ends though, right? The children weren't given that opportunity to finish due to a very poor decision.

Children are victims of the coach who is taking them to Potomac, the director who cancelled rest of season and the parents who went along with the coach to abandon ROSA for Potomac and the shiny new ECNL/RL badges.

"....taking them to Potomac" .....in the FALL?!?!? How does this decision impact this CURRENT season?? Are families not allowed to switch leagues next season?? I'm so confused, so cancelling this current season was the right thing to do??? Purely spiteful!

Dear head in the sand, please stop using partial facts.

If you're all gonna premeditatedly conspire to leave my club en masse to ruin it, then pardon me as I do what I feel I need to do

Point proven, true colors shine so bright.

I'm sure that wasn't the Director posting that comment

[Anonymous]

What many of the misinformed previous posters fail to realize is, that ‘guy’ recruited the majority of the ROSA boys program. He is an amazing coach evidenced by the fact that many of the families gave little thought to moving to Potomac next season because HE was the reason we came to ROSA to begin with. Not once did any player or parent conspire to ruin what was left of ROSA’s 23-24 season. Our kids were ready to wear their jerseys and play proudly — which would’ve only given ROSA more exposure/PR. This was a retaliatory action against players who CHOSE to move on from ROSA for the 24-25 season. Plain and simple.