BRYC bridge teams?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My u11 doesn’t want to play ECNL and I was searching and found the BRYC bridge teams under the “elite” website. They seem to play on NCSL and have different coaches per age group. Any feedback on them?

If your kid is a rising U11 my guess is you won't have any problem finding eough space on one of the Bridge teams because they will be increasing roster sizes as they move from 7v7 to 9v9.

[Anonymous]

Not at bryc but at another club and I can assure you that the top team coaches could care less about the 3rd or 4th team players. They have their own coaches that take care of them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not at bryc but at another club and I can assure you that the top team coaches could care less about the 3rd or 4th team players. They have their own coaches that take care of them.

The problem is the B and C team are isolated like they aren't even part of the same club. Why should elite teams get the same uniform as the ecnl but the bridge teams get something totally different like we are in another club? We both play in NCSL, but you wouldnt guess it as we look different in uniform and we dont have the benefit of training with the a and b teams ever.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Not at bryc but at another club and I can assure you that the top team coaches could care less about the 3rd or 4th team players. They have their own coaches that take care of them.

The problem is the B and C team are isolated like they aren't even part of the same club. Why should elite teams get the same uniform as the ecnl but the bridge teams get something totally different like we are in another club? We both play in NCSL, but you wouldnt guess it as we look different in uniform and we dont have the benefit of training with the a and b teams ever.

As long as I'm paying and driving less, I'm 100% okay with my kid wearing a different uniform and training separately.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Not at bryc but at another club and I can assure you that the top team coaches could care less about the 3rd or 4th team players. They have their own coaches that take care of them.

The problem is the B and C team are isolated like they aren't even part of the same club. Why should elite teams get the same uniform as the ecnl but the bridge teams get something totally different like we are in another club? We both play in NCSL, but you wouldnt guess it as we look different in uniform and we dont have the benefit of training with the a and b teams ever.

Isn't the training piece up to your coach and the other players/families on your team? If you want that level of training and curriculum from paid coaches then your bridge team or anyone interested should make a move to be part of the academy player pool but also be prepared to play. The Bridge costs are a great deal for the area if you want to play travel soccer. But if you want better/more, around here it costs more. It's as simple as that even if it sux.

I can't help you on the uniforms if you're going to get that bent out of shape. If Bridge isn't Academy then why should the badge look the same? I thought the only diff is sky blue v. white but the royal kits are exactly the same uniform style, no?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Not at bryc but at another club and I can assure you that the top team coaches could care less about the 3rd or 4th team players. They have their own coaches that take care of them.

The problem is the B and C team are isolated like they aren't even part of the same club. Why should elite teams get the same uniform as the ecnl but the bridge teams get something totally different like we are in another club? We both play in NCSL, but you wouldnt guess it as we look different in uniform and we dont have the benefit of training with the a and b teams ever.

Elite teams are part of the Academy player pool and pay for access to the training. Bridge players can at any time ask to join an academy practice to see what it is like. Many scrimmages between academy and bridge teams occur. What's the probelm? The jerseys are a non-issue. It's not like the bridge teams get 2nd rate jerseys. Same colors but maybe bridge teams don't have to buy the 3rd kits, which is actually just a money grab. Consider yourselves lucky.

[Anonymous]

the academy pool is one team in the 2007 boys age and there are 2 bridge teams so it seems like many at that age choose bridge. not sure what age your DS is but there are plenty of opportunity to be had in the 2007 pool.

[Anonymous]

I have coached a Bridge team for years. My kid is happy on this team, he is a multi sport athlete and the time commitment (2x/week training, for starters) works out much better with his other sports. I have always had a relationship with the Elite coach in my age group and have often sent kids to them for a look when I think they would do well at that level. I have also had several kids come to my group from the higher team. I know there are other coaches who also have that relationship. Some don't, everyone runs their teams a little differently. That said, we definitely do our own thing and don't interact with that team at all. Training space is fine, though yes it is separate from the Elite groups.

Because we're volunteer coaches, it's a wide variety of personalities and experience, but there are some good teams and coaches out there. Have your kid participate in a practice session and get a feel for the team. When I get kids who sleep, eat and breathe soccer, they usually need a higher team, if nothing else because they just want more soccer than I can give them, but for most kids it's a great opportunity to play travel soccer and be a part of a team that stays together for the most part but doesn't have quite the price tag/time commitment as some of the higher teams. And the price is pretty insanely cheap for a travel team. I think it's very much worth checking out, and trying to find a coach that works for your kid. That fit with the right coach would matter more to me than what club they were playing for if they weren't an elite, top of the pile sort of player. My older son bounced through three different clubs before he finished out his soccer days playing for a good coach and with great kids on a Bridge team.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have coached a Bridge team for years. My kid is happy on this team, he is a multi sport athlete and the time commitment (2x/week training, for starters) works out much better with his other sports. I have always had a relationship with the Elite coach in my age group and have often sent kids to them for a look when I think they would do well at that level. I have also had several kids come to my group from the higher team. I know there are other coaches who also have that relationship. Some don't, everyone runs their teams a little differently. That said, we definitely do our own thing and don't interact with that team at all. Training space is fine, though yes it is separate from the Elite groups.

Because we're volunteer coaches, it's a wide variety of personalities and experience, but there are some good teams and coaches out there. Have your kid participate in a practice session and get a feel for the team. When I get kids who sleep, eat and breathe soccer, they usually need a higher team, if nothing else because they just want more soccer than I can give them, but for most kids it's a great opportunity to play travel soccer and be a part of a team that stays together for the most part but doesn't have quite the price tag/time commitment as some of the higher teams. And the price is pretty insanely cheap for a travel team. I think it's very much worth checking out, and trying to find a coach that works for your kid. That fit with the right coach would matter more to me than what club they were playing for if they weren't an elite, top of the pile sort of player. My older son bounced through three different clubs before he finished out his soccer days playing for a good coach and with great kids on a Bridge team.

Thanks Coach K...

[Anonymous]

So if I have a rising u13 girl who do I speak to?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So if I have a rising u13 girl who do I speak to?

See contacts on this page: http://www.brycsoccer.com/sample-homepage/tryouts

You'd be reaching out to the coaches of the individual teams (looks like there are two, not sure if there are others that have not posted details yet). Your daughter should be able to join practices for both, and see which is a better fit.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So if I have a rising u13 girl who do I speak to?

If your kid is a rising U13, she is a 2009, so you want to contact the Bridge coaches of the 2009s -- I see one such team on the tryouts page but there are in fact others:
Black: http://www.ncsl-soccer.com/_element_display/#%2F80738%2Fteams%2F99930870%2F92648950-99931022%2FTEAM.html%3Frnd%3D1619021305104
White: http://www.ncsl-soccer.com/_element_display/#%2F80738%2Fteams%2F99930870%2F99592040-99931024%2FTEAM.html%3Frnd%3D1619021242790
Silver: http://www.ncsl-soccer.com/_element_display/#%2F80738%2Fteams%2F99930870%2F99091925-99931024%2FTEAM.html%3Frnd%3D1619021271119

I'd contact all three--they should all be looking to expand rosters come fall as the kids transition from 9v9 to 11v11.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have coached a Bridge team for years. My kid is happy on this team, he is a multi sport athlete and the time commitment (2x/week training, for starters) works out much better with his other sports. I have always had a relationship with the Elite coach in my age group and have often sent kids to them for a look when I think they would do well at that level. I have also had several kids come to my group from the higher team. I know there are other coaches who also have that relationship. Some don't, everyone runs their teams a little differently. That said, we definitely do our own thing and don't interact with that team at all. Training space is fine, though yes it is separate from the Elite groups.

Because we're volunteer coaches, it's a wide variety of personalities and experience, but there are some good teams and coaches out there. Have your kid participate in a practice session and get a feel for the team. When I get kids who sleep, eat and breathe soccer, they usually need a higher team, if nothing else because they just want more soccer than I can give them, but for most kids it's a great opportunity to play travel soccer and be a part of a team that stays together for the most part but doesn't have quite the price tag/time commitment as some of the higher teams. And the price is pretty insanely cheap for a travel team. I think it's very much worth checking out, and trying to find a coach that works for your kid. That fit with the right coach would matter more to me than what club they were playing for if they weren't an elite, top of the pile sort of player. My older son bounced through three different clubs before he finished out his soccer days playing for a good coach and with great kids on a Bridge team.

Thanks Coach K...

Not sure who Coach K is but... it's not me

[Anonymous]

coach krzyzewski

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:coach krzyzewski

Ah, ok. Wouldn't mind his paycheck. Hate Duke, though.