ECNL forcing Brave & Union Partnership

[Anonymous]

They will still be bottom feeders. And show up annually to VDA Arlington and NVA. And not get a spot

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Hey hotshot, ECNL/GA only last 6 years, so try that as $3500*6=$21k plus time & travel. If you're going to make a point, at least use real numbers.

OK, real numbers:

U5-8: Fall and Spring rec seasons, each year
4 x $250 = $1000

U9-12: Travel seasons, uniform, team fees, a few weekend tourneys worth of travel expense, each year

Keeping your kids off screens . . . priceless
4 x $3500 = $14,000

U13-18: ECNL seasons, uniform, team fees, 10 weekend tourneys/showcases/fixtures worth of travel expenses, each year
6 x $10,000 = $60,000

$75K just for the teams... And not including all the camps, private training, and co-pays for therapy (both physical and mental)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Sorry Mclean 2011G you got pwned. LO is the head coach it says so on the website and that's what she announced. We knew she was going to do everything she could to keep our players and our formation. CW took a step back even though I heard he told Mclean players he was going to be the coach. I guess he never said assistant. ha ha.

CW is a relic. His reputation was build when there was only Mclean and FCV and they had all the talent but the scene has changed. See Bill Belichick.

Mclean gave up its full ECNL membership for a 1/3 membership when it didn't need to for the girls, only the boys were at risk. So Mclean you made your bed and now it is time for new coaches to take over. You let the fox into the henhouse.

Word is that CW might be a nice guy but assertive is not his thing and its about 4 years too late to ride off into the sunset.

Back to my beer.

Don’t think this is a Brave parent. At least not 2011.

+1. Clearly a troll.

[Anonymous]

Can anyone provide feedback on the new 2009 and 2008 boys coaches? What are they like … I.e. developing, motivating, style, ability to win, as a role model, etc. Thank you.

[Anonymous]

The Union teams playing in lower brackets so they can win. Go DD! We are a top club.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Can anyone provide feedback on the new 2009 and 2008 boys coaches? What are they like … I.e. developing, motivating, style, ability to win, as a role model, etc. Thank you.

2008 coach has a solid track record and very good credentials. Played pro for many years and coached academies. Has an A license from Europe (harder than in US) . That particular team is the strongest on the boys side and they put a solid coach there.

[Anonymous]

Our player didn't get an offer. Was a sub/bubble player and this merger really hurt him probably would have maintained his spot if no merger. We are disappointed in this but the lesson we are teaching him is that you have to look out for yourself nobody else, coach, team, club, future employer, is going to do that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Our player didn't get an offer. Was a sub/bubble player and this merger really hurt him probably would have maintained his spot if no merger. We are disappointed in this but the lesson we are teaching him is that you have to look out for yourself nobody else, coach, team, club, future employer, is going to do that.

PP, how old is he? This may be a blessing. Our DD was in a similar situation a few years ago, moved down to ECRL, and dominates on a very good team (GFR 2009). Best thing to ever happen to her.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Our player didn't get an offer. Was a sub/bubble player and this merger really hurt him probably would have maintained his spot if no merger. We are disappointed in this but the lesson we are teaching him is that you have to look out for yourself nobody else, coach, team, club, future employer, is going to do that.

PP, how old is he? This may be a blessing. Our DD was in a similar situation a few years ago, moved down to ECRL, and dominates on a very good team (GFR 2009). Best thing to ever happen to her.

From a development perspective, you should always avoid two situations: Being clearly the worst or the best on a team. You should always want to be challenged and never want to struggle mightily.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Our player didn't get an offer. Was a sub/bubble player and this merger really hurt him probably would have maintained his spot if no merger. We are disappointed in this but the lesson we are teaching him is that you have to look out for yourself nobody else, coach, team, club, future employer, is going to do that.

PP, how old is he? This may be a blessing. Our DD was in a similar situation a few years ago, moved down to ECRL, and dominates on a very good team (GFR 2009). Best thing to ever happen to her.

From a development perspective, you should always avoid two situations: Being clearly the worst or the best on a team. You should always want to be challenged and never want to struggle mightily.

Agree with your sentiment, it applies to many other things in life. [If you are the smartest person in the room, you are in the wrong room]

However, it can be incredibly difficult to move up in the soccer world. Some coaches place a lot of value on familiarity and trust as it concerns player selection. Also, even if an alternate player is an incredible athlete, they may not fit their "system." Some coaches are incredibly loyal, to a fault. They keep some players because of the aforementioned reasons, and at the expense of new players who might offer more upside but offer a risk on acting on that upside. Coaches have a hard time evaluating talent in a 90 minute tryout. Late bloomers are at a significant disadvantage.

[Anonymous]

PP here. Thanks. What hurts is that he wasn't the worst player on the team and the merger truly forced him out. Yes he would do well on RL but maybe be frustrated with the level of play and hard to get a look or even an invite to an ECNL ID session from RL...don't have too many options at this point but thank you to the people who wrote in to support.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Our player didn't get an offer. Was a sub/bubble player and this merger really hurt him probably would have maintained his spot if no merger. We are disappointed in this but the lesson we are teaching him is that you have to look out for yourself nobody else, coach, team, club, future employer, is going to do that.

PP, how old is he? This may be a blessing. Our DD was in a similar situation a few years ago, moved down to ECRL, and dominates on a very good team (GFR 2009). Best thing to ever happen to her.

From a development perspective, you should always avoid two situations: Being clearly the worst or the best on a team. You should always want to be challenged and never want to struggle mightily.

Agree with your sentiment, it applies to many other things in life. [If you are the smartest person in the room, you are in the wrong room]

However, it can be incredibly difficult to move up in the soccer world. Some coaches place a lot of value on familiarity and trust as it concerns player selection. Also, even if an alternate player is an incredible athlete, they may not fit their "system." Some coaches are incredibly loyal, to a fault. They keep some players because of the aforementioned reasons, and at the expense of new players who might offer more upside but offer a risk on acting on that upside. Coaches have a hard time evaluating talent in a 90 minute tryout. Late bloomers are at a significant disadvantage.

Yep perfectly summarized. Its a sad state of affairs and the reason why ECNL isnt what it use to be. Coaches knowing you can also hurt you as they form opinions that are hard to change. The best is to come from an outside club from another ECNL team or similar .

[Anonymous]

Fear the brave???

[Anonymous]

Thanks for info on 08 boys coaches. What about the 09 boys coaches? Any insight as to what they are like?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Our player didn't get an offer. Was a sub/bubble player and this merger really hurt him probably would have maintained his spot if no merger. We are disappointed in this but the lesson we are teaching him is that you have to look out for yourself nobody else, coach, team, club, future employer, is going to do that.

Merger really wasn't well thought through for this exact reason. Good players from both boys and girls aren't going to get slots simply because they shook up the whole system and disenfranchised coaches who really knew the players. The only silver lining in this whole situation is that at least its March and good players can hustle to other ID sessions and/or contact other clubs etc to try to get an offer. If this were April/May it would be way too late and all slots would be filled. But March there is still time and still open slots on many teams... The Maryland teams haven't even had tryouts yet....Good luck to you and your player...