Achilles

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do people actually like Achilles? How about their B teams? Is it good for a younger kid who wants to go to St John's to join next year? Our son is 10 and we are looking for a team for him.

Definitely go to a practice and see if your boy likes the players, coaches, and culture. It really is the only way to find out. If so, great. (It wasn't for my kid.)

If not, you can go about your business.

Or you jump back here and try to judge and criticize others for making a decision for themselves that doesn't impact your life.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Do people actually like Achilles? How about their B teams? Is it good for a younger kid who wants to go to St John's to join next year? Our son is 10 and we are looking for a team for him.

Definitely go to a practice and see if your boy likes the players, coaches, and culture. It really is the only way to find out. If so, great. (It wasn't for my kid.)

If not, you can go about your business.

Or you jump back here and try to judge and criticize others for making a decision for themselves that doesn't impact your life.

Definitely also go to a game or two on the weekends to see how the team plays. You can easily find their schedule on either the EDP or MLSNext website.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Do people actually like Achilles? How about their B teams? Is it good for a younger kid who wants to go to St John's to join next year? Our son is 10 and we are looking for a team for him.

Definitely go to a practice and see if your boy likes the players, coaches, and culture. It really is the only way to find out. If so, great. (It wasn't for my kid.)

If not, you can go about your business.

Or you jump back here and try to judge and criticize others for making a decision for themselves that doesn't impact your life.

I'm a former Achilles parent and I think this is the best post about Achilles to ever appear here. Do not waste your time with the commenters.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:How come SJC still keeps him around? Has anyone brought this up to SJC?

Maybe the answer is simple. They've been in the top 4 of a competitive conference every year since 2018-2019. There are definitely kids on St. Johns varsity from clubs other than Achilles. It's not a pay to play situation and you conspiracy theorists and vendetta holders should save your time. I hope the person who inquired followed advice and ignored the commentary.

Claiming a top 4 finish in a supposedly competitive conference is misleading. High school soccer, in this context, is far from being truly high-level or competitive. If it were, the coach would have been replaced long ago, given the lack of tangible success. In genuinely competitive programs, mediocrity isn’t tolerated. While there may be players from various clubs, it’s clear that the Achilles kids are given preferential treatment. The notion that critics are merely conspiracy theorists or people nursing grudges is absurd. The idea that people are claiming others have a vendetta because their kids aren’t good enough for a consistently underperforming program is nonsense. No one from SJC or Achilles will speak out against this, because many are satisfied with the current situation—it’s exactly what they signed up for.

just saying something is clear, or absurd, or nonsense doesn't make your assertions true. Neither does your conjecture about how people make their decisions. You would do well to look for the easier, more likely answers to this thing that's bothering you so much. It is a consistently successful program. And, most importantly, like you point out, it's just a high school athletics program at a private school. Achilles is just a club. Get over all this. Your hypersensitivity and hyperbolic phrasing make your argument even less credible. What's your theory, then, as to why he's still the coach if the high school isn't successful and the administrators shouldn't be happy with his performance? Do you pretend to know their motivations like you pretend to know the parents at Achilles motivations?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How come SJC still keeps him around? Has anyone brought this up to SJC?

Maybe the answer is simple. They've been in the top 4 of a competitive conference every year since 2018-2019. There are definitely kids on St. Johns varsity from clubs other than Achilles. It's not a pay to play situation and you conspiracy theorists and vendetta holders should save your time. I hope the person who inquired followed advice and ignored the commentary.

Claiming a top 4 finish in a supposedly competitive conference is misleading. High school soccer, in this context, is far from being truly high-level or competitive. If it were, the coach would have been replaced long ago, given the lack of tangible success. In genuinely competitive programs, mediocrity isn’t tolerated. While there may be players from various clubs, it’s clear that the Achilles kids are given preferential treatment. The notion that critics are merely conspiracy theorists or people nursing grudges is absurd. The idea that people are claiming others have a vendetta because their kids aren’t good enough for a consistently underperforming program is nonsense. No one from SJC or Achilles will speak out against this, because many are satisfied with the current situation—it’s exactly what they signed up for.

just saying something is clear, or absurd, or nonsense doesn't make your assertions true. Neither does your conjecture about how people make their decisions. You would do well to look for the easier, more likely answers to this thing that's bothering you so much. It is a consistently successful program. And, most importantly, like you point out, it's just a high school athletics program at a private school. Achilles is just a club. Get over all this. Your hypersensitivity and hyperbolic phrasing make your argument even less credible. What's your theory, then, as to why he's still the coach if the high school isn't successful and the administrators shouldn't be happy with his performance? Do you pretend to know their motivations like you pretend to know the parents at Achilles motivations?

It’s important to recognize that the claims being made are based on personal experiences with the club. Many have witnessed these coaches' behavior firsthand—seeing them lose control, using foul language, and treating kids with complete disrespect. The F-bombs are just the tip of the iceberg; these coaches are punitive and vengeful to an extreme degree. Its how they roll and it won't change. Their house their rules.

Instead of ridiculing others for sharing their truthful experiences, maybe take a moment to consider that these are valid concerns. If you're okay with your kid enduring what many see as vile abuse, that's your choice, but don't dismiss others for speaking out about it.

As for the "consistently successful" claim—successful how, exactly? Stop it you know thats not true. After trying to belittle parents for sharing their experiences by calling them hypersensitive, you now reduce the issue to "just a club"? Everyone is very aware of their motivations; we've seen and know how they operate. This isn't just conjecture; it's based on whats been observed repeatedly.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How come SJC still keeps him around? Has anyone brought this up to SJC?

Maybe the answer is simple. They've been in the top 4 of a competitive conference every year since 2018-2019. There are definitely kids on St. Johns varsity from clubs other than Achilles. It's not a pay to play situation and you conspiracy theorists and vendetta holders should save your time. I hope the person who inquired followed advice and ignored the commentary.

Claiming a top 4 finish in a supposedly competitive conference is misleading. High school soccer, in this context, is far from being truly high-level or competitive. If it were, the coach would have been replaced long ago, given the lack of tangible success. In genuinely competitive programs, mediocrity isn’t tolerated. While there may be players from various clubs, it’s clear that the Achilles kids are given preferential treatment. The notion that critics are merely conspiracy theorists or people nursing grudges is absurd. The idea that people are claiming others have a vendetta because their kids aren’t good enough for a consistently underperforming program is nonsense. No one from SJC or Achilles will speak out against this, because many are satisfied with the current situation—it’s exactly what they signed up for.

just saying something is clear, or absurd, or nonsense doesn't make your assertions true. Neither does your conjecture about how people make their decisions. You would do well to look for the easier, more likely answers to this thing that's bothering you so much. It is a consistently successful program. And, most importantly, like you point out, it's just a high school athletics program at a private school. Achilles is just a club. Get over all this. Your hypersensitivity and hyperbolic phrasing make your argument even less credible. What's your theory, then, as to why he's still the coach if the high school isn't successful and the administrators shouldn't be happy with his performance? Do you pretend to know their motivations like you pretend to know the parents at Achilles motivations?

It’s important to recognize that the claims being made are based on personal experiences with the club. Many have witnessed these coaches' behavior firsthand—seeing them lose control, using foul language, and treating kids with complete disrespect. The F-bombs are just the tip of the iceberg; these coaches are punitive and vengeful to an extreme degree. Its how they roll and it won't change. Their house their rules.

Instead of ridiculing others for sharing their truthful experiences, maybe take a moment to consider that these are valid concerns. If you're okay with your kid enduring what many see as vile abuse, that's your choice, but don't dismiss others for speaking out about it.

As for the "consistently successful" claim—successful how, exactly? Stop it you know thats not true. After trying to belittle parents for sharing their experiences by calling them hypersensitive, you now reduce the issue to "just a club"? Everyone is very aware of their motivations; we've seen and know how they operate. This isn't just conjecture; it's based on whats been observed repeatedly.

So why, again, is he still at St John's?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How come SJC still keeps him around? Has anyone brought this up to SJC?

Maybe the answer is simple. They've been in the top 4 of a competitive conference every year since 2018-2019. There are definitely kids on St. Johns varsity from clubs other than Achilles. It's not a pay to play situation and you conspiracy theorists and vendetta holders should save your time. I hope the person who inquired followed advice and ignored the commentary.

Claiming a top 4 finish in a supposedly competitive conference is misleading. High school soccer, in this context, is far from being truly high-level or competitive. If it were, the coach would have been replaced long ago, given the lack of tangible success. In genuinely competitive programs, mediocrity isn’t tolerated. While there may be players from various clubs, it’s clear that the Achilles kids are given preferential treatment. The notion that critics are merely conspiracy theorists or people nursing grudges is absurd. The idea that people are claiming others have a vendetta because their kids aren’t good enough for a consistently underperforming program is nonsense. No one from SJC or Achilles will speak out against this, because many are satisfied with the current situation—it’s exactly what they signed up for.

just saying something is clear, or absurd, or nonsense doesn't make your assertions true. Neither does your conjecture about how people make their decisions. You would do well to look for the easier, more likely answers to this thing that's bothering you so much. It is a consistently successful program. And, most importantly, like you point out, it's just a high school athletics program at a private school. Achilles is just a club. Get over all this. Your hypersensitivity and hyperbolic phrasing make your argument even less credible. What's your theory, then, as to why he's still the coach if the high school isn't successful and the administrators shouldn't be happy with his performance? Do you pretend to know their motivations like you pretend to know the parents at Achilles motivations?

It’s important to recognize that the claims being made are based on personal experiences with the club. Many have witnessed these coaches' behavior firsthand—seeing them lose control, using foul language, and treating kids with complete disrespect. The F-bombs are just the tip of the iceberg; these coaches are punitive and vengeful to an extreme degree. Its how they roll and it won't change. Their house their rules.

Instead of ridiculing others for sharing their truthful experiences, maybe take a moment to consider that these are valid concerns. If you're okay with your kid enduring what many see as vile abuse, that's your choice, but don't dismiss others for speaking out about it.

As for the "consistently successful" claim—successful how, exactly? Stop it you know thats not true. After trying to belittle parents for sharing their experiences by calling them hypersensitive, you now reduce the issue to "just a club"? Everyone is very aware of their motivations; we've seen and know how they operate. This isn't just conjecture; it's based on whats been observed repeatedly.

I thought we were talking about the high school. So do you think the school administrators don't know what the record of their soccer team is? Or they've never been to a game to see him coach?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How come SJC still keeps him around? Has anyone brought this up to SJC?

Maybe the answer is simple. They've been in the top 4 of a competitive conference every year since 2018-2019. There are definitely kids on St. Johns varsity from clubs other than Achilles. It's not a pay to play situation and you conspiracy theorists and vendetta holders should save your time. I hope the person who inquired followed advice and ignored the commentary.

Claiming a top 4 finish in a supposedly competitive conference is misleading. High school soccer, in this context, is far from being truly high-level or competitive. If it were, the coach would have been replaced long ago, given the lack of tangible success. In genuinely competitive programs, mediocrity isn’t tolerated. While there may be players from various clubs, it’s clear that the Achilles kids are given preferential treatment. The notion that critics are merely conspiracy theorists or people nursing grudges is absurd. The idea that people are claiming others have a vendetta because their kids aren’t good enough for a consistently underperforming program is nonsense. No one from SJC or Achilles will speak out against this, because many are satisfied with the current situation—it’s exactly what they signed up for.

just saying something is clear, or absurd, or nonsense doesn't make your assertions true. Neither does your conjecture about how people make their decisions. You would do well to look for the easier, more likely answers to this thing that's bothering you so much. It is a consistently successful program. And, most importantly, like you point out, it's just a high school athletics program at a private school. Achilles is just a club. Get over all this. Your hypersensitivity and hyperbolic phrasing make your argument even less credible. What's your theory, then, as to why he's still the coach if the high school isn't successful and the administrators shouldn't be happy with his performance? Do you pretend to know their motivations like you pretend to know the parents at Achilles motivations?

It’s important to recognize that the claims being made are based on personal experiences with the club. Many have witnessed these coaches' behavior firsthand—seeing them lose control, using foul language, and treating kids with complete disrespect. The F-bombs are just the tip of the iceberg; these coaches are punitive and vengeful to an extreme degree. Its how they roll and it won't change. Their house their rules.

Instead of ridiculing others for sharing their truthful experiences, maybe take a moment to consider that these are valid concerns. If you're okay with your kid enduring what many see as vile abuse, that's your choice, but don't dismiss others for speaking out about it.

As for the "consistently successful" claim—successful how, exactly? Stop it you know thats not true. After trying to belittle parents for sharing their experiences by calling them hypersensitive, you now reduce the issue to "just a club"? Everyone is very aware of their motivations; we've seen and know how they operate. This isn't just conjecture; it's based on whats been observed repeatedly.

So why, again, is he still at St John's?

The school is either unaware of what’s happening or is deliberately ignoring it. Since it’s their school, they have the authority to do as they please. I suspect both the club and the school are benefiting financially from the situation. If they were truly interested in running a high-level program, they wouldn’t be anyone’s first choice. Just stop the BS about they are high level coaches that have been running some elite program for years.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How come SJC still keeps him around? Has anyone brought this up to SJC?

Maybe the answer is simple. They've been in the top 4 of a competitive conference every year since 2018-2019. There are definitely kids on St. Johns varsity from clubs other than Achilles. It's not a pay to play situation and you conspiracy theorists and vendetta holders should save your time. I hope the person who inquired followed advice and ignored the commentary.

Claiming a top 4 finish in a supposedly competitive conference is misleading. High school soccer, in this context, is far from being truly high-level or competitive. If it were, the coach would have been replaced long ago, given the lack of tangible success. In genuinely competitive programs, mediocrity isn’t tolerated. While there may be players from various clubs, it’s clear that the Achilles kids are given preferential treatment. The notion that critics are merely conspiracy theorists or people nursing grudges is absurd. The idea that people are claiming others have a vendetta because their kids aren’t good enough for a consistently underperforming program is nonsense. No one from SJC or Achilles will speak out against this, because many are satisfied with the current situation—it’s exactly what they signed up for.

just saying something is clear, or absurd, or nonsense doesn't make your assertions true. Neither does your conjecture about how people make their decisions. You would do well to look for the easier, more likely answers to this thing that's bothering you so much. It is a consistently successful program. And, most importantly, like you point out, it's just a high school athletics program at a private school. Achilles is just a club. Get over all this. Your hypersensitivity and hyperbolic phrasing make your argument even less credible. What's your theory, then, as to why he's still the coach if the high school isn't successful and the administrators shouldn't be happy with his performance? Do you pretend to know their motivations like you pretend to know the parents at Achilles motivations?

It’s important to recognize that the claims being made are based on personal experiences with the club. Many have witnessed these coaches' behavior firsthand—seeing them lose control, using foul language, and treating kids with complete disrespect. The F-bombs are just the tip of the iceberg; these coaches are punitive and vengeful to an extreme degree. Its how they roll and it won't change. Their house their rules.

Instead of ridiculing others for sharing their truthful experiences, maybe take a moment to consider that these are valid concerns. If you're okay with your kid enduring what many see as vile abuse, that's your choice, but don't dismiss others for speaking out about it.

As for the "consistently successful" claim—successful how, exactly? Stop it you know thats not true. After trying to belittle parents for sharing their experiences by calling them hypersensitive, you now reduce the issue to "just a club"? Everyone is very aware of their motivations; we've seen and know how they operate. This isn't just conjecture; it's based on whats been observed repeatedly.

I thought we were talking about the high school. So do you think the school administrators don't know what the record of their soccer team is? Or they've never been to a game to see him coach?

No I don't think they do or care about the record of soccer team. What record or championships am I missing? Just watch if a group parents make a big enough stink about this. He is gone.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How come SJC still keeps him around? Has anyone brought this up to SJC?

Maybe the answer is simple. They've been in the top 4 of a competitive conference every year since 2018-2019. There are definitely kids on St. Johns varsity from clubs other than Achilles. It's not a pay to play situation and you conspiracy theorists and vendetta holders should save your time. I hope the person who inquired followed advice and ignored the commentary.

Claiming a top 4 finish in a supposedly competitive conference is misleading. High school soccer, in this context, is far from being truly high-level or competitive. If it were, the coach would have been replaced long ago, given the lack of tangible success. In genuinely competitive programs, mediocrity isn’t tolerated. While there may be players from various clubs, it’s clear that the Achilles kids are given preferential treatment. The notion that critics are merely conspiracy theorists or people nursing grudges is absurd. The idea that people are claiming others have a vendetta because their kids aren’t good enough for a consistently underperforming program is nonsense. No one from SJC or Achilles will speak out against this, because many are satisfied with the current situation—it’s exactly what they signed up for.

just saying something is clear, or absurd, or nonsense doesn't make your assertions true. Neither does your conjecture about how people make their decisions. You would do well to look for the easier, more likely answers to this thing that's bothering you so much. It is a consistently successful program. And, most importantly, like you point out, it's just a high school athletics program at a private school. Achilles is just a club. Get over all this. Your hypersensitivity and hyperbolic phrasing make your argument even less credible. What's your theory, then, as to why he's still the coach if the high school isn't successful and the administrators shouldn't be happy with his performance? Do you pretend to know their motivations like you pretend to know the parents at Achilles motivations?

It’s important to recognize that the claims being made are based on personal experiences with the club. Many have witnessed these coaches' behavior firsthand—seeing them lose control, using foul language, and treating kids with complete disrespect. The F-bombs are just the tip of the iceberg; these coaches are punitive and vengeful to an extreme degree. Its how they roll and it won't change. Their house their rules.

Instead of ridiculing others for sharing their truthful experiences, maybe take a moment to consider that these are valid concerns. If you're okay with your kid enduring what many see as vile abuse, that's your choice, but don't dismiss others for speaking out about it.

As for the "consistently successful" claim—successful how, exactly? Stop it you know thats not true. After trying to belittle parents for sharing their experiences by calling them hypersensitive, you now reduce the issue to "just a club"? Everyone is very aware of their motivations; we've seen and know how they operate. This isn't just conjecture; it's based on whats been observed repeatedly.

I thought we were talking about the high school. So do you think the school administrators don't know what the record of their soccer team is? Or they've never been to a game to see him coach?

Obviously they have not seen him coach. Are you saying this is a lie “ Many have witnessed these coaches' behavior firsthand—seeing them lose control, using foul language, and treating kids with complete disrespect” ?

[Anonymous]

You all do know that other travel teams don't have this problems. Issues, yes but the level of this is extreme. Just giving you some outside insight to how chaotic you all seem.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:How come SJC still keeps him around? Has anyone brought this up to SJC?

Maybe the answer is simple. They've been in the top 4 of a competitive conference every year since 2018-2019. There are definitely kids on St. Johns varsity from clubs other than Achilles. It's not a pay to play situation and you conspiracy theorists and vendetta holders should save your time. I hope the person who inquired followed advice and ignored the commentary.

Claiming a top 4 finish in a supposedly competitive conference is misleading. High school soccer, in this context, is far from being truly high-level or competitive. If it were, the coach would have been replaced long ago, given the lack of tangible success. In genuinely competitive programs, mediocrity isn’t tolerated. While there may be players from various clubs, it’s clear that the Achilles kids are given preferential treatment. The notion that critics are merely conspiracy theorists or people nursing grudges is absurd. The idea that people are claiming others have a vendetta because their kids aren’t good enough for a consistently underperforming program is nonsense. No one from SJC or Achilles will speak out against this, because many are satisfied with the current situation—it’s exactly what they signed up for.

just saying something is clear, or absurd, or nonsense doesn't make your assertions true. Neither does your conjecture about how people make their decisions. You would do well to look for the easier, more likely answers to this thing that's bothering you so much. It is a consistently successful program. And, most importantly, like you point out, it's just a high school athletics program at a private school. Achilles is just a club. Get over all this. Your hypersensitivity and hyperbolic phrasing make your argument even less credible. What's your theory, then, as to why he's still the coach if the high school isn't successful and the administrators shouldn't be happy with his performance? Do you pretend to know their motivations like you pretend to know the parents at Achilles motivations?

It’s important to recognize that the claims being made are based on personal experiences with the club. Many have witnessed these coaches' behavior firsthand—seeing them lose control, using foul language, and treating kids with complete disrespect. The F-bombs are just the tip of the iceberg; these coaches are punitive and vengeful to an extreme degree. Its how they roll and it won't change. Their house their rules.

Instead of ridiculing others for sharing their truthful experiences, maybe take a moment to consider that these are valid concerns. If you're okay with your kid enduring what many see as vile abuse, that's your choice, but don't dismiss others for speaking out about it.

As for the "consistently successful" claim—successful how, exactly? Stop it you know thats not true. After trying to belittle parents for sharing their experiences by calling them hypersensitive, you now reduce the issue to "just a club"? Everyone is very aware of their motivations; we've seen and know how they operate. This isn't just conjecture; it's based on whats been observed repeatedly.

So why, again, is he still at St John's?

The school is either unaware of what’s happening or is deliberately ignoring it. Since it’s their school, they have the authority to do as they please. I suspect both the club and the school are benefiting financially from the situation. If they were truly interested in running a high-level program, they wouldn’t be anyone’s first choice. Just stop the BS about they are high level coaches that have been running some elite program for years.

Come on. You can do better. I know you've thought about this. Why would a school continue to employ a coach if he wasn't successful in their eyes? They are his employer. Like you said, "the coach would have been replaced long ago, given the lack of tangible success." How would the school benefit from the club if, like someone [you] charged earlier, they're giving scholarships to keep players at Achilles? The school doesn't have any trouble attracting students. It's not good enough for you to say they don't know what's happening. They see the record. They see the games. They see the coaching. You said he should be fired based on all those things. So what is it? You're a creative person. Come up with an affirmative reason for why they continue to make the choice to employ him. If you think it's money, please explain how you think that would work.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:How come SJC still keeps him around? Has anyone brought this up to SJC?

Maybe the answer is simple. They've been in the top 4 of a competitive conference every year since 2018-2019. There are definitely kids on St. Johns varsity from clubs other than Achilles. It's not a pay to play situation and you conspiracy theorists and vendetta holders should save your time. I hope the person who inquired followed advice and ignored the commentary.

Claiming a top 4 finish in a supposedly competitive conference is misleading. High school soccer, in this context, is far from being truly high-level or competitive. If it were, the coach would have been replaced long ago, given the lack of tangible success. In genuinely competitive programs, mediocrity isn’t tolerated. While there may be players from various clubs, it’s clear that the Achilles kids are given preferential treatment. The notion that critics are merely conspiracy theorists or people nursing grudges is absurd. The idea that people are claiming others have a vendetta because their kids aren’t good enough for a consistently underperforming program is nonsense. No one from SJC or Achilles will speak out against this, because many are satisfied with the current situation—it’s exactly what they signed up for.

just saying something is clear, or absurd, or nonsense doesn't make your assertions true. Neither does your conjecture about how people make their decisions. You would do well to look for the easier, more likely answers to this thing that's bothering you so much. It is a consistently successful program. And, most importantly, like you point out, it's just a high school athletics program at a private school. Achilles is just a club. Get over all this. Your hypersensitivity and hyperbolic phrasing make your argument even less credible. What's your theory, then, as to why he's still the coach if the high school isn't successful and the administrators shouldn't be happy with his performance? Do you pretend to know their motivations like you pretend to know the parents at Achilles motivations?

It’s important to recognize that the claims being made are based on personal experiences with the club. Many have witnessed these coaches' behavior firsthand—seeing them lose control, using foul language, and treating kids with complete disrespect. The F-bombs are just the tip of the iceberg; these coaches are punitive and vengeful to an extreme degree. Its how they roll and it won't change. Their house their rules.

Instead of ridiculing others for sharing their truthful experiences, maybe take a moment to consider that these are valid concerns. If you're okay with your kid enduring what many see as vile abuse, that's your choice, but don't dismiss others for speaking out about it.

As for the "consistently successful" claim—successful how, exactly? Stop it you know thats not true. After trying to belittle parents for sharing their experiences by calling them hypersensitive, you now reduce the issue to "just a club"? Everyone is very aware of their motivations; we've seen and know how they operate. This isn't just conjecture; it's based on whats been observed repeatedly.

I thought we were talking about the high school. So do you think the school administrators don't know what the record of their soccer team is? Or they've never been to a game to see him coach?

No I don't think they do or care about the record of soccer team. What record or championships am I missing? Just watch if a group parents make a big enough stink about this. He is gone.

WaPo and parents did make a stink about SJC and the baseball program and the coach is still there so…

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:How come SJC still keeps him around? Has anyone brought this up to SJC?

Maybe the answer is simple. They've been in the top 4 of a competitive conference every year since 2018-2019. There are definitely kids on St. Johns varsity from clubs other than Achilles. It's not a pay to play situation and you conspiracy theorists and vendetta holders should save your time. I hope the person who inquired followed advice and ignored the commentary.

Claiming a top 4 finish in a supposedly competitive conference is misleading. High school soccer, in this context, is far from being truly high-level or competitive. If it were, the coach would have been replaced long ago, given the lack of tangible success. In genuinely competitive programs, mediocrity isn’t tolerated. While there may be players from various clubs, it’s clear that the Achilles kids are given preferential treatment. The notion that critics are merely conspiracy theorists or people nursing grudges is absurd. The idea that people are claiming others have a vendetta because their kids aren’t good enough for a consistently underperforming program is nonsense. No one from SJC or Achilles will speak out against this, because many are satisfied with the current situation—it’s exactly what they signed up for.

just saying something is clear, or absurd, or nonsense doesn't make your assertions true. Neither does your conjecture about how people make their decisions. You would do well to look for the easier, more likely answers to this thing that's bothering you so much. It is a consistently successful program. And, most importantly, like you point out, it's just a high school athletics program at a private school. Achilles is just a club. Get over all this. Your hypersensitivity and hyperbolic phrasing make your argument even less credible. What's your theory, then, as to why he's still the coach if the high school isn't successful and the administrators shouldn't be happy with his performance? Do you pretend to know their motivations like you pretend to know the parents at Achilles motivations?

It’s important to recognize that the claims being made are based on personal experiences with the club. Many have witnessed these coaches' behavior firsthand—seeing them lose control, using foul language, and treating kids with complete disrespect. The F-bombs are just the tip of the iceberg; these coaches are punitive and vengeful to an extreme degree. Its how they roll and it won't change. Their house their rules.

Instead of ridiculing others for sharing their truthful experiences, maybe take a moment to consider that these are valid concerns. If you're okay with your kid enduring what many see as vile abuse, that's your choice, but don't dismiss others for speaking out about it.

As for the "consistently successful" claim—successful how, exactly? Stop it you know thats not true. After trying to belittle parents for sharing their experiences by calling them hypersensitive, you now reduce the issue to "just a club"? Everyone is very aware of their motivations; we've seen and know how they operate. This isn't just conjecture; it's based on whats been observed repeatedly.

I thought we were talking about the high school. So do you think the school administrators don't know what the record of their soccer team is? Or they've never been to a game to see him coach?

No I don't think they do or care about the record of soccer team. What record or championships am I missing? Just watch if a group parents make a big enough stink about this. He is gone.

WaPo and parents did make a stink about SJC and the baseball program and the coach is still there so…

Ok You confirm this stuff goes on. Interesting you brought up the baseball team. Because baseball was and maybe still doing the samething.

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Anonymous wrote:How come SJC still keeps him around? Has anyone brought this up to SJC?

Maybe the answer is simple. They've been in the top 4 of a competitive conference every year since 2018-2019. There are definitely kids on St. Johns varsity from clubs other than Achilles. It's not a pay to play situation and you conspiracy theorists and vendetta holders should save your time. I hope the person who inquired followed advice and ignored the commentary.

Claiming a top 4 finish in a supposedly competitive conference is misleading. High school soccer, in this context, is far from being truly high-level or competitive. If it were, the coach would have been replaced long ago, given the lack of tangible success. In genuinely competitive programs, mediocrity isn’t tolerated. While there may be players from various clubs, it’s clear that the Achilles kids are given preferential treatment. The notion that critics are merely conspiracy theorists or people nursing grudges is absurd. The idea that people are claiming others have a vendetta because their kids aren’t good enough for a consistently underperforming program is nonsense. No one from SJC or Achilles will speak out against this, because many are satisfied with the current situation—it’s exactly what they signed up for.

just saying something is clear, or absurd, or nonsense doesn't make your assertions true. Neither does your conjecture about how people make their decisions. You would do well to look for the easier, more likely answers to this thing that's bothering you so much. It is a consistently successful program. And, most importantly, like you point out, it's just a high school athletics program at a private school. Achilles is just a club. Get over all this. Your hypersensitivity and hyperbolic phrasing make your argument even less credible. What's your theory, then, as to why he's still the coach if the high school isn't successful and the administrators shouldn't be happy with his performance? Do you pretend to know their motivations like you pretend to know the parents at Achilles motivations?

It’s important to recognize that the claims being made are based on personal experiences with the club. Many have witnessed these coaches' behavior firsthand—seeing them lose control, using foul language, and treating kids with complete disrespect. The F-bombs are just the tip of the iceberg; these coaches are punitive and vengeful to an extreme degree. Its how they roll and it won't change. Their house their rules.

Instead of ridiculing others for sharing their truthful experiences, maybe take a moment to consider that these are valid concerns. If you're okay with your kid enduring what many see as vile abuse, that's your choice, but don't dismiss others for speaking out about it.

As for the "consistently successful" claim—successful how, exactly? Stop it you know thats not true. After trying to belittle parents for sharing their experiences by calling them hypersensitive, you now reduce the issue to "just a club"? Everyone is very aware of their motivations; we've seen and know how they operate. This isn't just conjecture; it's based on whats been observed repeatedly.

I thought we were talking about the high school. So do you think the school administrators don't know what the record of their soccer team is? Or they've never been to a game to see him coach?

No I don't think they do or care about the record of soccer team. What record or championships am I missing? Just watch if a group parents make a big enough stink about this. He is gone.

WaPo and parents did make a stink about SJC and the baseball program and the coach is still there so…

Ok You confirm this stuff goes on. Interesting you brought up the baseball team. Because baseball was and maybe still doing the samething.

No answer, so change the subject.