LMVSC town hall

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I didn't want to start a new thread, so I apologize for 'restarting' this one but I am getting a little worried. DC are new to area and club, this past season was our first. We were excited to be in the top team after not being in travel soccer too long, and were upset when the COVID-19 shortened the season. We haven't really been training much, because we were not certain we would return because my kids were not enjoying it too much. The coaches were okay and the kids were nice, but it was difficult because both DS and DD were playing games that were just too hard and it's hard to play when the games get out of hand.

We asked to play on second team for both, but they're asking us to be on both to be on top team again and now I saw this post:
https://www.facebook.com/LMVSCSoccer/photos/a.206093156073123/3726412554041148/?type=3

I've been reading these comments and I'm getting worried that we're going to play on our first team again because there will not be a second team. We would just like to play, not have to reassure every car ride home (or even halftime in some of these games).

Why would an advertisement for tryouts/open spots scare you. Every club is advertising open spots, even the bigger clubs in the area when they normally wouldn't. You are likely going to see it all summer along until there is a full return to play. Why hasn't your kid participated in the virtual training, although not the same as outdoor, it would have helped them improve their level for where ever they are placed next year.

Scare me? I said "a little worried". Every club is advertising, bigger clubs, virtual training, improve their level? You are really coming off as a if you are a coach because this is the same jargon I've heard from coaches, or you just seem very familiar with surrounding clubs which again makes me think you're a coach.

Nope not a coach, ok sorry little worried I take it back. My kids have attended the virtual training for their teams and my kids have been around long enough that I am familiar with the other clubs in the area. If you're anywhere on social media or having looked at other options I'm sure you've seen the same ads I have from those clubs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I didn't want to start a new thread, so I apologize for 'restarting' this one but I am getting a little worried. DC are new to area and club, this past season was our first. We were excited to be in the top team after not being in travel soccer too long, and were upset when the COVID-19 shortened the season. We haven't really been training much, because we were not certain we would return because my kids were not enjoying it too much. The coaches were okay and the kids were nice, but it was difficult because both DS and DD were playing games that were just too hard and it's hard to play when the games get out of hand.

We asked to play on second team for both, but they're asking us to be on both to be on top team again and now I saw this post:
https://www.facebook.com/LMVSCSoccer/photos/a.206093156073123/3726412554041148/?type=3

I've been reading these comments and I'm getting worried that we're going to play on our first team again because there will not be a second team. We would just like to play, not have to reassure every car ride home (or even halftime in some of these games).[/


Did you speak to the coaches about the team assignment as you would not know simply from the LMVSC generic email sent extending an invitation to a team. I wouldn’t take a Facebook post to be a sign, as I have seen posts similar to that for several local clubs. If you are concerned, talk to your coach. Given that you want to be on the white team, I would ask your coach how many invitations were given for the age group and how many invitations have been accepted (not what is anticipated but accepted). I would also ask how many they want per team. Good luck!

On the reassurances, I hear you. Everybody talks about the importance of learning how to deal with losing and beatings in developing resiliency. I generally agree. But getting walloped over and over again absolutely destroys the desire of most kids to play organized sports (as opposed to pickup). Kids know when there is a mismatch and go to games with dread. When stuck in these situations, you simply have to focus on the positive. Longer term, individually, you need to consider how your kid is reacting. Some care a lot more than others. For some, winning is really important. For others, being on a first team or in a good league is important. For others, playing with others you like is most important. All of these are often trade offs. I went through winless seasons as a kid in competitive basketball. It was horrendous. But I had no choice (it was a school team, and I would rather play than not play). I would rather sit bench on a .500 team any day of the weak and enjoy practices. But everybody reacts differently.

DC would rather (as well as I would rather have DC) play than not play, but we'd also rather play according to their abilities. Again, not all of the top teams were in CCL. I just don't understand.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I didn't want to start a new thread, so I apologize for 'restarting' this one but I am getting a little worried. DC are new to area and club, this past season was our first. We were excited to be in the top team after not being in travel soccer too long, and were upset when the COVID-19 shortened the season. We haven't really been training much, because we were not certain we would return because my kids were not enjoying it too much. The coaches were okay and the kids were nice, but it was difficult because both DS and DD were playing games that were just too hard and it's hard to play when the games get out of hand.

We asked to play on second team for both, but they're asking us to be on both to be on top team again and now I saw this post:
https://www.facebook.com/LMVSCSoccer/photos/a.206093156073123/3726412554041148/?type=3

I've been reading these comments and I'm getting worried that we're going to play on our first team again because there will not be a second team. We would just like to play, not have to reassure every car ride home (or even halftime in some of these games).

Why would an advertisement for tryouts/open spots scare you. Every club is advertising open spots, even the bigger clubs in the area when they normally wouldn't. You are likely going to see it all summer along until there is a full return to play. Why hasn't your kid participated in the virtual training, although not the same as outdoor, it would have helped them improve their level for where ever they are placed next year.

Scare me? I said "a little worried". Every club is advertising, bigger clubs, virtual training, improve their level? You are really coming off as a if you are a coach because this is the same jargon I've heard from coaches, or you just seem very familiar with surrounding clubs which again makes me think you're a coach.

Nope not a coach, ok sorry little worried I take it back. My kids have attended the virtual training for their teams and my kids have been around long enough that I am familiar with the other clubs in the area. If you're anywhere on social media or having looked at other options I'm sure you've seen the same ads I have from those clubs.

"CCL IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS! WE HAVE A SPOT FOR YOU TO PLAY!"

That's not advertising, that's saying we have a spot for you in CCL. I may be wrong, but I believe the top players will be filling the squads that play in CCL yes? I have taken your suggestion and looked on social media; I do of course see registration and tryouts, but I'm not seeing specific LEAGUE spots. This is why I'm a little worried, that we could be signing up and committing (for no small amount, mind you) and we'll be playing CCL games every weekend.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

"CCL IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS! WE HAVE A SPOT FOR YOU TO PLAY!"

That's not advertising, that's saying we have a spot for you in CCL. I may be wrong, but I believe the top players will be filling the squads that play in CCL yes? I have taken your suggestion and looked on social media; I do of course see registration and tryouts, but I'm not seeing specific LEAGUE spots. This is why I'm a little worried, that we could be signing up and committing (for no small amount, mind you) and we'll be playing CCL games every weekend.

Yeah this is precisely our worry as well--more players would leave because white plus blue doesn't equal red. Funny, because I was told this wouldn't be a worry and a few on this board called the many of us panicky.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Why would an advertisement for tryouts/open spots scare you. Every club is advertising open spots, even the bigger clubs in the area when they normally wouldn't. You are likely going to see it all summer along until there is a full return to play. Why hasn't your kid participated in the virtual training, although not the same as outdoor, it would have helped them improve their level for where ever they are placed next year.

Oh yeah btw, this really does sound like a coach. So whoever made that observations good eye.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Why would an advertisement for tryouts/open spots scare you. Every club is advertising open spots, even the bigger clubs in the area when they normally wouldn't. You are likely going to see it all summer along until there is a full return to play. Why hasn't your kid participated in the virtual training, although not the same as outdoor, it would have helped them improve their level for where ever they are placed next year.

Oh yeah btw, this really does sound like a coach. So whoever made that observations good eye.

Maybe their newly appointed director of rec hoping to save the club?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Why would an advertisement for tryouts/open spots scare you. Every club is advertising open spots, even the bigger clubs in the area when they normally wouldn't. You are likely going to see it all summer along until there is a full return to play. Why hasn't your kid participated in the virtual training, although not the same as outdoor, it would have helped them improve their level for where ever they are placed next year.

Oh yeah btw, this really does sound like a coach. So whoever made that observations good eye.

Again nope.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Why would an advertisement for tryouts/open spots scare you. Every club is advertising open spots, even the bigger clubs in the area when they normally wouldn't. You are likely going to see it all summer along until there is a full return to play. Why hasn't your kid participated in the virtual training, although not the same as outdoor, it would have helped them improve their level for where ever they are placed next year.

Oh yeah btw, this really does sound like a coach. So whoever made that observations good eye.

Maybe their newly appointed director of rec hoping to save the club?

Def not him. He's not even coaching travel anymore.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Why would an advertisement for tryouts/open spots scare you. Every club is advertising open spots, even the bigger clubs in the area when they normally wouldn't. You are likely going to see it all summer along until there is a full return to play. Why hasn't your kid participated in the virtual training, although not the same as outdoor, it would have helped them improve their level for where ever they are placed next year.

Oh yeah btw, this really does sound like a coach. So whoever made that observations good eye.

Maybe their newly appointed director of rec hoping to save the club?

Def not him. He's not even coaching travel anymore.

New position pays that well?

What is he pulling of a Loudoun Soccer with like 150k yearly?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Why would an advertisement for tryouts/open spots scare you. Every club is advertising open spots, even the bigger clubs in the area when they normally wouldn't. You are likely going to see it all summer along until there is a full return to play. Why hasn't your kid participated in the virtual training, although not the same as outdoor, it would have helped them improve their level for where ever they are placed next year.

Oh yeah btw, this really does sound like a coach. So whoever made that observations good eye.

Maybe their newly appointed director of rec hoping to save the club?

Def not him. He's not even coaching travel anymore.

New position pays that well?

What is he pulling of a Loudoun Soccer with like 150k yearly?

Twice that I'm sure. Or you could ask him. He puts his number on all his emails.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I didn't want to start a new thread, so I apologize for 'restarting' this one but I am getting a little worried. DC are new to area and club, this past season was our first. We were excited to be in the top team after not being in travel soccer too long, and were upset when the COVID-19 shortened the season. We haven't really been training much, because we were not certain we would return because my kids were not enjoying it too much. The coaches were okay and the kids were nice, but it was difficult because both DS and DD were playing games that were just too hard and it's hard to play when the games get out of hand.

We asked to play on second team for both, but they're asking us to be on both to be on top team again and now I saw this post:
https://www.facebook.com/LMVSCSoccer/photos/a.206093156073123/3726412554041148/?type=3

I've been reading these comments and I'm getting worried that we're going to play on our first team again because there will not be a second team. We would just like to play, not have to reassure every car ride home (or even halftime in some of these games).

this got me confused as well. lee in the townhall stated there would be a core of 6-7 kids on red squads, but others would have to earn their spots. this makes it seem like everybody gets to play ccl

[Anonymous]

LMVSC is going to struggle this year. They have been on a downward trend last season and a rough start to this season. You call tell just by the folks stating they are bailing this season or concerned with the pandemic. They better up their social media game, hand out flyers and look to get rec players to invest. I wish them luck, they have been good until now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:LMVSC is going to struggle this year. They have been on a downward trend last season and a rough start to this season. You call tell just by the folks stating they are bailing this season or concerned with the pandemic. They better up their social media game, hand out flyers and look to get rec players to invest. I wish them luck, they have been good until now.

We left this past season, and I must say we did make the right choice; several friends stayed who did stay have told me they will be leaving this year or not come back. It could be worse, but the point is LMVSC was one of the best and with the amount of players and coaches that left, it's just not rebuilt overnight.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:LMVSC is going to struggle this year. They have been on a downward trend last season and a rough start to this season. You call tell just by the folks stating they are bailing this season or concerned with the pandemic. They better up their social media game, hand out flyers and look to get rec players to invest. I wish them luck, they have been good until now.

We left this past season, and I must say we did make the right choice; several friends stayed who did stay have told me they will be leaving this year or not come back. It could be worse, but the point is LMVSC was one of the best and with the amount of players and coaches that left, it's just not rebuilt overnight.

Wish I had the foresight to have left last year. I agree they were one of the best but I think it will go down before it goes up.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:LMVSC is going to struggle this year. They have been on a downward trend last season and a rough start to this season. You call tell just by the folks stating they are bailing this season or concerned with the pandemic. They better up their social media game, hand out flyers and look to get rec players to invest. I wish them luck, they have been good until now.

We left this past season, and I must say we did make the right choice; several friends stayed who did stay have told me they will be leaving this year or not come back. It could be worse, but the point is LMVSC was one of the best and with the amount of players and coaches that left, it's just not rebuilt overnight.

Wish I had the foresight to have left last year. I agree they were one of the best but I think it will go down before it goes up.

Thanks Este