NvA Girls ECNL

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It seems there are significant issues within the NVA coaching staff and their approach to developing individual players as well as managing the age groups. Here are some observations and concerns from parents and players:

2012B Coach MN: There’s been a lot of confusion and frustration with Coach MN, who transitioned from coaching the Loud White teams to taking over the NVA 2012B team. The 2012B team went winless in the fall, and Coach MN was let go before November after a number of families and parents requested a change. It's likely that some parents are still considering releasing their players due to the lack of progress and direction under his coaching.

2011G-2012G Coach DB: Feedback from parents of the 2011G and 2012G teams reveals concerns about Coach DB’s attendance and commitment. According to what parents have shared, Coach DB has canceled or missed more training sessions than he’s attended, including regular Monday and Wednesday sessions. He’s also missed multiple games this fall, including calling in sick for Sunday games after showing up for Saturday pre-season tournament games. Additionally, DB went to Miami for a Commanders football preseason game and missed games, scrimmages, and training sessions as a result. There was an instance where the 2012 girls had to run their own training session because DB hadn’t coordinated coverage or communicated his absence. Other NVA coaches have had to step in to cover for DB multiple times this fall.

Sideline Incident and Suspension: It seems that DB was involved in an altercation with another NVA assistant coach on the sideline, leading to a suspension. It’s unclear whether this suspension lasted one or two weeks, as the club hasn’t communicated this matter clearly to the parents. The incident was significant enough that SafeSport was contacted. However, the Club has yet to address the situation with the families involved.

Coaching Course and Missed Sessions: DB also missed every Monday team session because he was attending a coaching course, which he ultimately failed. Despite this, he missed valuable training time with the team. This raises further concerns about his dedication to his role and the development of the players.

NVA TD's Involvement: The NVA Technical Director (TD) has had to cover a lot of training sessions and games for the 2012 girls this season due to DB’s absences, sickness, and suspension. During one of the games where the TD was covering for DB, a player was fouled just outside the box, and the TD called for his own 2014 daughter to take the free kick. This situation raised a lot of eyebrows, especially since the 2012 girls’ team is one of the top teams in the area. It’s seen by many as a poor look, as any player on the team could have taken the kick, but instead, the TD prioritized his daughter. This behavior has fueled discussions about the perceived nepotism within the club, which seems to be happening openly without consideration for its impact on the team, the players, or the wider community.

This is extremely helpful and so sorry to hear about all this, sounds completely frustrating. Do you think they will bring DB back next season? Have you gone to MH or above his head to raise these concerns? Do you think the club/ Board is aware?

Whether the Board is aware of these specific incidents (my guess is yes because most of them are NVA parents) or not, they recently reorganized LS and created an environment where this type of behavior and lack of oversight was the logical conclusion.

[Anonymous]

Didn’t DB have a baby this season? Would cut the guy some slack for missing things due to paternity leave. Also, good for him for going for a coaching license — that’s what you want your coaches to do. Missing practices because of a coaching course seems normal.

You want top notch coaches but don’t respect paternity leaves and coaching courses! How are coaches supposed to be retained and grow professionally?! SMH. FYI - before you start with the NVA insider attacks - I am not an NVA parent or coach but a parent whose kid has had DB coach her before.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Didn’t DB have a baby this season? Would cut the guy some slack for missing things due to paternity leave. Also, good for him for going for a coaching license — that’s what you want your coaches to do. Missing practices because of a coaching course seems normal.

You want top notch coaches but don’t respect paternity leaves and coaching courses! How are coaches supposed to be retained and grow professionally?! SMH. FYI - before you start with the NVA insider attacks - I am not an NVA parent or coach but a parent whose kid has had DB coach her before.

But he didnt possess the license required to coach ECNL, so why was he hired in the first place. It is great that he attempted to get a license, but was hired over other coaches that had the required qualifications. I get that there is more than just a license, but if this was the corporate world, you wouldn’t even get a look if you didnt have the required degree or certification. Also, sounds like his absence was much more pervasive then a week or two of paternity leave.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Didn’t DB have a baby this season? Would cut the guy some slack for missing things due to paternity leave. Also, good for him for going for a coaching license — that’s what you want your coaches to do. Missing practices because of a coaching course seems normal.

You want top notch coaches but don’t respect paternity leaves and coaching courses! How are coaches supposed to be retained and grow professionally?! SMH. FYI - before you start with the NVA insider attacks - I am not an NVA parent or coach but a parent whose kid has had DB coach her before.

But he didnt possess the license required to coach ECNL, so why was he hired in the first place. It is great that he attempted to get a license, but was hired over other coaches that had the required qualifications. I get that there is more than just a license, but if this was the corporate world, you wouldn’t even get a look if you didnt have the required degree or certification. Also, sounds like his absence was much more pervasive then a week or two of paternity leave.

Lawyers are hired out of law school all the time…and before they have passed the bar.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Didn’t DB have a baby this season? Would cut the guy some slack for missing things due to paternity leave. Also, good for him for going for a coaching license — that’s what you want your coaches to do. Missing practices because of a coaching course seems normal.

You want top notch coaches but don’t respect paternity leaves and coaching courses! How are coaches supposed to be retained and grow professionally?! SMH. FYI - before you start with the NVA insider attacks - I am not an NVA parent or coach but a parent whose kid has had DB coach her before.

But he didnt possess the license required to coach ECNL, so why was he hired in the first place. It is great that he attempted to get a license, but was hired over other coaches that had the required qualifications. I get that there is more than just a license, but if this was the corporate world, you wouldn’t even get a look if you didnt have the required degree or certification. Also, sounds like his absence was much more pervasive then a week or two of paternity leave.

Lawyers are hired out of law school all the time…and before they have passed the bar.

because they are in law school, not sure that’s the same as coaching youth soccer.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Didn’t DB have a baby this season? Would cut the guy some slack for missing things due to paternity leave. Also, good for him for going for a coaching license — that’s what you want your coaches to do. Missing practices because of a coaching course seems normal.

You want top notch coaches but don’t respect paternity leaves and coaching courses! How are coaches supposed to be retained and grow professionally?! SMH. FYI - before you start with the NVA insider attacks - I am not an NVA parent or coach but a parent whose kid has had DB coach her before.

Seriously. The 2012 team is in first place and has not lost a game, right? And that’s happened with DB as the coach, while he studied for his license, and had a baby. Maybe, just maybe, take a walk down positive avenue. You’ll miss the man when he’s coaching other kids. He’s had success with two clubs now.

Signed,
Also not an NVA parent

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Didn’t DB have a baby this season? Would cut the guy some slack for missing things due to paternity leave. Also, good for him for going for a coaching license — that’s what you want your coaches to do. Missing practices because of a coaching course seems normal.

You want top notch coaches but don’t respect paternity leaves and coaching courses! How are coaches supposed to be retained and grow professionally?! SMH. FYI - before you start with the NVA insider attacks - I am not an NVA parent or coach but a parent whose kid has had DB coach her before.

But he didnt possess the license required to coach ECNL, so why was he hired in the first place. It is great that he attempted to get a license, but was hired over other coaches that had the required qualifications. I get that there is more than just a license, but if this was the corporate world, you wouldn’t even get a look if you didnt have the required degree or certification. Also, sounds like his absence was much more pervasive then a week or two of paternity leave.

Where is the requirement for coaching license? I can't find it on ECNL

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Didn’t DB have a baby this season? Would cut the guy some slack for missing things due to paternity leave. Also, good for him for going for a coaching license — that’s what you want your coaches to do. Missing practices because of a coaching course seems normal.

You want top notch coaches but don’t respect paternity leaves and coaching courses! How are coaches supposed to be retained and grow professionally?! SMH. FYI - before you start with the NVA insider attacks - I am not an NVA parent or coach but a parent whose kid has had DB coach her before.

But he didnt possess the license required to coach ECNL, so why was he hired in the first place. It is great that he attempted to get a license, but was hired over other coaches that had the required qualifications. I get that there is more than just a license, but if this was the corporate world, you wouldn’t even get a look if you didnt have the required degree or certification. Also, sounds like his absence was much more pervasive then a week or two of paternity leave.

Where is the requirement for coaching license? I can't find it on ECNL

Ok, we can agree to disagree on whether coaches should have a qualified level of formal education to coach a high level team. Nevertheless, none of this excuses that he is missing practices, getting into altercations etc. These need to be role model for our children, no excuses. We all have kids and can guarantee you that most of us are not getting into altercations in front of children. 2012 was top of the table in pre-ecnl, so was it him or BR?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Didn’t DB have a baby this season? Would cut the guy some slack for missing things due to paternity leave. Also, good for him for going for a coaching license — that’s what you want your coaches to do. Missing practices because of a coaching course seems normal.

You want top notch coaches but don’t respect paternity leaves and coaching courses! How are coaches supposed to be retained and grow professionally?! SMH. FYI - before you start with the NVA insider attacks - I am not an NVA parent or coach but a parent whose kid has had DB coach her before.

But he didnt possess the license required to coach ECNL, so why was he hired in the first place. It is great that he attempted to get a license, but was hired over other coaches that had the required qualifications. I get that there is more than just a license, but if this was the corporate world, you wouldn’t even get a look if you didnt have the required degree or certification. Also, sounds like his absence was much more pervasive then a week or two of paternity leave.

Where is the requirement for coaching license? I can't find it on ECNL

There is no formal requirement. It's up to the individual clubs.

[Anonymous]

Ok, we can agree to disagree on whether coaches should have a qualified level of formal education to coach a high level team. Nevertheless, none of this excuses that he is missing practices, getting into altercations etc. These need to be role model for our children, no excuses. We all have kids and can guarantee you that most of us are not getting into altercations in front of children. 2012 was top of the table in pre-ecnl, so was it him or BR?

I guess that's one way to say "oops my bad i was wrong" after making a declarative statement without any validity lol

[Anonymous]

Sounds like a 2011 NVA parent who is mad that the 2011 team isn’t as good as the 2012 team. I thought the 2011 team would be stronger too but don’t blame DB - maybe look at your own kid’s talent and ability?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Didn’t DB have a baby this season? Would cut the guy some slack for missing things due to paternity leave. Also, good for him for going for a coaching license — that’s what you want your coaches to do. Missing practices because of a coaching course seems normal.

You want top notch coaches but don’t respect paternity leaves and coaching courses! How are coaches supposed to be retained and grow professionally?! SMH. FYI - before you start with the NVA insider attacks - I am not an NVA parent or coach but a parent whose kid has had DB coach her before.

Seriously. The 2012 team is in first place and has not lost a game, right? And that’s happened with DB as the coach, while he studied for his license, and had a baby. Maybe, just maybe, take a walk down positive avenue. You’ll miss the man when he’s coaching other kids. He’s had success with two clubs now.

Signed,
Also not an NVA parent

AND got married

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It seems there are significant issues within the NVA coaching staff and their approach to developing individual players as well as managing the age groups. Here are some observations and concerns from parents and players:

2012B Coach MN: There’s been a lot of confusion and frustration with Coach MN, who transitioned from coaching the Loud White teams to taking over the NVA 2012B team. The 2012B team went winless in the fall, and Coach MN was let go before November after a number of families and parents requested a change. It's likely that some parents are still considering releasing their players due to the lack of progress and direction under his coaching.

2011G-2012G Coach DB: Feedback from parents of the 2011G and 2012G teams reveals concerns about Coach DB’s attendance and commitment. According to what parents have shared, Coach DB has canceled or missed more training sessions than he’s attended, including regular Monday and Wednesday sessions. He’s also missed multiple games this fall, including calling in sick for Sunday games after showing up for Saturday pre-season tournament games. Additionally, DB went to Miami for a Commanders football preseason game and missed games, scrimmages, and training sessions as a result. There was an instance where the 2012 girls had to run their own training session because DB hadn’t coordinated coverage or communicated his absence. Other NVA coaches have had to step in to cover for DB multiple times this fall.

Sideline Incident and Suspension: It seems that DB was involved in an altercation with another NVA assistant coach on the sideline, leading to a suspension. It’s unclear whether this suspension lasted one or two weeks, as the club hasn’t communicated this matter clearly to the parents. The incident was significant enough that SafeSport was contacted. However, the Club has yet to address the situation with the families involved.

Coaching Course and Missed Sessions: DB also missed every Monday team session because he was attending a coaching course, which he ultimately failed. Despite this, he missed valuable training time with the team. This raises further concerns about his dedication to his role and the development of the players.

NVA TD's Involvement: The NVA Technical Director (TD) has had to cover a lot of training sessions and games for the 2012 girls this season due to DB’s absences, sickness, and suspension. During one of the games where the TD was covering for DB, a player was fouled just outside the box, and the TD called for his own 2014 daughter to take the free kick. This situation raised a lot of eyebrows, especially since the 2012 girls’ team is one of the top teams in the area. It’s seen by many as a poor look, as any player on the team could have taken the kick, but instead, the TD prioritized his daughter. This behavior has fueled discussions about the perceived nepotism within the club, which seems to be happening openly without consideration for its impact on the team, the players, or the wider community.

Same crap happens when TD Daughter is available for 2013 games. Takes all free kicks and PKs. Very skilled player but gets bounced around by the bigger girls. Just shouldnt be playing with 2012s as a 2014.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Didn’t DB have a baby this season? Would cut the guy some slack for missing things due to paternity leave. Also, good for him for going for a coaching license — that’s what you want your coaches to do. Missing practices because of a coaching course seems normal.

You want top notch coaches but don’t respect paternity leaves and coaching courses! How are coaches supposed to be retained and grow professionally?! SMH. FYI - before you start with the NVA insider attacks - I am not an NVA parent or coach but a parent whose kid has had DB coach her before.

Seriously. The 2012 team is in first place and has not lost a game, right? And that’s happened with DB as the coach, while he studied for his license, and had a baby. Maybe, just maybe, take a walk down positive avenue. You’ll miss the man when he’s coaching other kids. He’s had success with two clubs now.

Signed,
Also not an NVA parent

AND got married

Nobody cares, especially when he’s pocketing anywhere from 30-40k for allegedly coaching that team.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It seems there are significant issues within the NVA coaching staff and their approach to developing individual players as well as managing the age groups. Here are some observations and concerns from parents and players:

2012B Coach MN: There’s been a lot of confusion and frustration with Coach MN, who transitioned from coaching the Loud White teams to taking over the NVA 2012B team. The 2012B team went winless in the fall, and Coach MN was let go before November after a number of families and parents requested a change. It's likely that some parents are still considering releasing their players due to the lack of progress and direction under his coaching.

2011G-2012G Coach DB: Feedback from parents of the 2011G and 2012G teams reveals concerns about Coach DB’s attendance and commitment. According to what parents have shared, Coach DB has canceled or missed more training sessions than he’s attended, including regular Monday and Wednesday sessions. He’s also missed multiple games this fall, including calling in sick for Sunday games after showing up for Saturday pre-season tournament games. Additionally, DB went to Miami for a Commanders football preseason game and missed games, scrimmages, and training sessions as a result. There was an instance where the 2012 girls had to run their own training session because DB hadn’t coordinated coverage or communicated his absence. Other NVA coaches have had to step in to cover for DB multiple times this fall.

Sideline Incident and Suspension: It seems that DB was involved in an altercation with another NVA assistant coach on the sideline, leading to a suspension. It’s unclear whether this suspension lasted one or two weeks, as the club hasn’t communicated this matter clearly to the parents. The incident was significant enough that SafeSport was contacted. However, the Club has yet to address the situation with the families involved.

Coaching Course and Missed Sessions: DB also missed every Monday team session because he was attending a coaching course, which he ultimately failed. Despite this, he missed valuable training time with the team. This raises further concerns about his dedication to his role and the development of the players.

NVA TD's Involvement: The NVA Technical Director (TD) has had to cover a lot of training sessions and games for the 2012 girls this season due to DB’s absences, sickness, and suspension. During one of the games where the TD was covering for DB, a player was fouled just outside the box, and the TD called for his own 2014 daughter to take the free kick. This situation raised a lot of eyebrows, especially since the 2012 girls’ team is one of the top teams in the area. It’s seen by many as a poor look, as any player on the team could have taken the kick, but instead, the TD prioritized his daughter. This behavior has fueled discussions about the perceived nepotism within the club, which seems to be happening openly without consideration for its impact on the team, the players, or the wider community.

Did she score from that free kick?

She did!!