No ODSL for Spring 2021

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Looks like the bridge teams are they way to go at BRYC.

BRYC parent here. It’s about what’s you want for your DD out of soccer. Bridge is a good setup if you happen to get a good coach and want a more recreational experience. It’s cheap and the commitment and talent level reflects this but a great program and they are competitive in NCSL. The elite academy teams (Pre-ECNL) also play in NCSL but usually at an age up at u12 playing in u13 and at a lower level so they can start early at 11v11.

BN runs the girls academy, which usually has enough girls for two teams per age group, and he is a bit rough around the edges and spread thin but a great coach, emotionally invested in his teams and his girls love him. Yes, we have seen a few girls drop down to the bridge teams. Their parents chose to go down as they knew that what was best for their DD or were in the unfortunate position of being a borderline 1st team player with parents who couldn’t see through the parent goggles of where their DD really stood talent wise and blame politics. If you know BN, he doesn’t play that. He has his favorites that are high performers but is allergic to any parent who tries the “I think my DD should be the starting striker, why are you playing her in defense “ type of influence on the team, even with his favorite high performers.

In the academy ages (u8-u12), there is constant competition for a 1st team slot. Some kids and parents like this, others don’t and leave for less competitive environments. I think bryc’s challenge is that the academy setup allows for movement between top and 2nd teams. Some think the movement should be mandatory and are not happy when they realize it’s performance based and their DD doesn’t get the call up, which I can understand is frustrating as the cost and time commitments are equal.

We are playing with the boys teams and I would say its quite different. The older boys we see the bridge teams very competitive with academy teams even ranked higher in some age groups.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Looks like the bridge teams are they way to go at BRYC.

BRYC parent here. It’s about what’s you want for your DD out of soccer. Bridge is a good setup if you happen to get a good coach and want a more recreational experience. It’s cheap and the commitment and talent level reflects this but a great program and they are competitive in NCSL. The elite academy teams (Pre-ECNL) also play in NCSL but usually at an age up at u12 playing in u13 and at a lower level so they can start early at 11v11.

BN runs the girls academy, which usually has enough girls for two teams per age group, and he is a bit rough around the edges and spread thin but a great coach, emotionally invested in his teams and his girls love him. Yes, we have seen a few girls drop down to the bridge teams. Their parents chose to go down as they knew that what was best for their DD or were in the unfortunate position of being a borderline 1st team player with parents who couldn’t see through the parent goggles of where their DD really stood talent wise and blame politics. If you know BN, he doesn’t play that. He has his favorites that are high performers but is allergic to any parent who tries the “I think my DD should be the starting striker, why are you playing her in defense “ type of influence on the team, even with his favorite high performers.

In the academy ages (u8-u12), there is constant competition for a 1st team slot. Some kids and parents like this, others don’t and leave for less competitive environments. I think bryc’s challenge is that the academy setup allows for movement between top and 2nd teams. Some think the movement should be mandatory and are not happy when they realize it’s performance based and their DD doesn’t get the call up, which I can understand is frustrating as the cost and time commitments are equal.

We are playing with the boys teams and I would say its quite different. The older boys we see the bridge teams very competitive with academy teams even ranked higher in some age groups.

Same with some of the girls teams.

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so any official announcement yet? or is this all a rumor?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:so any official announcement yet? or is this all a rumor?

My kid’s team switched to NCSL, so it’s not just a rumor.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Looks like the bridge teams are they way to go at BRYC.

BRYC parent here. It’s about what’s you want for your DD out of soccer. Bridge is a good setup if you happen to get a good coach and want a more recreational experience. It’s cheap and the commitment and talent level reflects this but a great program and they are competitive in NCSL. The elite academy teams (Pre-ECNL) also play in NCSL but usually at an age up at u12 playing in u13 and at a lower level so they can start early at 11v11.

BN runs the girls academy, which usually has enough girls for two teams per age group, and he is a bit rough around the edges and spread thin but a great coach, emotionally invested in his teams and his girls love him. Yes, we have seen a few girls drop down to the bridge teams. Their parents chose to go down as they knew that what was best for their DD or were in the unfortunate position of being a borderline 1st team player with parents who couldn’t see through the parent goggles of where their DD really stood talent wise and blame politics. If you know BN, he doesn’t play that. He has his favorites that are high performers but is allergic to any parent who tries the “I think my DD should be the starting striker, why are you playing her in defense “ type of influence on the team, even with his favorite high performers.

In the academy ages (u8-u12), there is constant competition for a 1st team slot. Some kids and parents like this, others don’t and leave for less competitive environments. I think bryc’s challenge is that the academy setup allows for movement between top and 2nd teams. Some think the movement should be mandatory and are not happy when they realize it’s performance based and their DD doesn’t get the call up, which I can understand is frustrating as the cost and time commitments are equal.

We are playing with the boys teams and I would say its quite different. The older boys we see the bridge teams very competitive with academy teams even ranked higher in some age groups.

Same with some of the girls teams.

Agreed. PP’s assessment may be true for their daughter’s age group, but it’s not universal. There’s one age group where I’d pick the Bridge team in a H2H.

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Agree on it not being universal too. Maybe there is some of that parity at the youngest age groups but that will be shot-lived. For the PP asking if it’s official yes, as another PP alluded their kids team moved to NCSL. BRYC has at least a dozen ODSL teams that will be moved to NCSL for spring. I’m sure other leagues same deal is taking place.

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Anonymous wrote:Agree on it not being universal too. Maybe there is some of that parity at the youngest age groups but that will be shot-lived. For the PP asking if it’s official yes, as another PP alluded their kids team moved to NCSL. BRYC has at least a dozen ODSL teams that will be moved to NCSL for spring. I’m sure other leagues same deal is taking place.

So will we see more inclusion of the BRYC former ODSL teams with the Elite Academy teams? Same league , some in higher divisions, some higher ranked state and nationally than Elite Academy. Or will they again be treated like the red headed step children?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Agree on it not being universal too. Maybe there is some of that parity at the youngest age groups but that will be shot-lived. For the PP asking if it’s official yes, as another PP alluded their kids team moved to NCSL. BRYC has at least a dozen ODSL teams that will be moved to NCSL for spring. I’m sure other leagues same deal is taking place.

So will we see more inclusion of the BRYC former ODSL teams with the Elite Academy teams? Same league , some in higher divisions, some higher ranked state and nationally than Elite Academy. Or will they again be treated like the red headed step children?

Just curious what inclusion means here, why can't anyone on the BRYC rec teams join the Elite Academy? As I understand it the Elite Academy teams only play in NCSL at U12 and older and it is their composite teams playing a year up.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Agree on it not being universal too. Maybe there is some of that parity at the youngest age groups but that will be shot-lived. For the PP asking if it’s official yes, as another PP alluded their kids team moved to NCSL. BRYC has at least a dozen ODSL teams that will be moved to NCSL for spring. I’m sure other leagues same deal is taking place.

So will we see more inclusion of the BRYC former ODSL teams with the Elite Academy teams? Same league , some in higher divisions, some higher ranked state and nationally than Elite Academy. Or will they again be treated like the red headed step children?

If your kid has a good coach and is having fun, why does it matter?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Agree on it not being universal too. Maybe there is some of that parity at the youngest age groups but that will be shot-lived. For the PP asking if it’s official yes, as another PP alluded their kids team moved to NCSL. BRYC has at least a dozen ODSL teams that will be moved to NCSL for spring. I’m sure other leagues same deal is taking place.

So will we see more inclusion of the BRYC former ODSL teams with the Elite Academy teams? Same league , some in higher divisions, some higher ranked state and nationally than Elite Academy. Or will they again be treated like the red headed step children?

If your kid has a good coach and is having fun, why does it matter?

Field space. practice time, and the stuck up attitude shown by the Elite team toward the travel teams that played in ODSL. I guess they feel its ok to treat us like that since the ECNL teams probably talk down to them about how bad they are.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Agree on it not being universal too. Maybe there is some of that parity at the youngest age groups but that will be shot-lived. For the PP asking if it’s official yes, as another PP alluded their kids team moved to NCSL. BRYC has at least a dozen ODSL teams that will be moved to NCSL for spring. I’m sure other leagues same deal is taking place.

So will we see more inclusion of the BRYC former ODSL teams with the Elite Academy teams? Same league , some in higher divisions, some higher ranked state and nationally than Elite Academy. Or will they again be treated like the red headed step children?

Aside from the ECNL clubs, yes they will all be in NCSL for the Spring and the former ODSL teams will probably be called Bridge teams now going forward. But whether or not NCSL puts the Bridge teams in the same divisions as the Elite or Blue/Composite teams and schedules them to play against each other remains to be seen and is not really up to BRYC.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Agree on it not being universal too. Maybe there is some of that parity at the youngest age groups but that will be shot-lived. For the PP asking if it’s official yes, as another PP alluded their kids team moved to NCSL. BRYC has at least a dozen ODSL teams that will be moved to NCSL for spring. I’m sure other leagues same deal is taking place.

So will we see more inclusion of the BRYC former ODSL teams with the Elite Academy teams? Same league , some in higher divisions, some higher ranked state and nationally than Elite Academy. Or will they again be treated like the red headed step children?

Just curious what inclusion means here, why can't anyone on the BRYC rec teams join the Elite Academy? As I understand it the Elite Academy teams only play in NCSL at U12 and older and it is their composite teams playing a year up.

Anyone from the rec programs can contact Elite Academy and get a tryout. That is not an issue and is very easy at the youngest age groups to do. But like with any travel team, a tryout doesn't guarantee getting selected. The same would be true of the BRYC ODSL or Elite Bridge teams that are volunteer-led. Anyone can contact those coaches to try and get a tryout but they don't have to offer you a spot on their team (or even offer you a tryout if they are already fulll). The best times to tryout our when teams are going from 7v7 to 9v9 and then 9v9 to 11v11 because all teams will be looking to increase their roster sizes.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Agree on it not being universal too. Maybe there is some of that parity at the youngest age groups but that will be shot-lived. For the PP asking if it’s official yes, as another PP alluded their kids team moved to NCSL. BRYC has at least a dozen ODSL teams that will be moved to NCSL for spring. I’m sure other leagues same deal is taking place.

So will we see more inclusion of the BRYC former ODSL teams with the Elite Academy teams? Same league , some in higher divisions, some higher ranked state and nationally than Elite Academy. Or will they again be treated like the red headed step children?

Exactly how should a C or D team expect to be treated?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Agree on it not being universal too. Maybe there is some of that parity at the youngest age groups but that will be shot-lived. For the PP asking if it’s official yes, as another PP alluded their kids team moved to NCSL. BRYC has at least a dozen ODSL teams that will be moved to NCSL for spring. I’m sure other leagues same deal is taking place.

So will we see more inclusion of the BRYC former ODSL teams with the Elite Academy teams? Same league , some in higher divisions, some higher ranked state and nationally than Elite Academy. Or will they again be treated like the red headed step children?

Exactly how should a C or D team expect to be treated?

According to Loudoun just keep paying. That’s how you’re treated and expected to remain up to date on those check$

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Agree on it not being universal too. Maybe there is some of that parity at the youngest age groups but that will be shot-lived. For the PP asking if it’s official yes, as another PP alluded their kids team moved to NCSL. BRYC has at least a dozen ODSL teams that will be moved to NCSL for spring. I’m sure other leagues same deal is taking place.

So will we see more inclusion of the BRYC former ODSL teams with the Elite Academy teams? Same league , some in higher divisions, some higher ranked state and nationally than Elite Academy. Or will they again be treated like the red headed step children?

Exactly how should a C or D team expect to be treated?

OMG!!!! The same as Teams A and B !!!!!!! We are all supposed to be the same club. Sorry us lesser families are bringing down the level of the elite!! Only a few years ago you "elite" teams were called blue or white and treated worse off then the elite. You would think you would have a little more compassion for those "below" you now!!!