Villarreal Virginia Academy: imploding?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Strong accusations made above. What’s the basis for this on a thread that seemingly doesn’t warrant said attacks?

Anyone?

I assume many of us still have kids that play, likely under many of those listed.

I have never seen an actual "affiliation" with a foreign pro club work in any real way. The list of dead on arrival, broken promises, and piles of cashed checks is endless just in the DC region. Crystal Palace USA. Chelsea at CASL. West Ham on anything Mo publishes. Arsenal at Richmond and then FCV. Villarreal etc. Locally D.C. United and Washington Spirit have both had summer league teams and affiliations that lead people to believe there was a real connection to the pro teams.

It's ALL MARKETING.

The pro clubs do it to build their brand and are fooled by smooth talkers that claim to know the US youth talent market. The smooth talkers in the US do it because they need a brand to "sell" to parents because their actual organizational skills and ability to build a true player development system is completely missing. They jump from job to job or deal to deal always looking for an angle or an edge as if they're running a company (and most of them are simultaneously involved in selling some sort of coaching solution, player training system, management software on the side). They also have no problem selling players of "additional specialty training" who are already paying a fee to play in their club TO BE DEVELOPED.

Then look at a Pipeline. Started from scratch less than 10 years ago and already a powerhouse with real track record of development. Loudoun, Bethesda, McLean, Arlington.. those clubs aren't announcing a new deal every other year, they just produce or polish off player after player with above-board communication and real pathways.

The inferiority complexes run very very deep with some, and instead of just focusing on the player and delivering promised value of TEACHING and FITNESS and FUN, they are always pretending to be one deal away from finding the end of the rainbow. And the parents are all caught in the middle or feeding the frenzy with their own egos willing to believe the smooth talk.

The Big 10 clubs in the DC market are like the S&P 500. Not always a lot of sizzle, but a consistent performance that beats almost every day trader and fund manager every year. Then there are the mom and pops that know their place and serve the non-profit missions without all the marketing. The rest are all fighting to be seen as the Tesla of the day and win some imaginary race to glory. Some kids do great, but far more are churned through for the $ never reach their potential as a result.

You had me sold until I read Loudoun...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Strong accusations made above. What’s the basis for this on a thread that seemingly doesn’t warrant said attacks?

Anyone?

I assume many of us still have kids that play, likely under many of those listed.

I have never seen an actual "affiliation" with a foreign pro club work in any real way. The list of dead on arrival, broken promises, and piles of cashed checks is endless just in the DC region. Crystal Palace USA. Chelsea at CASL. West Ham on anything Mo publishes. Arsenal at Richmond and then FCV. Villarreal etc. Locally D.C. United and Washington Spirit have both had summer league teams and affiliations that lead people to believe there was a real connection to the pro teams.

It's ALL MARKETING.

The pro clubs do it to build their brand and are fooled by smooth talkers that claim to know the US youth talent market. The smooth talkers in the US do it because they need a brand to "sell" to parents because their actual organizational skills and ability to build a true player development system is completely missing. They jump from job to job or deal to deal always looking for an angle or an edge as if they're running a company (and most of them are simultaneously involved in selling some sort of coaching solution, player training system, management software on the side). They also have no problem selling players of "additional specialty training" who are already paying a fee to play in their club TO BE DEVELOPED.

Then look at a Pipeline. Started from scratch less than 10 years ago and already a powerhouse with real track record of development. Loudoun, Bethesda, McLean, Arlington.. those clubs aren't announcing a new deal every other year, they just produce or polish off player after player with above-board communication and real pathways.

The inferiority complexes run very very deep with some, and instead of just focusing on the player and delivering promised value of TEACHING and FITNESS and FUN, they are always pretending to be one deal away from finding the end of the rainbow. And the parents are all caught in the middle or feeding the frenzy with their own egos willing to believe the smooth talk.

The Big 10 clubs in the DC market are like the S&P 500. Not always a lot of sizzle, but a consistent performance that beats almost every day trader and fund manager every year. Then there are the mom and pops that know their place and serve the non-profit missions without all the marketing. The rest are all fighting to be seen as the Tesla of the day and win some imaginary race to glory. Some kids do great, but far more are churned through for the $ never reach their potential as a result.

You had me sold until I read Loudoun...

Not a fangirl, and they are good at marketing. But they also provide almost an entire pathway for a player without gimmicks. Expensive? Yes. But their soccer and size is their product and the consumers clearly choose them often. They're "missing" the top top flight of quality, but you're talking about 1% of 1% of players that start out at u7 that need that level.

[Anonymous]

Just wanted to share something with soccer parents here. All of the soccer clubs in the area mostly focus one game
preparations and simply do not spend (or have) enough time for technical player development. I found a solution for my son that progressed his game to the next level. It is a soccer school (or academy) that all can attend without leaving their clubs, especially, in the summer/winter break or even during the season. Here it is

https://fullahacademy.com/

Please trust me that I am just a parent and not affiliated with this school in any way. Most of the sessions or private lessons are held in Annandale or Falls Church area. To get an idea of the training provided check out the video section. The kids from just out of rec level to DA and above are served here. I would highly recommend.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote: Just wanted to share something with soccer parents here. All of the soccer clubs in the area mostly focus one game
preparations and simply do not spend (or have) enough time for technical player development. I found a solution for my son that progressed his game to the next level. It is a soccer school (or academy) that all can attend without leaving their clubs, especially, in the summer/winter break or even during the season. Here it is

https://fullahacademy.com/

Please trust me that I am just a parent and not affiliated with this school in any way. Most of the sessions or private lessons are held in Annandale or Falls Church area. To get an idea of the training provided check out the video section. The kids from just out of rec level to DA and above are served here. I would highly recommend.

I wanted to share something with soccer parents too. https://www.checkoutmycoachingservice.com/imaparentnotacoachhonest/thisisreallyworthalotofmoney/seevideosofcrappydrillshere

Kids from rec level to "above DA" served here too.

PS If anybody can explain what "above DA" is in this area, please do let me know.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote: Just wanted to share something with soccer parents here. All of the soccer clubs in the area mostly focus one game
preparations and simply do not spend (or have) enough time for technical player development. I found a solution for my son that progressed his game to the next level. It is a soccer school (or academy) that all can attend without leaving their clubs, especially, in the summer/winter break or even during the season. Here it is

https://fullahacademy.com/

Please trust me that I am just a parent and not affiliated with this school in any way. Most of the sessions or private lessons are held in Annandale or Falls Church area. To get an idea of the training provided check out the video section. The kids from just out of rec level to DA and above are served here. I would highly recommend.

I wanted to share something with soccer parents too. https://www.checkoutmycoachingservice.com/imaparentnotacoachhonest/thisisreallyworthalotofmoney/seevideosofcrappydrillshere

Kids from rec level to "above DA" served here too.

PS If anybody can explain what "above DA" is in this area, please do let me know.

I think you are sort of biased here to put it softly. Do you offer anything here to the parents and players. I am a parent, NOT coach Fullah or any other coach. I may have said things wrong because I do not know the terms. Above DA I guess are the some older kids. Why call somebody's work and drills crappy?

I find these drills very effective and they worked and do work for my son.

Here are examples:

https://fullahacademy.com/videos

I am sure many parents like myself can benefit form extra training.

[Anonymous]

I think you are sort of biased here to put it softly. Do you offer anything here to the parents and players. I am a parent, NOT coach Fullah or any other coach. I may have said things wrong because I do not know the terms. Above DA I guess are the some older kids. Why call somebody's work and drills crappy?

I find these drills very effective and they worked and do work for my son.

Here are examples:

https://fullahacademy.com/videos

I am sure many parents like myself can benefit form extra training.

How long has your son been attending the Fullah academy and how much has he improved?

[Anonymous]

So how many teams does Villarreal have now? I know they have an 06 and 07 boys teams and they do pretty well. I think Nick Torres is the coach of the 07s. Does he coach the 06s as well? Anyone know if these teams are "imploding" or are they stable teams?

[Anonymous]

RantingSoccerDad wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

I am sure many parents like myself can benefit form extra training.

Parents certainly could benefit from training. Training on how to shut up on the sideline. Training on how to avoid making the ride home a dissection of what went wrong. Training on reining in spending. Etc.

Posting at 3:55 am.

I would guess you’re retired?

[Anonymous]

RantingSoccerDad wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote: Just wanted to share something with soccer parents here. All of the soccer clubs in the area mostly focus one game
preparations and simply do not spend (or have) enough time for technical player development. I found a solution for my son that progressed his game to the next level. It is a soccer school (or academy) that all can attend without leaving their clubs, especially, in the summer/winter break or even during the season. Here it is

https://fullahacademy.com/

Please trust me that I am just a parent and not affiliated with this school in any way. Most of the sessions or private lessons are held in Annandale or Falls Church area. To get an idea of the training provided check out the video section. The kids from just out of rec level to DA and above are served here. I would highly recommend.

I wanted to share something with soccer parents too. https://www.checkoutmycoachingservice.com/imaparentnotacoachhonest/thisisreallyworthalotofmoney/seevideosofcrappydrillshere

Kids from rec level to "above DA" served here too.

PS If anybody can explain what "above DA" is in this area, please do let me know.

I can’t tell you how disappointed I am that this isn’t a real site.

Lol - you should create it within your own site

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

RantingSoccerDad wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote: Just wanted to share something with soccer parents here. All of the soccer clubs in the area mostly focus one game
preparations and simply do not spend (or have) enough time for technical player development. I found a solution for my son that progressed his game to the next level. It is a soccer school (or academy) that all can attend without leaving their clubs, especially, in the summer/winter break or even during the season. Here it is

https://fullahacademy.com/

Please trust me that I am just a parent and not affiliated with this school in any way. Most of the sessions or private lessons are held in Annandale or Falls Church area. To get an idea of the training provided check out the video section. The kids from just out of rec level to DA and above are served here. I would highly recommend.

I wanted to share something with soccer parents too. https://www.checkoutmycoachingservice.com/imaparentnotacoachhonest/thisisreallyworthalotofmoney/seevideosofcrappydrillshere

Kids from rec level to "above DA" served here too.

PS If anybody can explain what "above DA" is in this area, please do let me know.

I can’t tell you how disappointed I am that this isn’t a real site.

Lol - you should create it within your own site

PS Full link as folllows: "checkoutmycoachingservice.com/imaparentnotacoachhonest/thisisreallyworthalotofmoney/seevideosofcrappydrillshere"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So how many teams does Villarreal have now? I know they have an 06 and 07 boys teams and they do pretty well. I think Nick Torres is the coach of the 07s. Does he coach the 06s as well? Anyone know if these teams are "imploding" or are they stable teams?

Can't tell you much about the boys, but the girls side is a mess. They are getting killed in ECNL-RL and aren't even fielding a u13 side (and not sure if they have a u11 team, and if they do where they are playing).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So how many teams does Villarreal have now? I know they have an 06 and 07 boys teams and they do pretty well. I think Nick Torres is the coach of the 07s. Does he coach the 06s as well? Anyone know if these teams are "imploding" or are they stable teams?

Can't tell you much about the boys, but the girls side is a mess. They are getting killed in ECNL-RL and aren't even fielding a u13 side (and not sure if they have a u11 team, and if they do where they are playing).

Aren't their 04Gs strong?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So how many teams does Villarreal have now? I know they have an 06 and 07 boys teams and they do pretty well. I think Nick Torres is the coach of the 07s. Does he coach the 06s as well? Anyone know if these teams are "imploding" or are they stable teams?

Can't tell you much about the boys, but the girls side is a mess. They are getting killed in ECNL-RL and aren't even fielding a u13 side (and not sure if they have a u11 team, and if they do where they are playing).

Aren't their 04Gs strong?

Traditionally they have been strong. .500ish in ECNL-RL this season. Only decent girls squad they have.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So how many teams does Villarreal have now? I know they have an 06 and 07 boys teams and they do pretty well. I think Nick Torres is the coach of the 07s. Does he coach the 06s as well? Anyone know if these teams are "imploding" or are they stable teams?

Can't tell you much about the boys, but the girls side is a mess. They are getting killed in ECNL-RL and aren't even fielding a u13 side (and not sure if they have a u11 team, and if they do where they are playing).

Aren't their 04Gs strong?

Strong? In comparison to what. I am very familiar with the team. They play in VPL with teams that are not highly ranked, its just a lot of weaker teams across the board. They also play a lot of tournaments and play in the lower tiers so winning or doing well happens often but only because they play weak competition.

[Anonymous]

RantingSoccerDad wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

RantingSoccerDad wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote: Just wanted to share something with soccer parents here. All of the soccer clubs in the area mostly focus one game
preparations and simply do not spend (or have) enough time for technical player development. I found a solution for my son that progressed his game to the next level. It is a soccer school (or academy) that all can attend without leaving their clubs, especially, in the summer/winter break or even during the season. Here it is

https://fullahacademy.com/

Please trust me that I am just a parent and not affiliated with this school in any way. Most of the sessions or private lessons are held in Annandale or Falls Church area. To get an idea of the training provided check out the video section. The kids from just out of rec level to DA and above are served here. I would highly recommend.

I wanted to share something with soccer parents too. https://www.checkoutmycoachingservice.com/imaparentnotacoachhonest/thisisreallyworthalotofmoney/seevideosofcrappydrillshere

Kids from rec level to "above DA" served here too.

PS If anybody can explain what "above DA" is in this area, please do let me know.

I can’t tell you how disappointed I am that this isn’t a real site.

Lol - you should create it within your own site

I've already done one parody. (Did it for a presentation I did at the convention formerly known as NSCAA.)

https://duresport.wixsite.com/mysite