Travel Soccer teams around NOVA let's discuss Part II

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Anonymous wrote:How were games this weekend? Any good match ups? Any teams that surprised you? Any crazy parents?

Saw a U12 game with full-sized goals. That was entertaining.

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Anonymous wrote:How were games this weekend? Any good match ups? Any teams that surprised you? Any crazy parents?

Saw a U12 game with full-sized goals. That was entertaining.

wow even at U13 those goals can be too big for keepers who haven't started to grow.

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Anonymous wrote:The old Joga SC. Only mention them because there are YouTube videos of those teams that are worthwhile to view if you want to see what young teams can do with a possession style.

How do the current Joga teams look?

Unfortunately not so good. They have 2 teams, both in EDP. 06s play in EDP South D2, 04s are in EDP South D1. Both are in last place in their divisions, yet to win a single game.

The 04s: http://home.gotsoccer.com/rankings/team.aspx?TeamID=688720&History=yes&compact=

The 06s: http://home.gotsoccer.com/rankings/team.aspx?TeamID=1167387&History=yes&compact=

http://www.edpsoccer.com/fall-brackets.


I'm sure a lot of that is because most of their best players left for the DAs, but having seen one of their teams play this year, I have to say I wasn't impressed. Yes, they are still kindasorta trying to play possession, but they just don't look like they are being trained the same way as they used to. They used to be so impressive the way they spread the field, moved the ball, and dominated most games whether they won or lost on the score board. Now they look like a bunch of individuals without very good decision making or positional awareness.

It's a shame because for a while there I really thought they were on to something - shaking things up and making some of the big clubs in this area wake up and take notice. Now they seem like just another flash in the pan ....

I thought the same previously but then after meeting some people who had kids there, they weren't impressed with the training as some had hyped it up to be. Others said that it was basically the bringing together of talented kids from other clubs and branding it as if they had put in all of the work to get the kids there. No direct involvement, just commented from others that I know previously involved. They have moved on to either DA or top teams at good clubs.

just checked out the links and they are not even being competitive. That sucks for parents who were sold that this was the place to be. Especially when 06s are only playing 2 home games at Evergreen and it isn't even close to where they practice in Fairfax.

[Anonymous]

Wolf Pack are definitely the best NCSL team in the boys U17 age group

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Wolf Pack are definitely the best NCSL team in the boys U17 age group

dang that division is full of yellows and reds. Wolf Pack does seem to be the stand out of the division. What style do they play?

[Anonymous]

They play a very proactive possession style, using the wings to create penetration and using passing triangles to move the ball through tight spaces, great first touch which helps them maximize space. However they can also get physical and they defend very well. Strong on the tackle, and confident when going for headers and 50/50 balls. They have a few games up on YouTube, that team is a joy to watch.

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Anonymous wrote:The old Joga SC. Only mention them because there are YouTube videos of those teams that are worthwhile to view if you want to see what young teams can do with a possession style.

How do the current Joga teams look?

Unfortunately not so good. They have 2 teams, both in EDP. 06s play in EDP South D2, 04s are in EDP South D1. Both are in last place in their divisions, yet to win a single game.

The 04s: http://home.gotsoccer.com/rankings/team.aspx?TeamID=688720&History=yes&compact=

The 06s: http://home.gotsoccer.com/rankings/team.aspx?TeamID=1167387&History=yes&compact=

http://www.edpsoccer.com/fall-brackets.


I'm sure a lot of that is because most of their best players left for the DAs, but having seen one of their teams play this year, I have to say I wasn't impressed. Yes, they are still kindasorta trying to play possession, but they just don't look like they are being trained the same way as they used to. They used to be so impressive the way they spread the field, moved the ball, and dominated most games whether they won or lost on the score board. Now they look like a bunch of individuals without very good decision making or positional awareness.

It's a shame because for a while there I really thought they were on to something - shaking things up and making some of the big clubs in this area wake up and take notice. Now they seem like just another flash in the pan ....

I thought the same previously but then after meeting some people who had kids there, they weren't impressed with the training as some had hyped it up to be. Others said that it was basically the bringing together of talented kids from other clubs and branding it as if they had put in all of the work to get the kids there. No direct involvement, just commented from others that I know previously involved. They have moved on to either DA or top teams at good clubs.

just checked out the links and they are not even being competitive. That sucks for parents who were sold that this was the place to be. Especially when 06s are only playing 2 home games at Evergreen and it isn't even close to where they practice in Fairfax.

I'm surprised the 06s aren't that competitive with all the FT DA Arlington kids playing for them.

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FT DA players from Arlington are playing with them? Is that what you are saying? Who?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The old Joga SC. Only mention them because there are YouTube videos of those teams that are worthwhile to view if you want to see what young teams can do with a possession style.

How do the current Joga teams look?

Unfortunately not so good. They have 2 teams, both in EDP. 06s play in EDP South D2, 04s are in EDP South D1. Both are in last place in their divisions, yet to win a single game.

The 04s: http://home.gotsoccer.com/rankings/team.aspx?TeamID=688720&History=yes&compact=

The 06s: http://home.gotsoccer.com/rankings/team.aspx?TeamID=1167387&History=yes&compact=

http://www.edpsoccer.com/fall-brackets.


I'm sure a lot of that is because most of their best players left for the DAs, but having seen one of their teams play this year, I have to say I wasn't impressed. Yes, they are still kindasorta trying to play possession, but they just don't look like they are being trained the same way as they used to. They used to be so impressive the way they spread the field, moved the ball, and dominated most games whether they won or lost on the score board. Now they look like a bunch of individuals without very good decision making or positional awareness.

It's a shame because for a while there I really thought they were on to something - shaking things up and making some of the big clubs in this area wake up and take notice. Now they seem like just another flash in the pan ....

I thought the same previously but then after meeting some people who had kids there, they weren't impressed with the training as some had hyped it up to be. Others said that it was basically the bringing together of talented kids from other clubs and branding it as if they had put in all of the work to get the kids there. No direct involvement, just commented from others that I know previously involved. They have moved on to either DA or top teams at good clubs.

just checked out the links and they are not even being competitive. That sucks for parents who were sold that this was the place to be. Especially when 06s are only playing 2 home games at Evergreen and it isn't even close to where they practice in Fairfax.

I'm surprised the 06s aren't that competitive with all the FT DA Arlington kids playing for them.

Is that breaking the rules of DA? I thought you can't play outside of your DA team? BUSTED?

[Anonymous]

Question. The Bethesda Premier Cup is coming up in a few weeks for the Boys. Bethesda has several teams entered in the U9, a Pre-Academy I, Pre-Academy II, and then Bethesda Blue, Green, Orange and White. I thought Bethesda Blue was the top team, who are their Pre-Academy teams?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Question. The Bethesda Premier Cup is coming up in a few weeks for the Boys. Bethesda has several teams entered in the U9, a Pre-Academy I, Pre-Academy II, and then Bethesda Blue, Green, Orange and White. I thought Bethesda Blue was the top team, who are their Pre-Academy teams?

They changed their naming structure...it's now:
1) PA 1
2) PA 2
3) Blue
4) Green
5) Orange
6) White

Might have gotten the last two backwards...not sure.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Question. The Bethesda Premier Cup is coming up in a few weeks for the Boys. Bethesda has several teams entered in the U9, a Pre-Academy I, Pre-Academy II, and then Bethesda Blue, Green, Orange and White. I thought Bethesda Blue was the top team, who are their Pre-Academy teams?

They changed their naming structure...it's now:
1) PA 1
2) PA 2
3) Blue
4) Green
5) Orange
6) White

Might have gotten the last two backwards...not sure.

So is PA1 the old 'blue' teams? A lot of the pre-DA clubs have just pushed their color scheme down and the former A teams no longer have color names.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Question. The Bethesda Premier Cup is coming up in a few weeks for the Boys. Bethesda has several teams entered in the U9, a Pre-Academy I, Pre-Academy II, and then Bethesda Blue, Green, Orange and White. I thought Bethesda Blue was the top team, who are their Pre-Academy teams?

They changed their naming structure...it's now:
1) PA 1
2) PA 2
3) Blue
4) Green
5) Orange
6) White

Might have gotten the last two backwards...not sure.

So is PA1 the old 'blue' teams? A lot of the pre-DA clubs have just pushed their color scheme down and the former A teams no longer have color names.

Seems to be the trend...the teams with DA connections trying to lure the younger kids into the program by illustrating a clear path to the DA.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Question. The Bethesda Premier Cup is coming up in a few weeks for the Boys. Bethesda has several teams entered in the U9, a Pre-Academy I, Pre-Academy II, and then Bethesda Blue, Green, Orange and White. I thought Bethesda Blue was the top team, who are their Pre-Academy teams?

They changed their naming structure...it's now:
1) PA 1
2) PA 2
3) Blue
4) Green
5) Orange
6) White

Might have gotten the last two backwards...not sure.

So is PA1 the old 'blue' teams? A lot of the pre-DA clubs have just pushed their color scheme down and the former A teams no longer have color names.

Seems to be the trend...the teams with DA connections trying to lure the younger kids into the program by illustrating a clear path to the DA.

The trend seems to be selling the 2nd and 3rd teams that theirs kids moved up to the first team when in reality the first team is now the pre-DA team. False sense of upward movement that keeps them paying.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The old Joga SC. Only mention them because there are YouTube videos of those teams that are worthwhile to view if you want to see what young teams can do with a possession style.

How do the current Joga teams look?

Unfortunately not so good. They have 2 teams, both in EDP. 06s play in EDP South D2, 04s are in EDP South D1. Both are in last place in their divisions, yet to win a single game.

The 04s: http://home.gotsoccer.com/rankings/team.aspx?TeamID=688720&History=yes&compact=

The 06s: http://home.gotsoccer.com/rankings/team.aspx?TeamID=1167387&History=yes&compact=

http://www.edpsoccer.com/fall-brackets.


I'm sure a lot of that is because most of their best players left for the DAs, but having seen one of their teams play this year, I have to say I wasn't impressed. Yes, they are still kindasorta trying to play possession, but they just don't look like they are being trained the same way as they used to. They used to be so impressive the way they spread the field, moved the ball, and dominated most games whether they won or lost on the score board. Now they look like a bunch of individuals without very good decision making or positional awareness.

It's a shame because for a while there I really thought they were on to something - shaking things up and making some of the big clubs in this area wake up and take notice. Now they seem like just another flash in the pan ....

I thought the same previously but then after meeting some people who had kids there, they weren't impressed with the training as some had hyped it up to be. Others said that it was basically the bringing together of talented kids from other clubs and branding it as if they had put in all of the work to get the kids there. No direct involvement, just commented from others that I know previously involved. They have moved on to either DA or top teams at good clubs.

just checked out the links and they are not even being competitive. That sucks for parents who were sold that this was the place to be. Especially when 06s are only playing 2 home games at Evergreen and it isn't even close to where they practice in Fairfax.

I'm surprised the 06s aren't that competitive with all the FT DA Arlington kids playing for them.

Is that breaking the rules of DA? I thought you can't play outside of your DA team? BUSTED?

No one cares. Those rules don't mean anything. Players can do whatever they want as long as they don't miss their DA training and games.