Travel Soccer teams around NOVA let's discuss

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Anonymous wrote:Winter Futsal recap....what league were you in this winter and how was it? How was the organization? How were the facilities? How was the competition? How was the refereeing? Thanks. My son's team did indoor so I'm curious how the futsal went.

My U11 DS did FTF at NOVA (community college, not fieldhouse). Team played in a division with Arlington, McLean, LMVSC and Bethesda South and the competition was very good. Refereeing was fine with no issues.

We have friends at CYA and I like the way they do winter training. They have an internal futsal league at NOVA Fieldhouse where they take U11 & U12 and spread the kids out on different teams.

MY U11 DS also played at FTF in this same division. The organization was well done with games always starting exactly on time and ending with enough time for the next team to warm-up. Facility was good but wish Futsal court was slightly larger. No issues with referees. I find interesting that the previous poster left out one club from the division which is Cougars (I'm not a Cougars parent). Probably because just like me, I had no idea who they were. I find it interesting because out of all of the big names they came in second and will be playing against Bethesda South in final. From the game against my kids team they had great individual skills and team play. I know Futsal doesn't truly translate to outdoor but I'm curious if anyone has seen them play outdoor? Has anyone tried out with them? I've seen their name mentioned on this blog once or twice before but never gave it a second thought.

Interesting...Cougars is the ODSL team people are always saying are amazing and should not be playing in ODSL since they destroy everyone. If they are on par with with Bethesda South then they could easily try for EDP. Wonder why they stay in ODSL? Maybe financial??

I think they would do fine in 3rd division EDP.

I think they are dedicated to keeping costs down.

(I wonder when we'll hear from the guy who insists that "travel soccer" has to mean driving all over creation and spending thousands of dollars per season, because reasons.)

I'm sure the ODSL fees are very comparable to those in NCSL. EDP may be a bit more expensive but probably not that much.

People I know whose kids play in ODSL, I think they are 2005s, pay only a few hundred dollars a year (I think $300). They practice twice a week in season.

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Anonymous wrote:Winter Futsal recap....what league were you in this winter and how was it? How was the organization? How were the facilities? How was the competition? How was the refereeing? Thanks. My son's team did indoor so I'm curious how the futsal went.

My U11 DS did FTF at NOVA (community college, not fieldhouse). Team played in a division with Arlington, McLean, LMVSC and Bethesda South and the competition was very good. Refereeing was fine with no issues.

We have friends at CYA and I like the way they do winter training. They have an internal futsal league at NOVA Fieldhouse where they take U11 & U12 and spread the kids out on different teams.

MY U11 DS also played at FTF in this same division. The organization was well done with games always starting exactly on time and ending with enough time for the next team to warm-up. Facility was good but wish Futsal court was slightly larger. No issues with referees. I find interesting that the previous poster left out one club from the division which is Cougars (I'm not a Cougars parent). Probably because just like me, I had no idea who they were. I find it interesting because out of all of the big names they came in second and will be playing against Bethesda South in final. From the game against my kids team they had great individual skills and team play. I know Futsal doesn't truly translate to outdoor but I'm curious if anyone has seen them play outdoor? Has anyone tried out with them? I've seen their name mentioned on this blog once or twice before but never gave it a second thought.

Interesting...Cougars is the ODSL team people are always saying are amazing and should not be playing in ODSL since they destroy everyone. If they are on par with with Bethesda South then they could easily try for EDP. Wonder why they stay in ODSL? Maybe financial??

I think they would do fine in 3rd division EDP.

I think they are dedicated to keeping costs down.

(I wonder when we'll hear from the guy who insists that "travel soccer" has to mean driving all over creation and spending thousands of dollars per season, because reasons.)

I'm sure the ODSL fees are very comparable to those in NCSL. EDP may be a bit more expensive but probably not that much.

People I know whose kids play in ODSL, I think they are 2005s, pay only a few hundred dollars a year (I think $300). They practice twice a week in season.

I like that. Leaves more time for individual training. The younger years should be more individual/technical training than team/tactical.

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Anonymous wrote:Winter Futsal recap....what league were you in this winter and how was it? How was the organization? How were the facilities? How was the competition? How was the refereeing? Thanks. My son's team did indoor so I'm curious how the futsal went.

My U11 DS did FTF at NOVA (community college, not fieldhouse). Team played in a division with Arlington, McLean, LMVSC and Bethesda South and the competition was very good. Refereeing was fine with no issues.

We have friends at CYA and I like the way they do winter training. They have an internal futsal league at NOVA Fieldhouse where they take U11 & U12 and spread the kids out on different teams.

MY U11 DS also played at FTF in this same division. The organization was well done with games always starting exactly on time and ending with enough time for the next team to warm-up. Facility was good but wish Futsal court was slightly larger. No issues with referees. I find interesting that the previous poster left out one club from the division which is Cougars (I'm not a Cougars parent). Probably because just like me, I had no idea who they were. I find it interesting because out of all of the big names they came in second and will be playing against Bethesda South in final. From the game against my kids team they had great individual skills and team play. I know Futsal doesn't truly translate to outdoor but I'm curious if anyone has seen them play outdoor? Has anyone tried out with them? I've seen their name mentioned on this blog once or twice before but never gave it a second thought.

Interesting...Cougars is the ODSL team people are always saying are amazing and should not be playing in ODSL since they destroy everyone. If they are on par with with Bethesda South then they could easily try for EDP. Wonder why they stay in ODSL? Maybe financial??

I think they would do fine in 3rd division EDP.

I think they are dedicated to keeping costs down.

(I wonder when we'll hear from the guy who insists that "travel soccer" has to mean driving all over creation and spending thousands of dollars per season, because reasons.)

I'm sure the ODSL fees are very comparable to those in NCSL. EDP may be a bit more expensive but probably not that much.

People I know whose kids play in ODSL, I think they are 2005s, pay only a few hundred dollars a year (I think $300). They practice twice a week in season.

05s are U12. They do have a U12 team listed in ODSL but that is not the same team as the U11.

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Anonymous wrote:Winter Futsal recap....what league were you in this winter and how was it? How was the organization? How were the facilities? How was the competition? How was the refereeing? Thanks. My son's team did indoor so I'm curious how the futsal went.

My U11 DS did FTF at NOVA (community college, not fieldhouse). Team played in a division with Arlington, McLean, LMVSC and Bethesda South and the competition was very good. Refereeing was fine with no issues.

We have friends at CYA and I like the way they do winter training. They have an internal futsal league at NOVA Fieldhouse where they take U11 & U12 and spread the kids out on different teams.

MY U11 DS also played at FTF in this same division. The organization was well done with games always starting exactly on time and ending with enough time for the next team to warm-up. Facility was good but wish Futsal court was slightly larger. No issues with referees. I find interesting that the previous poster left out one club from the division which is Cougars (I'm not a Cougars parent). Probably because just like me, I had no idea who they were. I find it interesting because out of all of the big names they came in second and will be playing against Bethesda South in final. From the game against my kids team they had great individual skills and team play. I know Futsal doesn't truly translate to outdoor but I'm curious if anyone has seen them play outdoor? Has anyone tried out with them? I've seen their name mentioned on this blog once or twice before but never gave it a second thought.

Interesting...Cougars is the ODSL team people are always saying are amazing and should not be playing in ODSL since they destroy everyone. If they are on par with with Bethesda South then they could easily try for EDP. Wonder why they stay in ODSL? Maybe financial??

I think they would do fine in 3rd division EDP.

I think they are dedicated to keeping costs down.

(I wonder when we'll hear from the guy who insists that "travel soccer" has to mean driving all over creation and spending thousands of dollars per season, because reasons.)

I'm sure the ODSL fees are very comparable to those in NCSL. EDP may be a bit more expensive but probably not that much.

People I know whose kids play in ODSL, I think they are 2005s, pay only a few hundred dollars a year (I think $300). They practice twice a week in season.

05s are U12. They do have a U12 team listed in ODSL but that is not the same team as the U11.

Looks like the U12 team also did pretty well in ODSL.

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Anonymous wrote:Winter Futsal recap....what league were you in this winter and how was it? How was the organization? How were the facilities? How was the competition? How was the refereeing? Thanks. My son's team did indoor so I'm curious how the futsal went.

My U11 DS did FTF at NOVA (community college, not fieldhouse). Team played in a division with Arlington, McLean, LMVSC and Bethesda South and the competition was very good. Refereeing was fine with no issues.

We have friends at CYA and I like the way they do winter training. They have an internal futsal league at NOVA Fieldhouse where they take U11 & U12 and spread the kids out on different teams.

MY U11 DS also played at FTF in this same division. The organization was well done with games always starting exactly on time and ending with enough time for the next team to warm-up. Facility was good but wish Futsal court was slightly larger. No issues with referees. I find interesting that the previous poster left out one club from the division which is Cougars (I'm not a Cougars parent). Probably because just like me, I had no idea who they were. I find it interesting because out of all of the big names they came in second and will be playing against Bethesda South in final. From the game against my kids team they had great individual skills and team play. I know Futsal doesn't truly translate to outdoor but I'm curious if anyone has seen them play outdoor? Has anyone tried out with them? I've seen their name mentioned on this blog once or twice before but never gave it a second thought.

Interesting...Cougars is the ODSL team people are always saying are amazing and should not be playing in ODSL since they destroy everyone. If they are on par with with Bethesda South then they could easily try for EDP. Wonder why they stay in ODSL? Maybe financial??

I think they would do fine in 3rd division EDP.

I think they are dedicated to keeping costs down.

(I wonder when we'll hear from the guy who insists that "travel soccer" has to mean driving all over creation and spending thousands of dollars per season, because reasons.)

I'm sure the ODSL fees are very comparable to those in NCSL. EDP may be a bit more expensive but probably not that much.

People I know whose kids play in ODSL, I think they are 2005s, pay only a few hundred dollars a year (I think $300). They practice twice a week in season.

05s are U12. They do have a U12 team listed in ODSL but that is not the same team as the U11.

Looks like the U12 team also did pretty well in ODSL.

ODSL teams are a fraction of the price as teams that place in other leagues! ODSL is generally a step above rec, so the fees are like $300 in most clubs. I could see why Cougars would want to keep prices down, but I am surprised their players don't get poached by clubs with teams in NCSL, CCL etc.

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Anonymous wrote:Winter Futsal recap....what league were you in this winter and how was it? How was the organization? How were the facilities? How was the competition? How was the refereeing? Thanks. My son's team did indoor so I'm curious how the futsal went.

My U11 DS did FTF at NOVA (community college, not fieldhouse). Team played in a division with Arlington, McLean, LMVSC and Bethesda South and the competition was very good. Refereeing was fine with no issues.

We have friends at CYA and I like the way they do winter training. They have an internal futsal league at NOVA Fieldhouse where they take U11 & U12 and spread the kids out on different teams.

MY U11 DS also played at FTF in this same division. The organization was well done with games always starting exactly on time and ending with enough time for the next team to warm-up. Facility was good but wish Futsal court was slightly larger. No issues with referees. I find interesting that the previous poster left out one club from the division which is Cougars (I'm not a Cougars parent). Probably because just like me, I had no idea who they were. I find it interesting because out of all of the big names they came in second and will be playing against Bethesda South in final. From the game against my kids team they had great individual skills and team play. I know Futsal doesn't truly translate to outdoor but I'm curious if anyone has seen them play outdoor? Has anyone tried out with them? I've seen their name mentioned on this blog once or twice before but never gave it a second thought.

Interesting...Cougars is the ODSL team people are always saying are amazing and should not be playing in ODSL since they destroy everyone. If they are on par with with Bethesda South then they could easily try for EDP. Wonder why they stay in ODSL? Maybe financial??

I think they would do fine in 3rd division EDP.

I think they are dedicated to keeping costs down.

(I wonder when we'll hear from the guy who insists that "travel soccer" has to mean driving all over creation and spending thousands of dollars per season, because reasons.)

I'm sure the ODSL fees are very comparable to those in NCSL. EDP may be a bit more expensive but probably not that much.

People I know whose kids play in ODSL, I think they are 2005s, pay only a few hundred dollars a year (I think $300). They practice twice a week in season.

05s are U12. They do have a U12 team listed in ODSL but that is not the same team as the U11.

Looks like the U12 team also did pretty well in ODSL.

ODSL teams are a fraction of the price as teams that place in other leagues! ODSL is generally a step above rec, so the fees are like $300 in most clubs. I could see why Cougars would want to keep prices down, but I am surprised their players don't get poached by clubs with teams in NCSL, CCL etc.

Not PP or Cougars parent but I know a few things about the U11 team, I have a friend that has a child on that team. Responding to some of what prior posts mention. My DS is a U10 (plays at another local club) but not yet as technically skilled as the other U10s on that team. My DS has participated in a couple of practices and really enjoys the challenge, the level of play of the other boys, and the coaching staff.

I’ve seen them play a couple of times and really enjoy watching them. Do they compare to Bethesda South, not sure they do, I have heard some really good things about that team as well and know where many of those kids came from. I hear the EDP level is pretty high.

From what I know from my friend is that it’s not a financial issue. The club is not big enough yet to join NCSL and the U11 team tried to do so alone this season (I think by partnering up w/ someone else) but was told by NCSL that the division already had too many teams. That’s a shame since they are better than many there. Yes the boys could go and play elsewhere individually but I think they feel like they have a good thing going and that the boys can really continue to develop together. It seems that parents are all on the same page about the future plans for the team and their kids.

As for training, they practice twice per week in season and an optional club training session (haven’t been to those). The U11 team does practice during the winter. We have not been to any of these so I don’t know details. Not sure on cost since we have not discussed this.

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Anonymous wrote:Winter Futsal recap....what league were you in this winter and how was it? How was the organization? How were the facilities? How was the competition? How was the refereeing? Thanks. My son's team did indoor so I'm curious how the futsal went.

My U11 DS did FTF at NOVA (community college, not fieldhouse). Team played in a division with Arlington, McLean, LMVSC and Bethesda South and the competition was very good. Refereeing was fine with no issues.

We have friends at CYA and I like the way they do winter training. They have an internal futsal league at NOVA Fieldhouse where they take U11 & U12 and spread the kids out on different teams.

MY U11 DS also played at FTF in this same division. The organization was well done with games always starting exactly on time and ending with enough time for the next team to warm-up. Facility was good but wish Futsal court was slightly larger. No issues with referees. I find interesting that the previous poster left out one club from the division which is Cougars (I'm not a Cougars parent). Probably because just like me, I had no idea who they were. I find it interesting because out of all of the big names they came in second and will be playing against Bethesda South in final. From the game against my kids team they had great individual skills and team play. I know Futsal doesn't truly translate to outdoor but I'm curious if anyone has seen them play outdoor? Has anyone tried out with them? I've seen their name mentioned on this blog once or twice before but never gave it a second thought.

Interesting...Cougars is the ODSL team people are always saying are amazing and should not be playing in ODSL since they destroy everyone. If they are on par with with Bethesda South then they could easily try for EDP. Wonder why they stay in ODSL? Maybe financial??

I think they would do fine in 3rd division EDP.

I think they are dedicated to keeping costs down.

(I wonder when we'll hear from the guy who insists that "travel soccer" has to mean driving all over creation and spending thousands of dollars per season, because reasons.)

You clearly have a reading and comprehension problem. I have always said and maintained that parents have choice when it comes to where they look to have their kids play. But it is up to the parents to look into the club first, understand the club structure, number of teams, coaches and the leagues represented before one even tries out for the club. Go in and just assume that your kid is awesome sauce and will make the top team. What league is that team in and does that meet your lifestyle and development needs? If it travels too far and too often for your liking then DO NOT tryout or accept an offer.

I have never defended travel as a necessity but I have blamed the parent acting like they "have no choice" because the big bad mean league and club told them that this is the only way for their super star on the A Team to develop. If you signed your kid up for CCL and bitched about the travel after the fact well you were both stupid and to full of pride to dare lower your son or daughter to another, more convenient league.

It appears that this Cougars team has their players needs in concert with the parents and the club and that is great and refreshing to hear that a group of parents with talented kids are happy to do what they all feel is best for their kids development and not seek out a mega club in a mega league. I salute the parents on this Cougars team for being smarter than most of you.

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Anonymous wrote:Winter Futsal recap....what league were you in this winter and how was it? How was the organization? How were the facilities? How was the competition? How was the refereeing? Thanks. My son's team did indoor so I'm curious how the futsal went.

My U11 DS did FTF at NOVA (community college, not fieldhouse). Team played in a division with Arlington, McLean, LMVSC and Bethesda South and the competition was very good. Refereeing was fine with no issues.

We have friends at CYA and I like the way they do winter training. They have an internal futsal league at NOVA Fieldhouse where they take U11 & U12 and spread the kids out on different teams.

MY U11 DS also played at FTF in this same division. The organization was well done with games always starting exactly on time and ending with enough time for the next team to warm-up. Facility was good but wish Futsal court was slightly larger. No issues with referees. I find interesting that the previous poster left out one club from the division which is Cougars (I'm not a Cougars parent). Probably because just like me, I had no idea who they were. I find it interesting because out of all of the big names they came in second and will be playing against Bethesda South in final. From the game against my kids team they had great individual skills and team play. I know Futsal doesn't truly translate to outdoor but I'm curious if anyone has seen them play outdoor? Has anyone tried out with them? I've seen their name mentioned on this blog once or twice before but never gave it a second thought.

Interesting...Cougars is the ODSL team people are always saying are amazing and should not be playing in ODSL since they destroy everyone. If they are on par with with Bethesda South then they could easily try for EDP. Wonder why they stay in ODSL? Maybe financial??

I think they would do fine in 3rd division EDP.

I think they are dedicated to keeping costs down.

(I wonder when we'll hear from the guy who insists that "travel soccer" has to mean driving all over creation and spending thousands of dollars per season, because reasons.)

You clearly have a reading and comprehension problem. I have always said and maintained that parents have choice when it comes to where they look to have their kids play. But it is up to the parents to look into the club first, understand the club structure, number of teams, coaches and the leagues represented before one even tries out for the club. Go in and just assume that your kid is awesome sauce and will make the top team. What league is that team in and does that meet your lifestyle and development needs? If it travels too far and too often for your liking then DO NOT tryout or accept an offer.

I have never defended travel as a necessity but I have blamed the parent acting like they "have no choice" because the big bad mean league and club told them that this is the only way for their super star on the A Team to develop. If you signed your kid up for CCL and bitched about the travel after the fact well you were both stupid and to full of pride to dare lower your son or daughter to another, more convenient league.

It appears that this Cougars team has their players needs in concert with the parents and the club and that is great and refreshing to hear that a group of parents with talented kids are happy to do what they all feel is best for their kids development and not seek out a mega club in a mega league. I salute the parents on this Cougars team for being smarter than most of you.

The most technical and best developed players I've seen over many years were not developed U9-U12 in the 'mega' clubs. The focus is ALL wrong. You can't worry about wins and gotsoccer.com and spend most of the practices on technical skills where it needs to be at those ages in the mega-system clubs. The investment in the players is not there. I think the parents that understand this have created a much healthier environment for their kids. They are more humbled and grounded as well---a little bit less impressed with a 9-year olds win or prowess. It's a marathon, not a sprint. You can't judge the lower team training on State Cup wins of older teams at these places. They aren't even the same players 99% of the time.

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Anonymous wrote:Winter Futsal recap....what league were you in this winter and how was it? How was the organization? How were the facilities? How was the competition? How was the refereeing? Thanks. My son's team did indoor so I'm curious how the futsal went.

My U11 DS did FTF at NOVA (community college, not fieldhouse). Team played in a division with Arlington, McLean, LMVSC and Bethesda South and the competition was very good. Refereeing was fine with no issues.

We have friends at CYA and I like the way they do winter training. They have an internal futsal league at NOVA Fieldhouse where they take U11 & U12 and spread the kids out on different teams.

MY U11 DS also played at FTF in this same division. The organization was well done with games always starting exactly on time and ending with enough time for the next team to warm-up. Facility was good but wish Futsal court was slightly larger. No issues with referees. I find interesting that the previous poster left out one club from the division which is Cougars (I'm not a Cougars parent). Probably because just like me, I had no idea who they were. I find it interesting because out of all of the big names they came in second and will be playing against Bethesda South in final. From the game against my kids team they had great individual skills and team play. I know Futsal doesn't truly translate to outdoor but I'm curious if anyone has seen them play outdoor? Has anyone tried out with them? I've seen their name mentioned on this blog once or twice before but never gave it a second thought.

Interesting...Cougars is the ODSL team people are always saying are amazing and should not be playing in ODSL since they destroy everyone. If they are on par with with Bethesda South then they could easily try for EDP. Wonder why they stay in ODSL? Maybe financial??

I think they would do fine in 3rd division EDP.

I think they are dedicated to keeping costs down.

(I wonder when we'll hear from the guy who insists that "travel soccer" has to mean driving all over creation and spending thousands of dollars per season, because reasons.)

I'm sure the ODSL fees are very comparable to those in NCSL. EDP may be a bit more expensive but probably not that much.

People I know whose kids play in ODSL, I think they are 2005s, pay only a few hundred dollars a year (I think $300). They practice twice a week in season.

05s are U12. They do have a U12 team listed in ODSL but that is not the same team as the U11.

Looks like the U12 team also did pretty well in ODSL.

ODSL teams are a fraction of the price as teams that place in other leagues! ODSL is generally a step above rec, so the fees are like $300 in most clubs. I could see why Cougars would want to keep prices down, but I am surprised their players don't get poached by clubs with teams in NCSL, CCL etc.

Not PP or Cougars parent but I know a few things about the U11 team, I have a friend that has a child on that team. Responding to some of what prior posts mention. My DS is a U10 (plays at another local club) but not yet as technically skilled as the other U10s on that team. My DS has participated in a couple of practices and really enjoys the challenge, the level of play of the other boys, and the coaching staff.

I’ve seen them play a couple of times and really enjoy watching them. Do they compare to Bethesda South, not sure they do, I have heard some really good things about that team as well and know where many of those kids came from. I hear the EDP level is pretty high.

From what I know from my friend is that it’s not a financial issue. The club is not big enough yet to join NCSL and the U11 team tried to do so alone this season (I think by partnering up w/ someone else) but was told by NCSL that the division already had too many teams. That’s a shame since they are better than many there. Yes the boys could go and play elsewhere individually but I think they feel like they have a good thing going and that the boys can really continue to develop together. It seems that parents are all on the same page about the future plans for the team and their kids.

As for training, they practice twice per week in season and an optional club training session (haven’t been to those). The U11 team does practice during the winter. We have not been to any of these so I don’t know details. Not sure on cost since we have not discussed this.

Like another poster said sounds like the players, parents, and coaches of this team appear to be more interested in what's best for the players. Hope they are able to be challenged in another league outside of their current one.

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Anonymous wrote:Winter Futsal recap....what league were you in this winter and how was it? How was the organization? How were the facilities? How was the competition? How was the refereeing? Thanks. My son's team did indoor so I'm curious how the futsal went.

My U11 DS did FTF at NOVA (community college, not fieldhouse). Team played in a division with Arlington, McLean, LMVSC and Bethesda South and the competition was very good. Refereeing was fine with no issues.

We have friends at CYA and I like the way they do winter training. They have an internal futsal league at NOVA Fieldhouse where they take U11 & U12 and spread the kids out on different teams.

MY U11 DS also played at FTF in this same division. The organization was well done with games always starting exactly on time and ending with enough time for the next team to warm-up. Facility was good but wish Futsal court was slightly larger. No issues with referees. I find interesting that the previous poster left out one club from the division which is Cougars (I'm not a Cougars parent). Probably because just like me, I had no idea who they were. I find it interesting because out of all of the big names they came in second and will be playing against Bethesda South in final. From the game against my kids team they had great individual skills and team play. I know Futsal doesn't truly translate to outdoor but I'm curious if anyone has seen them play outdoor? Has anyone tried out with them? I've seen their name mentioned on this blog once or twice before but never gave it a second thought.

Interesting...Cougars is the ODSL team people are always saying are amazing and should not be playing in ODSL since they destroy everyone. If they are on par with with Bethesda South then they could easily try for EDP. Wonder why they stay in ODSL? Maybe financial??

I think they would do fine in 3rd division EDP.

I think they are dedicated to keeping costs down.

(I wonder when we'll hear from the guy who insists that "travel soccer" has to mean driving all over creation and spending thousands of dollars per season, because reasons.)

You clearly have a reading and comprehension problem. I have always said and maintained that parents have choice when it comes to where they look to have their kids play. But it is up to the parents to look into the club first, understand the club structure, number of teams, coaches and the leagues represented before one even tries out for the club. Go in and just assume that your kid is awesome sauce and will make the top team. What league is that team in and does that meet your lifestyle and development needs? If it travels too far and too often for your liking then DO NOT tryout or accept an offer.

I have never defended travel as a necessity but I have blamed the parent acting like they "have no choice" because the big bad mean league and club told them that this is the only way for their super star on the A Team to develop. If you signed your kid up for CCL and bitched about the travel after the fact well you were both stupid and to full of pride to dare lower your son or daughter to another, more convenient league.

It appears that this Cougars team has their players needs in concert with the parents and the club and that is great and refreshing to hear that a group of parents with talented kids are happy to do what they all feel is best for their kids development and not seek out a mega club in a mega league. I salute the parents on this Cougars team for being smarter than most of you.

-Aren't you the thin-skinned, self-proclaimed CCL Guy that apologized once on this board for taking the bait and wasting all of our time with this same droning message of yours!!???
-Give it a rest and stop.
-You are the problem now.

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Anonymous wrote:Winter Futsal recap....what league were you in this winter and how was it? How was the organization? How were the facilities? How was the competition? How was the refereeing? Thanks. My son's team did indoor so I'm curious how the futsal went.

My U11 DS did FTF at NOVA (community college, not fieldhouse). Team played in a division with Arlington, McLean, LMVSC and Bethesda South and the competition was very good. Refereeing was fine with no issues.

We have friends at CYA and I like the way they do winter training. They have an internal futsal league at NOVA Fieldhouse where they take U11 & U12 and spread the kids out on different teams.

MY U11 DS also played at FTF in this same division. The organization was well done with games always starting exactly on time and ending with enough time for the next team to warm-up. Facility was good but wish Futsal court was slightly larger. No issues with referees. I find interesting that the previous poster left out one club from the division which is Cougars (I'm not a Cougars parent). Probably because just like me, I had no idea who they were. I find it interesting because out of all of the big names they came in second and will be playing against Bethesda South in final. From the game against my kids team they had great individual skills and team play. I know Futsal doesn't truly translate to outdoor but I'm curious if anyone has seen them play outdoor? Has anyone tried out with them? I've seen their name mentioned on this blog once or twice before but never gave it a second thought.

Interesting...Cougars is the ODSL team people are always saying are amazing and should not be playing in ODSL since they destroy everyone. If they are on par with with Bethesda South then they could easily try for EDP. Wonder why they stay in ODSL? Maybe financial??

I think they would do fine in 3rd division EDP.

I think they are dedicated to keeping costs down.

(I wonder when we'll hear from the guy who insists that "travel soccer" has to mean driving all over creation and spending thousands of dollars per season, because reasons.)

You clearly have a reading and comprehension problem. I have always said and maintained that parents have choice when it comes to where they look to have their kids play. But it is up to the parents to look into the club first, understand the club structure, number of teams, coaches and the leagues represented before one even tries out for the club. Go in and just assume that your kid is awesome sauce and will make the top team. What league is that team in and does that meet your lifestyle and development needs? If it travels too far and too often for your liking then DO NOT tryout or accept an offer.

I have never defended travel as a necessity but I have blamed the parent acting like they "have no choice" because the big bad mean league and club told them that this is the only way for their super star on the A Team to develop. If you signed your kid up for CCL and bitched about the travel after the fact well you were both stupid and to full of pride to dare lower your son or daughter to another, more convenient league.

It appears that this Cougars team has their players needs in concert with the parents and the club and that is great and refreshing to hear that a group of parents with talented kids are happy to do what they all feel is best for their kids development and not seek out a mega club in a mega league. I salute the parents on this Cougars team for being smarter than most of you.

"I salute the parents on this Cougars team for being smarter than most of you."
- and a nice insult to the whole board to boot! - what a disingenuous apology.

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Anonymous wrote:Winter Futsal recap....what league were you in this winter and how was it? How was the organization? How were the facilities? How was the competition? How was the refereeing? Thanks. My son's team did indoor so I'm curious how the futsal went.

My U11 DS did FTF at NOVA (community college, not fieldhouse). Team played in a division with Arlington, McLean, LMVSC and Bethesda South and the competition was very good. Refereeing was fine with no issues.

We have friends at CYA and I like the way they do winter training. They have an internal futsal league at NOVA Fieldhouse where they take U11 & U12 and spread the kids out on different teams.

MY U11 DS also played at FTF in this same division. The organization was well done with games always starting exactly on time and ending with enough time for the next team to warm-up. Facility was good but wish Futsal court was slightly larger. No issues with referees. I find interesting that the previous poster left out one club from the division which is Cougars (I'm not a Cougars parent). Probably because just like me, I had no idea who they were. I find it interesting because out of all of the big names they came in second and will be playing against Bethesda South in final. From the game against my kids team they had great individual skills and team play. I know Futsal doesn't truly translate to outdoor but I'm curious if anyone has seen them play outdoor? Has anyone tried out with them? I've seen their name mentioned on this blog once or twice before but never gave it a second thought.

Interesting...Cougars is the ODSL team people are always saying are amazing and should not be playing in ODSL since they destroy everyone. If they are on par with with Bethesda South then they could easily try for EDP. Wonder why they stay in ODSL? Maybe financial??

I think they would do fine in 3rd division EDP.

I think they are dedicated to keeping costs down.

(I wonder when we'll hear from the guy who insists that "travel soccer" has to mean driving all over creation and spending thousands of dollars per season, because reasons.)

I'm sure the ODSL fees are very comparable to those in NCSL. EDP may be a bit more expensive but probably not that much.

People I know whose kids play in ODSL, I think they are 2005s, pay only a few hundred dollars a year (I think $300). They practice twice a week in season.

05s are U12. They do have a U12 team listed in ODSL but that is not the same team as the U11.

Looks like the U12 team also did pretty well in ODSL.

ODSL teams are a fraction of the price as teams that place in other leagues! ODSL is generally a step above rec, so the fees are like $300 in most clubs. I could see why Cougars would want to keep prices down, but I am surprised their players don't get poached by clubs with teams in NCSL, CCL etc.

Not PP or Cougars parent but I know a few things about the U11 team, I have a friend that has a child on that team. Responding to some of what prior posts mention. My DS is a U10 (plays at another local club) but not yet as technically skilled as the other U10s on that team. My DS has participated in a couple of practices and really enjoys the challenge, the level of play of the other boys, and the coaching staff.

I’ve seen them play a couple of times and really enjoy watching them. Do they compare to Bethesda South, not sure they do, I have heard some really good things about that team as well and know where many of those kids came from. I hear the EDP level is pretty high.

From what I know from my friend is that it’s not a financial issue. The club is not big enough yet to join NCSL and the U11 team tried to do so alone this season (I think by partnering up w/ someone else) but was told by NCSL that the division already had too many teams. That’s a shame since they are better than many there. Yes the boys could go and play elsewhere individually but I think they feel like they have a good thing going and that the boys can really continue to develop together. It seems that parents are all on the same page about the future plans for the team and their kids.

As for training, they practice twice per week in season and an optional club training session (haven’t been to those). The U11 team does practice during the winter. We have not been to any of these so I don’t know details. Not sure on cost since we have not discussed this.

Have you heard about try-outs? Is your kid trying out with them for next year?

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Anyone know when Cougar tryouts for next year are?

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In general most clubs don't begin to post tryout dates until late April. Regardless, it is always best to contact the coach ahead of time and arrange to have your player attend a couple of practices. This is a better approach especially with smaller clubs.

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Are parents interested in joining BRYC welcome at the town hall or is the TH for current parents.