Don't Commit

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I was curious to see what other clubs were doing so this thread got my attention. We got the offer and the payment schedule with the $500 deposit requirement and a notice that we will be getting complete new uniforms, so another $300. During the shut down, the team has had just 2 Zoom calls, no weekly check-ins or an app for regular training. Just a few reminders to keep up the skills. We weren't happy with the exorbitant fee for sub-standard coaching, sometime no coaching staff at games, few tournament scheduled and club owner arrogance last season, so the pandemic made this really easy...we opted out, as did many families.

If you're satisfied with your club and you have the funds, by all means, commit. I can't see making a payment to any club, especially one you weren't satisfied with or 'on the fence' about until we more is known. I just don't think Fall soccer is in the cards. If the clubs want you bad enough, especially the younger age groups, there will be a spot. Maybe this time will also give some clubs a realty check about touting expensive clubs that don't deliver...they are mentioned in lots of DC area soccer threads these days with not so great commentary.

I hate to ask this, but what club was this? Or, even just club’s colors and league so you can say without saying.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I was curious to see what other clubs were doing so this thread got my attention. We got the offer and the payment schedule with the $500 deposit requirement and a notice that we will be getting complete new uniforms, so another $300. During the shut down, the team has had just 2 Zoom calls, no weekly check-ins or an app for regular training. Just a few reminders to keep up the skills. We weren't happy with the exorbitant fee for sub-standard coaching, sometime no coaching staff at games, few tournament scheduled and club owner arrogance last season, so the pandemic made this really easy...we opted out, as did many families.

If you're satisfied with your club and you have the funds, by all means, commit. I can't see making a payment to any club, especially one you weren't satisfied with or 'on the fence' about until we more is known. I just don't think Fall soccer is in the cards. If the clubs want you bad enough, especially the younger age groups, there will be a spot. Maybe this time will also give some clubs a realty check about touting expensive clubs that don't deliver...they are mentioned in lots of DC area soccer threads these days with not so great commentary.

Our club asked for $200 deposit and won't charge further payments (what they call "no play, no pay") if the fall season is delayed until the games are back. This mitigates our financial risk and we appreciate the club's effort to address the uncertainty so we are leaning towards renewing. Your situation sounds different and I can't blame you for walking away.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I was curious to see what other clubs were doing so this thread got my attention. We got the offer and the payment schedule with the $500 deposit requirement and a notice that we will be getting complete new uniforms, so another $300. During the shut down, the team has had just 2 Zoom calls, no weekly check-ins or an app for regular training. Just a few reminders to keep up the skills. We weren't happy with the exorbitant fee for sub-standard coaching, sometime no coaching staff at games, few tournament scheduled and club owner arrogance last season, so the pandemic made this really easy...we opted out, as did many families.

If you're satisfied with your club and you have the funds, by all means, commit. I can't see making a payment to any club, especially one you weren't satisfied with or 'on the fence' about until we more is known. I just don't think Fall soccer is in the cards. If the clubs want you bad enough, especially the younger age groups, there will be a spot. Maybe this time will also give some clubs a realty check about touting expensive clubs that don't deliver...they are mentioned in lots of DC area soccer threads these days with not so great commentary.

Our club asked for $200 deposit and won't charge further payments (what they call "no play, no pay") if the fall season is delayed until the games are back. This mitigates our financial risk and we appreciate the club's effort to address the uncertainty so we are leaning towards renewing. Your situation sounds different and I can't blame you for walking away.

My son's club has a larger deposit but it is completely refundable if they don't play at all next year. Monthly installments don't start until the kids take the field for practices.

[Anonymous]

Our club will not make offers till the end of the month.

[Anonymous]

I’m not paying for virtual teams and will need a guarantee of a refund/decrease in tuition if more than half the season gets canceled or moved to online.

Not worth the money.

[Anonymous]

I wonder how many kids will get the roster spots of those so concerned? Personally, I hope all of them and many of you find yourself playing on Rec or High School teams next year.

Texas Youth Sports return on May 22nd.
https://www.kvue.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-texas-gov-abbott-update-reopen-phases-covid-19/269-64fdd634-32e1-470a-8f8f-010a7b410965

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I wonder how many kids will get the roster spots of those so concerned? Personally, I hope all of them and many of you find yourself playing on Rec or High School teams next year.

Texas Youth Sports return on May 22nd.
https://www.kvue.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-texas-gov-abbott-update-reopen-phases-covid-19/269-64fdd634-32e1-470a-8f8f-010a7b410965

More specifics on youth sports in Tex for those who are curious: https://gov.texas.gov/uploads/files/organization/opentexas/OpenTexas-Checklist-Youth-Sports-Operators.pdf

This is effective May 31.

[Anonymous]

Oklahoma already has active youth sports...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Oklahoma already has active youth sports...

Are you planning to move to Oklahoma?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I wonder how many kids will get the roster spots of those so concerned? Personally, I hope all of them and many of you find yourself playing on Rec or High School teams next year.

Texas Youth Sports return on May 22nd.
https://www.kvue.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-texas-gov-abbott-update-reopen-phases-covid-19/269-64fdd634-32e1-470a-8f8f-010a7b410965

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Oklahoma already has active youth sports...

Are you planning to move to Oklahoma?

Nope. Just giving an example of what other states are doing.

I love the plan Texas put together after reading though. Should be adapted by all states as it is well planned.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Oklahoma already has active youth sports...

Are you planning to move to Oklahoma?

Nope. Just giving an example of what other states are doing.

I love the plan Texas put together after reading though. Should be adapted by all states as it is well planned.

Bethesda is pretending covid doesn’t exist for fall.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Oklahoma already has active youth sports...

Are you planning to move to Oklahoma?

Nope. Just giving an example of what other states are doing.

I love the plan Texas put together after reading though. Should be adapted by all states as it is well planned.

Bethesda is pretending covid doesn’t exist for fall.

I know, that's why we are there. They have common sense, similar to those in Colorado, Georgia, Texas, and Florida.
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[Anonymous]

https://evidencenotfear.com/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Oklahoma already has active youth sports...

Are you planning to move to Oklahoma?

Nope. Just giving an example of what other states are doing.

I love the plan Texas put together after reading though. Should be adapted by all states as it is well planned.

Bethesda is pretending covid doesn’t exist for fall.

I know, that's why we are there. They have common sense, similar to those in Colorado, Georgia, Texas, and Florida.
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You’re a loon.