McLean Premier Cup

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Was there a noticeable difference in skill level with this player?

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Anonymous wrote:Was there a noticeable difference in skill level with this player?

Not sure about this particular boy; however, there was a club in the past in the 2008 age group that had boys playing in the girls league. They definitely had an advantage.

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Anonymous wrote:There was a boy playing on a girls U13 team this past weekend. I've seen several girls playing on boys teams but I've seen a boy play on a girl's team. It was super obvious and known to the coaches and referees but the game was played as usual. Now I guess it is possible that this boy was transitioning or something like that. Maybe he identified as female. He had a name that can be boy or girl. Any team managers or coaches out there know the rules for this or had this happen to their team or on their team? I'm curious as to how it's decided at what stage you can play or whatever or how it works. Just curious Thanks in advance.

Similar experience in a different age group. Player was good, but not above the level of the other players on the field. I believe the current rules are to provide some/any documentation (doctor’s note, letter from school) regarding the gender identity and they are good to go. I saw a player in girls basketball a few weeks ago that was absolutely dominant. The game was over by halftime, and the coach had not started the player. They played a few minutes in the second half, but the team was running plays for other players. You could tell the coach was trying to balance not running my DD’s team out of the gym by 50 and getting the kid enough minutes and opportunities to keep the player’s very tightly wound Father at bay.

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Anonymous wrote:JA isn't bringing his teams because they stink. He will do what he always does- enter his team in low brackets of some further away tournaments so he can beat up on teams that are rec level. As far as Clyde- he is now the least desired coach for older kids over there. Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy

Why is Clyde the "least desired coach for older kids?" What makes you say that?

Just a feeling I get. I think NM and BL are preferable to many. Plus, they don't sit in the parking lot puffing away before practice

A lot of bitterness resulting from the McLean Premier Cup to go after Clyde? I hope he can fix the chemistry with his team and find the bad 07 apples and remove them from their positions.

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Anonymous wrote:JA isn't bringing his teams because they stink. He will do what he always does- enter his team in low brackets of some further away tournaments so he can beat up on teams that are rec level. As far as Clyde- he is now the least desired coach for older kids over there. Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy

Why is Clyde the "least desired coach for older kids?" What makes you say that?

Just a feeling I get. I think NM and BL are preferable to many. Plus, they don't sit in the parking lot puffing away before practice

A lot of bitterness resulting from the McLean Premier Cup to go after Clyde? I hope he can fix the chemistry with his team and find the bad 07 apples and remove them from their positions.

a new midfield and the team will gel?

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Anonymous wrote:JA isn't bringing his teams because they stink. He will do what he always does- enter his team in low brackets of some further away tournaments so he can beat up on teams that are rec level. As far as Clyde- he is now the least desired coach for older kids over there. Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy

Why is Clyde the "least desired coach for older kids?" What makes you say that?

Just a feeling I get. I think NM and BL are preferable to many. Plus, they don't sit in the parking lot puffing away before practice

A lot of bitterness resulting from the McLean Premier Cup to go after Clyde? I hope he can fix the chemistry with his team and find the bad 07 apples and remove them from their positions.

a new midfield and the team will gel?

It might. It’d also rival BRYC for worst 07 team in the Mid Atlantic.

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Anonymous wrote:There was a boy playing on a girls U13 team this past weekend. I've seen several girls playing on boys teams but I've seen a boy play on a girl's team. It was super obvious and known to the coaches and referees but the game was played as usual. Now I guess it is possible that this boy was transitioning or something like that. Maybe he identified as female. He had a name that can be boy or girl. Any team managers or coaches out there know the rules for this or had this happen to their team or on their team? I'm curious as to how it's decided at what stage you can play or whatever or how it works. Just curious Thanks in advance.

Similar experience in a different age group. Player was good, but not above the level of the other players on the field. I believe the current rules are to provide some/any documentation (doctor’s note, letter from school) regarding the gender identity and they are good to go. I saw a player in girls basketball a few weeks ago that was absolutely dominant. The game was over by halftime, and the coach had not started the player. They played a few minutes in the second half, but the team was running plays for other players. You could tell the coach was trying to balance not running my DD’s team out of the gym by 50 and getting the kid enough minutes and opportunities to keep the player’s very tightly wound Father at bay.

The basketball reference makes no sense to me—what’s your point?

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Anonymous wrote:JA isn't bringing his teams because they stink. He will do what he always does- enter his team in low brackets of some further away tournaments so he can beat up on teams that are rec level. As far as Clyde- he is now the least desired coach for older kids over there. Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy

Why is Clyde the "least desired coach for older kids?" What makes you say that?

Just a feeling I get. I think NM and BL are preferable to many. Plus, they don't sit in the parking lot puffing away before practice

A lot of bitterness resulting from the McLean Premier Cup to go after Clyde? I hope he can fix the chemistry with his team and find the bad 07 apples and remove them from their positions.

a new midfield and the team will gel?

It might. It’d also rival BRYC for worst 07 team in the Mid Atlantic.

but still would be nice to get rid of those two families.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There was a boy playing on a girls U13 team this past weekend. I've seen several girls playing on boys teams but I've seen a boy play on a girl's team. It was super obvious and known to the coaches and referees but the game was played as usual. Now I guess it is possible that this boy was transitioning or something like that. Maybe he identified as female. He had a name that can be boy or girl. Any team managers or coaches out there know the rules for this or had this happen to their team or on their team? I'm curious as to how it's decided at what stage you can play or whatever or how it works. Just curious Thanks in advance.

Similar experience in a different age group. Player was good, but not above the level of the other players on the field. I believe the current rules are to provide some/any documentation (doctor’s note, letter from school) regarding the gender identity and they are good to go. I saw a player in girls basketball a few weeks ago that was absolutely dominant. The game was over by halftime, and the coach had not started the player. They played a few minutes in the second half, but the team was running plays for other players. You could tell the coach was trying to balance not running my DD’s team out of the gym by 50 and getting the kid enough minutes and opportunities to keep the player’s very tightly wound Father at bay.

The basketball reference makes no sense to me—what’s your point?

It makes sense to me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There was a boy playing on a girls U13 team this past weekend. I've seen several girls playing on boys teams but I've seen a boy play on a girl's team. It was super obvious and known to the coaches and referees but the game was played as usual. Now I guess it is possible that this boy was transitioning or something like that. Maybe he identified as female. He had a name that can be boy or girl. Any team managers or coaches out there know the rules for this or had this happen to their team or on their team? I'm curious as to how it's decided at what stage you can play or whatever or how it works. Just curious Thanks in advance.

Similar experience in a different age group. Player was good, but not above the level of the other players on the field. I believe the current rules are to provide some/any documentation (doctor’s note, letter from school) regarding the gender identity and they are good to go. I saw a player in girls basketball a few weeks ago that was absolutely dominant. The game was over by halftime, and the coach had not started the player. They played a few minutes in the second half, but the team was running plays for other players. You could tell the coach was trying to balance not running my DD’s team out of the gym by 50 and getting the kid enough minutes and opportunities to keep the player’s very tightly wound Father at bay.

The basketball reference makes no sense to me—what’s your point?

The point was to insult the player’s father.

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Anonymous wrote:Was there a noticeable difference in skill level with this player?

Not the pp, but if it was the one I saw, no. One of the team's better players, but not in the top 3 on the team.

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Anonymous wrote:There was a boy playing on a girls U13 team this past weekend. I've seen several girls playing on boys teams but I've seen a boy play on a girl's team. It was super obvious and known to the coaches and referees but the game was played as usual. Now I guess it is possible that this boy was transitioning or something like that. Maybe he identified as female. He had a name that can be boy or girl. Any team managers or coaches out there know the rules for this or had this happen to their team or on their team? I'm curious as to how it's decided at what stage you can play or whatever or how it works. Just curious Thanks in advance.

Similar experience in a different age group. Player was good, but not above the level of the other players on the field. I believe the current rules are to provide some/any documentation (doctor’s note, letter from school) regarding the gender identity and they are good to go. I saw a player in girls basketball a few weeks ago that was absolutely dominant. The game was over by halftime, and the coach had not started the player. They played a few minutes in the second half, but the team was running plays for other players. You could tell the coach was trying to balance not running my DD’s team out of the gym by 50 and getting the kid enough minutes and opportunities to keep the player’s very tightly wound Father at bay.

The basketball reference makes no sense to me—what’s your point?

My point is that with 1) the number of kids identifying as transgender growing and 2) fewer restrictions on their ability to play with their identified gender, it will likely become more commonplace...and possibly more complicated. I brought up the basketball player because the 2-3 players I’ve seen on the soccer field all were solid players who ‘fit’ the level of play, style of play, etc of their teammates and opponents. I don’t think any players or parents raised an issue about it. Give the way this basketball player played (far more athletic, physical and aggressive than any player in the league) - like in the Connecticut Track case, I wouldn’t be surprised if the league is receiving complaints/questions.

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Anonymous wrote:Was there a noticeable difference in skill level with this player?

Not the pp, but if it was the one I saw, no. One of the team's better players, but not in the top 3 on the team.

I posted the question about the boy and, yes, this boy was their top player in the game I watched. They won 5 or 6 to zero and this player had two goals and maybe two assists. The player was a forward and was fast.

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Anonymous wrote:Was there a noticeable difference in skill level with this player?

Not the pp, but if it was the one I saw, no. One of the team's better players, but not in the top 3 on the team.

I posted the question about the boy and, yes, this boy was their top player in the game I watched. They won 5 or 6 to zero and this player had two goals and maybe two assists. The player was a forward and was fast.

PP here: Just goes to show how different players show against different teams/styles/competition. I'm 99% sure we are talking about the same player.

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Basketball is a sport where ONE dominant player can make a tremendous difference. One player on a soccer team does not have the same effect.