Travel Soccer teams around NOVA let's discuss

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Anonymous wrote:Ok, this whole thing is just getting a bit weird.

+1. The diehards have lost it. Same 3 guys wore themselves back to the 80s.

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Anonymous wrote:Anybody go the the Spirit info session? How was it?

The info night was good.

I agree. The whole thing was very professional, they have clear plans and expectations, and despite my misgivings about their administrative capacity -- stemming from our experiences with Super Y -- I think it's going to be a great program for the girls who made the teams. The fact that each girl will be assigned a pro or reserve player mentor is pretty cool. My daughter is wildly excited for next year.

Was this a Spirit info night for families with selected players? Just curious to see the coaching assignments.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Anybody go the the Spirit info session? How was it?

The info night was good.

I agree. The whole thing was very professional, they have clear plans and expectations, and despite my misgivings about their administrative capacity -- stemming from our experiences with Super Y -- I think it's going to be a great program for the girls who made the teams. The fact that each girl will be assigned a pro or reserve player mentor is pretty cool. My daughter is wildly excited for next year.

Was this a Spirit info night for families with selected players? Just curious to see the coaching assignments.

Mostly for selected players and those still in the mix.

Coaches are hired but some were not named due to their current club obligations.

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I was talking to a coworker whose kids play hockey (Ashburn Extreme I believe). He was saying how the parents tailgate before games (aka drinking and eating in the parking lot before games). He asked if it was the same in soccer and I said, "No". He thought I was crazy or just naïve. Am I naïve? Do the parents sometimes tailgate before soccer games? I've never seen it. Have you?

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Anonymous wrote:I was talking to a coworker whose kids play hockey (Ashburn Extreme I believe). He was saying how the parents tailgate before games (aka drinking and eating in the parking lot before games). He asked if it was the same in soccer and I said, "No". He thought I was crazy or just naïve. Am I naïve? Do the parents sometimes tailgate before soccer games? I've never seen it. Have you?

My younger kid (U-9) team does this--especially Friday night practices. Drinks in cups at games--cooler beer and wine.

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Anonymous wrote:I was talking to a coworker whose kids play hockey (Ashburn Extreme I believe). He was saying how the parents tailgate before games (aka drinking and eating in the parking lot before games). He asked if it was the same in soccer and I said, "No". He thought I was crazy or just naïve. Am I naïve? Do the parents sometimes tailgate before soccer games? I've never seen it. Have you?

Most games and/or practices are at county fields where alcohol is illegal. At private parks the tailgating will happen but only for tournaments.

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I was just reading in DCUM thread about moms bringing cups of wine to the playground when watching their kids so I'm not surprised if this is done at games and practices. I haven't seen it though.

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2017-18 ECNL Member Clubs,

Please read the below correspondence in regards to the ECNL U13 Division being introduced in the 2017-18 ECNL Season.

The ECNL U13 Division will be created as a formal ECNL competition age group beginning in the 2017-18 season. While the age group will be formally supported by the league (see below), participation will be optional due to the different travel demands across the country. Additionally, based on the age of the players and the philosophy of the league, there will be no national champion or championship event.

The ECNL U13 Division will provide an option for member clubs to introduce their U13 players to the ECNL structure and competition, while focusing on development and learning.

ECNL U13 Division Basics:

Participation in the ECNL U13 Division is optional. All clubs must submit a survey response to the league (see below) indicating their desire to participate. Based upon these responses, the league will create conference schedules. Once committing to participate, the commitment is binding and will be enforced as at other ECNL age groups.
Participating teams in the ECNL U13 Division must complete the ECNL U13 Division season in its entirety as laid out and approved by the league.
The ECNL U13 Division Team must be the “first team” of the club in the U13 age group.
The specific competition format for the ECNL U13 Division will be determined by the league. It may mirror the format of the U14 schedule, or be structured differently, based on participating clubs.
ECNL U13 Division players must be carded under the ECNL and will be subject to ECNL roster rules. Players can play for both the ECNL U13 Team and any other ECNL Team, provided all ECNL Rules and Regulations are followed.
ECNL U13 Division players may participate in any ECNL National Event for which they are age eligible.
There will be no standings or post-season competition for ECNL U13 Division teams.

ECNL Support:
The ECNL will support the ECNL U13 Division in the following ways:
ECNL will have a U13 Division schedule on the ECNL website
ECNL will host at least one optional (1) ECNL U13 Division Showcase during the season

Jen Winnagle
Commissioner
Elite Clubs National League

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This helps clarify a few of the decisions that BRYC have made.

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How so?

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Anonymous wrote:I was just reading in DCUM thread about moms bringing cups of wine to the playground when watching their kids so I'm not surprised if this is done at games and practices. I haven't seen it though.

I've probably said it before, but opening a bar next to a youth soccer complex is either the greatest business idea in the world or the worst.

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Anonymous wrote:How so?

For one thing pulling out of CCL makes even more sense now than before.

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I asked this on the soccer coach ask me anything thread, but didn't get a response. How much do soccer coaches in this area make? I'm sure it depends on whether they are a director, part time, etc., but does anyone have any idea?

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Anonymous wrote:I asked this on the soccer coach ask me anything thread, but didn't get a response. How much do soccer coaches in this area make? I'm sure it depends on whether they are a director, part time, etc., but does anyone have any idea?

I once heard a number like $1-$2500 per team for your typical run of the mill coach. Not sure if that was per season or for the 10 months.

If you are licensed then obviously one could ask more but most do it as a part time job. If they have kids in the club there might be deals that the kid plays for free. But from what I know most regular coaches don't make a lot of money. TDs can but they are committed full time. Other coaches can make money working for training companies or doing personal training on the side as well.

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Anonymous wrote:I asked this on the soccer coach ask me anything thread, but didn't get a response. How much do soccer coaches in this area make? I'm sure it depends on whether they are a director, part time, etc., but does anyone have any idea?

I once heard a number like $1-$2500 per team for your typical run of the mill coach. Not sure if that was per season or for the 10 months.

If you are licensed then obviously one could ask more but most do it as a part time job. If they have kids in the club there might be deals that the kid plays for free. But from what I know most regular coaches don't make a lot of money. TDs can but they are committed full time. Other coaches can make money working for training companies or doing personal training on the side as well.

That may be how much they make a month. Way too low for a season.