What Situations Would Make You Move Clubs at U16 and up?

[Anonymous]

What situations would make you consider switching clubs for your DS/DD once they hit recruiting years? Seems like all the DA/ECNL clubs are having ID sessions including these age groups but I wonder how much movement there really is?

[Anonymous]

DS/DD wanting to:

showcase their talents for college scouts

opportunity to play with and against DA/ECNL players

opportunity to get coached by DA/ECNL coaches

other than personal reasons, that would be it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DS/DD wanting to:

showcase their talents for college scouts

opportunity to play with and against DA/ECNL players

opportunity to get coached by DA/ECNL coaches

other than personal reasons, that would be it.

+1. Although it's hard to break in to these clubs at that age. And not sure there is a lot of movement across them either?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What situations would make you consider switching clubs for your DS/DD once they hit recruiting years? Seems like all the DA/ECNL clubs are having ID sessions including these age groups but I wonder how much movement there really is?

Not in order of importance:
1. We'd move from ECNL to DA I'd given the chance and we weren't already DA. There's a lot more preparation for showcases because of the way the league. Spending the year with her team, not having high school interfere, showcases spread throughout the year, and so on.

2. Bloated rosters. We wouldn't stay with a club that does that.

3. Better coaching, better players to train with. All that raises the quality of environment.

4. A real interest in my DD as a player. Based on experience, coaches that really want and are interested in her will give more to her in the training sessions, better feedback in the games, more time on the field, and they will talk her up, not down, to perspective colleges.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What situations would make you consider switching clubs for your DS/DD once they hit recruiting years? Seems like all the DA/ECNL clubs are having ID sessions including these age groups but I wonder how much movement there really is?

Not in order of importance:
1. We'd move from ECNL to DA I'd given the chance and we weren't already DA. There's a lot more preparation for showcases because of the way the league. Spending the year with her team, not having high school interfere, showcases spread throughout the year, and so on.

2. Bloated rosters. We wouldn't stay with a club that does that.

3. Better coaching, better players to train with. All that raises the quality of environment.

4. A real interest in my DD as a player. Based on experience, coaches that really want and are interested in her will give more to her in the training sessions, better feedback in the games, more time on the field, and they will talk her up, not down, to perspective colleges.

This "4. A real interest in my DD as a player. Based on experience, coaches that really want and are interested in her will give more to her in the training sessions, better feedback in the games, more time on the field, and they will talk her up, not down, to perspective colleges."

[Anonymous]

If your player is a future college athlete moving to DA or ECNL could help with visibility with coaches. Many colleges will take players from outside those pages but they are not actively recruiting outside those leagues.

There are also a couple age groups where a DA or ECNL team has a good coach and it might be worth while if there aren't any good coaches in that age group at other clubs.

If you are on a second team at one of those clubs you need to look elsewhere, they will try to avoid promoting from within if they have a way to bring in additional revenue by recruiting from outside instead. Those destination clubs are always looking for additional revenue.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DS/DD wanting to:

showcase their talents for college scouts

opportunity to play with and against DA/ECNL players

opportunity to get coached by DA/ECNL coaches

other than personal reasons, that would be it.

+1. Although it's hard to break in to these clubs at that age. And not sure there is a lot of movement across them either?

Always someone faster, better skills and movement on these teams.

[Anonymous]

My friend’s daughter moved clubs this summer between two clubs often discussed on this forum so I don’t want to identify the clubs as if may out her.

In her case, she’s being recruited to play division I and the new club has a better recruiting track record and staff. It’s not a matter of if she will get a scholarship, it’s a matter of where and which one she chooses. The family felt like they weren’t getting enough support from the previous club, so they made a call to other clubs. She didn’t have to try out. She’s very happy with the new club and we are all very excited to see all the years of hard work pay off for her.

[Anonymous]

I had an almost opposite situation on our team where along time player felt she was fading and getting less playing time and felt less competitive with the other players. Left club ball. Had a great HS season and is playing other HS sports. Is also happy with that decision.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What situations would make you consider switching clubs for your DS/DD once they hit recruiting years? Seems like all the DA/ECNL clubs are having ID sessions including these age groups but I wonder how much movement there really is?

Not in order of importance:
1. We'd move from ECNL to DA I'd given the chance and we weren't already DA. There's a lot more preparation for showcases because of the way the league. Spending the year with her team, not having high school interfere, showcases spread throughout the year, and so on.

2. Bloated rosters. We wouldn't stay with a club that does that.

3. Better coaching, better players to train with. All that raises the quality of environment.

4. A real interest in my DD as a player. Based on experience, coaches that really want and are interested in her will give more to her in the training sessions, better feedback in the games, more time on the field, and they will talk her up, not down, to perspective colleges.

What is a bloated roster?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What situations would make you consider switching clubs for your DS/DD once they hit recruiting years? Seems like all the DA/ECNL clubs are having ID sessions including these age groups but I wonder how much movement there really is?

Not in order of importance:
1. We'd move from ECNL to DA I'd given the chance and we weren't already DA. There's a lot more preparation for showcases because of the way the league. Spending the year with her team, not having high school interfere, showcases spread throughout the year, and so on.

2. Bloated rosters. We wouldn't stay with a club that does that.

3. Better coaching, better players to train with. All that raises the quality of environment.

4. A real interest in my DD as a player. Based on experience, coaches that really want and are interested in her will give more to her in the training sessions, better feedback in the games, more time on the field, and they will talk her up, not down, to perspective colleges.

What is a bloated roster?

Giant money spitting rosters so fat all the players cannot even dress for games and participate in games. Heck they can't even all sit on the bench at the same time. Leave and find a well managed team regardless if you are a starter or a sub.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What situations would make you consider switching clubs for your DS/DD once they hit recruiting years? Seems like all the DA/ECNL clubs are having ID sessions including these age groups but I wonder how much movement there really is?

Not in order of importance:
1. We'd move from ECNL to DA I'd given the chance and we weren't already DA. There's a lot more preparation for showcases because of the way the league. Spending the year with her team, not having high school interfere, showcases spread throughout the year, and so on.

2. Bloated rosters. We wouldn't stay with a club that does that.

3. Better coaching, better players to train with. All that raises the quality of environment.

4. A real interest in my DD as a player. Based on experience, coaches that really want and are interested in her will give more to her in the training sessions, better feedback in the games, more time on the field, and they will talk her up, not down, to perspective colleges.

What is a bloated roster?

More then 18 players.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What situations would make you consider switching clubs for your DS/DD once they hit recruiting years? Seems like all the DA/ECNL clubs are having ID sessions including these age groups but I wonder how much movement there really is?

Not in order of importance:
1. We'd move from ECNL to DA I'd given the chance and we weren't already DA. There's a lot more preparation for showcases because of the way the league. Spending the year with her team, not having high school interfere, showcases spread throughout the year, and so on.

2. Bloated rosters. We wouldn't stay with a club that does that.

3. Better coaching, better players to train with. All that raises the quality of environment.

4. A real interest in my DD as a player. Based on experience, coaches that really want and are interested in her will give more to her in the training sessions, better feedback in the games, more time on the field, and they will talk her up, not down, to perspective colleges.

What is a bloated roster?

More then 18 players.

yikez! I hate to ask but which club is known for doing this? next when we try out for ECNL should I ask the coach if they are bloated or will they lie to me?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What situations would make you consider switching clubs for your DS/DD once they hit recruiting years? Seems like all the DA/ECNL clubs are having ID sessions including these age groups but I wonder how much movement there really is?

Not in order of importance:
1. We'd move from ECNL to DA I'd given the chance and we weren't already DA. There's a lot more preparation for showcases because of the way the league. Spending the year with her team, not having high school interfere, showcases spread throughout the year, and so on.

2. Bloated rosters. We wouldn't stay with a club that does that.

3. Better coaching, better players to train with. All that raises the quality of environment.

4. A real interest in my DD as a player. Based on experience, coaches that really want and are interested in her will give more to her in the training sessions, better feedback in the games, more time on the field, and they will talk her up, not down, to perspective colleges.

What is a bloated roster?

More then 18 players.

yikez! I hate to ask but which club is known for doing this? next when we try out for ECNL should I ask the coach if they are bloated or will they lie to me?

Depends on the coach but some will. Go look on line at the numbers rostered yourself would be a better approach.

[Anonymous]

does ECNL rosters show FT vs PT players like DA teams? Too many FT players is a warning sign.