Looking for new club
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Anonymous
| Best clubs in the Bethesda, MD area for my kids to try out for? I see Potomac, Bethesda, Metro United, Brit-Am? These good clubs |
Anonymous
I guess girl because of Metro? Roughly what age? |
Anonymous
| U14 |
Anonymous
Brit-Am is not a travel soccer club. Their teams plays in select soccer (ie MSI Classic). |
Anonymous
| FCGB |
Anonymous
Heard some good things about FCGB, I’ll look more into them! Also thanks for the update on Brit-Am, heard the owner is a jerk too so probably not best choice |
Anonymous
Not sure how FCGB will work now since they had the entire club practicing at one time. |
Anonymous
FCGB focuses heavily in skills development. Only reason we haven’t joined is their practice locations is a little far from us especially during rush hour. |
Anonymous
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"Best". Ok.
Let's start with a few questions. What is your goal for soccer? Pro, college, high school? Play with the best athletes, the smartest soccer plays, or just your neighborhood friends and schoolmates? What is your threshold for commuting pain and how many nights a week can you handle that? |
Anonymous
| Don't do Metro United. Bethesda is great, Potomac is great. I recommend a spot that will maximize playing time, and you can also see other clubs for your next season. Make it a good choice, and try to avoid changing clubs every year, this is why I recommend not going to Metro United (because you'll likely want to leave eventually anyways and have to start over again). |
Anonymous
| I would stay away from Potomac. We moved Bethesda after U12 from Potomac. The culture was what we wanted there. We saw it it more as participation trophy environment for wealthy families who wanted to watch their kids play with friends and classmates. We went to Bethesda for the development and competitive aspect. Just as many wealthy families here only the culture is get to net level instead of participate with neighborhood cliques. |
Anonymous
To say don't do a certain club is dumb. Just find a coach you like at the level of play for your child. Also, there's Montgomery Rush. |
Anonymous
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I will happily say don't do Potomac or Bethesda SC. They will cost thousands of dollars and be a waste of money. How much did they refund you when your kids did not play this spring?
Find a parent coached MSI Classic team. Will cost around $200 (including uniform) for the season, and if there is no Fall season, you will get 100% back. |
Anonymous
Parent coached teams will only take your DC so far.. All legit travel clubs all cost in the same range. Finding the right culture is the key. |
Anonymous
I agree completely. Someone saying “don’t do” club x is just someone with an axe to grind. |