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We ran from this club after it was apparent the coaches are fighting over which player they brought in and blacklisting kids that other coaches ID. We have our own children and don't need extra kids in their 40's and 50's.
You mention nothing about the coaches. Research that if you have not and go with the one that will leave him loving soccer the most after the season. If it's too close to call, go with the team that practices 3 times a week IF he shows a passion and ability to develop. But, if he's on the fence, consider the possibility of burnout at a young age.
Bethesda is notorious for targeting the top, top talent. They already know who you are if you're good. And, if they don't, you're going to be one or two they will be watching. And, they'll ask your name during or after. Sorry, but average kids are not really assessed. But, rest assured, such kids will receive a random offer for a low level team via mail so they can take your money all the same.
SoccerSkeptic wrote:GirlsFutbolRules wrote:Lies and rumors? OK...
http://www.collegiatetimes.com/news/virginia_tech/mens-soccer-reports-ncaa-violations/article_b1833005-7577-526c-8ada-693d533278df.html
Reading this article, it really doesn't seem like a big deal and not sure why a youth soccer parent would care.
A typical youth soccer parent would not care. But parents of ECNL kids (I've had two) are focused on getting scholarships for their kids. That process involves recommendation letters from coaches and guidance through the recruiting process. When your coach and / or main point of contact was banned from NCAA recruitment because of violations, sorry...that matters. If it doesn't, it should. Actions have consequences. No "axe to grind" here. I don't have a kid in BRAVE, but know enough about the process to call a duck a duck. TERRIBLE decision to bring someone like that on board when starting a new club.
westsidesoccer wrote:I saw the reports. That activity should be lawful and is not remotely unethical. And you are wrong to assume that he is guilty of anything. This is America. You don't know what happened and do not pretend that you do because you have an axe to grind. Please remember we do not live anywhere that presumes guilt.
Then he has a helluva bone to pick with Virginia Tech because he hasn't been paid to coach for over a decade. Rules are rules whether you agree with them or not. Law and rules conduct are two different issues. When you work with youth, you damn better care about both.
Fairfax BRAVE, the new merger between VYS and BRYC, has three boys coaches brought in so far. One is VYS Executive Director. One is...shall we say..."seasoned". And the third is the former coach of Virginia Tech who left abruptly because of improper recruiting (paying registration fees for international players). Two types of people in the world. Those who care about ethics, and those who don't. So many good young coaches out there. Why bother with scandal? Bad sign of things to come when your first step toward getting kids to college soccer is to hire someone who broke rules in college soccer.