dmv_directkicks wrote:

dohickey1234 wrote:

akindc wrote:The simple answer... yes, this is the norm, especially in the bigger clubs.

Thank you. What if it’s a small/newer club? In bigger clubs, there seems to be more stability and resources, so even if it’s the norm, it seems like there is some consistency or at least other coaches. This is a small club so I fear it could be a frustrating.

Also keep in mind that for most, coaching at the club level is a part-time job. So, to attract and retain good coaches, clubs have coaches work with least 2 teams to ensure it is worth their time & effort. With this in mind, many travel directors attempt to schedule game so that there aren't conflicts. Also, many tournaments schedule games to assist in limiting conflicts if coaches work with more than 1 team.

With 6 years on the travel level, my daughter's coaches have always had at least 2 teams.

I can't imagine a smaller club could retain (good) coaches if they only had 1 team.

SoccerWatcher wrote:I know Union girls offers have all gone out. Not sure about other McLean girls teams

Anonymous wrote:Santa Barbara. No mosquitoes. Not cool per se, but very pleasant warm temperatures during the day and cooler evenings (by the water, at least). Lots of good hiking in the hills and canyons and walks along the coast. Also lots of good day trips (Ojai, Solvang, the Channel Islands).

Bozeman and Whitefish, MT are also good options if you're looking for something in the mountains. In my experience, Bozeman is actually likely to be hotter than Santa Barbara, but the temperatures in both can be surprisingly variable in the summer. The temperatures in all of these places are going to be far more pleasant than in DC, though!