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Following, interesting to know as well, including local club-affiliated camps.
But also sharing feedback on the RM camps which my kids did last year. They did 3 soccer camps last year, RM, DCU, and another local club super close to us. Their feedback was that RM had the best players, DCU was the most fun, and the local one was fun but not challenging at all (mostly because the participants were not very good soccer players, mostly rec level, which reflects the level of play that the club competes at). I don't think they noticed any difference in the level of coaching between RM and DCU but their pre-ECNL age so not sure if they'd notice much difference apart from how they are treated. They had no complaints about how they were being coached.
We'll likely do DCU again this year because the kids just really enjoyed it and want to do it again. Nixed the Dutch camp as too far and bc one of my boys doesn't want to do an overnight camp just yet. My kids' club practices during the summer so it's not that essential for us to do soccer camps during the summer. We may try a local camp with a more competitive record (BSC, Achilles, etc.) or if I can find a futsal camp that's convenient to us. Otherwise, we'll sign them up for other camps for fun or to learn something new.
We were never interested in going but if if you were interested in knowing, both my boys got the RM invitation to play in Spain over spring break. They both play travel, one on the A team, the other on the B team.
But also sharing feedback on the RM camps which my kids did last year. They did 3 soccer camps last year, RM, DCU, and another local club super close to us. Their feedback was that RM had the best players, DCU was the most fun, and the local one was fun but not challenging at all (mostly because the participants were not very good soccer players, mostly rec level, which reflects the level of play that the club competes at). I don't think they noticed any difference in the level of coaching between RM and DCU but their pre-ECNL age so not sure if they'd notice much difference apart from how they are treated. They had no complaints about how they were being coached.
We'll likely do DCU again this year because the kids just really enjoyed it and want to do it again. Nixed the Dutch camp as too far and bc one of my boys doesn't want to do an overnight camp just yet. My kids' club practices during the summer so it's not that essential for us to do soccer camps during the summer. We may try a local camp with a more competitive record (BSC, Achilles, etc.) or if I can find a futsal camp that's convenient to us. Otherwise, we'll sign them up for other camps for fun or to learn something new.
We were never interested in going but if if you were interested in knowing, both my boys got the RM invitation to play in Spain over spring break. They both play travel, one on the A team, the other on the B team.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/02/08/rory-dames-eclipse-select-misconduct-allegations/
This is likely behind a paywall but if you have access to it, it paints a vivid picture of how abuse in youth soccer (likely other sports) can persist.
This is likely behind a paywall but if you have access to it, it paints a vivid picture of how abuse in youth soccer (likely other sports) can persist.
As the above poster said, trying out or practicing with ECNL/GA clubs might also be a good way to gauge where she is in terms of competence. Although many clubs B, C, etc teams (non-ECNL) are usually playing in EDP so you can observe and compare your daughters skills with them. What EDP level is she playing at? Are other clubs reaching out to you to recruit her on their team?
Nonetheless, regardless of skill level, she sounds motivated and a solid player but just realizes that she needs to be challenged and developed more. If she is the best or one of the best kids on her team, I’d move her now. Where she goes depends on how far you’re willing to take her as well as what kind of competition/culture you want for her or she can handle. I would also move her to somewhere she can have the most playing time of course.
Good luck!
Nonetheless, regardless of skill level, she sounds motivated and a solid player but just realizes that she needs to be challenged and developed more. If she is the best or one of the best kids on her team, I’d move her now. Where she goes depends on how far you’re willing to take her as well as what kind of competition/culture you want for her or she can handle. I would also move her to somewhere she can have the most playing time of course.
Good luck!
https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/01/31/news/filipino-lady-booters-qualify-for-world-cup-for-1st-time/1831263
Posting this story of general interest for the soccer parents of girls. The team is 90% born and raised and trained in the US. Which speaks to the large Filipino-American population in the US and the depth of US womens soccer development. All girls played in college, at least a couple were called up to train with US womens or youth team at some point in their development. More than a few have played pro soccer here and abroad.
Actually the team has at least a couple of local girls—Sofia Harrison, Katrina Guillou (UNC), Carleigh Frilles (Coastal Carolina) [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippines_women%27s_national_football_team]
Posting this story of general interest for the soccer parents of girls. The team is 90% born and raised and trained in the US. Which speaks to the large Filipino-American population in the US and the depth of US womens soccer development. All girls played in college, at least a couple were called up to train with US womens or youth team at some point in their development. More than a few have played pro soccer here and abroad.
Actually the team has at least a couple of local girls—Sofia Harrison, Katrina Guillou (UNC), Carleigh Frilles (Coastal Carolina) [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippines_women%27s_national_football_team]