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Seems a little early for offers. Usually happens in April.
Assuming you have been attending some of the 2010 ID sessions which are already happening, what have you seen in terms of turnout and cross club interest? I don't have a 2010 but I'm curious if some of the predictions here have been accurate. U12-13 is always a big year for club movement as teams expand to 11v11
Assuming you have been attending some of the 2010 ID sessions which are already happening, what have you seen in terms of turnout and cross club interest? I don't have a 2010 but I'm curious if some of the predictions here have been accurate. U12-13 is always a big year for club movement as teams expand to 11v11
Mystery solved. Shenandoah FC Elite in Winchester is becoming part of VRSC. I don't know much about this club but looks pretty small with only a handful of teams? Winchester seems pretty far away to compete for players from Loudoun/Fairfax but I guess it could help VRSC become more competitive.
VA Revolution is partnering with FCV (what!?) for Super Y teams this year. Tryouts happening in February
https://varevolutionsoccer.com/super-y/
https://varevolutionsoccer.com/super-y/
OP I highly suggest you do not choose a club based on YSR rankings of teams of 11-12 year olds. A good number of the girls on these teams will not even be playing soccer by high school, and a good number will change clubs once or twice. Far more important are the coaches, style of play that might fit your daughter, and location/travel considerations. I would have her tryout with as many as possible even if they are too far geographically, just to have more of a comparison to help make a decision.
mocosoccerparent wrote:soccer_dc wrote:mocosoccerparent wrote:Hi - I am hoping someone can offer a balanced perspective on how I can best help my soccer-obsessed DD reach her full (and from what I can tell, great) potential. I have not wanted to post until now because I knew I'd get a lot of responses that basically just said my kid was clearly some no-name loser playing for a no-name club. Hopefully that won't be the case now. I'll preface by saying that I was not athletic in the slightest so I have no "reliving my glory days" baggage but also no frame of reference.
DD is 13 and currently plays for a travel club that doesn't get discussed a lot on these boards. She's a leader on her team and contributes substantially. I have heard from numerous coaches that she's very talented. She lives, eats, sleeps, and breathes the sport - when she's not practicing or playing, she's watching matches on TV or practicing on her own. She absolutely loves it and is very self-motivated. Her team plays EDP and finishes middle of the standings every season. DD is happy with her team, coach, and teammates but she wants to continue to develop as a player and continue to play all the way through college, though she recognizes that prime recruiting and scholarship opportunities are few and far between.
So my question is, given everything, should she stay with her current team/club for the foreseeable future? Try to go to a different club where she may not be on the top team or may have to travel much further for games and practices? Wait until high school and then move? I feel like the culture in this area is cutthroat and given how much she loves the sport, I'm reluctant to see her make a move to a place where the competition within the team is just as brutal as with opposing teams! Any insights are appreciated.
She seems to have the self motivation to achieve her goals. What remains is whether she has the talent. The best way to find out would be to tryout for a ECNL or GA team. Those leagues are designed for exposure to college coaches and give the best path to playing in college. 13 is a good age to start this process and now is the time of year when teams begin having ID sessions. Contact coaches and ask if she could come to some training sessions. You don't need to wait for ID sessions to be announced, contact the coaches now. At a minimum you'll get an evaluation from the coaches on where she stands talent wise. You could always go back to the current club if the travel and commitment take the fun out of it for her. But once she reaches HS it may be too late for the college path. While some EDP players do make it to college, it's an easier path playing with an ECNL club due to the exposure, coaching connections, training with better players, etc.
Thanks! I'm curious what options are worth pursuing. We're in Montgomery County so it would be difficult to drive to Baltimore or far into Virginia multiple times a week. What teams are realistic options?
Bethesda Soccer Club would be the first choice near you. Depending on where you are in Mont Co, Arlington Soccer or McLean (VA Union) might be within range.
mocosoccerparent wrote:Hi - I am hoping someone can offer a balanced perspective on how I can best help my soccer-obsessed DD reach her full (and from what I can tell, great) potential. I have not wanted to post until now because I knew I'd get a lot of responses that basically just said my kid was clearly some no-name loser playing for a no-name club. Hopefully that won't be the case now. I'll preface by saying that I was not athletic in the slightest so I have no "reliving my glory days" baggage but also no frame of reference.
DD is 13 and currently plays for a travel club that doesn't get discussed a lot on these boards. She's a leader on her team and contributes substantially. I have heard from numerous coaches that she's very talented. She lives, eats, sleeps, and breathes the sport - when she's not practicing or playing, she's watching matches on TV or practicing on her own. She absolutely loves it and is very self-motivated. Her team plays EDP and finishes middle of the standings every season. DD is happy with her team, coach, and teammates but she wants to continue to develop as a player and continue to play all the way through college, though she recognizes that prime recruiting and scholarship opportunities are few and far between.
So my question is, given everything, should she stay with her current team/club for the foreseeable future? Try to go to a different club where she may not be on the top team or may have to travel much further for games and practices? Wait until high school and then move? I feel like the culture in this area is cutthroat and given how much she loves the sport, I'm reluctant to see her make a move to a place where the competition within the team is just as brutal as with opposing teams! Any insights are appreciated.
She seems to have the self motivation to achieve her goals. What remains is whether she has the talent. The best way to find out would be to tryout for a ECNL or GA team. Those leagues are designed for exposure to college coaches and give the best path to playing in college. 13 is a good age to start this process and now is the time of year when teams begin having ID sessions. Contact coaches and ask if she could come to some training sessions. You don't need to wait for ID sessions to be announced, contact the coaches now. At a minimum you'll get an evaluation from the coaches on where she stands talent wise. You could always go back to the current club if the travel and commitment take the fun out of it for her. But once she reaches HS it may be too late for the college path. While some EDP players do make it to college, it's an easier path playing with an ECNL club due to the exposure, coaching connections, training with better players, etc.
This entire thread was pure speculation based on zero actual information. Now that only registered users can post maybe this won't happen as much.
VRSC has been teasing something about expanding on social media since last week but no followup. I'm pretty sure I saw a post on FB or IG a couple days ago which must have been deleted because I can't find it anymore. The post hinted something about a pathway and taking a shot. Anyone have any ideas? I suppose it could be a head fake related to expanding with the new restaurant opening at Evergreen/Sportsplex. There is still this post on IG https://www.instagram.com/p/CZW5J4aF_rY/
My DD is just getting started. What are some lessons particularly for the pre-HS years in ECNL or GA? What should she focus most on, not worry about? What matters most in those early years. Extra coaching, skills, conditioning, teammates? I’ve mostly tried to stay hands off and just want her to keep going as long as she continues to love it.
Pinksoccerball wrote:Size5Balls wrote:KevintheBrownOne wrote:I agree. Looking forward to every thread not devolving into insults.
Every thread has devolved into crickets instead. Do you hear them? "Cheep Cheep."
Although there isn't much going on right now so likely not much to question or comment on. Once showcases and tournaments begin again, I'm sure it'll get back to normal.
Just goes to show how much of the activity on this board was just trolls and idiots. There was only a small amount of actual soccer related talk. I hope that changes now.
Clubs have already started having ID sessions for this age group for next season. It seems to start earlier every year. It’s a competitive age for clubs to get players to switch as they start playing 11x11 and ECNL/GAL begins. I would suggest not listening to the negative comments from the vocal few on here and form your own opinions as you check out these clubs.
Yes keep a damp towel on the floor by the bench. Have kids step on the towel before entering the game. Works for slippery basketball floors too
Girls tournament was well run yesterday. Games on time, good referees. St James is a nice facility even if the prices in the cafe are ridiculous. $15 burgers and $10 smooothies