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[quote=Anonymous]I disagree with the poster above. The point has some validity but in general, is just wrong.

ECNL and DA attract the elite players and if you are a coach, you will attend the showcases involving ECNL or DA teams or events sponsored by those leagues.

That being said, there are valid options for those who do not want to spend $10,000 a year and travel all over the region.

1. Look for the top independent clubs in the area. In Baltimore, you have Pipeline, SAC, Baltimore Celtics and Navy Premier that have elite teams and place elite players at top schools. In the DC area, Maryland Rush, FC Bordeaux and Herndon also place girls in college. This route will require that you attend ID camps and do your own leg work to attract the attention of colleges.

2. Join the B team of an ECNL or DA club and ask to be a part-time player or guest player on the ECNL or DA team. Both leagues allow for such players and it will allow your DD to play for a top team that plays in college showcases but also gives her the chance to practice and play for an elite team without the financial or travel commitment.

You can't deny the draw of coaches to ECNL and DA events. The links below are to the ECNL Texas Showcase this weekend which drew in coaches from the top programs in the country including UVA, Duke, WVU, Pittsburg, Stanford and ND. The Penn Fusion Showcase included DA, ECNL and elite independent teams and attracted a mix of regional programs including Penn State, Princeton, UMD, and Pittsburg.

https://tgs.totalglobalsports.com/public/collgecoachattending.aspx?eid=958

http://events.gotsport.com/events/collegecoaches.aspx?EventID=67761

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