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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]As a new club FH parent, it would be great if you all named names so that I could figure out if DDs team has a problematic reputation . This discussion has been eye opening….[/quote]

What team?[/quote]

Metro[/quote]

There are two teams in the DMV I would never recommend. This is one of them. [/quote]

What’s the other team?  Looking to move my U14 DD from a club not listed on this thread to another club and want to make sure we are looking at the right places [/quote]

Multiple posters have already said it, Husel. [/quote]

And Washington Wolves[/quote]

I disagree. And so do multiple other people on this thread. [/quote]

If you get the opportunity to see first hand, go watch the Washington Wolves u16/u19 teams play at this years Sunshine Showcase in January and make your judgment.  She will take 18-20 players (max roster is 20!).  Watch the games and her coaching.  You will see 11-12 players get all the playing time.  Rest will get 0-8 min per game of that and mostly not in their primary position so many look out of place because they are. Players are conditioned by her to treat them as sub par players and avoid passing to them so they basically might as well not be on the field.  She will provide little coaching direction even during breaks/half time.  Again this is not the case for the younger teams as much because those coaches are more inclusive.  This aspect can’t speak directly but others have stated (FH is a small world) she is known for the same lack of coaching, limited communication, preferential treatment and several players get 0 playing time pitting player against player on and off the field at her high school team and it has caused consternation with parents for several years.  High school team wins because of speed and grit of lacrosse players and a few strong FH players/goalie. Go watch her at these major tournaments with the older age group to see for yourself.  Nexus, clinics all a show for the DMV to get more business or get her in crowd players into top nexus ranking for selection.  [/quote]

I have watched her coach at u16/19. Multiple tournaments and never saw what you are talking about. I was not at Sunshine Showcase last year, but did watch her at other similar level tournaments. She was constantly coaching. She has a voice that carries so it is easy to hear her.

Also, a player should be able to fill in for a variety of positions. It makes the player better and helps the team when they need someone to step outside their comfort zone and step up for their team.

Sorry it wasn’t a fit for your child, but many other people have talked about  their positive experience. I know multiple families who play for her and they are happy. As others have pointed out, players stick around and come back to coach with her. [/quote]

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