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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I've posted here a couple of times bashing the process of not only DCU but many of the academies - really club soccer in general. What I have learned is this - my perspective is not that of others. Nor are my kids' and family needs. I have an academically-focused smaller player who has been scouted by DCU but was not offered. Honestly, had he been, we were unlikely to accept. I know that seems ridiculous to some, but you have to do what is best for your child. The skill level at DCUA is undoubtedly the best in the area. You can also say that there are aspects of the academy that lag far behind Philly Union and others. I'm sure they do something better than some academy out there. But, it's not the best fit for my kid. If you have a kid who lives and breathes soccer, is a good but not great student, and is athletic for his age - you'd be a fool not to accept a DCUA offer. Believe it or not - one size does not fit all in this process. Too many parent egos are involved. Do what's right for your kid and don't bash others for doing what's right for their own. [/quote]

This.  100%. I have a difference of opinion on the good but not great student part. My player did the schooling option which he loves and is in honors and ap classes. He's doing very well and likes the flexibility. His previous school consider National Team ID camps as unexcused absences. Wild. I will say if you have a student that wants to double enroll, it's not an option right now. It's just something to be aware of.  He is onsite 4 days a week with 1 remote day on their rest day. I would also add to not write off the opportunities for the smaller players because we have some great talent on the smaller size. MLS offers bioflex options that allow the smaller players to compete in the group just below them to level the playing field size wise. They train with their true age bracket to continue the development of skills. They can play for either team for games at any time. But like you said, it really does come down to the best fit for the player. I'm not sure I would classify what you are doing as bashing.  That's an honest opinion being shared.  Much more reasonable than some of the other actual bashing I've seen going on. [/quote]

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