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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][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]

There are several DC Academy kids going to top ranked academic Universities every year.
Ivy League etc

Can you explain your reasoning more on why you don't think its good for a kid who does well academically?[/quote]

PP here...yes, I understand that and it's a good question. In fact, personally know one of them. See him on a weekly basis. Won't add names but this particular kid is doing online school only. Hates it. He was accepted to a high level university and will play soccer there, but misses the engagement. There is  also the aspect of logistics. All of travel soccer requires a time commitment for getting to practice and games. DCUA trains at Segra. If you live in Leesburg, that might work out well. Not everyone lives in Leesburg. Those are two hours (maybe more) of every day that kids miss out on after school activities or school work. Some kids can balance it by doing school work in the car or on a bus. Some can't. That's why I noted that many of the kids are good, maybe even great students. But that doesn't mean the learning situation is ideal for everyone. At some point you have to also make an honest assessment of how much soccer will play a role in your kid's future. Very few (maybe a handful) out of any age group in this area will play competitively past 25 years old. Lots of different ways to prepare for the 50 years after that. DCUA is one but not the best for most. [/quote]

So you're more seemingly concerned with the environment than the pure academic impact. 
One thing we all know, the foundation and discipline around academics in the home is the most important element.

Hence why kids in the same schools/classes with same teachers all shake out differently in the end.[/quote]

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