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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Let's be serious for just a moment. Bethesda is in one tier, Potomac another and MSI yet another. I would not say Bethesda and Potomac in the same breath. They were both somewhat close ten years ago but Bethesda one that battle. Not only did the Bethesda Boys win the DA from Potomac but the girls have ECNL. Unless you find a very strong coach at Potomac, Bethesda is going to provide more opportunities. MSC is very coach specific. The club is focused more on Rec and Classic. That being said, the girls' side is the only club  among the three clubs that has a national club title. The club just does not field elite teams. MSC is considered a second-class citizen by elite players. If you have a desire to play soccer at the next level, you are not going to MSI. That being said, they do have a coach on the girls side who is also a well-known ECNL coach at McLean.

Also, I would not rule out smaller clubs. Toca Junior, Juventus and others can offer you much more than Bethesda, Potomac or MSC. [/quote]

This sounds about right to me -- and reinforces my decision to send my kid to MSI Academy. It's really about goals, and what we're looking for in a club, anyway: My goal is for my kid to have a positive all-around experience. Developing skills is a part of that, challenging herself physically is part of that, and developing strong bonds with teammates is part of that, too. Beyond that, having the opportunity to develop to a level where she could make her highly-competitive high school team would be nice.

That said, as a kid with probably just-average athletic capabilities and a diverse array of interests, I'm not attached to any particular scenario for her soccer career. Which makes me wary of Bethesda and Potomac, TBH. The fact that the best teams at MSI -- being serious for a moment! -- won't touch the best at Bethesda means that most of the kids (and parents - and coaches!) involved aren't striving for elite status. The folks I've encountered are pretty average soccer parents: We want our kids to challenge themselves to excel, make friends, and have fun.

For players who are genuinely gifted athletes, driven and committed to soccer, seeking play at the highest levels, a soccer career in D1 or beyond -- MSI is probably not the right fit. [/quote]

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