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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]For girls, I'd just average U15/U16/U17 to get an idea of strength.  U18/19 can really drop off, because most of the better girls have already signed.  Before U15 is still very much developmental and not always a fair reflection.  Some clubs are more "win first" than others at the younger ages.[/quote]

NP, and this makes no sense. ECNL starts at a certain age for a reason. I’m all for leaving out pre-ECNL, but once they’re playing 11v11, leaving out certain age groups ignores a big piece of the picture. Arlington 2011s are a perfect case in point. [/quote]

No only a few older age groups matter. ECNL is about getting in to college. So U15-u17 are the important year groups and this is when the teams need to win for nationals. Arguably U16 is the most important for most players, followed closely by u17 with u15 bring up the rear. This also depends on the player. The standout players are ID earlier(u15) and everyone else needs the U16/17 seasons.

Arlington has a pattern of their teams being top of the younger age groups. As they progress through the age groups their teams tumble down the tables. The reasons have been fully discussed on this board. If the pattern holds the ‘11 will be mid to lower table in two years. The ‘08’s were much more hyped vs ‘11. Look where they are now. Remember losing can cause a feed back loop where your “best” players will jump ship. [/quote]

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