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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Alright!  24 hours since the announcement and everyone’s had some time to process the coaching slate and tryout schedule.

Are you all in on the merger and prioritizing FVU, are you thinking trying out other places in addition to it, or not convinced by what has transpired and just looking elsewhere?[/quote]

I believe this “slate” is a bait and switch.  The money’s not there to fund all those coaches.  1 coach will have to be in charge of each age group and others can help out or fill in as needed—which is no different than any other club.

Listing a bunch of names gives everyone some false sense of comfort when they see a name they like, but the devil’s still hidden in the unknown details. 
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Maybe the agreement was half or reduced coaching fee for teams with two or three coaches given every one is sharing the duties and has multiple teams.

There is much potential. Slate of multiple coaches, in most cases, is certainly to appease both those already with Fairfax or VA Union — who wants their coach to disappear if players are  enjoying them? I think the styles, lead coach, and details of the coaching dynamics will work itself out. We’ve been with other clubs and the slates were reasonably considered and the coaches we’ve worked with from these clubs are better than many across the DMV (and beyond). McLean’s club organization and communication is definitely multiple steps beyond others in the region, we will have good fields, travel not too far for any of the sites, and hopefully players and parents who want to see it work.

Hopefully, as many have mentioned, they work to select the best talents, regardless of club or if external, without quotas, with coaches advocating for those they know will excel and form the best team. I feel for the 2008s who are in a critical year both otherwise, players will hopefully be assessed fairly and with coaches cooperating. This is only step 1, so hopefully they will work with a spirit of understanding, listening,  and making real objective consideration.

Unhappy with a placement — look elsewhere. Yes, timing is tough but players can be considered at practices after ID sessions for the one or two additional spots with another club.

Rosters — I hope they try to keep the 2012s and 2011s to 18 rather than 20 or more. Too tough on the younger ECNL players to not dress or travel. Playing time for development will be the question among these ages too. Yes, trimming to 18 means there will be much disappointment but if you want to raise the level, don’t add two more who are not going to keep up.

Sorry to be optimistic as not many others seem not to be. I recognize the merger madness of the past several years has been rough for many, but this version could yield some strong results.

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