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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It’s tryout season—if you don’t like Valor, just move on. Not all of us are unhappy. I came here looking for tryout dates and stumbled upon a lot of negativity. I’ve had three kids go through NOVA travel, and every club has its issues. Two of mine played at the national level—one went on to play college soccer, while the other chose club soccer in college. My youngest is currently at Valor, and aside from a few tournament selections, I haven’t seen the problems being mentioned here.

You have to be realistic about your child’s level and commitment. My eldest trained nonstop and now plays for a top 10 D1 program. My youngest prefers hanging out with friends and riding his bike—I don’t expect the same outcome. Let go of entitlement and the inflated perception of your kid’s abilities.[/quote]

I don't think too many would disagree with what you're saying here. Valor is fine for kids who like soccer and want more than rec, but are not talented and/or dedicated enough for higher level play. Though it is expensive compared to other clubs that fit this same bill. Valor is not fine for kids on their top teams who do want to train hard and aim for a higher level. Valor by and large does not attract enough of those players to put together quality teams. But they try to act like they are on par with the actual good clubs, with a price tag to match. It's a tough lesson to learn if you aren't familiar with the soccer landscape and didn't realize that leadership has zero vision beyond social media marketing and making as much money as possible.[/quote]

Valor rates are on par with pretty much every club in the area.  $2500-3500 is the typical range for 1 year of travel soccer at VDA, VSA, PWSI, Loudoun, Herndon, GFR, Valor, Arlington, Union.  You can get a cheaper option from small clubs that is parent coached.  In regards to your comment "act like they are par with the actual good clubs".  Why wouldn't they?  Go into a Kia dealership and go into a Lexus dealership, they make the same claims regarding Value, reliability, performance, etc.  I've seen parents complain about the coaching, but yet I watch their kid suck down ice cream 10 mins before games.  Here is the deal, go to any local park in July and find a group of kids playing soccer on their own.  It shouldn't be a surprise that most of them play for high level clubs/leagues because they live and breath soccer which is why they are good.  If your kid does that, then go try out for ECNL/GA/MLSN.  If they are playing on tiktok as soon as they get up.....ECNL R, NCSL, EDP, Rec is probably just fine.  [/quote]

You are all over the place. None of what you are saying explains why the young Valor teams are often far behind the teams at other respectable clubs, from top to bottom. I don't buy that all the kids at other clubs are living and breathing soccer... not at 8/9/10. Valor has a problem with evaluating talent and with proper coaching at the younger ages. It starts in the CYA/SYA rec leagues. Then it's a problem later on for a kid who is serious because they are behind their peers at other clubs who did have good training.

As for other clubs having 4th teams... yes they do, but those are clubs that could actually have 6 or 7 teams if they didn't turn anyone away. Valor literally accepts everyone including kids who have no business doing anything other than rec. It's not just about talent -- it's also focus, willingness to listen, and wanting to improve. A kid who is out there just not thinking about what they're doing at all should not be in a travel sport. [/quote]

I can assure you that if you look at any player competing at the top tier leagues are 100% living and breathing soccer.  It's a rat race.  Now 8/9/10...to be honest I see 2 issues.  There isn't a pathway to the higher leagues so that talented 10 year old is going to bail to a VDA/Loudoun.  The other issue is that most parents in Fairfax area are clueless about soccer, so there isn't any soccer culture at home.  Other communities watch soccer on a sunday morning like most in ffx watch the skins play.  They know the game, they follow top players, they are "pick EPL team" fans because their parents are.  I've lost count how many times someone has asked me to explain offsides or a handball call.  I don't think the other poster is all over the place, it's actually an accurate observation.  If you want to develop and grow an age group you need to find ways to keep the talent you are developing.  [/quote]

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