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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The bigger problem is how do we get DC area programs to teach girls to be more aggressive?  Stars, Pride, Capital, etc... have teams that can't compete at the top level because the players aren't aggressive enough and are afraid of physical contact.  Will we always have to give up and make the drive to Baltimore to get the best coaching?[/quote]

I think you're missing the point.  There is a difference between dangerous physically aggressive play that you seem to be advocating and giving credence VERSUS legal aggressive play. When the girls are outfitted to withstand physical contact then I will change my opinion but as it stands now they have a mouth guard and a stick.  I think the dangerous physical play cheapens the game.  It is the difference between a ballet and a brawl.   [/quote]

Agree. The USL has rules in place that need to be consistently enforced. The board seems to agree girls can be taught to play more aggressively, just do it in a responsible manner within the rules. Until the USL changes the rules it's what everyone should play by. If and when they change the rules the girls will need to adjust. My daughter is 5'8" 135 lbs in 7th grade. She is more than capable of playing physical and handling herself against the teams mentioned at her age group and has even played up several age groups. If she wanted to wear a helmet and pads and knock players around I would have just signed her up for the boys game. She'd hold her own. Responsible aggression is needed for things like 50/50 ground balls. Dangerous aggression like swinging at heads, intentional or not, is not acceptable. Speed, like in most sports, is the ultimate game changer IMO. I've seen less talented teams with athleticism and speed beat uncontrolled aggressive play all day.[/quote]

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