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[quote=Anonymous][quote=RantingSoccerDad][quote=Anonymous]I can't find a copy of the Madison roster but I believe they had 3 D1 commits and 2 D3 commits.  Of the 3 D1 commits, only one is going to a good soccer program (a very good soccer program).  Of the D3 commits, one of them might have gone to a good D1 program but she went for academics.  So, saying "many" are high-level players who have signed for D1 schools is another RSD exaggeration.  Also, most of the players on that squad do not play for high level travel teams, just the few on the McLean 01 team and the VYS 99 team.

What these facts show is that it doesn't take much talent for a HS team to be successful.  You just need three or four talented field players and a somewhat competent goalie, and you can prettily easily win your district and have a solid chance to qualify for the state playoffs.

But make no mistake, it is not high level soccer, nor can it be when the vast majority of the players on a team are not high level players, and don't have the time to develop as a team.[/quote]

Hi! What's your name?

You may recall from earlier in the thread that my post was relevant to the thread title because Madison did *not* have a "somewhat competent goalie" until it brought in a volleyball player. (This was two years ago, I think. Can't speak to last year.)

The last sentence about not having time to develop as a team may have some truth to it, but it's more relevant to one of the high school threads.

Happy to discuss further when you identify yourself.[/quote]

I'm not the OP on any of this.  I think if the points have objective value, then that is by what merit a post should be judged.  That you choose to identify yourself is fine.  1 or 2 others have as well, but 99% of the posters are anonymous.  That's the forum you are on, and that's how it functions. There are good things about that and bad ones.  The good thing is that some people may want to be able to talk about something without fearing repercussions.  Like if I want to know about a "rival" club, I can ask without impunity or it getting back to my club.  And yes, these clubs can be vindictive if they find out.  The bad is that you can't track who is saying what.  However, even with usernames, there is some level of anonymity. I can make up any username I want and who would know?

I'm asking you to respect that as the environment here.  I personally appreciate the anonymity because I want to be able to have a dialogue and talk about what is truly on my mind and this allows me to do that.  In this age of internet, what we post never goes away.  As I've grown, I've changed my mind about things.  Like when the DA first came out years ago, I was absolutely against it.  Then I had to change my mind when I saw the benefits of a year long program over 4 months + school ball (personal opinion, not trying to discuss that per se).  But someone could find a 10 year old post and say but, but, but.  Everyone's a lawyer, and some of these discussion forums get very nasty and hostile.

I hope you understand where I'm coming from.  [/quote]

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