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[quote=Anonymous]I have gone through this conversation a few times over the years and wanted to share my thoughts on the clubs and what I have seen over my years in this world...

Husle:  Several other coaches do not care for Husle becasue of the way they formed, breaking off from Rampage. They have produced some strong players and competitive teams, but your daughter needs to have a thick skin because the coaches consistently have a reputation for being tough.  Two of their most accomplished (and college-committed players) just left them for another club after being with them for years.

Xtreme:  Someone said they are not competitve, but I have seen their players compete at high Nexus levels and be very skilled as high school players.  I beleive they have very strong and kind coaches (Kate Stribbling) and seem to be one of the only clubs in our area who host summer clinics with college coaches.  I think they appear to be a nurturing club.

Wolves: Many players have made a run to Wolves lately so their rosters are large. Not sure what this means for playing time or who gets to go to what tourneys.  Head of the club is rumored to be well connected with college coaches, but do college coaches want club directors puching their players on them?  I don't know.  I think the club is strong now because of all of the recent transfers over the last two years, but prior to that I did not think of them as a stand out.

Metro:  Club Director is not well liked by many in the field hockey world and have heard numerous horror stories about how he treats his players -- e.g. calling last minute practices at far away locations and expecting your child to be there are playing time will suffer.  Having said that, his older players are really good (the CeCes, Jaydens, etc).  U16 recently had a mass exodus, finally deciding they had had too much of the director.

Mustangs:  Many of the players a part of the Metro exodus went to Mustangs/Perfect Performance to basically start the club.  And now basically all of those players have left.  Check out their coaches and do your research.  Perfect Performance has been trying to get in the field hockey game for a while, so maybe it will get better.  Disorganization and communication seem to be problems.

Hammers:  Formerly Rapids.  I put this club into the category of Xtreme.  They go to all of the "right" tournaments and can be really competitive or not at all.  Seem to have good success when they can grow a team, and they give their girls chances at the lower levels to develop.  But players think they need to leave for Metro/Husle, so Hammers seems to be a farmer club for other teams, which by the way almost all of the players who left Hammers for Metro and Husle have in turn left Hudle or Metro becuase the coaches are too much.  Hammers coaches and commissioners are solid and they seem to be able to procure space in NOVA/Leesburg when no one else can.

Freedom:  Very strong club, but recently merged with another club (Storm?) and now there are more players and the club is trying to manage the growth.  Coaches seem strong and the club usually has a high national rank.

Next Level:  Likable club with knowledgable director.  Most seee to love Welma and I have heard only a few negatives.  Have participate in events with them, and the experience has been good.  Just review the number of players at your age group and evaluate what playing opprtunities exist.

Warhawks:  No comment only because I have not encountered much with them.

If I had to pick a "favorite" based on stability, player development, and normal coaches:  Xtreme, Freedom, Hammers, Next Level

Middle Ground (could go either way):  Wolves, Mustangs

Would Caution Against:  Husle and Metro
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