Anonymous
Post 12/20/2023 20:38     Subject: Really Good Coaches Regardless of the Team's Level--Where?

A good couch is hard to find.
Anonymous
Post 12/20/2023 19:45     Subject: Really Good Coaches Regardless of the Team's Level--Where?

It’s hard to give you names/ club. As even within the same club - it really depends on the couch. While I have loved everyone that my kids have had, many of parents on the team do not like these same coaches for multiple of legit reasons.

It’s really depend on the kid and the coach each year.
Nova2Euro
Post 12/20/2023 19:34     Subject: Re:Really Good Coaches Regardless of the Team's Level--Where?

It's tough out there with coaching--coaches may move, kids grow and their favorite coach stays with their previous age group, etc...

But in our experience, the club with the best overall coaching was PAC in Falls Church.
Also, we've never had a kid there, but Alexandria also looks like they are well-trained.
Anonymous
Post 12/20/2023 18:28     Subject: Really Good Coaches Regardless of the Team's Level--Where?

What area are you looking in, what age group? Coaching opinions are entirely subjective.
Anonymous
Post 12/20/2023 18:07     Subject: Re:Really Good Coaches Regardless of the Team's Level--Where?

Anonymous wrote:I've heard the coach of the U14 Boys Laurel Lions is one of the best youth coaches in the country.


+1. But the team is no where near Laurel - more like the Rockville Lions. Here is their info. State Cup victors last year.

https://system.gotsport.com/org_event/events/21516/schedules?team=1184832
Anonymous
Post 12/20/2023 17:04     Subject: Really Good Coaches Regardless of the Team's Level--Where?

Anonymous wrote:Can I just say it’s nice to read a helpful positive reply. Mostly when I come over and read through this board I lose my faith in humanity. And I just hope I’m never on the sideline with any of these people. So thanks for answering a question and not using it as an excuse to slander a club, libel a coach or demean a child. Happy Holidays.


Excellent sentiment
Anonymous
Post 12/20/2023 16:56     Subject: Really Good Coaches Regardless of the Team's Level--Where?

Can I just say it’s nice to read a helpful positive reply. Mostly when I come over and read through this board I lose my faith in humanity. And I just hope I’m never on the sideline with any of these people. So thanks for answering a question and not using it as an excuse to slander a club, libel a coach or demean a child. Happy Holidays.
Anonymous
Post 12/20/2023 16:47     Subject: Really Good Coaches Regardless of the Team's Level--Where?

Anonymous wrote:‘Good’ is defined differently by every parent.

- signed coach x 9 years


+1 What you think is a good coach might not work for your son/daughter. The coaching style, game strategy, development method might work for some but not for others.

Best is to narrow down a few clubs and ask to join their training sessions a few times to determine if the coach and club will work well for your child.
Anonymous
Post 12/20/2023 16:25     Subject: Really Good Coaches Regardless of the Team's Level--Where?

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Boys or Girls?


Don't fall for the bait.....


Its not bait
People are always looking for a coach for any level for any age for any sex in any location

seems quite legit
Anonymous
Post 12/20/2023 14:46     Subject: Re:Really Good Coaches Regardless of the Team's Level--Where?

I've heard the coach of the U14 Boys Laurel Lions is one of the best youth coaches in the country.
Anonymous
Post 12/20/2023 14:17     Subject: Really Good Coaches Regardless of the Team's Level--Where?

AS at VDA is the only good coach in the area! He coaches all 6 teams and they will all make playoffs!
Anonymous
Post 12/20/2023 14:11     Subject: Really Good Coaches Regardless of the Team's Level--Where?

‘Good’ is defined differently by every parent.

- signed coach x 9 years
Anonymous
Post 12/20/2023 14:07     Subject: Really Good Coaches Regardless of the Team's Level--Where?

Anonymous wrote:Boys or Girls?


Don't fall for the bait.....
Anonymous
Post 12/20/2023 14:06     Subject: Really Good Coaches Regardless of the Team's Level--Where?

Boys or Girls?
Anonymous
Post 12/20/2023 12:11     Subject: Really Good Coaches Regardless of the Team's Level--Where?

Who are really good soccer coaches?
What club/academy are they with?

I just want a good soccer coach who will be a great influence on my kids while my kids have fun playing the game.