Anonymous wrote:Why don't they just play up in mclean with U13 ECNL?

McLean's U13 ECNL team is struggling even without play ups. They are in the 10th place with -29 goal difference.

Why don't they just play up in mclean with U13 ECNL?

Anonymous wrote:New Topic. I have heard McLean is a feeder for Spirit geographically. Would it be better for a good 08 on Green to go play up at Spirit next year if given the chance? Is this a better option then playing in the uneven competition of NCSL that does not have divisions at U11 and U12? How would you approach this and go about this with Spirit-VA?

I hate this sort of question. It sucks that families must choose year by year the best option for their DD rather than taking a longer term view. But that is how it is.

It's a big strong to say McLean is a feeder for Spirit. Kid's come and go these days with so many good options nearby. Last year, McLean lost a bunch of 05's, and another bunch came in. They're doing just fine.

Frankly, for a serious 08 player, I would focus less on the club than on making a comprehensive training program that supplements what the club is providing. It is not reasonable to expect any club to develop your player optimally. If that is what you expect, you will be disappointed at any location. Spirit is not a panacea. To really excel, the player must be doing supplementary technical work on the side, preferably with some sort of coaching.

Consider your DD's destination. If you think you are headed the DA route, then by all means, put Spirit, FCV, or Arlington on your evaluation list. Contact the coaches, ask if your DD can work out with the team. If ECNL, consider McLean, BRYC, Bethesda, VDA. Same goes for the next tier, and so on.

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Anonymous wrote:You can email the TD and he will invite your DD out to a practice now. They are always interested in the younger players and getting that pipeline going. If you can afford it and are on Green, she will likely make a team even as an 08.

How much does it cost (roughly)?

http://washingtonspirit.com/da/development-academy-fees-and-faq/

Given the cost, it sounds like it would be a perfect fit for affluent McLean parents.

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Anonymous wrote:You can email the TD and he will invite your DD out to a practice now. They are always interested in the younger players and getting that pipeline going. If you can afford it and are on Green, she will likely make a team even as an 08.

How much does it cost (roughly)?

http://washingtonspirit.com/da/development-academy-fees-and-faq/

Anonymous wrote:You can email the TD and he will invite your DD out to a practice now. They are always interested in the younger players and getting that pipeline going. If you can afford it and are on Green, she will likely make a team even as an 08.

How much does it cost (roughly)?

You can email the TD and he will invite your DD out to a practice now. They are always interested in the younger players and getting that pipeline going. If you can afford it and are on Green, she will likely make a team even as an 08.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:New Topic. I have heard McLean is a feeder for Spirit geographically. Would it be better for a good 08 on Green to go play up at Spirit next year if given the chance? Is this a better option then playing in the uneven competition of NCSL that does not have divisions at U11 and U12? How would you approach this and go about this with Spirit-VA?

Yes

Contact the TD and come to a practice. There are plenty of playups in all age groups

There really are only one or two play-ups at Spirit at each age group. This info can be viewed in the DA game reports online.

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Anonymous wrote:New Topic. I have heard McLean is a feeder for Spirit geographically. Would it be better for a good 08 on Green to go play up at Spirit next year if given the chance? Is this a better option then playing in the uneven competition of NCSL that does not have divisions at U11 and U12? How would you approach this and go about this with Spirit-VA?

Yes

Contact the TD and come to a practice. There are plenty of playups in all age groups

Anonymous wrote:Interesting tactic for recruiting to Spirit.

Not really, just seems like a question to me. IMO, they should consider both closeby DA clubs, Spirit and Arlington, and McLean ECNL. All solid choices, depending on what your desires/needs are.

Interesting tactic for recruiting to Spirit.

I would be surprised if there are any 08s on Green that could play up in ECNL/DA next year. I've seen them play and - not trying to knock anyone - but no one looked ready for that.

NCSL sucks. Avoid at all costs.

Anonymous wrote:New Topic. I have heard McLean is a feeder for Spirit geographically. Would it be better for a good 08 on Green to go play up at Spirit next year if given the chance? Is this a better option then playing in the uneven competition of NCSL that does not have divisions at U11 and U12? How would you approach this and go about this with Spirit-VA?

Yes

New Topic. I have heard McLean is a feeder for Spirit geographically. Would it be better for a good 08 on Green to go play up at Spirit next year if given the chance? Is this a better option then playing in the uneven competition of NCSL that does not have divisions at U11 and U12? How would you approach this and go about this with Spirit-VA?