Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If the OP is serious and not trolling to see where this thread goes as parents tear down various clubs, then you should have your daughter attend several practices of the the ECNL and DA clubs that are interested in your daughter and that work for you (for example, no need to look at MD United if you live in Loudoun county, because the commuting times would not be worth it). Your daughter should see for herself what the practices, players and coaches are like, and she should see what she likes best. You could also attend practice, see these things for yourself, experience the commute times to/from the clubs, and talk to some parents at those practices to get their thoughts. You could also attend a game or two as the seasons kick off in the next few weeks.

All of the above would give you much better answers to your questions than an anonymous message board. You should keep in mind that all of the ECNL and DA teams have their own pros and cons, and there are threads on every club in the area on this site. If you read enough on this site, then you will read many negative posts, and some positive posts, about every single club in the DMV, whether travel or rec, as well as parents' negative, and some positive, comments about every single league those clubs play in. There is some good information to be gleaned from some of these posts, but you have to be aware of posters with negative agendas about certain clubs and take many of the posts with a grain of salt.

If you are serious, then good luck to you and your daughter as you explore her options. If you are not serious, then break out the popcorn and have fun reading this thread over the next week or so.

OP here. This is helpful but as stated, DD already has offers at several ECNL and DA clubs, so she has gone to ID sessions and practiced with several clubs. What I am looking for is views from parents with experience. If you have thought on a specific club. team or coach, please share.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If the OP is serious and not trolling to see where this thread goes as parents tear down various clubs, then you should have your daughter attend several practices of the the ECNL and DA clubs that are interested in your daughter and that work for you (for example, no need to look at MD United if you live in Loudoun county, because the commuting times would not be worth it). Your daughter should see for herself what the practices, players and coaches are like, and she should see what she likes best. You could also attend practice, see these things for yourself, experience the commute times to/from the clubs, and talk to some parents at those practices to get their thoughts. You could also attend a game or two as the seasons kick off in the next few weeks.

All of the above would give you much better answers to your questions than an anonymous message board. You should keep in mind that all of the ECNL and DA teams have their own pros and cons, and there are threads on every club in the area on this site. If you read enough on this site, then you will read many negative posts, and some positive posts, about every single club in the DMV, whether travel or rec, as well as parents' negative, and some positive, comments about every single league those clubs play in. There is some good information to be gleaned from some of these posts, but you have to be aware of posters with negative agendas about certain clubs and take many of the posts with a grain of salt.

If you are serious, then good luck to you and your daughter as you explore her options. If you are not serious, then break out the popcorn and have fun reading this thread over the next week or so.

OP here. This is helpful but as stated, DD already has offers at several ECNL and DA clubs, so she has gone to ID sessions and practiced with several clubs. What I am looking for is views from parents with experience. If you have thought on a specific club. team or coach, please share.

What you have been told is about as much actual honest sane advice you are going to get here. Nothing more will be shared because it will just end up a troll fest. Understand this and please do not press for anything more. Good luck, but you are on your own with this.

It is best to reach out IN PERSON to people who are at your top choice clubs. It is better to just have a conversation than try and pane for gold here.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If the OP is serious and not trolling to see where this thread goes as parents tear down various clubs, then you should have your daughter attend several practices of the the ECNL and DA clubs that are interested in your daughter and that work for you (for example, no need to look at MD United if you live in Loudoun county, because the commuting times would not be worth it). Your daughter should see for herself what the practices, players and coaches are like, and she should see what she likes best. You could also attend practice, see these things for yourself, experience the commute times to/from the clubs, and talk to some parents at those practices to get their thoughts. You could also attend a game or two as the seasons kick off in the next few weeks.

All of the above would give you much better answers to your questions than an anonymous message board. You should keep in mind that all of the ECNL and DA teams have their own pros and cons, and there are threads on every club in the area on this site. If you read enough on this site, then you will read many negative posts, and some positive posts, about every single club in the DMV, whether travel or rec, as well as parents' negative, and some positive, comments about every single league those clubs play in. There is some good information to be gleaned from some of these posts, but you have to be aware of posters with negative agendas about certain clubs and take many of the posts with a grain of salt.

If you are serious, then good luck to you and your daughter as you explore her options. If you are not serious, then break out the popcorn and have fun reading this thread over the next week or so.

OP here. This is helpful but as stated, DD already has offers at several ECNL and DA clubs, so she has gone to ID sessions and practiced with several clubs. What I am looking for is views from parents with experience. If you have thought on a specific club. team or coach, please share.

After having read the top threads here for some time, couldn't agree more with all of the advice above. There seem to be a few poison pills here who muddy the elite club waters. Best to do your homework off this site.

What you have been told is about as much actual honest sane advice you are going to get here. Nothing more will be shared because it will just end up a troll fest. Understand this and please do not press for anything more. Good luck, but you are on your own with this.

It is best to reach out IN PERSON to people who are at your top choice clubs. It is better to just have a conversation than try and pane for gold here.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If the OP is serious and not trolling to see where this thread goes as parents tear down various clubs, then you should have your daughter attend several practices of the the ECNL and DA clubs that are interested in your daughter and that work for you (for example, no need to look at MD United if you live in Loudoun county, because the commuting times would not be worth it). Your daughter should see for herself what the practices, players and coaches are like, and she should see what she likes best. You could also attend practice, see these things for yourself, experience the commute times to/from the clubs, and talk to some parents at those practices to get their thoughts. You could also attend a game or two as the seasons kick off in the next few weeks.

All of the above would give you much better answers to your questions than an anonymous message board. You should keep in mind that all of the ECNL and DA teams have their own pros and cons, and there are threads on every club in the area on this site. If you read enough on this site, then you will read many negative posts, and some positive posts, about every single club in the DMV, whether travel or rec, as well as parents' negative, and some positive, comments about every single league those clubs play in. There is some good information to be gleaned from some of these posts, but you have to be aware of posters with negative agendas about certain clubs and take many of the posts with a grain of salt.

If you are serious, then good luck to you and your daughter as you explore her options. If you are not serious, then break out the popcorn and have fun reading this thread over the next week or so.

OP here. This is helpful but as stated, DD already has offers at several ECNL and DA clubs, so she has gone to ID sessions and practiced with several clubs. What I am looking for is views from parents with experience. If you have thought on a specific club. team or coach, please share.

Anonymous wrote:If the OP is serious and not trolling to see where this thread goes as parents tear down various clubs, then you should have your daughter attend several practices of the the ECNL and DA clubs that are interested in your daughter and that work for you (for example, no need to look at MD United if you live in Loudoun county, because the commuting times would not be worth it). Your daughter should see for herself what the practices, players and coaches are like, and she should see what she likes best. You could also attend practice, see these things for yourself, experience the commute times to/from the clubs, and talk to some parents at those practices to get their thoughts. You could also attend a game or two as the seasons kick off in the next few weeks.

All of the above would give you much better answers to your questions than an anonymous message board. You should keep in mind that all of the ECNL and DA teams have their own pros and cons, and there are threads on every club in the area on this site. If you read enough on this site, then you will read many negative posts, and some positive posts, about every single club in the DMV, whether travel or rec, as well as parents' negative, and some positive, comments about every single league those clubs play in. There is some good information to be gleaned from some of these posts, but you have to be aware of posters with negative agendas about certain clubs and take many of the posts with a grain of salt.

If you are serious, then good luck to you and your daughter as you explore her options. If you are not serious, then break out the popcorn and have fun reading this thread over the next week or so.

Anonymous wrote:If the OP is serious and not trolling to see where this thread goes as parents tear down various clubs, then you should have your daughter attend several practices of the the ECNL and DA clubs that are interested in your daughter and that work for you (for example, no need to look at MD United if you live in Loudoun county, because the commuting times would not be worth it). Your daughter should see for herself what the practices, players and coaches are like, and she should see what she likes best. You could also attend practice, see these things for yourself, experience the commute times to/from the clubs, and talk to some parents at those practices to get their thoughts. You could also attend a game or two as the seasons kick off in the next few weeks.

All of the above would give you much better answers to your questions than an anonymous message board. You should keep in mind that all of the ECNL and DA teams have their own pros and cons, and there are threads on every club in the area on this site. If you read enough on this site, then you will read many negative posts, and some positive posts, about every single club in the DMV, whether travel or rec, as well as parents' negative, and some positive, comments about every single league those clubs play in. There is some good information to be gleaned from some of these posts, but you have to be aware of posters with negative agendas about certain clubs and take many of the posts with a grain of salt.

If you are serious, then good luck to you and your daughter as you explore her options. If you are not serious, then break out the popcorn and have fun reading this thread over the next week or so.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would love to hear from parents that have daughters in elite soccer, i.e. ECNL, DA or teams playing in the top brackets of major tournaments who are the best coaches and clubs for developing girls. My daughter is U13 and plays for a small club. She is interested in moving to a higher level of play and has been invited to join ECNL and DA clubs. I would love to hear any suggestions on who the top coaches are for U13-u15 and then u16 and higher.

This won't end well.

LOL. WSVA is the best at everything.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would love to hear from parents that have daughters in elite soccer, i.e. ECNL, DA or teams playing in the top brackets of major tournaments who are the best coaches and clubs for developing girls. My daughter is U13 and plays for a small club. She is interested in moving to a higher level of play and has been invited to join ECNL and DA clubs. I would love to hear any suggestions on who the top coaches are for U13-u15 and then u16 and higher.

This won't end well.

Anonymous wrote:I would love to hear from parents that have daughters in elite soccer, i.e. ECNL, DA or teams playing in the top brackets of major tournaments who are the best coaches and clubs for developing girls. My daughter is U13 and plays for a small club. She is interested in moving to a higher level of play and has been invited to join ECNL and DA clubs. I would love to hear any suggestions on who the top coaches are for U13-u15 and then u16 and higher.