^^^^ since you missed it the first time:

"u13 is a pilot age group, so it's not wrong to opt out and focus on the actual DA teams. When we were in the ECNL, u13 at that time was "pre-ecnl" . I don't know if the DA coming changed that, but several clubs didn't field a pre-ecnl team and we personally stopped it. Why? Too much travel for that young age in middle school. That included NC Courage (formerly CASL) by the way.

They have teams in every official age group."

If you still don't get it, then you don't want to.

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Anonymous wrote:I was not the OP asking the question, but this is a very typical response when I do from MU parents. Very defensive about the program.

Some MU parents. I see it too. Questions that look legitimate to me as an MU parent are sometimes labeled as trolling, which I don't get, but a loud voice doesn't mean it's the only voice.

A legitimate question can be asked in a legitimate way.

Again, all the poster had to do was ask what they wanted to know. Asking in such a passive way is a stupid way to get the information and answer you really want to know. A kid isn't being outed because they want to know about a certain age group.

Why is this hard to grasp?

I see the question as one of stability. If a club is struggling in some age groups, is it stable and viable? I say MU not fielding a pilot team isn't the same at all. Plus, the quality of players that have joined the program and the additional of coaches like Izzy Cotto as having stepped up the entire culture. So rather than push back, I prefer to answer the question.

Don’t disagree here but only time will tell. I think it is a fair concern but one that will only be more clear in the coming spring.

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Anonymous wrote:I was not the OP asking the question, but this is a very typical response when I do from MU parents. Very defensive about the program.

Some MU parents. I see it too. Questions that look legitimate to me as an MU parent are sometimes labeled as trolling, which I don't get, but a loud voice doesn't mean it's the only voice.

A legitimate question can be asked in a legitimate way.

Again, all the poster had to do was ask what they wanted to know. Asking in such a passive way is a stupid way to get the information and answer you really want to know. A kid isn't being outed because they want to know about a certain age group.

Why is this hard to grasp?

I see the question as one of stability. If a club is struggling in some age groups, is it stable and viable? I say MU not fielding a pilot team isn't the same at all. Plus, the quality of players that have joined the program and the additional of coaches like Izzy Cotto as having stepped up the entire culture. So rather than push back, I prefer to answer the question.

But you haven't answered the question - is MU fielding a team in every age group? How is that not a legitimate question?

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Anonymous wrote:I was not the OP asking the question, but this is a very typical response when I do from MU parents. Very defensive about the program.

Some MU parents. I see it too. Questions that look legitimate to me as an MU parent are sometimes labeled as trolling, which I don't get, but a loud voice doesn't mean it's the only voice.

A legitimate question can be asked in a legitimate way.

Again, all the poster had to do was ask what they wanted to know. Asking in such a passive way is a stupid way to get the information and answer you really want to know. A kid isn't being outed because they want to know about a certain age group.

Why is this hard to grasp?

I see the question as one of stability. If a club is struggling in some age groups, is it stable and viable? I say MU not fielding a pilot team isn't the same at all. Plus, the quality of players that have joined the program and the additional of coaches like Izzy Cotto as having stepped up the entire culture. So rather than push back, I prefer to answer the question.

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Anonymous wrote:I was not the OP asking the question, but this is a very typical response when I do from MU parents. Very defensive about the program.

Some MU parents. I see it too. Questions that look legitimate to me as an MU parent are sometimes labeled as trolling, which I don't get, but a loud voice doesn't mean it's the only voice.

A legitimate question can be asked in a legitimate way.

Again, all the poster had to do was ask what they wanted to know. Asking in such a passive way is a stupid way to get the information and answer you really want to know. A kid isn't being outed because they want to know about a certain age group.

Why is this hard to grasp?

Wow. See what I mean!

Look at your response and the tone.

You may want to look in the mirror before criticizing others who ask questions.

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Anonymous wrote:I was not the OP asking the question, but this is a very typical response when I do from MU parents. Very defensive about the program.

Some MU parents. I see it too. Questions that look legitimate to me as an MU parent are sometimes labeled as trolling, which I don't get, but a loud voice doesn't mean it's the only voice.

A legitimate question can be asked in a legitimate way.

Again, all the poster had to do was ask what they wanted to know. Asking in such a passive way is a stupid way to get the information and answer you really want to know. A kid isn't being outed because they want to know about a certain age group.

Why is this hard to grasp?

Anonymous wrote:I was not the OP asking the question, but this is a very typical response when I do from MU parents. Very defensive about the program.

Some MU parents. I see it too. Questions that look legitimate to me as an MU parent are sometimes labeled as trolling, which I don't get, but a loud voice doesn't mean it's the only voice.

Not stopped it, opted out. Weird autocorrect

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Anonymous wrote:My dd is 08 so how it affects me is that it looks like this is not a viable program for us to look at considering they couldn't field a 07 team. Have they said why and what their plan is for next year. My daughter really wants to play DA and it looks like now every option is such a long drive for us. I was hoping we would be able to stay close.

Try FCV. They'll give your DD a look and a spot if good enough.

I think “good enough” for either GFR or FCV 08 is a low bar to clear LOL

Poster was asking about DA. There are several '08s playing on the 07 DA team at FCV.

Not talking about the regular travel teams.

If several 08’s are playing on their 07 DA team my comment about a low bar to clear stands.

Anonymous wrote:My dd is 08 so how it affects me is that it looks like this is not a viable program for us to look at considering they couldn't field a 07 team. Have they said why and what their plan is for next year. My daughter really wants to play DA and it looks like now every option is such a long drive for us. I was hoping we would be able to stay close.

u13 is a pilot age group, so it's not wrong to opt out and focus on the actual DA teams. When we were in the ECNL, u13 at that time was "pre-ecnl" . I don't know if the DA coming changed that, but several clubs didn't field a pre-ecnl team and we personally stopped it. Why? Too much travel for that young age in middle school. That included NC Courage (formerly CASL) by the way.
They have teams in every official age group.

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Anonymous wrote:My dd is 08 so how it affects me is that it looks like this is not a viable program for us to look at considering they couldn't field a 07 team. Have they said why and what their plan is for next year. My daughter really wants to play DA and it looks like now every option is such a long drive for us. I was hoping we would be able to stay close.

Try FCV. They'll give your DD a look and a spot if good enough.

I think “good enough” for either GFR or FCV 08 is a low bar to clear LOL

Poster was asking about DA. There are several '08s playing on the 07 DA team at FCV.

Not talking about the regular travel teams.

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Anonymous wrote:My dd is 08 so how it affects me is that it looks like this is not a viable program for us to look at considering they couldn't field a 07 team. Have they said why and what their plan is for next year. My daughter really wants to play DA and it looks like now every option is such a long drive for us. I was hoping we would be able to stay close.

Try FCV. They'll give your DD a look and a spot if good enough.

I think “good enough” for either GFR or FCV 08 is a low bar to clear LOL

Anonymous wrote:My dd is 08 so how it affects me is that it looks like this is not a viable program for us to look at considering they couldn't field a 07 team. Have they said why and what their plan is for next year. My daughter really wants to play DA and it looks like now every option is such a long drive for us. I was hoping we would be able to stay close.

Try FCV. They'll give your DD a look and a spot if good enough.

Anonymous wrote:My dd is 08 so how it affects me is that it looks like this is not a viable program for us to look at considering they couldn't field a 07 team. Have they said why and what their plan is for next year. My daughter really wants to play DA and it looks like now every option is such a long drive for us. I was hoping we would be able to stay close.

So, since you posted honestly here I would do two things. Reach out to the MU coaches as well as the GFR 08 coach.

A lack of a 07 team this is concerning but the 08 team may still be a viable option but only the MU coaches will be able to answer questions regarding the 07 gap.

Anonymous wrote:My dd is 08 so how it affects me is that it looks like this is not a viable program for us to look at considering they couldn't field a 07 team. Have they said why and what their plan is for next year. My daughter really wants to play DA and it looks like now every option is such a long drive for us. I was hoping we would be able to stay close.

Trolling statements are generally posed as “questions”

All the person had to say was that they have an 08 and are interested but have some concerns about the viability of the age group. Instead they ask in a passive aggressive, indirect BS way.

Just ask what you want to know and you will get a honest answer. Ask bullshit probing/trolling question and that is the answer you will get.