Anonymous wrote:HA! 2013G is fine! 3 didnt show because 2 are moving out of the area and 1 has loudly been so unhappy that she committed to another team a while ago. Just take what you see on her with a grain of salt…many families are happy with Valor- 45+ girls showed up for 2013G tryouts and over 100+ boys showed up for 2013 boys tryouts…do whats best for your kid and dont use this lovely board to decide much.

Anonymous wrote:HA! 2013G is fine! 3 didnt show because 2 are moving out of the area and 1 has loudly been so unhappy that she committed to another team a while ago. Just take what you see on her with a grain of salt…many families are happy with Valor- 45+ girls showed up for 2013G tryouts and over 100+ boys showed up for 2013 boys tryouts…do whats best for your kid and dont use this lovely board to decide much.

Anonymous wrote:HA! 2013G is fine! 3 didnt show because 2 are moving out of the area and 1 has loudly been so unhappy that she committed to another team a while ago. Just take what you see on her with a grain of salt…many families are happy with Valor- 45+ girls showed up for 2013G tryouts and over 100+ boys showed up for 2013 boys tryouts…do whats best for your kid and dont use this lovely board to decide much.

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Anonymous wrote:Question: did CYA and SYA travel soccer have issues before they merged to become valor? Or was this a situation of two not so good clubs coming together to make a bigger not so good club? We have experience with CYA rec soccer and I don’t think they run it very well. It seems like the problem maybe starts there. But have no experience with SYA.

SYA was strong. No clue why they merged. Perhaps so they can get better/more fields.

We started CYA soccer in the beginning and I remember at that time there is not enough player to make a team for one age group. So merge is expected.

I don't think a merge was necessary - CYA kids could have picked Herndon for travel.

Is Herndon good for travel? Especially interested in the boys’ side.

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Anonymous wrote:went to u12 boys tryout yesterday and my ds played with their 3rd team and maybe 2nd team. I saw their u12 top team and they looked really above. some valor teams look really good. will try out to other clubs as my ds don't have a chance to make their top or even second team.

if that's the case you might want to consider rec

If PP is talking about the 2013 birth year, that’s a strong age group. First and second teams are both good. I think there’s a drop off when you get to the third team.

i stand by my comments. you should consider rec for your DS

the 2013 team age group is strong? The gold team doesn't even have a coach that shows up. Al is great but DS is a deadbeat coach. The gold team has had zero to no guidance at all.
is your kid on gold or white? i doubt they will have 3 teams this coming year as many of the players are bailing for teams with better coaches.

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Anonymous wrote:went to u12 boys tryout yesterday and my ds played with their 3rd team and maybe 2nd team. I saw their u12 top team and they looked really above. some valor teams look really good. will try out to other clubs as my ds don't have a chance to make their top or even second team.

if that's the case you might want to consider rec

If PP is talking about the 2013 birth year, that’s a strong age group. First and second teams are both good. I think there’s a drop off when you get to the third team.

i stand by my comments. you should consider rec for your DS

the 2013 team age group is strong? The gold team doesn't even have a coach that shows up. Al is great but DS is a deadbeat coach. The gold team has had zero to no guidance at all.
is your kid on gold or white? i doubt they will have 3 teams this coming year as many of the players are bailing for teams with better coaches.

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Anonymous wrote:Question: did CYA and SYA travel soccer have issues before they merged to become valor? Or was this a situation of two not so good clubs coming together to make a bigger not so good club? We have experience with CYA rec soccer and I don’t think they run it very well. It seems like the problem maybe starts there. But have no experience with SYA.

SYA was strong. No clue why they merged. Perhaps so they can get better/more fields.

We started CYA soccer in the beginning and I remember at that time there is not enough player to make a team for one age group. So merge is expected.

I don't think a merge was necessary - CYA kids could have picked Herndon for travel.

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Anonymous wrote:Question: did CYA and SYA travel soccer have issues before they merged to become valor? Or was this a situation of two not so good clubs coming together to make a bigger not so good club? We have experience with CYA rec soccer and I don’t think they run it very well. It seems like the problem maybe starts there. But have no experience with SYA.

SYA was strong. No clue why they merged. Perhaps so they can get better/more fields.

We started CYA soccer in the beginning and I remember at that time there is not enough player to make a team for one age group. So merge is expected.

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Anonymous wrote:Question: did CYA and SYA travel soccer have issues before they merged to become valor? Or was this a situation of two not so good clubs coming together to make a bigger not so good club? We have experience with CYA rec soccer and I don’t think they run it very well. It seems like the problem maybe starts there. But have no experience with SYA.

SYA was strong. No clue why they merged. Perhaps so they can get better/more fields.

Anonymous wrote:Question: did CYA and SYA travel soccer have issues before they merged to become valor? Or was this a situation of two not so good clubs coming together to make a bigger not so good club? We have experience with CYA rec soccer and I don’t think they run it very well. It seems like the problem maybe starts there. But have no experience with SYA.

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Anonymous wrote:Does anyone know anything about the new coach for the RL 2011 G team. Did he come from somewhere else? Worked with girls prior? I know tryouts are next week and since we have moved into the area looking at Valor RL team as an option.

He is a great coach. One of the best from SYA, now Valor. I get there are some frustrations with the club (all deserved) but he is a great coach. The kids and parents will love him. The 2nd team coach is also very strong.

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone know anything about the new coach for the RL 2011 G team. Did he come from somewhere else? Worked with girls prior? I know tryouts are next week and since we have moved into the area looking at Valor RL team as an option.

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Anonymous wrote:I'm surprised they don't have enough girls for a second 2008 team or boys for a third 2011 team.

Agree these jumped out at me as odd too