Anonymous
Post 03/17/2026 10:21     Subject: Re:REV Soccer Only CHAT, No drama please
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Anonymous
Post 03/17/2026 10:19     Subject: REV Soccer Only CHAT, No drama please
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Sounds like the TD and president are easily manipulated.


When a parent becomes an "expert at playing politics," they stop being a supporter and start acting like a lobbyist. This shift transforms a game meant for kids into a high-stakes social chess match where the board is the sideline and the pieces are the players.
"Playing politics" usually involves a few specific, tactics
The Whisper Campaign: Planting seeds of doubt about a coach’s strategy or another player's performance to elevate their own child's standing.
Gatekeeping: Controlling the flow of information among other parents to create an "in-crowd" and an "out-crowd."
When backroom maneuvering takes center stage, the actual team and club suffers in major ways. When playing time or positions are influenced by a parent’s relationship with the coach, TD and President, the kids notice. If a player works twice as hard but loses their spot to the "connected" kid, their drive vanishes. Trust is the currency of a team; politics devalues it. Politics are contagious. Once one parent starts "maneuvering," others feel they must do the same just to keep their child on a level playing field. This creates a "cold war" atmosphere where parents are suspicious of one another rather than cheering for the whole squad.

Ultimately, the club’s reputation takes a hit. High-quality coaches and talented players will eventually leave for "cleaner" programs where the drama is kept to a minimum. You end up with a club that isn't known for its trophies or its player development, but for its sideline drama. The kids are almost always aware of the tension. When parents play politics, they teach their children that success isn't earned through sweat and skill, but through who you know and how well you can manipulate the system.



Wow! This is exactly the description of Christian Cziommer’s Girls Academy teams. You hit the nail on the head. Parents orchestrate a weaker kid to an advantageous position despite lack of actual ability and better players are discouraged from using their skill. It’s really disgusting.
Anonymous
Post 03/17/2026 09:40     Subject: REV Soccer Only CHAT, No drama please
WHO knows if the biography RUMORS ARE true
Anonymous
Post 03/17/2026 09:22     Subject: REV Soccer Only CHAT, No drama please
Management looks the other way!!!! Pay to play creates a “us” versus them mentality……. In the background management…..spreads…false narratives….
Anonymous
Post 03/17/2026 08:52     Subject: REV Soccer Only CHAT, No drama please
Every club deals with parent power games, but it’s up to the leadership to draw a line and stop it.
Anonymous
Post 03/17/2026 08:22     Subject: REV Soccer Only CHAT, No drama please
Anonymous wrote:Sounds like the TD and president are easily manipulated.


When a parent becomes an "expert at playing politics," they stop being a supporter and start acting like a lobbyist. This shift transforms a game meant for kids into a high-stakes social chess match where the board is the sideline and the pieces are the players.
"Playing politics" usually involves a few specific, tactics
The Whisper Campaign: Planting seeds of doubt about a coach’s strategy or another player's performance to elevate their own child's standing.
Gatekeeping: Controlling the flow of information among other parents to create an "in-crowd" and an "out-crowd."
When backroom maneuvering takes center stage, the actual team and club suffers in major ways. When playing time or positions are influenced by a parent’s relationship with the coach, TD and President, the kids notice. If a player works twice as hard but loses their spot to the "connected" kid, their drive vanishes. Trust is the currency of a team; politics devalues it. Politics are contagious. Once one parent starts "maneuvering," others feel they must do the same just to keep their child on a level playing field. This creates a "cold war" atmosphere where parents are suspicious of one another rather than cheering for the whole squad.

Ultimately, the club’s reputation takes a hit. High-quality coaches and talented players will eventually leave for "cleaner" programs where the drama is kept to a minimum. You end up with a club that isn't known for its trophies or its player development, but for its sideline drama. The kids are almost always aware of the tension. When parents play politics, they teach their children that success isn't earned through sweat and skill, but through who you know and how well you can manipulate the system.
Anonymous
Post 03/17/2026 07:54     Subject: REV Soccer Only CHAT, No drama please
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Are there wild card teams also?


Wild Card teams are by age group only, top 4 finishers in each age group at Nat'l Playoffs who's club is not selected into Champions Cup. I don't think any team in MA South can get that done though.

This weeks update standings:
CISC - 22
NVA - 14
SYC - 14
VRSC - 13

The April matchup between SYC and VRSC across all age groups will have a big impact. U13 and U14 matchups with NVA and CISC will also have a big impact.


I doubt the U13 and U14 matchups with CISC will have much of an impact on the GA Mid-Atlantic South standings.
yes it will as it will impact 2nd place


The U13 and U14 teams don't play CISC again in the spring. Already played them twice in the fall. Pay attention, get your facts straight.


Nva plays Cisc which is why it will have an impact for obvious reasons. Are those facts straight genius?


2x at that. Thanks for clearing up.
Anonymous
Post 03/17/2026 06:53     Subject: REV Soccer Only CHAT, No drama please
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Are there wild card teams also?


Wild Card teams are by age group only, top 4 finishers in each age group at Nat'l Playoffs who's club is not selected into Champions Cup. I don't think any team in MA South can get that done though.

This weeks update standings:
CISC - 22
NVA - 14
SYC - 14
VRSC - 13

The April matchup between SYC and VRSC across all age groups will have a big impact. U13 and U14 matchups with NVA and CISC will also have a big impact.


I doubt the U13 and U14 matchups with CISC will have much of an impact on the GA Mid-Atlantic South standings.
yes it will as it will impact 2nd place


The U13 and U14 teams don't play CISC again in the spring. Already played them twice in the fall. Pay attention, get your facts straight.


Nva plays Cisc which is why it will have an impact for obvious reasons. Are those facts straight genius?
Anonymous
Post 03/17/2026 06:29     Subject: REV Soccer Only CHAT, No drama please
Anonymous wrote:There’s one player BP and cc cut from fcv who now plays at VT.

Another they thought was great for years who got cut right away from Penn state because she didn’t pass their physical tests.

Some parents are just gaming the system and are good at it.


BP and even CC a bit back in the day would promote a few select players relentlessly.. youth training camps etc. They barely played in college and now are "marketing assistants".
Anonymous
Post 03/17/2026 05:58     Subject: REV Soccer Only CHAT, No drama please
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Are there wild card teams also?


Wild Card teams are by age group only, top 4 finishers in each age group at Nat'l Playoffs who's club is not selected into Champions Cup. I don't think any team in MA South can get that done though.

This weeks update standings:
CISC - 22
NVA - 14
SYC - 14
VRSC - 13

The April matchup between SYC and VRSC across all age groups will have a big impact. U13 and U14 matchups with NVA and CISC will also have a big impact.


I doubt the U13 and U14 matchups with CISC will have much of an impact on the GA Mid-Atlantic South standings.
yes it will as it will impact 2nd place


The U13 and U14 teams don't play CISC again in the spring. Already played them twice in the fall. Pay attention, get your facts straight.
Anonymous
Post 03/16/2026 23:47     Subject: Re:REV Soccer Only CHAT, No drama please
Don’t forget the suspect made up years of experience the president gets compensated for.
Anonymous
Post 03/16/2026 23:32     Subject: REV Soccer Only CHAT, No drama please
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Are there wild card teams also?


Wild Card teams are by age group only, top 4 finishers in each age group at Nat'l Playoffs who's club is not selected into Champions Cup. I don't think any team in MA South can get that done though.

This weeks update standings:
CISC - 22
NVA - 14
SYC - 14
VRSC - 13

The April matchup between SYC and VRSC across all age groups will have a big impact. U13 and U14 matchups with NVA and CISC will also have a big impact.


I doubt the U13 and U14 matchups with CISC will have much of an impact on the GA Mid-Atlantic South standings.
yes it will as it will impact 2nd place
Anonymous
Post 03/16/2026 22:07     Subject: REV Soccer Only CHAT, No drama please
Anonymous wrote:What are the VRSC rosters up to now on the girls teams? 24 or 25?


Whatever sustains BOTH the bloated salaries for YOUTH “directors” PLUS the financial hemorrhage from Loudoun United acquisition when they already brought over 7 figures in losses
Anonymous
Post 03/16/2026 21:58     Subject: REV Soccer Only CHAT, No drama please
What are the VRSC rosters up to now on the girls teams? 24 or 25?
Anonymous
Post 03/16/2026 21:07     Subject: REV Soccer Only CHAT, No drama please
Deflecting from where the boys' coaches are going ? Just say that the boys don't get the attention, and we only worry about GA, boys parents shut your trap!