Depending where you are in Springfield- Alexandria has great field space and strong teams with good coaching.

If Fairfax county field space issues are worse at small or travel only clubs. The county allocates fields based on total club roster; the more players the more fields. Rec players usually practice once per week and therefore don't use as much field time as travel players so a club with a large rec program will actually get enough field space for the club allocated from the county while a small travel-only club will only get small fraction of what they need to run the program.

SYC used to be a bit different because the board didn't really like soccer much so they would end up giving the space to other sports and travel soccer was still starved, not sure if it's like that any more.

Avoid SYC at all costs. Unless you want to play very long long ball

I have been with this club for several years now and have never heard of this scholarship.

Many if not most club will offer goalie training.

SCAA sent out a mass email and I think even posted on their site, if you pay you will have a spot on a tram.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
SCAA will invite you and take your money. They are so disorganized. They do not have enough coaches or field space. roster is small cause anyone from this area will know to stay away. The have no vision no mission. Each age group has one team well with the exception of the U13. One of the SYC U13 team all came over to SCAA, my understanding was they were the lowest team at SYC and wasn’t getting any attention.

Anonymous wrote:At the younger ages, the smaller clubs in the area are good for player development. SYC is a big club. It is really coach dependent - we have had a wonderful experience, but others may have a different one depending on the coach/level.
If you are interested in a small club like SCAA, I would email them. They will let you come practice - even over the winter. It makes a huge difference when it comes to determining whether it is the right fit.
Biggest thing is finding a coach that is really focused on developing your kid and location.

I guess there will always be different perspectives for every club. I think it also depends on the quality and commitment of your coach. At scaa my DS has been doing well with tons of training opportunities at not extra cost. They also offer goalie training for all age groups at no added cost. Scaa also provides scholarships to several players per team. Not sure why people think they will “take your money”. Wouldn’t any club take your money. Yes field space can be an issue but again, most smaller clubs will have this problem.

I'm looking for teams in Fairfax County that didn't have field space issues. Alexandria is different. Specifically Springfield. All seem to have the same issues.

Anonymous wrote:What clubs would you suggest then that have extra turf space under lights? All my kids had field space issues this year.

We haven't had field issues at Alexandria. U9 play on turf with lights. Enough space that there are full field scrimmages each practice.

What clubs would you suggest then that have extra turf space under lights? All my kids had field space issues this year.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
SCAA will invite you and take your money. They are so disorganized. They do not have enough coaches or field space. roster is small cause anyone from this area will know to stay away. The have no vision no mission. Each age group has one team well with the exception of the U13. One of the SYC U13 team all came over to SCAA, my understanding was they were the lowest team at SYC and wasn’t getting any attention.

Anonymous wrote:At the younger ages, the smaller clubs in the area are good for player development. SYC is a big club. It is really coach dependent - we have had a wonderful experience, but others may have a different one depending on the coach/level.
If you are interested in a small club like SCAA, I would email them. They will let you come practice - even over the winter. It makes a huge difference when it comes to determining whether it is the right fit.
Biggest thing is finding a coach that is really focused on developing your kid and location.

I guess there will always be different perspectives for every club. I think it also depends on the quality and commitment of your coach. At scaa my DS has been doing well with tons of training opportunities at not extra cost. They also offer goalie training for all age groups at no added cost. Scaa also provides scholarships to several players per team. Not sure why people think they will “take your money”. Wouldn’t any club take your money. Yes field space can be an issue but again, most smaller clubs will have this problem.

The previous positive reviews and this one sounds like an employee or marketer.

"No extra cost"

"Goalie training" Also, most field player parents are not touting goalie training.

Precious pp in the beginning sounded very marketish...

Anonymous wrote:
SCAA will invite you and take your money. They are so disorganized. They do not have enough coaches or field space. roster is small cause anyone from this area will know to stay away. The have no vision no mission. Each age group has one team well with the exception of the U13. One of the SYC U13 team all came over to SCAA, my understanding was they were the lowest team at SYC and wasn’t getting any attention.

Anonymous wrote:At the younger ages, the smaller clubs in the area are good for player development. SYC is a big club. It is really coach dependent - we have had a wonderful experience, but others may have a different one depending on the coach/level.
If you are interested in a small club like SCAA, I would email them. They will let you come practice - even over the winter. It makes a huge difference when it comes to determining whether it is the right fit.
Biggest thing is finding a coach that is really focused on developing your kid and location.

I guess there will always be different perspectives for every club. I think it also depends on the quality and commitment of your coach. At scaa my DS has been doing well with tons of training opportunities at not extra cost. They also offer goalie training for all age groups at no added cost. Scaa also provides scholarships to several players per team. Not sure why people think they will “take your money”. Wouldn’t any club take your money. Yes field space can be an issue but again, most smaller clubs will have this problem.

SCAA will invite you and take your money. They are so disorganized. They do not have enough coaches or field space. roster is small cause anyone from this area will know to stay away. The have no vision no mission. Each age group has one team well with the exception of the U13. One of the SYC U13 team all came over to SCAA, my understanding was they were the lowest team at SYC and wasn’t getting any attention.

Anonymous wrote:At the younger ages, the smaller clubs in the area are good for player development. SYC is a big club. It is really coach dependent - we have had a wonderful experience, but others may have a different one depending on the coach/level.
If you are interested in a small club like SCAA, I would email them. They will let you come practice - even over the winter. It makes a huge difference when it comes to determining whether it is the right fit.
Biggest thing is finding a coach that is really focused on developing your kid and location.

Stay away from this club. They only care about making money, no dedicated coach, not enough field space. It’s a mess.


The director who coaches his daughter’s team parades himself on the field like he owns SCAA.

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Anonymous wrote:Come check out SCAA. My DS plays on the current u9 team (2013s) and has a super dedicated coach. Smaller club but with some dedicated coaches/parents. One of our coaches is also running a 2014/2015 training sessions for the full season. Not sure what they plan for competitive games etc.

What is SCAA? Never heard of it?

Are you kidding me? SCAA is a joke. They have ONE field with five teams practicing all at the same time. The ‘coach’ for the U14 or U15 is a parent who gets thrown out at games. This is one of the most disorganized club.

Okay, I lied they have two fields one turf and then the grass field. Still over packed.

Anonymous wrote:Scaa has some great coaches. They really know your kid. Good place to develop as a young player on the boys side. Also really good fields, which is definitely something to consider.
Team America is ok, but I didn't love the coaching.