Anonymous
Post 12/03/2025 16:10     Subject: Re:ECNL Kansas City
Anonymous wrote:What is the average coach count at a game at these larger showcases - not at say the game that pits the top two clubs again each other - but a standard game. Is it 5-7 coaches at a game like that (say a middle of the pack type game - not best two teams, not worst two teams?

i've seen the photos with 50-60 coaches lined up at a certain game and i've seen the photos with 2 ... but on average, how do the sidelines look for the general games?


IDK. My DD went through the recruiting cycle last year as a U16 and it varied quite a bit. I would say average was around 20 coaches? Maybe not 20 different schools. Some games had many more - especially at ECNL playoffs.

Just something to think about too, just because the teams aren't top ranked, doesn't mean that coaches aren't going to show up. Doesn't make sense for coaches from a mid-major to go watch two teams made up of USYNT pool players and P4 level players play. They'll go to see the players that they are interested in recruiting.
Anonymous
Post 12/03/2025 16:06     Subject: ECNL Kansas City
Anonymous wrote:Do people feel like the competition is good?


They try to match up teams so they are pretty even. In my DDs time going to these, there have only been a couple of times where her team or the opposition were really outclassed. Outside of playoffs and events like Jeff Cup, these are the only times that they really get to compete against other teams outside their conference. DD likes that aspect of it.
Anonymous
Post 12/03/2025 13:59     Subject: ECNL Kansas City
Incoming rant: ECNL KC will be another reason why ECNL needs to be broken up. Let's make a prediction: Shorten games, change of times, canceled games - AGAIN. Parents, like me, paying for all of the mess while staying awful hotels that are mandated to me by ECNL, too. Oh, but give me an option to buy my way out of Event Connect's mandatory stay to play, I mean some one has to get paid. Players missing school, parents missing work for a dog and pony show in the freezing cold while coaches will most likely not show for those two 8 am 18degree games against teams they played last month.

Midwest showcases in Dec don't work....TEN, STL. I mean, come on already. GO SOUTH!

And why is ECNL RL having a showcase the same weekend there? And why are there ECNLRL teams playing in the ECNL showcase when they have their own Showcase the same weekend.

ECNL needs to be broken up.
Anonymous
Post 12/03/2025 13:06     Subject: Re:ECNL Kansas City
What is the average coach count at a game at these larger showcases - not at say the game that pits the top two clubs again each other - but a standard game. Is it 5-7 coaches at a game like that (say a middle of the pack type game - not best two teams, not worst two teams?

i've seen the photos with 50-60 coaches lined up at a certain game and i've seen the photos with 2 ... but on average, how do the sidelines look for the general games?
Anonymous
Post 12/03/2025 11:40     Subject: ECNL Kansas City
Anonymous wrote:USY L Nationals in Tampa next week, no hats or heaters requires.


No quality or scouting included. I feel sorry for the local teams that are... playing each other.
Anonymous
Post 12/03/2025 11:39     Subject: ECNL Kansas City
Do people feel like the competition is good?
Anonymous
Post 12/02/2025 19:51     Subject: ECNL Kansas City
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Wait did you just say your ECNL DD's main contact is going to a GA event....wait for it....


Sure did. He texted her and said he chose the warming weather in CA and two other assistant coaches will be there in KC. Not a big deal, she knows that other assistants as well. Just thought it was funny.


Good job not taking the bait!


Don't think the PP was trying to reignite the ECNL v GA debate but just that coaches go to both leagues events.


No, not at all. Just stating the facts. Top recruiter at DD's committed school said that they would catch up in Florida. Said they were looking forward to the CA sunshine and were sending his two assistant coaches to KC! I don't care one way or another - I was just hoping I could catch up in person rather than Zoom. I'm not on the FL trip, my wife is going, again!
Anonymous
Post 12/02/2025 19:47     Subject: ECNL Kansas City
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Yeah. I'm not looking forward to it at all. I drew the short straw on the parent side and I'm going with my DD and 3 of her teammates. LOL.

Luckily, their first two games are at noon and the 3rd is at 11. I did see that they are shortening Monday's games to 35 minute halves.

My DD is U17 and 15/18 players on her team have verbally committed - the only 3 that haven't are just entering the recruiting cycle as they are 2028 grad year. I feel bad for those players since it's the opening event and looks to be kinda crappy.

Florida, IMO, was really the better event to focus on in attending - ton of coaches there last year and weather a bit better.

I know that my DD's main contact at her committed school is going to the GA event and two other assistants will be in KC.

Interesting the college cup being there - looks like it's back in Cary at WakeMed the next two years.

Oh well. Let's hope no one gets hypothermia like last year in St. Louis.


Where did you see them shortening the game?


Our team manager sent out a note indicating the times were shortened on the third day. Not sure where she saw it. Along with the usual overpriced gear will be available in the shoebox, you can buy tickets for the college cup through and ECNL link and for those fortunate enough not to be attending, the games will be streamed through HUDL for a fee.


You sound like a lot of fun.


Thanks - I'm just trying to bring some levity to this process. It's been pretty trying - as my DD has gotten older, there is more politicking and other associated crap that goes along with stuff. Granted, some of my DD's best friends are soccer teammates, but at times it just does get tiresome. Maybe looking forward to KC a slightly bit more - just found out that one of my charges is not attending due to an illness, so I am now only responsible for my DD plus 2. LOL. Fun times.
Anonymous
Post 12/02/2025 18:47     Subject: ECNL Kansas City
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Wait did you just say your ECNL DD's main contact is going to a GA event....wait for it....


Sure did. He texted her and said he chose the warming weather in CA and two other assistant coaches will be there in KC. Not a big deal, she knows that other assistants as well. Just thought it was funny.


Good job not taking the bait!


Don't think the PP was trying to reignite the ECNL v GA debate but just that coaches go to both leagues events.
Anonymous
Post 12/02/2025 17:41     Subject: ECNL Kansas City
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Yeah. I'm not looking forward to it at all. I drew the short straw on the parent side and I'm going with my DD and 3 of her teammates. LOL.

Luckily, their first two games are at noon and the 3rd is at 11. I did see that they are shortening Monday's games to 35 minute halves.

My DD is U17 and 15/18 players on her team have verbally committed - the only 3 that haven't are just entering the recruiting cycle as they are 2028 grad year. I feel bad for those players since it's the opening event and looks to be kinda crappy.

Florida, IMO, was really the better event to focus on in attending - ton of coaches there last year and weather a bit better.

I know that my DD's main contact at her committed school is going to the GA event and two other assistants will be in KC.

Interesting the college cup being there - looks like it's back in Cary at WakeMed the next two years.

Oh well. Let's hope no one gets hypothermia like last year in St. Louis.


Where did you see them shortening the game?


Our team manager sent out a note indicating the times were shortened on the third day. Not sure where she saw it. Along with the usual overpriced gear will be available in the shoebox, you can buy tickets for the college cup through and ECNL link and for those fortunate enough not to be attending, the games will be streamed through HUDL for a fee.


You sound like a lot of fun.
Anonymous
Post 12/02/2025 17:34     Subject: ECNL Kansas City
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Wait did you just say your ECNL DD's main contact is going to a GA event....wait for it....


Sure did. He texted her and said he chose the warming weather in CA and two other assistant coaches will be there in KC. Not a big deal, she knows that other assistants as well. Just thought it was funny.


Good job not taking the bait!
Anonymous
Post 12/02/2025 17:21     Subject: ECNL Kansas City
USY L Nationals in Tampa next week, no hats or heaters requires.
Anonymous
Post 12/02/2025 16:10     Subject: ECNL Kansas City
Anonymous wrote:Wait did you just say your ECNL DD's main contact is going to a GA event....wait for it....


Sure did. He texted her and said he chose the warming weather in CA and two other assistant coaches will be there in KC. Not a big deal, she knows that other assistants as well. Just thought it was funny.
Anonymous
Post 12/02/2025 16:09     Subject: ECNL Kansas City
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Yeah. I'm not looking forward to it at all. I drew the short straw on the parent side and I'm going with my DD and 3 of her teammates. LOL.

Luckily, their first two games are at noon and the 3rd is at 11. I did see that they are shortening Monday's games to 35 minute halves.

My DD is U17 and 15/18 players on her team have verbally committed - the only 3 that haven't are just entering the recruiting cycle as they are 2028 grad year. I feel bad for those players since it's the opening event and looks to be kinda crappy.

Florida, IMO, was really the better event to focus on in attending - ton of coaches there last year and weather a bit better.

I know that my DD's main contact at her committed school is going to the GA event and two other assistants will be in KC.

Interesting the college cup being there - looks like it's back in Cary at WakeMed the next two years.

Oh well. Let's hope no one gets hypothermia like last year in St. Louis.


Where did you see them shortening the game?


Our team manager sent out a note indicating the times were shortened on the third day. Not sure where she saw it. Along with the usual overpriced gear will be available in the shoebox, you can buy tickets for the college cup through and ECNL link and for those fortunate enough not to be attending, the games will be streamed through HUDL for a fee.
Anonymous
Post 12/02/2025 16:01     Subject: ECNL Kansas City
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Wait did you just say your ECNL DD's main contact is going to a GA event....wait for it....


Funny how quick you were to pounce on an ECNL thread hmm Yes, there are different events all over the country with different priorities.


Virginia tech head coach always goes to California events when he can. Doesn’t matter on the league.