Anonymous
Post 11/07/2018 10:23     Subject: Re:WS MD DA
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I promise this is not intended to bash Spirit VA or to get the person who bashes them to write 20 more posts about them, but there is a rumor going round that Spirit is dropping DA, and this might explain why Spirit MD has ID sessions for next year, but Spirit VA has not posted any ID sessions for next year. Hopefully that is not true, and someone in the know will explain the inconsistency between the two Spirit teams.


Those of us in the club have not heard this rumor. I’m sure your “promise” is genuine. We get that there is one or two Spirit VA haters on the board, but it makes zero sense for just one side to pull out and not both.

The more likely explanation is the same as last year; they were not coordinated because the organizations are different. Two different TDs, different coaching staff, and different teams. It’s like having two different clubs under the same umbrella organization. It’s only November, so it’s not unheard of not to have sessions for the following season yet. I can tell you that I’ve seen several players from another leading club practice with our group, so they aren’t exactly turning interested people away.


FCV has a link to DA ID sessions but no actual dates. So essentially, fill out a form and get invited to a practice. Spirit VA is no different really, just contact the club. The idea that ID sessions are necessary is a bit out of touch. If you are interested in a DA or ANY team for that matter just reach out to the coach of the team directly and go to practices. In fact, this is a better way to go than attending a cattle call ID session.

High level teams will ALWAYS take a look at a kid anytime.
Anonymous
Post 11/06/2018 19:45     Subject: Re:WS MD DA
Thanks. That is helpful.
Anonymous
Post 11/06/2018 19:38     Subject: Re:WS MD DA
Anonymous wrote:I promise this is not intended to bash Spirit VA or to get the person who bashes them to write 20 more posts about them, but there is a rumor going round that Spirit is dropping DA, and this might explain why Spirit MD has ID sessions for next year, but Spirit VA has not posted any ID sessions for next year. Hopefully that is not true, and someone in the know will explain the inconsistency between the two Spirit teams.


Those of us in the club have not heard this rumor. I’m sure your “promise” is genuine. We get that there is one or two Spirit VA haters on the board, but it makes zero sense for just one side to pull out and not both.

The more likely explanation is the same as last year; they were not coordinated because the organizations are different. Two different TDs, different coaching staff, and different teams. It’s like having two different clubs under the same umbrella organization. It’s only November, so it’s not unheard of not to have sessions for the following season yet. I can tell you that I’ve seen several players from another leading club practice with our group, so they aren’t exactly turning interested people away.
Anonymous
Post 11/06/2018 19:10     Subject: Re:WS MD DA
I promise this is not intended to bash Spirit VA or to get the person who bashes them to write 20 more posts about them, but there is a rumor going round that Spirit is dropping DA, and this might explain why Spirit MD has ID sessions for next year, but Spirit VA has not posted any ID sessions for next year. Hopefully that is not true, and someone in the know will explain the inconsistency between the two Spirit teams.
Anonymous
Post 11/06/2018 16:57     Subject: Re:WS MD DA
For those currently with girls at Spirit MD (or VA), did Spirit MD have ID sessions earlier than Spirit VA last year? I am just curious why Spirit MD have already held an ID session, with two more coming up in Nov. and Dec., while Spirit VA has not yet announced any ID sessions. I get that they are separate teams, but I am a little surprised that Spirit is not more coordinated in setting up ID sessions for their two teams.
Anonymous
Post 10/29/2018 22:44     Subject: Re:WS MD DA
Anonymous wrote:Spirit's MD teams at the U14 and U15 age groups appear to be doing quite well so far this season, with the U14's undefeated so far this season and with a win over FCV this past weekend and 2 wins over Arlington. For those in the program, any reason why these teams are stronger than the other age groups? For example, I imagine the answer is "better players," and, if that assumption is correct, then I am curious if there was any reason Spirit has done a better job recruiting those years than the older or younger age groups.

Also, Spirit MD generally seems to be having better results than Spirit VA across the age groups. Is this primarily due to the fact that MD has no other DA options (with only MD United and BSC offering ECNL teams), whereas VA has several DA and ECNL options close by? Or is Spirit MD doing something different than Spirit VA?

Lastly, does anyone know whether there will be any other MD teams moving to DA (or new teams joining ECNL)? Not that I am hoping for MD to resemble NoVa in terms of options, but it would be nice if there was another DA option (or ECNL option).


My DD plays for Arlington and as the record shows, WS MD is a better team than we are. They are faster to the ball, and most had better technical skills. I think that part of this is because they pull from a large area. We spoke with a MD parent who said he travels 80 miles for practice. Now, I'm not sure if that was roundtrip or not but, wow.

They have a fairly deep bench, but all the players are strong and they have a few who are REALLY talented. I was actually surprised by the close scores between the U14 MD vs. VA game. While VA is better than their record shows, MD is a much stronger team.






Anonymous
Post 10/29/2018 21:27     Subject: WS MD DA
Anonymous wrote:Did anyone's daughter attend the ID session last night for the WS MD 06/07 age groups? Curious to hear about what kind of turn out it may have had.


Yes, let's talk about Spirit MD for God's sake.

No, but do you know if they will have ID sessions for the older age groups at all this winter?
Anonymous
Post 10/29/2018 21:24     Subject: WS MD DA
Did anyone's daughter attend the ID session last night for the WS MD 06/07 age groups? Curious to hear about what kind of turn out it may have had.
Anonymous
Post 10/29/2018 21:15     Subject: WS MD DA
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I read an interesting comment from RSD about a different club, but it is a good universal that fits here:

"All that said -- if they have teams that are clearly not competitive at whatever level, it's ... OK, maybe not a *red* flag but certainly a yellow one. It either means the coaches are deluded about the progress of their kids (something I've seen time and time again elsewhere) or that they're simply not able to bring these kids up to whatever standard they're seeking."


LOL thanks for the tip Barca lady, because that’s where the quote came from. I assure you the girls at Spirit VA are much better than your bunch!


Your comment proves you didn't understand the original post the comment came from.
Hahaha! I don't have kids at Barca, but I would personally pay to see them wipe the field with your teams. Might as well, since everyone else already has.


ROTFLMAO the Barca kids suck. I've seen their teams personally; awful. But nice try, I know who you are! What a jackass.
Anonymous
Post 10/29/2018 21:14     Subject: WS MD DA
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:PS I know there's at least one WS VA hater and verified sock puppet on this forum, I get it. I gave Spirit MD the credit due in having the edge in skill, and explained why. The style of play was essentially the same, as I stated, regardless that one side executed it a little better than the other. For sensible folks on this forum, they played the same style and you can review the scorelines on the USSDA site for yourselves.


So that's your defense every time someone criticizes WS VA? Nice cop out. The only close game was from the McLean 05 team WS VA inherited. Gloss it over as much as you like.


That comment just shows you did not actually watch the games, you are arbitrarily defining a one goal difference as close and a two goal difference as not close. These were competitive games with good even play for much of the game from both sides.

And it’s a fact that there is a WS VA hater here who is known to sock puppet. You can’t erase that fact, and there is no reason to believe that individual has stopped posting here.


So that IS your defense every time. Got it.


Nope, just stating facts.

1. Fact, the games this weekend were competitive, with the edge to Spirit MD but VA not terribly far behind in most age groups. The scores were representative, especially the timing, a few of the games were tied until late goals.

2. There is a complete batshit crazy WS VA hater on this forum who is known to sock puppet and generally tear down the club. Look to your left, look to your right; if you can't acknowledge it, it's probably you.
Anonymous
Post 10/29/2018 21:14     Subject: WS MD DA
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I read an interesting comment from RSD about a different club, but it is a good universal that fits here:

"All that said -- if they have teams that are clearly not competitive at whatever level, it's ... OK, maybe not a *red* flag but certainly a yellow one. It either means the coaches are deluded about the progress of their kids (something I've seen time and time again elsewhere) or that they're simply not able to bring these kids up to whatever standard they're seeking."


LOL thanks for the tip Barca lady, because that’s where the quote came from. I assure you the girls at Spirit VA are much better than your bunch!


Your comment proves you didn't understand the original post the comment came from.
Hahaha! I don't have kids at Barca, but I would personally pay to see them wipe the field with your teams. Might as well, since everyone else already has.
Anonymous
Post 10/29/2018 20:52     Subject: WS MD DA
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:PS I know there's at least one WS VA hater and verified sock puppet on this forum, I get it. I gave Spirit MD the credit due in having the edge in skill, and explained why. The style of play was essentially the same, as I stated, regardless that one side executed it a little better than the other. For sensible folks on this forum, they played the same style and you can review the scorelines on the USSDA site for yourselves.


So that's your defense every time someone criticizes WS VA? Nice cop out. The only close game was from the McLean 05 team WS VA inherited. Gloss it over as much as you like.


That comment just shows you did not actually watch the games, you are arbitrarily defining a one goal difference as close and a two goal difference as not close. These were competitive games with good even play for much of the game from both sides.

And it’s a fact that there is a WS VA hater here who is known to sock puppet. You can’t erase that fact, and there is no reason to believe that individual has stopped posting here.


So that IS your defense every time. Got it.
Anonymous
Post 10/29/2018 19:19     Subject: WS MD DA
Anonymous wrote:Honesty is always appreciated. And stop hijacking the MD thread to try and boost the VA side.


First, you are responding to more than one poster. Second, someone made a commment comparing Spirit MD with VA in a negative light. So the Spirit MD supporter, or whomever it really was, decided to hijack it that way on their own.
Anonymous
Post 10/29/2018 19:15     Subject: WS MD DA
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:PS I know there's at least one WS VA hater and verified sock puppet on this forum, I get it.

I gave Spirit MD the credit due in having the edge in skill, and explained why. The style of play was essentially the same, as I stated, regardless that one side executed it a little better than the other. For sensible folks on this forum, they played the same style and you can review the scorelines on the USSDA site for yourselves.


So that's your defense every time someone criticizes WS VA? Nice cop out. The only close game was from the McLean 05 team WS VA inherited. Gloss it over as much as you like.


That comment just shows you did not actually watch the games, you are arbitrarily defining a one goal difference as close and a two goal difference as not close. These were competitive games with good even play for much of the game from both sides.

And it’s a fact that there is a WS VA hater here who is known to sock puppet. You can’t erase that fact, and there is no reason to believe that individual has stopped posting here.
Anonymous
Post 10/29/2018 18:59     Subject: WS MD DA
Anonymous wrote:I read an interesting comment from RSD about a different club, but it is a good universal that fits here:

"All that said -- if they have teams that are clearly not competitive at whatever level, it's ... OK, maybe not a *red* flag but certainly a yellow one. It either means the coaches are deluded about the progress of their kids (something I've seen time and time again elsewhere) or that they're simply not able to bring these kids up to whatever standard they're seeking."


LOL thanks for the tip Barca lady, because that’s where the quote came from. I assure you the girls at Spirit VA are much better than your bunch!