Anonymous
Post 06/04/2020 08:21     Subject: Soccer Academy’s Step Up
You guys are crazy. I don't know a single club that doesn't have a zero tolerance policy on racism (among other isms). If you're looking for social justice leadership from your SOCCER club, you're looking int he wrong place.

And if you're experiencing racism at your local club, LEAVE for goodness sakes - file charges if you want.

Pick an organization that is actually designed to make a difference on the issue. Provide them with your time or funding if you so choose.

For the person who suggested quotas... I'm not even going to get started.
Anonymous
Post 06/04/2020 08:11     Subject: Re:Soccer Academy’s Step Up
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:What do you suggest Clubs should say or do?


Zero Tolerance! Perhaps even sending an email to their teams/parents acknowledging that they are aware what is going on in the country and even own backyard and want to support the members of their organization that are affected! 9 days of protests now and my club has only sent out information regarding tryouts and fees!


Why do we care what a soccer club has to say. Why don’t you send an email out, at least to your team? People always want others to do things but won’t do it themselves. How convenient.


Right, because Parents speaking up on behalf of club directors and leadership makes the most sense.
Anonymous
Post 06/04/2020 07:18     Subject: Re:Soccer Academy’s Step Up
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:What do you suggest Clubs should say or do?


Zero Tolerance! Perhaps even sending an email to their teams/parents acknowledging that they are aware what is going on in the country and even own backyard and want to support the members of their organization that are affected! 9 days of protests now and my club has only sent out information regarding tryouts and fees!


Why do we care what a soccer club has to say. Why don’t you send an email out, at least to your team? People always want others to do things but won’t do it themselves. How convenient.
Anonymous
Post 06/03/2020 18:27     Subject: Re:Soccer Academy’s Step Up
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:What do you suggest Clubs should say or do?


Perhaps start with saying there is a zero tolerance for racism.


Meh, more words. Tell me specifics. Tell me that you have reviewed your SOP for discriminatory practices (in many cases, how about creating an SOP). Tell me that TD's are charged with the responsibility to spot racism and act immediately. Tell me that you will be open and honest about violations and corrective actions.


I was an earlier poster who requested specifics. This is exactly what is useful. Words followed by specifics within what clubs can do. These are good ideas. How about more representative coaching staffs.


Maybe the local club that bears the name of a certain Confederate general should think about changing it.
Anonymous
Post 06/03/2020 13:52     Subject: Soccer Academy’s Step Up
Potomac U10 boy parent here with some tots in Brit-Am.

Last night our U10 boy had a team meeting to discuss training and camps with any mention of what’s going on currently to the parents. Director has declined to give an opinion
Anonymous
Post 06/03/2020 13:37     Subject: Soccer Academy’s Step Up
Facts count more than words. What about what how many female TDS/coaches in your staff? Which is the ratio of white kids vs other backgrounds? Do families have a voice or club support when they feel their DC are not having equal opportunities as other DC in the team? Such a anonymous Hotline. There is quitE a lot a club can do to ensure there is no discrimination.
Anonymous
Post 06/03/2020 13:36     Subject: Re:Soccer Academy’s Step Up
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:What do you suggest Clubs should say or do?


Perhaps start with saying there is a zero tolerance for racism.


Our club has that already in the contracts... Zero tolerance for racism, bullying, etc. No discrimination due to religion, ethnicity, race, etc.

Don't clubs do this already?

Or are you suggesting a reminder on their social media accounts? [/

Facts count more than words. What about what how many female TDS/coaches in your staff? Which is the ratio of white kids vs other backgrounds? Do families have a voice or club support when they feel their DC are not having equal opportunities as other DC in the team? Such a anonymous Hotline. There is quitE a lot a club can do to ensure there is no discrimination. Facts talk - check your team in the last 2-5 years which have been the most vulnerable DC with no support from a the team lead, a coach etc.
Anonymous
Post 06/03/2020 13:35     Subject: Soccer Academy’s Step Up
Perhaps some an email with their thoughts, links to resources, places to donate, petitions to sign.

But first and foremost making a statement and telling everyone how they feel, taking steps to implement the actions they support and then letting their community know once again how they went about in helping.
Anonymous
Post 06/03/2020 13:20     Subject: Re:Soccer Academy’s Step Up
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:What do you suggest Clubs should say or do?


Perhaps start with saying there is a zero tolerance for racism.


Our club has that already in the contracts... Zero tolerance for racism, bullying, etc. No discrimination due to religion, ethnicity, race, etc.

Don't clubs do this already?

Or are you suggesting a reminder on their social media accounts?
Anonymous
Post 06/03/2020 13:14     Subject: Soccer Academy’s Step Up
Anonymous wrote:If you are a club start by accepting costumer reviews. I wonder why most clubs forbid families on posting online reviews, isn’t it retaliation? The fact that clubs prohibit the reviews empower TD and coaches bias against certain players and families. With no transparency in their policies, good practices and directives/coaches behaviors, this clearly leads to discrimination.


not sure, call a lawyer
Anonymous
Post 06/03/2020 13:12     Subject: Soccer Academy’s Step Up
If you are a club start by accepting costumer reviews. I wonder why most clubs forbid families on posting online reviews, isn’t it retaliation? The fact that clubs prohibit the reviews empower TD and coaches bias against certain players and families. With no transparency in their policies, good practices and directives/coaches behaviors, this clearly leads to discrimination.
Anonymous
Post 06/03/2020 13:02     Subject: Soccer Academy’s Step Up
Anonymous wrote:An area that is so rich in Diversity, I thought that in times like these our top academies would rise to the occasion.

Yesterday, #blackouttuesday several soccer academies (Bethesda, Potomac, Brit-Am, PPA to name
a few) posted black squares on their Instagram page but a black square is insufficient, they should examine their motives and not participate in performative allyship.

I understand that it’s more comfortable for you to post a black square than your use words, power, your body, and your money to fight racism but I beg of them to do it!


well it depends; some people say allies need to shut up, some say allies need to say these exact words, some say do more, etc. complex issue, most people are ignorant to most factors, and the assertions so many people give are often unsubstantiated and/or failed logic with fallacies abound. it's sad, because people have had their lives take and now people are having their lives taken.
Anonymous
Post 06/03/2020 12:58     Subject: Re:Soccer Academy’s Step Up
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:What do you suggest Clubs should say or do?


Perhaps start with saying there is a zero tolerance for racism.


Meh, more words. Tell me specifics. Tell me that you have reviewed your SOP for discriminatory practices (in many cases, how about creating an SOP). Tell me that TD's are charged with the responsibility to spot racism and act immediately. Tell me that you will be open and honest about violations and corrective actions.


+1 hypocrites most clubs will take no action other than posting their propaganda online. I have witnessed a lot of discrimination within a local club. Most times it comes from coaches from different backgrounds. All they care is to please parents that kiss their ass.


This is just talk too. Be specific. What action? You know what’s hypocritical? Not voting and then screaming about outcomes.
Anonymous
Post 06/03/2020 12:56     Subject: Re:Soccer Academy’s Step Up
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:What do you suggest Clubs should say or do?


Perhaps start with saying there is a zero tolerance for racism.


Meh, more words. Tell me specifics. Tell me that you have reviewed your SOP for discriminatory practices (in many cases, how about creating an SOP). Tell me that TD's are charged with the responsibility to spot racism and act immediately. Tell me that you will be open and honest about violations and corrective actions.


I was an earlier poster who requested specifics. This is exactly what is useful. Words followed by specifics within what clubs can do. These are good ideas. How about more representative coaching staffs.
Anonymous
Post 06/03/2020 12:54     Subject: Re:Soccer Academy’s Step Up
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:What do you suggest Clubs should say or do?


Perhaps start with saying there is a zero tolerance for racism.


Meh, more words. Tell me specifics. Tell me that you have reviewed your SOP for discriminatory practices (in many cases, how about creating an SOP). Tell me that TD's are charged with the responsibility to spot racism and act immediately. Tell me that you will be open and honest about violations and corrective actions.


+1 hypocrites most clubs will take no action other than posting their propaganda online. I have witnessed a lot of discrimination within a local club. Most times it comes from coaches from different backgrounds. All they care is to please parents that kiss their ass.