Anonymous
Post 06/01/2016 14:55     Subject: Travel Soccer Tryouts -- Post Your Club's Dates
Anonymous wrote:Does anyone know how the SCAA tryouts turned out for the younger ages?


U9 was pretty weak. I would say maybe 10 or so kids total and of course all of them got accepted. There was concern that they would not be able to field a team but I think had just enough. We got an invite but didnt accept due to the uncertainty of the club and new coaches. I believe u10 had the most players at 12-15 and U11 had about 5.
Anonymous
Post 06/01/2016 14:54     Subject: Re:Travel Soccer Tryouts -- Post Your Club's Dates
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Did a lot of players decline offers at your club this year?

I was amazed to see the high volume of players that declined spots at our club this year. Some of the older age groups had double digits the # of players that declined.

This scares me a bit. Is this a birth year thing? Is this due to the fact people really shopped around this year or indication that people are really unhappy with the Club? Maybe a little of both?

Did things shake up at other clubs this much???


How do you know how any declined?


Lists are public information and change as the rejections come in.


Yep. My kid got asked to move up because somebody declined.
Anonymous
Post 06/01/2016 14:53     Subject: Re:Travel Soccer Tryouts -- Post Your Club's Dates
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Did a lot of players decline offers at your club this year?

I was amazed to see the high volume of players that declined spots at our club this year. Some of the older age groups had double digits the # of players that declined.

This scares me a bit. Is this a birth year thing? Is this due to the fact people really shopped around this year or indication that people are really unhappy with the Club? Maybe a little of both?

Did things shake up at other clubs this much???


How do you know how any declined?


Lists are public information and change as the rejections come in.
Anonymous
Post 06/01/2016 14:37     Subject: Travel Soccer Tryouts -- Post Your Club's Dates
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:How many kids do the U9 BRYC boys teams take total? I don't care so much about making the top team, just wondering how many spots are available. Just curious for next year.


My guess is 36 for the 3 teams they field.


We attended the BRYC Tryouts as well. Coach said he would take all the boys however most of them seemed to be returning players with some new ones sprinkled in.
Anonymous
Post 06/01/2016 14:36     Subject: Re:Travel Soccer Tryouts -- Post Your Club's Dates
Anonymous wrote:Did a lot of players decline offers at your club this year?

I was amazed to see the high volume of players that declined spots at our club this year. Some of the older age groups had double digits the # of players that declined.

This scares me a bit. Is this a birth year thing? Is this due to the fact people really shopped around this year or indication that people are really unhappy with the Club? Maybe a little of both?

Did things shake up at other clubs this much???


How do you know how any declined?
Anonymous
Post 06/01/2016 14:29     Subject: Travel Soccer Tryouts -- Post Your Club's Dates
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:We don't even know which club this is.

People are trying out for several clubs. At each club, someone will decline. Not a surprise.


They lost 20 players---2 teams worth.


OK, that's a lot. In this case, I'd still say some were simply shopping around, but some might be dissatisfied with the club.

Or, depending on the club, they may be seeking a higher level of competition. I know a few people who still like their home clubs but are leaving for clubs that really are among the elites -- Bethesda, Braddock Road, D.C. United, etc.
Anonymous
Post 06/01/2016 14:21     Subject: Re:Travel Soccer Tryouts -- Post Your Club's Dates
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Did a lot of players decline offers at your club this year?

I was amazed to see the high volume of players that declined spots at our club this year. Some of the older age groups had double digits the # of players that declined.

This scares me a bit. Is this a birth year thing? Is this due to the fact people really shopped around this year or indication that people are really unhappy with the Club? Maybe a little of both?

Did things shake up at other clubs this much???


People really are shopping around this year. Spots at their current clubs aren't the guarantees they once were.

I think it'll go back to "normal" next year.


These kids got spots though. I know a few got spots in top group and still left.


That many kids declining, something wrong with the Club. Period.


Agreed. Maybe they'll begin to realize they are doing something wrong. Glad to see people had balls.


Not necessarily. As someone noted above, a lot more people tried out at multiple clubs this year because of all of the uncertainty associated with the birth year changes. Without knowing the specifics at your situation, I wouldn't get too worried about the number of declines this year.


These were local kids/home club. Not players that just drove from far out for kicks or to get an offer to use as a poker chip. This is why I am concerned.
Anonymous
Post 06/01/2016 14:20     Subject: Travel Soccer Tryouts -- Post Your Club's Dates
Anonymous wrote:We don't even know which club this is.

People are trying out for several clubs. At each club, someone will decline. Not a surprise.


They lost 20 players---2 teams worth.
Anonymous
Post 06/01/2016 14:20     Subject: Re:Travel Soccer Tryouts -- Post Your Club's Dates
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Did a lot of players decline offers at your club this year?

I was amazed to see the high volume of players that declined spots at our club this year. Some of the older age groups had double digits the # of players that declined.

This scares me a bit. Is this a birth year thing? Is this due to the fact people really shopped around this year or indication that people are really unhappy with the Club? Maybe a little of both?

Did things shake up at other clubs this much???


People really are shopping around this year. Spots at their current clubs aren't the guarantees they once were.

I think it'll go back to "normal" next year.


These kids got spots though. I know a few got spots in top group and still left.


That many kids declining, something wrong with the Club. Period.


Agreed. Maybe they'll begin to realize they are doing something wrong. Glad to see people had balls.


Not necessarily. As someone noted above, a lot more people tried out at multiple clubs this year because of all of the uncertainty associated with the birth year changes. Without knowing the specifics at your situation, I wouldn't get too worried about the number of declines this year.
Anonymous
Post 06/01/2016 14:19     Subject: Travel Soccer Tryouts -- Post Your Club's Dates
We don't even know which club this is.

People are trying out for several clubs. At each club, someone will decline. Not a surprise.
Anonymous
Post 06/01/2016 14:10     Subject: Re:Travel Soccer Tryouts -- Post Your Club's Dates
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Did a lot of players decline offers at your club this year?

I was amazed to see the high volume of players that declined spots at our club this year. Some of the older age groups had double digits the # of players that declined.

This scares me a bit. Is this a birth year thing? Is this due to the fact people really shopped around this year or indication that people are really unhappy with the Club? Maybe a little of both?

Did things shake up at other clubs this much???


People really are shopping around this year. Spots at their current clubs aren't the guarantees they once were.

I think it'll go back to "normal" next year.


These kids got spots though. I know a few got spots in top group and still left.


That many kids declining, something wrong with the Club. Period.


Agreed. Maybe they'll begin to realize they are doing something wrong. Glad to see people had balls.
Anonymous
Post 06/01/2016 14:00     Subject: Re:Travel Soccer Tryouts -- Post Your Club's Dates
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Did a lot of players decline offers at your club this year?

I was amazed to see the high volume of players that declined spots at our club this year. Some of the older age groups had double digits the # of players that declined.

This scares me a bit. Is this a birth year thing? Is this due to the fact people really shopped around this year or indication that people are really unhappy with the Club? Maybe a little of both?

Did things shake up at other clubs this much???


People really are shopping around this year. Spots at their current clubs aren't the guarantees they once were.

I think it'll go back to "normal" next year.


These kids got spots though. I know a few got spots in top group and still left.


That many kids declining, something wrong with the Club. Period.
Anonymous
Post 06/01/2016 13:59     Subject: Re:Travel Soccer Tryouts -- Post Your Club's Dates
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Did a lot of players decline offers at your club this year?

I was amazed to see the high volume of players that declined spots at our club this year. Some of the older age groups had double digits the # of players that declined.

This scares me a bit. Is this a birth year thing? Is this due to the fact people really shopped around this year or indication that people are really unhappy with the Club? Maybe a little of both?

Did things shake up at other clubs this much???


People really are shopping around this year. Spots at their current clubs aren't the guarantees they once were.

I think it'll go back to "normal" next year.


These kids got spots though. I know a few got spots in top group and still left.
Anonymous
Post 06/01/2016 13:54     Subject: Re:Travel Soccer Tryouts -- Post Your Club's Dates
Anonymous wrote:Did a lot of players decline offers at your club this year?

I was amazed to see the high volume of players that declined spots at our club this year. Some of the older age groups had double digits the # of players that declined.

This scares me a bit. Is this a birth year thing? Is this due to the fact people really shopped around this year or indication that people are really unhappy with the Club? Maybe a little of both?

Did things shake up at other clubs this much???


People really are shopping around this year. Spots at their current clubs aren't the guarantees they once were.

I think it'll go back to "normal" next year.
Anonymous
Post 06/01/2016 13:40     Subject: Re:Travel Soccer Tryouts -- Post Your Club's Dates
Anonymous wrote:Did a lot of players decline offers at your club this year?

I was amazed to see the high volume of players that declined spots at our club this year. Some of the older age groups had double digits the # of players that declined.

This scares me a bit. Is this a birth year thing? Is this due to the fact people really shopped around this year or indication that people are really unhappy with the Club? Maybe a little of both?

Did things shake up at other clubs this much???


Yikes! That doesn't sound good.

Why are the acceptances/list public record????

I wouldn't want my kids name out there.