There’s no 10 year old that says I’d like to play 60 competitive games this year and practice another 100-120 days. If you mean playing pickup with friends or in the neighborhood that is awesome but how many of these kids are doing that? There’s no such thing as too much soccer if a kid is having fun and enjoying it with friends but that’s not your typical club soccer.

Anonymous wrote:Kids around the world who love soccer play soccer every day. There is no such thing as too much soccer. There is such thing as too much pressure and unrealistic expectations. That’s what burns kids out.

If 60 games a year is too much for your 11-year-old, then have her play less, there’re several levels below for those who aren’t that into it. There’s a lid for e dry pot.

I think playing in small formats or short sided pickup games for fun is much much different. But I hear you. I'm sure these 60 games/ tournies come with a suite of practices as well plus the 45 minute pre game warm ups , it all adds up. There is a story about the world cup and pro soccer players are being over used. The complaint alleges that with summer games pros are now playing over 60 games a year and they aren't getting the adequate rest to start next season. But, you think its ok for 14 year old girls to play 60 games- considering the acl issues affecting girls?

Anonymous wrote:Kids around the world who love soccer play soccer every day. There is no such thing as too much soccer. There is such thing as too much pressure and unrealistic expectations. That’s what burns kids out.

If 60 games a year is too much for your 11-year-old, then have her play less, there’re several levels below for those who aren’t that into it. There’s a lid for e dry pot.

Kids play every day but it is small format and less muscular strain than our US style. It is not the play up, 11v11 when you’re 10, in front of your parents who will yell at you if you walk 1x stuff we have in the states. That is the difference and more less stressful.

I played ALOT as a kid organically and our organized structure is just different and more stressful than how I played.

If you don’t recognize the difference, you may be doing a disservice to your child.

Kids around the world who love soccer play soccer every day. There is no such thing as too much soccer. There is such thing as too much pressure and unrealistic expectations. That’s what burns kids out.

If 60 games a year is too much for your 11-year-old, then have her play less, there’re several levels below for those who aren’t that into it. There’s a lid for e dry pot.

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Anonymous wrote:The crazy part is that clubs like SYC and Coppermine are always doing more than Bethesda; more tournaments, playing up in age groups, more practices, etc. It’s an arms race with no end in sight. As parents we have to be the ones to pull back, especially when they’re young.

A 2011 team in NJ. NJ premier played over 60 games in last 12 months. I'm sure parents look at this and say its an active club..but. its obvious the team is profiting on all of this. 60 games for 14 year olds is just too much

Yeah - NJ is crazy, but ask Old Line parents how many games they played last 2-3 years. It's a miracle those kids can still walk at this point.

Anonymous wrote:The crazy part is that clubs like SYC and Coppermine are always doing more than Bethesda; more tournaments, playing up in age groups, more practices, etc. It’s an arms race with no end in sight. As parents we have to be the ones to pull back, especially when they’re young.

SYC also charges parents for tournaments, so it can get $$$$$$$ really quickly if you are on one of their GA/MLS teams (or pre as the case may be)

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Anonymous wrote:The crazy part is that clubs like SYC and Coppermine are always doing more than Bethesda; more tournaments, playing up in age groups, more practices, etc. It’s an arms race with no end in sight. As parents we have to be the ones to pull back, especially when they’re young.

A 2011 team in NJ. NJ premier played over 60 games in last 12 months. I'm sure parents look at this and say its an active club..but. its obvious the team is profiting on all of this. 60 games for 14 year olds is just too much

That is psychotic

Anonymous wrote:The crazy part is that clubs like SYC and Coppermine are always doing more than Bethesda; more tournaments, playing up in age groups, more practices, etc. It’s an arms race with no end in sight. As parents we have to be the ones to pull back, especially when they’re young.

A 2011 team in NJ. NJ premier played over 60 games in last 12 months. I'm sure parents look at this and say its an active club..but. its obvious the team is profiting on all of this. 60 games for 14 year olds is just too much

The crazy part is that clubs like SYC and Coppermine are always doing more than Bethesda; more tournaments, playing up in age groups, more practices, etc. It’s an arms race with no end in sight. As parents we have to be the ones to pull back, especially when they’re young.

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Anonymous wrote:Yes, I want to hear from anyone who wants to defend the Colton's policy on guest playing? It seems like a lose/lose for the club and the players. Still waiting to hear one legitimately good reason. I know most of the coaches don't care.

Burnout. overuse injuries. The player card is insurance card, so if you're using it and something happens, BSC would be involved.

If BSC cared at all about overuse and burnout, they wouldn't be so obnoxious about kids being dual sport and cross-training. As it is, they demand kids specialize at U8 and don't GAF about the research showing that is a terrible idea. The policy on no guest playing (but allowing other club players to guest play FOR them) has nothing to do with being concerned about a kid's well-being, and everything to do with panic that they will like another coach's style or be recruited elsewhere, as many people suggested on here.

It’s a trap!

Unless this is one of the Coltons setting a trap🤣.

I like it, playing with fire, good luck!!

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Anonymous wrote:This will sound like a joke but it's not.

I'm looking for 2016 kids to play a local tournament second week of August

Anyone interested please reach out to tournament.team@proton.me (I'm serious about it)

Let me guess-- the rising stars cup?

Yes

Anonymous wrote:This will sound like a joke but it's not.

I'm looking for 2016 kids to play a local tournament second week of August

Anyone interested please reach out to tournament.team@proton.me (I'm serious about it)

Let me guess-- the rising stars cup?