Anonymous
Post 04/17/2020 14:49     Subject: Re:Post-DA future - Girls
Anonymous wrote:My 2 cents: college coaches want good players that will help their program be successful. The DA had it right, it’s all about developing players, not building power teams and winning trophies. I heard a great quote from ex-MNT goalkeeper Tony Meola once: “the last thing I want is to walk into my kid’s room when they turn 18 and see it filled with medals and trophies but they never developed into a good player”. All this talk about players jumping to this and that ECNL team to make it great, slow down. If you’re a parent of an ex-DA player find a technical director and coach that you can trust and will help your kid develop with the right intentions. It sounds like most DA clubs are going to start a new 10 month league while allowing HS soccer if your daughter wants to play, so you may not have to do anything. You don’t need to chase some ECNL badge.
Yep its called ECNL 2
Anonymous
Post 04/17/2020 14:02     Subject: Re:Post-DA future - Girls
^ no sh@t. That’s why I moved my kids around. It’s hard to find good development and for us it wasn’t at the most winningest club and the big name coaches. Training and individual development fell very short there. Culture is important too. What coaches will tolerate and turn a blind eye to. Sometimes that starter needs to be benched to teach him an example and set an example for the rest of the team—even if it’s a Final. Character is a big part of the game.
Anonymous
Post 04/17/2020 13:57     Subject: Re:Post-DA future - Girls
Anonymous wrote:My 2 cents: college coaches want good players that will help their program be successful. The DA had it right, it’s all about developing players, not building power teams and winning trophies. I heard a great quote from ex-MNT goalkeeper Tony Meola once: “the last thing I want is to walk into my kid’s room when they turn 18 and see it filled with medals and trophies but they never developed into a good player”. All this talk about players jumping to this and that ECNL team to make it great, slow down. If you’re a parent of an ex-DA player find a technical director and coach that you can trust and will help your kid develop with the right intentions. It sounds like most DA clubs are going to start a new 10 month league while allowing HS soccer if your daughter wants to play, so you may not have to do anything. You don’t need to chase some ECNL badge.


This is the dilemma, right? DD loves her coach. And for all its flaws, DA did some things right. Having each game recorded was a huge plus. Getting video of teams they were going to play, and having to review footage, meeting with her position group, coming up with strategies against that team. And then after the games, looking at her clips and seeing what she could have done better. These things also helped her develop into a smarter player.

Does ECNL require games to be recorded? I actually have no idea.

Anonymous
Post 04/17/2020 13:33     Subject: Re:Post-DA future - Girls
My 2 cents: college coaches want good players that will help their program be successful. The DA had it right, it’s all about developing players, not building power teams and winning trophies. I heard a great quote from ex-MNT goalkeeper Tony Meola once: “the last thing I want is to walk into my kid’s room when they turn 18 and see it filled with medals and trophies but they never developed into a good player”. All this talk about players jumping to this and that ECNL team to make it great, slow down. If you’re a parent of an ex-DA player find a technical director and coach that you can trust and will help your kid develop with the right intentions. It sounds like most DA clubs are going to start a new 10 month league while allowing HS soccer if your daughter wants to play, so you may not have to do anything. You don’t need to chase some ECNL badge.
Anonymous
Post 04/17/2020 09:35     Subject: Post-DA future - Girls
FCV staff are doing the following:

1. Worrying about their own financial well-being
2. Putting plans in place to benefit from the liquidation of their assets (You...the paying customer).

No one is going to Martyr themselves for the Club.

They may tell YOU to shelter in place. But THEY are looking for ways to properly position themselves.

Money talks. BS walks. There is ZERO loyalty in this game.
Anonymous
Post 04/17/2020 09:17     Subject: Post-DA future - Girls
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Is Bobby still running the program? He is a good coach-will he leave? No I am not an FCV parent but I still think he is a good coach. I know everyone is going to get nasty but it is true.


+1 Can't imagine with his resume he's not going to be looking to head up an ECNL program somewhere.


I heard he’s interviewing at Loudoun!
Man he’s moving on faster than the parents.
Anonymous
Post 04/17/2020 09:15     Subject: Post-DA future - Girls
Anonymous wrote:Is Bobby still running the program? He is a good coach-will he leave? No I am not an FCV parent but I still think he is a good coach. I know everyone is going to get nasty but it is true.


You are not a FCV parent which is why you think Bobby is a good coach. He was by far the start of the downfall for FCV. Please study up on all the forums here... NO ONE in FCV can stand him. So many issues brought to US Soccer - they wont even let him coach on the youth national teams any longer. He is not just an FCV problem.
Anonymous
Post 04/17/2020 09:15     Subject: Post-DA future - Girls
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Is Bobby still running the program? He is a good coach-will he leave? No I am not an FCV parent but I still think he is a good coach. I know everyone is going to get nasty but it is true.


+1 Can't imagine with his resume he's not going to be looking to head up an ECNL program somewhere.


I heard he’s interviewing at Loudoun!
Anonymous
Post 04/16/2020 23:11     Subject: Post-DA future - Girls
How long can TSJ stay in business a this point? I guess if they own then land vs. lease then they’ll be ok. Just furlough everyone and shut off most of the power and wait it out.
Anonymous
Post 04/16/2020 22:51     Subject: Post-DA future - Girls
That is interesting. BRYC could use him but he may have contract with The ST James. Maybe ECNL will change their mind on FCV though.
Anonymous
Post 04/16/2020 22:32     Subject: Post-DA future - Girls
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Is Bobby still running the program? He is a good coach-will he leave? No I am not an FCV parent but I still think he is a good coach. I know everyone is going to get nasty but it is true.


+1 Can't imagine with his resume he's not going to be looking to head up an ECNL program somewhere.


I say go to BRYC and take whatever teams will come over with him to run shit. They ain’t doing good anyways. Switch up each team.
Anonymous
Post 04/16/2020 22:24     Subject: Post-DA future - Girls
Anonymous wrote:Is Bobby still running the program? He is a good coach-will he leave? No I am not an FCV parent but I still think he is a good coach. I know everyone is going to get nasty but it is true.


+1 Can't imagine with his resume he's not going to be looking to head up an ECNL program somewhere.
Anonymous
Post 04/16/2020 22:06     Subject: Post-DA future - Girls
Is Bobby still running the program? He is a good coach-will he leave? No I am not an FCV parent but I still think he is a good coach. I know everyone is going to get nasty but it is true.
Anonymous
Post 04/16/2020 22:03     Subject: Post-DA future - Girls
Anonymous wrote:Every team has weak players. The FCV starters Will find a home in an ECNL club


I think all FCV players find homes not just the starters, it will suck for the kids to be split up.
Anonymous
Post 04/16/2020 21:53     Subject: Post-DA future - Girls
Every team has weak players. The FCV starters Will find a home in an ECNL club