Anonymous wrote:Anyone attend the Barcelona tryouts?

We did not knowing what it was all about. We know of 14 other kids that tried out and all made it, that was enough for me to walk.

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Anonymous wrote:No dates/times listed but Barca Soccer is about to have tryouts

http://www.barcasoccer.com/TryoutInfo/index_E.html

Anyone have experience with this club? Considering it due to the location for a U10 player

Their players have good skill from what I have seen.

This isn't the new Escola academy--name is confusing.

Correct not the new FC Escola. This one is based out of Springfield VA.

Thanks for the feedback.

Anonymous wrote:No dates/times listed but Barca Soccer is about to have tryouts

http://www.barcasoccer.com/TryoutInfo/index_E.html

Anyone have experience with this club? Considering it due to the location for a U10 player

Their players have good skill from what I have seen.

This isn't the new Escola academy--name is confusing.

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Anonymous wrote:6:37 - that's about what we spent this year for U9.
$1,800 club fees (going up to $1,900)
$345 team fees (covered 4 tournaments, winter futsal, coach gifts, equipment)
probably $300 in uniforms, cleats, balls, maybe more
$100 for a tent and chairs, but I can use those for other things

plus meals and the occasional hotel when we have an early Sunday tournament game in Ellicott city and don't want to get up at the crack of dawn to drive back there.

Jesus Christ! All that for U9!

This does sound like a lot!

DS participated in the ASA U9 tryouts last weekend, and he'll go back next Saturday. I'm not at all sure that he will be selected, but if he is, I'm wondering if it's worth it to accept the spot. I know the answer to this question will vary kid to kid and family to family, but would you say it's worth the time and money to play U9 travel soccer as a 7 year old? It all seems like too much too soon, but plenty of people are doing it. Honestly, I kind of wish this wasn't even an option at this age.

If cost is an issue perhaps you could look at clubs with ODSL teams. From what I understand they are a bit more economical and a higher level than a rec team. Also keep in mind that you are paying for 10months of training as opposed to Rec which you pay for each season. Yes the cost is still high but does put it into perspective. We do it for the level of training he receives and to play with other kids at his level and with the expectation that he will be in some competitive games. There are some blow outs for an against some times. We enjoy traveling to other areas to watch him play and make a day out of it. Every family is different.

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Anonymous wrote:A you please give me an honest idea how much these clubs cost. Let's assume a club that does two training days a week for fall and spring and one day in the winter and that there are league games fall and spring plus two total tournaments. That seems about average to me? How much should this cost/can this cost? It seems that not all clubs are transparent and I want to know the range of the most affordable up to what a premium product will cost. It would also be great to hear what is skimped on for the cheapest and what the top dollar is buying. My DS is U-10 for point of reference and I'm wondering how the numbers I'm seeing match up?

$1000-$2500

DS's team at FPYC was $1600 all in this year, I believe. They practiced 5 hours a week fall and spring and 3 in the winter. League games in fall and spring, three tournaments, futsal in the winter.

I think it varies by team within our club, though.

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Anonymous wrote:6:37 - that's about what we spent this year for U9.
$1,800 club fees (going up to $1,900)
$345 team fees (covered 4 tournaments, winter futsal, coach gifts, equipment)
probably $300 in uniforms, cleats, balls, maybe more
$100 for a tent and chairs, but I can use those for other things

plus meals and the occasional hotel when we have an early Sunday tournament game in Ellicott city and don't want to get up at the crack of dawn to drive back there.

Jesus Christ! All that for U9!

This does sound like a lot!

DS participated in the ASA U9 tryouts last weekend, and he'll go back next Saturday. I'm not at all sure that he will be selected, but if he is, I'm wondering if it's worth it to accept the spot. I know the answer to this question will vary kid to kid and family to family, but would you say it's worth the time and money to play U9 travel soccer as a 7 year old? It all seems like too much too soon, but plenty of people are doing it. Honestly, I kind of wish this wasn't even an option at this age.

No dates/times listed but Barca Soccer is about to have tryouts

http://www.barcasoccer.com/TryoutInfo/index_E.html

Anyone have experience with this club? Considering it due to the location for a U10 player

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Anonymous wrote:6:37 - that's about what we spent this year for U9.
$1,800 club fees (going up to $1,900)
$345 team fees (covered 4 tournaments, winter futsal, coach gifts, equipment)
probably $300 in uniforms, cleats, balls, maybe more
$100 for a tent and chairs, but I can use those for other things

plus meals and the occasional hotel when we have an early Sunday tournament game in Ellicott city and don't want to get up at the crack of dawn to drive back there.

Jesus Christ! All that for U9!

Sounds about right give or take $200

Anonymous wrote:6:37 - that's about what we spent this year for U9.
$1,800 club fees (going up to $1,900)
$345 team fees (covered 4 tournaments, winter futsal, coach gifts, equipment)
probably $300 in uniforms, cleats, balls, maybe more
$100 for a tent and chairs, but I can use those for other things

plus meals and the occasional hotel when we have an early Sunday tournament game in Ellicott city and don't want to get up at the crack of dawn to drive back there.

Jesus Christ! All that for U9!

6:37 - that's about what we spent this year for U9.
$1,800 club fees (going up to $1,900)
$345 team fees (covered 4 tournaments, winter futsal, coach gifts, equipment)
probably $300 in uniforms, cleats, balls, maybe more
$100 for a tent and chairs, but I can use those for other things

plus meals and the occasional hotel when we have an early Sunday tournament game in Ellicott city and don't want to get up at the crack of dawn to drive back there.

Anonymous wrote:ASA is around $1900 plus another $3-400 in team fees, plus uniforms.

It adds up to a lot more!!

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Anonymous wrote:FPYC tryouts: http://fpycsports.com/travel-team-try-outs/

Does anyone have an idea of FPYC player needs for rising U12 Boys (2006) teams.

They have two 2006 teams with relatively small rosters. They are always looking to add players. I think their "A" team is in like Division 5 or 6 of NCSL and their "B" team is obviously lower, so I think it'[s fair to say that they have all sorts of needs.

Yes, we are looking for more 2006s. We have an excellent coach for this age group and each player gets great one-on-one attention and training.

Is it possible to attend a practice? Who would be the person to contact?

ASA is around $1900 plus another $3-400 in team fees, plus uniforms.

Anonymous wrote:A you please give me an honest idea how much these clubs cost. Let's assume a club that does two training days a week for fall and spring and one day in the winter and that there are league games fall and spring plus two total tournaments. That seems about average to me? How much should this cost/can this cost? It seems that not all clubs are transparent and I want to know the range of the most affordable up to what a premium product will cost. It would also be great to hear what is skimped on for the cheapest and what the top dollar is buying. My DS is U-10 for point of reference and I'm wondering how the numbers I'm seeing match up?

$1000-$2500

There are clubs that don't list fees. And there different levels on offer. Trying to get a sense how cheap and how expensive the range is for club not rec.