Anonymous
Post 01/11/2026 07:57     Subject: Bethesda Soccer On Way Down
Oh wow good to know. I did notice Next Star moved its training to Bethesda facilities! Maybe SM was under pressure to do the same? I hope this was SM's decision. He's just a good coach. He should be with the U11s and higher, not the Ulittles. U littles need a different touch. That's a good spot for CM! AAAhhhhhh I would love to see PD sidelined to the U littles with his imperious tones, cold demeanor and douchey personality. Instead he's taking a top spot and i don't think he's showing much for it. When my U little comes up I think I would consider Armour or another club over this one if it was under him and I wanted to stay on the MLS next pathway.
Anonymous
Post 01/09/2026 21:43     Subject: Bethesda Soccer On Way Down
Anonymous wrote:SM is a great player developer and an even better human. Doesn’t make sense why they would get rid of him.


I know a number of parents specifically ousted him from their team last year.

Not sure what led to the split this year. He does know he has the sauce so I can see him giving BSC leadership a Logan Roy F.O. about any 2017/2018 parental complaints this year.

Not every kid can handle his direct approach. Not every parent can either. The parents who ousted him last year felt like the process was not “fun” for the kids. My kid considers getting better and winning fun but everybody has their own metric.
Anonymous
Post 01/09/2026 21:21     Subject: Bethesda Soccer On Way Down
SM is a great player developer and an even better human. Doesn’t make sense why they would get rid of him.
Anonymous
Post 01/09/2026 16:06     Subject: Re:Bethesda Soccer On Way Down
Agree. I need SM to land somewhere great at U15 level. We would move our kid.
Anonymous
Post 01/09/2026 15:20     Subject: Bethesda Soccer On Way Down
Anonymous wrote:Agree CM was fine with SM up top. Now i can't fathom what his value is. Really nice guy, nice coach but not much more there.
ED I only know of with his younger team and he seems great. Very promising coach. Not a SM but that's what makes SM special. Seriously when people know where he ends up pls post it.


+1 and what age group.
Anonymous
Post 01/09/2026 14:40     Subject: Bethesda Soccer On Way Down
Anonymous wrote:Agree CM was fine with SM up top. Now i can't fathom what his value is. Really nice guy, nice coach but not much more there.
ED I only know of with his younger team and he seems great. Very promising coach. Not a SM but that's what makes SM special. Seriously when people know where he ends up pls post it.


+1 Would def be interested to know where he winds up
Anonymous
Post 01/09/2026 14:24     Subject: Bethesda Soccer On Way Down
Agree CM was fine with SM up top. Now i can't fathom what his value is. Really nice guy, nice coach but not much more there.
ED I only know of with his younger team and he seems great. Very promising coach. Not a SM but that's what makes SM special. Seriously when people know where he ends up pls post it.
Anonymous
Post 01/09/2026 12:41     Subject: Bethesda Soccer On Way Down


Thanks for the feedback! Any experience with CM or ED?


CM is fine but not great. ED seems more promising but still getting used to the club.
Anonymous
Post 01/09/2026 08:03     Subject: Re:Bethesda Soccer On Way Down
Anonymous wrote:We have moved clubs a few times and despite the issues I see it’s very coach dependent and the grass is not always greener at other clubs. If you find a good coach and good parents/teammates stay put. It’s not about the name or the letters of your club and designation. Aside from a very select few, it’s a fun game for little kids and it’s supposed to be fun.


haha, that's too reasonable
Anonymous
Post 01/09/2026 07:33     Subject: Re:Bethesda Soccer On Way Down
We have moved clubs a few times and despite the issues I see it’s very coach dependent and the grass is not always greener at other clubs. If you find a good coach and good parents/teammates stay put. It’s not about the name or the letters of your club and designation. Aside from a very select few, it’s a fun game for little kids and it’s supposed to be fun.
Anonymous
Post 01/09/2026 07:14     Subject: Re:Bethesda Soccer On Way Down
Not yet but I have a younger boy coming up and haven’t heard anything bad! A lot of the U little coaches seem good too so I think we will stay put for now.
Anonymous
Post 01/09/2026 07:11     Subject: Bethesda Soccer On Way Down
Feetin autocorrect for cretin
Anonymous
Post 01/08/2026 18:40     Subject: Bethesda Soccer On Way Down
Anonymous wrote:I did look at coaches. SM is the man and above him WR. The new replacement PD is horrendous, he has no soccer IQ, just a pompous feetin. Mid range coaches at Bethesda are actually pretty good and KM for the older boys is a special coach, knows how to tap into talent and being out the best. Coached my boy and team had a good experience. Losing Sm Is a loss.


Thanks for the feedback! Any experience with CM or ED?
Anonymous
Post 01/08/2026 17:54     Subject: Bethesda Soccer On Way Down
Anonymous wrote:I did look at coaches. SM is the man and above him WR. The new replacement PD is horrendous, he has no soccer IQ, just a pompous feetin. Mid range coaches at Bethesda are actually pretty good and KM for the older boys is a special coach, knows how to tap into talent and being out the best. Coached my boy and team had a good experience. Losing Sm Is a loss.


Concrete, helpful feedback even if people don’t agree. Thank you.
Anonymous
Post 01/08/2026 16:25     Subject: Bethesda Soccer On Way Down
I did look at coaches. SM is the man and above him WR. The new replacement PD is horrendous, he has no soccer IQ, just a pompous feetin. Mid range coaches at Bethesda are actually pretty good and KM for the older boys is a special coach, knows how to tap into talent and being out the best. Coached my boy and team had a good experience. Losing Sm Is a loss.