Anonymous
Post 03/06/2024 14:03     Subject: ECNL forcing Brave & Union Partnership
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Let’s get back to the topic!

There is definitely a coordination prior to the try out at least for the HS girls. The colors doesn’t seem to make sense as the stronger ones are mixed with the less desired ones. There are 3 coaches for each team in which I think it’s just for show so that parents or kids aren’t going to panic. However, at try out , the Head coach makes it known that he is the head coach almost like I’m the new boss in town and you better pay attention to me kind of like a jackass move but that’s another discussion.

Still waiting on when are offers or rejections are coming. Need a Plan B if A doesn’t work out and all other ECNL clubs around are already having the ID sessions .

I’d be interested on what you all think the next best club/league to look into and why



More like

Plan B - tryout at other brand name clubs - NVA, VDA, ASA, SYC (hoping it is not too late)
Plan C - GA - FCV
Plan D - playing ECNL RL (tryout are in April/May)
Plan E - VRSC
Plan F - NCSL
Anonymous
Post 03/06/2024 14:02     Subject: ECNL forcing Brave & Union Partnership
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Would we know how big the roster will be before we accept the spot? I know it says around 20 per team but for U13-15, 20 players are already a lot. Just wondering if roster would end up being more than 20


No. My DC was with one of these clubs a few years ago and the roster continued to grow through the spring and summer. From 18 to 25.


Since only 18 can be rostered for game, what did the rest of them do?



They can't dress for the game and just watch on the sideline
Anonymous
Post 03/06/2024 13:59     Subject: ECNL forcing Brave & Union Partnership
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Would we know how big the roster will be before we accept the spot? I know it says around 20 per team but for U13-15, 20 players are already a lot. Just wondering if roster would end up being more than 20


No. My DC was with one of these clubs a few years ago and the roster continued to grow through the spring and summer. From 18 to 25.


Since only 18 can be rostered for game, what did the rest of them do?
Anonymous
Post 03/06/2024 13:56     Subject: ECNL forcing Brave & Union Partnership
Anonymous wrote:Would we know how big the roster will be before we accept the spot? I know it says around 20 per team but for U13-15, 20 players are already a lot. Just wondering if roster would end up being more than 20


No. My DC was with one of these clubs a few years ago and the roster continued to grow through the spring and summer. From 18 to 25.
Anonymous
Post 03/06/2024 13:54     Subject: ECNL forcing Brave & Union Partnership
Anonymous wrote:Would we know how big the roster will be before we accept the spot? I know it says around 20 per team but for U13-15, 20 players are already a lot. Just wondering if roster would end up being more than 20


Injuries start adding up unfortunately the older you get. In the last 2 years Brave hasn’t done any bait and switch with roster size, so I trust the numbers and that they can keep McLean in check.
Anonymous
Post 03/06/2024 13:49     Subject: ECNL forcing Brave & Union Partnership
Would we know how big the roster will be before we accept the spot? I know it says around 20 per team but for U13-15, 20 players are already a lot. Just wondering if roster would end up being more than 20
Anonymous
Post 03/06/2024 13:48     Subject: ECNL forcing Brave & Union Partnership
Anonymous wrote:These coaches have had them for at least one season at this point, pretty sure they have been evaluated. IDs are more to see who else is around and how do they compare to my green or blue pinnies


Very few were invited. Unless they’ll invite more next week, this is simply a formalities to say they gave others opportunities
Anonymous
Post 03/06/2024 13:47     Subject: ECNL forcing Brave & Union Partnership
Honestly I don’t think any parent would want an even split. Unlike a lot of people on this board most people see two options, make it work or move on.
Lets hope politics don’t play a huge role and hope for the best team possible, most rational parents don’t want any kid, their’s or otherwise to have to deal with this again in 2 years.
I don’t get why so many think coaches want to stick it to talented children just because they are from the other Club. It’s best for their job security to pick the best kids also.
I don’t get the parents who keep wanting to fuel the hate and mayhem. Nothing will change except teams will be less likely to be cohesive because of parental anger.
Anonymous
Post 03/06/2024 13:36     Subject: ECNL forcing Brave & Union Partnership
Anonymous wrote:These coaches have had them for at least one season at this point, pretty sure they have been evaluated. IDs are more to see who else is around and how do they compare to my green or blue pinnies



They most likely already know 90% of the roster except the ones that are on the bubble. Now the interesting question is , are they going to do equal split ? (22 roster, 11 from Mcbrave and 11 from Union) OR just by talent? We all know politics will ALWAYS be here no matter how small there factor could be when it comes to the roster. Anybody have insights on the discussion to determine who makes the team ?
Anonymous
Post 03/06/2024 13:31     Subject: ECNL forcing Brave & Union Partnership
Anonymous wrote:Let’s get back to the topic!

There is definitely a coordination prior to the try out at least for the HS girls. The colors doesn’t seem to make sense as the stronger ones are mixed with the less desired ones. There are 3 coaches for each team in which I think it’s just for show so that parents or kids aren’t going to panic. However, at try out , the Head coach makes it known that he is the head coach almost like I’m the new boss in town and you better pay attention to me kind of like a jackass move but that’s another discussion.

Still waiting on when are offers or rejections are coming. Need a Plan B if A doesn’t work out and all other ECNL clubs around are already having the ID sessions .

I’d be interested on what you all think the next best club/league to look into and why




Plan B - tryout at other ECNL - NVA, VDA, ASA (hoping it is not too late)
Plan C - GA - SYC, FCV, ROV
Plan D - playing ECNL RL (tryout are in April/May)
Plan E - NCSL
Plan F - Rec League (Saving a lot of money here)
Anonymous
Post 03/06/2024 13:31     Subject: ECNL forcing Brave & Union Partnership
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:This thread has gone completely off the rails.


Green = McLean
Blue = Brave


Not so in our experience - blue was for top players from both.


Stupid way to evaluate players. Top vs weak? Way to get done with the final roster.


Doesn't matter because there is no offer out yet


A few are ..
Anonymous
Post 03/06/2024 13:27     Subject: ECNL forcing Brave & Union Partnership
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:This thread has gone completely off the rails.


Green = McLean
Blue = Brave


Not so in our experience - blue was for top players from both.


Stupid way to evaluate players. Top vs weak? Way to get done with the final roster.


Doesn't matter because there is no offer out yet
Anonymous
Post 03/06/2024 13:23     Subject: ECNL forcing Brave & Union Partnership
Would be hilarious if they had existing union players in green and brave players in blue.
Anonymous
Post 03/06/2024 13:22     Subject: ECNL forcing Brave & Union Partnership
These coaches have had them for at least one season at this point, pretty sure they have been evaluated. IDs are more to see who else is around and how do they compare to my green or blue pinnies
Anonymous
Post 03/06/2024 13:19     Subject: ECNL forcing Brave & Union Partnership
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:This thread has gone completely off the rails.


Green = McLean
Blue = Brave


Not so in our experience - blue was for top players from both.


Stupid way to evaluate players. Top vs weak? Way to get done with the final roster.