http://www.dcyouthfutbolclub.org/fall-2017-select-team-tryouts.html

Sunday, May 7 at the Palisades Recreation Center Turf Field

Alternative to stoddert travel soccer in NW, more of a travel lite.
3:00-4:00pm: 2008/2009 Girls
3:00-4:00pm: 2007 Girls

3:00-4:00pm: 2008/2009/2010 Boys
3:00-4:00pm: 2007 Boys

4:00-5:00pm: 2006 Girls
4:00-5:00pm: 2005 Girls

4:00-5:00pm: 2006 Boys
4:00-5:00pm: 2005 Boys

5:00-6:00pm: 2004 Girls
5:00-6:00pm: 2003 Girls

5:00-6:00pm: 2004 Boys
5:00-6:00pm: 2003 Boys

explain to me how this is not early specialization:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZJ_sqbl6_c&t=68s



Then he gets a little older and evolves in to this:

At 10:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGR8EpD9Dqo

At 11:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukSsUf_OCKU


Anyone disagree that this kid is talented? I doubt its because he is playing multiple sports.

Any advice on talking to my kid about not making the team (being cut from current ..) u11/12?

I'm the PP who posted the breakdown for ASA costs. That is for ODSL.

Is it worth it? Depends. My kid is on one of the lower tier teams and at times it does not feel worth it- we lose a lot of games, which can be discouraging. But the level of coaching is very good, and my daughter has really improved. I doubt she will ever move up to the red or white team (she has an October birthday so 2 fewer seasons under her belt than early birthday players). But she is noticeably better than she was just playing Rec.

Anonymous wrote:Soccer is an early specialization sport people, please get over it. Gymnastics, dance, and some ice sports start just as young if not younger for the kids on the competitive track.

You're wrong, friend.

Anonymous wrote:Soccer is an early specialization sport people, please get over it. Gymnastics, dance, and some ice sports start just as young if not younger for the kids on the competitive track.

+100!!

Anonymous wrote:Soccer is an early specialization sport people, please get over it. Gymnastics, dance, and some ice sports start just as young if not younger for the kids on the competitive track.

Studies all over the world beg to differ.

Soccer is an early specialization sport people, please get over it. Gymnastics, dance, and some ice sports start just as young if not younger for the kids on the competitive track.

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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.

Sounds like you should investigate Arlington's Development Program (ADP). Tryouts will be after Travel Tryouts, and is an intermediate and cost / time efficient way to determine if future Travel Soccer is a real interest. There is a professional coach practice and a parent coach practice. All games are in Arlington, and the level of competition is greater than Rec soccer. My kids did it before entering the Travel program. It is roughly $300 per semester, and includes the uniform.

Thanks, PP - and thanks, too, to the other PP who responded. We had planned to have DS try out for ADP and not try out for travel. But then the parents of some kids on DS's rec team indicated that they planned to have their sons try out for the travel program, and we thought, why not? DS is no special talent, but he's very obviously the best player on his rec team. Now I'm wondering if we have created a problem for ourselves if DS actually makes the team. DS really enjoyed the tryouts last weekend, but I worry that he may lose his love for soccer by spending so much time playing each week. And honestly, I almost fell out of my chair when I saw how much the travel program costs! We can certainly afford it, but it's still a lot of money (even for a 10 month program). Then again, a neighbor just told me how much youth ice hockey costs (more than soccer), so I suppose it's all relative.

I've heard good things about ADP, and I think that's probably our best bet. Do kids often move up from ADP to the travel program? If they do, it seems like ADP with the potential for travel down the road would be a good plan. But DS will probably want a spot on the travel team he he is offered a spot (he has 2nd and 3rd grade friends at school who play travel, and DS has already internalized that the really good players play travel). We would like to let DS make the decision, but he probably can't accurately weigh the time commitment and cost. Of course, it's entirely possible that DS won't be offered a spot in the travel program, and this will all be a moot point.

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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.

Sounds like you should investigate Arlington's Development Program (ADP). Tryouts will be after Travel Tryouts, and is an intermediate and cost / time efficient way to determine if future Travel Soccer is a real interest. There is a professional coach practice and a parent coach practice. All games are in Arlington, and the level of competition is greater than Rec soccer. My kids did it before entering the Travel program. It is roughly $300 per semester, and includes the uniform.

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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?

Yes. Email the 2006 TM: edrachman7@gmail.com

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Anonymous wrote:

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.

Clubs with ODSL teams do not charge less for those teams just because they are in ODSL. Ask Arlington, Alexandria, Premier AC, VYS, Chantilly, etc if there is a lesser cost. The answer is NO. You may play less tournaments but the standard fee will be the same as an NCSL team.

BRYC has a lower cost ODSL tier of teams

BRYC ODSL is part of the recreational side of the club which is why fees are low and teams are often coached by a parent volunteer.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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.

Yes it's higher level than rec but it competes with many teams in NCSL. Unless you have a parent volunteer coaching the fee is going to be the same as everywhere else.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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.

Clubs with ODSL teams do not charge less for those teams just because they are in ODSL. Ask Arlington, Alexandria, Premier AC, VYS, Chantilly, etc if there is a lesser cost. The answer is NO. You may play less tournaments but the standard fee will be the same as an NCSL team.

BRYC has a lower cost ODSL tier of teams

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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.

Clubs with ODSL teams do not charge less for those teams just because they are in ODSL. Ask Arlington, Alexandria, Premier AC, VYS, Chantilly, etc if there is a lesser cost. The answer is NO. You may play less tournaments but the standard fee will be the same as an NCSL team.