Anonymous wrote:But for a club whose bread and butter is rec-level players, they seem to treat those teams the crappiest! Doesn't make a lot of sense.

Anonymous wrote:It’s tryout season—if you don’t like Valor, just move on. Not all of us are unhappy. I came here looking for tryout dates and stumbled upon a lot of negativity. I’ve had three kids go through NOVA travel, and every club has its issues. Two of mine played at the national level—one went on to play college soccer, while the other chose club soccer in college. My youngest is currently at Valor, and aside from a few tournament selections, I haven’t seen the problems being mentioned here.

You have to be realistic about your child’s level and commitment. My eldest trained nonstop and now plays for a top 10 D1 program. My youngest prefers hanging out with friends and riding his bike—I don’t expect the same outcome. Let go of entitlement and the inflated perception of your kid’s abilities.

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Anonymous wrote:It’s tryout season—if you don’t like Valor, just move on. Not all of us are unhappy. I came here looking for tryout dates and stumbled upon a lot of negativity. I’ve had three kids go through NOVA travel, and every club has its issues. Two of mine played at the national level—one went on to play college soccer, while the other chose club soccer in college. My youngest is currently at Valor, and aside from a few tournament selections, I haven’t seen the problems being mentioned here.

You have to be realistic about your child’s level and commitment. My eldest trained nonstop and now plays for a top 10 D1 program. My youngest prefers hanging out with friends and riding his bike—I don’t expect the same outcome. Let go of entitlement and the inflated perception of your kid’s abilities.

I don't think too many would disagree with what you're saying here. Valor is fine for kids who like soccer and want more than rec, but are not talented and/or dedicated enough for higher level play. Though it is expensive compared to other clubs that fit this same bill. Valor is not fine for kids on their top teams who do want to train hard and aim for a higher level. Valor by and large does not attract enough of those players to put together quality teams. But they try to act like they are on par with the actual good clubs, with a price tag to match. It's a tough lesson to learn if you aren't familiar with the soccer landscape and didn't realize that leadership has zero vision beyond social media marketing and making as much money as possible.

Anonymous wrote:It’s tryout season—if you don’t like Valor, just move on. Not all of us are unhappy. I came here looking for tryout dates and stumbled upon a lot of negativity. I’ve had three kids go through NOVA travel, and every club has its issues. Two of mine played at the national level—one went on to play college soccer, while the other chose club soccer in college. My youngest is currently at Valor, and aside from a few tournament selections, I haven’t seen the problems being mentioned here.

You have to be realistic about your child’s level and commitment. My eldest trained nonstop and now plays for a top 10 D1 program. My youngest prefers hanging out with friends and riding his bike—I don’t expect the same outcome. Let go of entitlement and the inflated perception of your kid’s abilities.

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Anonymous wrote:Well, the Valor Marketing dude would know whether the coach of the year was ever carded for bad behavior. I am sure he will pop up any minute now to clear things up.

Strange, he disappeared.

I’m not the marketing guy — and I have a job that precludes me from posting as often as you!!

How about this — I’ll tell you who I am and point out all my posts if you do the same first?

Why so defensive?

it's a lonely life, being the only happy valor parent

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Anonymous wrote:Well, the Valor Marketing dude would know whether the coach of the year was ever carded for bad behavior. I am sure he will pop up any minute now to clear things up.

Strange, he disappeared.

I’m not the marketing guy — and I have a job that precludes me from posting as often as you!!

How about this — I’ll tell you who I am and point out all my posts if you do the same first?

Why so defensive?

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Anonymous wrote:Well, the Valor Marketing dude would know whether the coach of the year was ever carded for bad behavior. I am sure he will pop up any minute now to clear things up.

Strange, he disappeared.

I’m not the marketing guy — and I have a job that precludes me from posting as often as you!!

How about this — I’ll tell you who I am and point out all my posts if you do the same first?

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Anonymous wrote:Parents of talented players recognize that the training is poor to nonexistent and they leave the program.

We are running, not walking away from Valor. I have been burned before and WILL NOT be burned again.

RUN NOT TO WALK or better yet, not come here AT ALL!!!!! They will sell you a dream, a crack heard dream.SMH

How is it possible we do not have the SPRING schedule yet??? We should be playing games and not sitting Idol. What we have been playing is sub-par and crap. Note to coach: Find a real challenge for the team and do not sugarcoat the sub-par training or lack of training you claim will make them better.

I AM DONE!!!!

I cannot get my child out of Valor fast enough!!!




I have one on the 11G U14 top team and one on the boys team 12B U13.

Which age group?

Girls U14 Top team and Boys U13 teams

Your dd has the Coach of the Year!?

Wasn't 2011 girls the team that all left with their coach to go to syc last season?

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Anonymous wrote:Parents of talented players recognize that the training is poor to nonexistent and they leave the program.

We are running, not walking away from Valor. I have been burned before and WILL NOT be burned again.

RUN NOT TO WALK or better yet, not come here AT ALL!!!!! They will sell you a dream, a crack heard dream.SMH

How is it possible we do not have the SPRING schedule yet??? We should be playing games and not sitting Idol. What we have been playing is sub-par and crap. Note to coach: Find a real challenge for the team and do not sugarcoat the sub-par training or lack of training you claim will make them better.

I AM DONE!!!!

I cannot get my child out of Valor fast enough!!!




I have one on the 11G U14 top team and one on the boys team 12B U13.

Which age group?

Girls U14 Top team and Boys U13 teams

Your dd has the Coach of the Year!?

Wasn't 2011 girls the team that all left with their coach to go to syc last season?

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Anonymous wrote:Parents of talented players recognize that the training is poor to nonexistent and they leave the program.

We are running, not walking away from Valor. I have been burned before and WILL NOT be burned again.

RUN NOT TO WALK or better yet, not come here AT ALL!!!!! They will sell you a dream, a crack heard dream.SMH

How is it possible we do not have the SPRING schedule yet??? We should be playing games and not sitting Idol. What we have been playing is sub-par and crap. Note to coach: Find a real challenge for the team and do not sugarcoat the sub-par training or lack of training you claim will make them better.

I AM DONE!!!!

I cannot get my child out of Valor fast enough!!!




I have one on the 11G U14 top team and one on the boys team 12B U13.

Which age group?

Girls U14 Top team and Boys U13 teams

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Anonymous wrote:Parents of talented players recognize that the training is poor to nonexistent and they leave the program.

We are running, not walking away from Valor. I have been burned before and WILL NOT be burned again.

RUN NOT TO WALK or better yet, not come here AT ALL!!!!! They will sell you a dream, a crack heard dream.SMH

How is it possible we do not have the SPRING schedule yet??? We should be playing games and not sitting Idol. What we have been playing is sub-par and crap. Note to coach: Find a real challenge for the team and do not sugarcoat the sub-par training or lack of training you claim will make them better.

I AM DONE!!!!

I cannot get my child out of Valor fast enough!!!




I have one on the 11G U14 top team and one on the boys team 12B U13.

Which age group?

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Anonymous wrote:Parents of talented players recognize that the training is poor to nonexistent and they leave the program.

We are running, not walking away from Valor. I have been burned before and WILL NOT be burned again.

RUN NOT TO WALK or better yet, not come here AT ALL!!!!! They will sell you a dream, a crack heard dream.SMH

How is it possible we do not have the SPRING schedule yet??? We should be playing games and not sitting Idol. What we have been playing is sub-par and crap. Note to coach: Find a real challenge for the team and do not sugarcoat the sub-par training or lack of training you claim will make them better.

I AM DONE!!!!

I cannot get my child out of Valor fast enough!!!




I have one on the 11G U14 top team and one on the boys team 12B U13.

Which age group?