Anonymous
Post 09/04/2019 15:24     Subject: The St James FC Virginia vs Richmond United Scrimmages
^^^ Sock puppet
Anonymous
Post 09/04/2019 14:25     Subject: The St James FC Virginia vs Richmond United Scrimmages
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:It didn't happen.

I was there.


Nice try. It did happen and you were not there, or you are simply deaf or lying. Either way your posts are no longer relevant as they are factually inaccurate.

The more salient argument is if it did happen, does it matter? To some yes. To others, not enough to leave as they perceive the benefits outweighing the risks. Personal choice. But, don't lie and cover up BP's behavior. It is what it is. He should be proud of it if that's who he is and explain why he uses motivational techniques like this. He must be doing it on purpose, right? It can't simply be that despite having decent soccer knowledge that he is an immature person in an adult's body, could it? I mean, that would be unheard of in youth coaching, right?


Let's put it this way. There is more than one family at the club that feel trapped right now. For many reasons. The questionable culture is just one thing. Dropping the ball on the St James purchase right after deposits were made is definitely a short term move and rubbed many the wrong way. It locks the current families in for one year to help the purchase. Great. In the long run, it slowly undermines the trust that a club should have with the families. All in all, it makes it more likely that the club moves to Springfield next year for new blood and a fresh start with new families.


I don't know why anyone would feel trapped. Any player/family could leave and join another club. There are SO many in the area. If the player is worth a salt, an ECNL club would pick them up.

Timing was suspicious and I think there is more to it. I don't know what yet though.

I also don't think they'll pick up and move. STJ wouldn't want that. They DO NOT want to break up the current teams as it would tarnish their brand if FCV performed like the other local clubs.


No - they already had our deposits. Do you expect us to just give a club the deposit money and walk away?
Anonymous
Post 09/04/2019 14:08     Subject: The St James FC Virginia vs Richmond United Scrimmages
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:It didn't happen.

I was there.


Nice try. It did happen and you were not there, or you are simply deaf or lying. Either way your posts are no longer relevant as they are factually inaccurate.

The more salient argument is if it did happen, does it matter? To some yes. To others, not enough to leave as they perceive the benefits outweighing the risks. Personal choice. But, don't lie and cover up BP's behavior. It is what it is. He should be proud of it if that's who he is and explain why he uses motivational techniques like this. He must be doing it on purpose, right? It can't simply be that despite having decent soccer knowledge that he is an immature person in an adult's body, could it? I mean, that would be unheard of in youth coaching, right?


Let's put it this way. There is more than one family at the club that feel trapped right now. For many reasons. The questionable culture is just one thing. Dropping the ball on the St James purchase right after deposits were made is definitely a short term move and rubbed many the wrong way. It locks the current families in for one year to help the purchase. Great. In the long run, it slowly undermines the trust that a club should have with the families. All in all, it makes it more likely that the club moves to Springfield next year for new blood and a fresh start with new families.


I don't know why anyone would feel trapped. Any player/family could leave and join another club. There are SO many in the area. If the player is worth a salt, an ECNL club would pick them up.

Timing was suspicious and I think there is more to it. I don't know what yet though.

I also don't think they'll pick up and move. STJ wouldn't want that. They DO NOT want to break up the current teams as it would tarnish their brand if FCV performed like the other local clubs.
Anonymous
Post 09/04/2019 13:10     Subject: The St James FC Virginia vs Richmond United Scrimmages
I was there. Didn’t happen.
Anonymous
Post 09/04/2019 09:30     Subject: The St James FC Virginia vs Richmond United Scrimmages
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Unfortunately this is a bit of how the club culture is. I have heard BP talk like this. Many of the FCV families are not fans of his but are willing to deal with it. He does benefit the club with his strong connections - so pros / cons.


What connections?


Bobby P has no connections. That is false. He is truly a terrible coach. He cannot provide any positive influence at all.
Christian should ask his players ..the club will fail with Bobby on the payroll
Anonymous
Post 09/04/2019 08:59     Subject: The St James FC Virginia vs Richmond United Scrimmages
Anonymous wrote:Unfortunately this is a bit of how the club culture is. I have heard BP talk like this. Many of the FCV families are not fans of his but are willing to deal with it. He does benefit the club with his strong connections - so pros / cons.


What connections?
Anonymous
Post 09/04/2019 08:57     Subject: The St James FC Virginia vs Richmond United Scrimmages
Anonymous wrote:Unfortunately this is a bit of how the club culture is. I have heard BP talk like this. Many of the FCV families are not fans of his but are willing to deal with it. He does benefit the club with his strong connections - so pros / cons.


Speed of the leader is the speed of the pack. This behavior by coaches is common across the club in all levels, not just the DA. At least the DA players benefit from BP's connections. No idea why anyone else puts up with this.
Anonymous
Post 09/04/2019 08:57     Subject: The St James FC Virginia vs Richmond United Scrimmages
Anonymous wrote:It didn't happen.

I was there.


No you weren't.

Because if you were you'd know it did. There are multiple people here confirming the account.

Maybe you should ask the 2006 that left the team if it happened. She and her parents have no reason to lie at this point.
Anonymous
Post 09/04/2019 07:52     Subject: The St James FC Virginia vs Richmond United Scrimmages
Unfortunately this is a bit of how the club culture is. I have heard BP talk like this. Many of the FCV families are not fans of his but are willing to deal with it. He does benefit the club with his strong connections - so pros / cons.
Anonymous
Post 09/04/2019 07:45     Subject: The St James FC Virginia vs Richmond United Scrimmages
It didn't happen.

I was there.
Anonymous
Post 09/04/2019 07:22     Subject: The St James FC Virginia vs Richmond United Scrimmages
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:A technical director called his players (teenage girls) "embarrassments to the DA" because they were tied at halftime to an "inferior" DA team.

Great coaches are not feared. They are loved and respected.



This rumor has spread like wildfire. It simply isn't true.


It is true.

The sideline heard the outburst and both benches also heard the halftime "pep talk".



Sure. DCUM went out and got parents from both teams to corroborate this.

Cmon people.

I can understand a coach saying "this is embarrassing" if the team is not playing well. I DO NOT believe a coach called out a single player and told them there were an embarrassment to an entire league.


Why dont you believe it? Is there a reason you couldn't believe it happening?

If it's TRUE, would it shock your conscience?


Sounds too much like Gossip. Too many people talking about 'both benches'. Cmon. Nobody went and asked the other bench if they heard a coach say those things and nobody from the other bench came over and confronted coaches or players.

It would NOT shock me to hear a coach say 'he/she' was embarrassed by the play as mentioned above.

I would shock me to hear a coach call a kid an embarrassment.

People saying they heard it from the sideline, benches...just foolishness. No way, just no way.

How often do you hear your kids coach from 50+ yards away?



Wow. Why so unwilling to believe facts?
I was there, I heard it.
“You’re an embarrassment to the DA” said directly to a U13 player.
These coaches are trash, the way they treat the KIDS is outrageous. Parents allow it.
Gross


Sorry to inform you but an anonymous person saying they heard something is NOT a fact.

Just like the media these days.

You need to learn what the definition of FACT is and stop getting so emotional.
Anonymous
Post 09/04/2019 07:19     Subject: The St James FC Virginia vs Richmond United Scrimmages
Anonymous wrote:Spring 2019
2004 age group
FCV vs Spirit VA DA
Between minute marks 25 -35
Spirit DA makes several penetrating attacks into FCVs defensive third.

The backline was being compromised by a perceived inferior team. That's what it was all about.

#ego





OP said it was 06, now it was 04.

How does it make you feel better to bash a club and make things up?

Geez, even the lies have lies spun off them.
Anonymous
Post 09/03/2019 18:54     Subject: Re:The St James FC Virginia vs Richmond United Scrimmages
We heard stuff like this and saw it first hand. We left for a higher degree of professionalism and a less obsessed set of helicopter parents.

Daughter couldn’t be happier and the soccer is still very high quality, but more importantly is fun. To each his or her own as I do not begrudge FCV. But it wasn’t for us.
Anonymous
Post 09/03/2019 16:51     Subject: Re:The St James FC Virginia vs Richmond United Scrimmages
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Take your snowflake to another team. Player can disappoint Coaches. Coaches can say they are disappointed. Big deal.

Your child will live - even with negative criticism thrust upon her occasionally.


Actually, the snowflake is the kid and parent that puts up with it and are to scared to stand up for themselves.


Big Facts.
Anonymous
Post 09/03/2019 16:37     Subject: Re:The St James FC Virginia vs Richmond United Scrimmages
Anonymous wrote:Take your snowflake to another team. Player can disappoint Coaches. Coaches can say they are disappointed. Big deal.

Your child will live - even with negative criticism thrust upon her occasionally.


Actually, the snowflake is the kid and parent that puts up with it and are to scared to stand up for themselves.