Anonymous
05/11/2017 16:26
Subject: Spring 2017 soccer club tryouts
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:So do all the larger clubs train 3 days a week at girls u10? I see some that go 2 days a week plus a skills day. What is a skills day and is it optional? We want her to stay with karate.
Our current large club does 3x 1 hour practices and the ones I have been looking at do 2x 1.5 hour practices. About the same time and allows for less travel commitments or other sports.
oUr u9sand u10s have three 90 minute team practices per week; 1 game.
Anonymous
05/11/2017 16:16
Subject: Spring 2017 soccer club tryouts
Anonymous wrote:Can any Arlington posters tell me about their family's experience in the ASA U9 boys travel program? I'm trying to get a sense of the environment for the U9 boys. Also interested in what a typical week looks like (how many practices? How many games? How much actual travel?). I've read the ASA commitment letter, but I don't know how that abstract "commitment" translates in a real life basis.
My first grader DS particulated in the ASA U9 tryouts, and he's been offered a roster spot. We've got 48 hours (less now) to accept or decline. We're completely new to the travel soccer scene, and it seems like a big commitment. I'm just trying to figure out if it's worth it for DS (who is a good player, but not gifted, and really enjoys soccer - and competition, generally- but also has other activities and interests). I'm open to the idea of travel soccer, but I do have significant reservations. I'm considering ADP (if DS gets through the tryout) as an alternative.
DS is really excited to have "made the travel team" but he has no idea what he's signing up for. I've asked him to consider what he'd be willing to give up tone on the travel team (other sporting activities? Birthday parties for friends? Hanging out with neighborhood kids after school some nights?).
Any input from more experienced parents would be much appreciated!
you really have to try it for at least a season to know whether it's worth it for your family.
Anonymous
05/11/2017 16:06
Subject: Spring 2017 soccer club tryouts
Can any Arlington posters tell me about their family's experience in the ASA U9 boys travel program? I'm trying to get a sense of the environment for the U9 boys. Also interested in what a typical week looks like (how many practices? How many games? How much actual travel?). I've read the ASA commitment letter, but I don't know how that abstract "commitment" translates in a real life basis.
My first grader DS particulated in the ASA U9 tryouts, and he's been offered a roster spot. We've got 48 hours (less now) to accept or decline. We're completely new to the travel soccer scene, and it seems like a big commitment. I'm just trying to figure out if it's worth it for DS (who is a good player, but not gifted, and really enjoys soccer - and competition, generally- but also has other activities and interests). I'm open to the idea of travel soccer, but I do have significant reservations. I'm considering ADP (if DS gets through the tryout) as an alternative.
DS is really excited to have "made the travel team" but he has no idea what he's signing up for. I've asked him to consider what he'd be willing to give up tone on the travel team (other sporting activities? Birthday parties for friends? Hanging out with neighborhood kids after school some nights?).
Any input from more experienced parents would be much appreciated!
My first grader DS particulated in the ASA U9 tryouts, and he's been offered a roster spot. We've got 48 hours (less now) to accept or decline. We're completely new to the travel soccer scene, and it seems like a big commitment. I'm just trying to figure out if it's worth it for DS (who is a good player, but not gifted, and really enjoys soccer - and competition, generally- but also has other activities and interests). I'm open to the idea of travel soccer, but I do have significant reservations. I'm considering ADP (if DS gets through the tryout) as an alternative.
DS is really excited to have "made the travel team" but he has no idea what he's signing up for. I've asked him to consider what he'd be willing to give up tone on the travel team (other sporting activities? Birthday parties for friends? Hanging out with neighborhood kids after school some nights?).
Any input from more experienced parents would be much appreciated!
Anonymous
05/11/2017 16:04
Subject: Re:Spring 2017 soccer club tryouts
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:How can a kid get to travel soccer if he did not get in at younger age? My son is 10, was in a Fall. He did not get in last year and this year. He just wants to get a dissent training and play games. House soccer is not challenging him. Where do we go? I would not want to travel far during week though. It will burn both of us fast. Any suggestions?
Where do you live?
McLean.
Premier AC
Thank you! If you have more suggestions, I will greatly appriciate them.
Get elite training, go to HP Elite, do coercer, of to SNF Academy, go to Karl Gibbons in Manassas, if he's aggressive than what he needs is bit more skill. If he's 10 and rec is not challenging him he's probably already strong and fast, doesn't take much to beat rec kids since any kid with parents willing to pay can be on a travel team.
Anonymous
05/11/2017 16:02
Subject: Spring 2017 soccer club tryouts
Anonymous wrote:So do all the larger clubs train 3 days a week at girls u10? I see some that go 2 days a week plus a skills day. What is a skills day and is it optional? We want her to stay with karate.
Our current large club does 3x 1 hour practices and the ones I have been looking at do 2x 1.5 hour practices. About the same time and allows for less travel commitments or other sports.
Anonymous
05/11/2017 15:58
Subject: Re:Spring 2017 soccer club tryouts
Anonymous wrote:Our 2009 born DS is a very gifted player who has played w/ Stoddert for 4 years -- now that he's old enough for travel we're torn b/c we want to attend to his development and he's gung ho to try out, but we're wary of the all consuming time commitment of travel soccer. Has anyone had experience with the DC Youth Futbol Club? Are there other options in DC or nearby MD where we wouldn't be sacrificing his skill development or future options for top tier play by going with a less intense travel schedule? Thanks for any advice!
"A very gifted player" is bold. There are a lot of really talented kids around this region. But if that's what you've got and what you're looking for, I fear you might be disappointed by DCYFC. DCYFC has great kids and a cool idea for training, as does PPA in this area, but a really gifted kid might want more. I'd recommend Achilles FC/ www.salsoccer.com they have some really talented kids and are also considering a less time consuming alternative for strong players that will keep them competitive And the coaching is demanding and excellent.
Anonymous
05/11/2017 15:56
Subject: Re:Spring 2017 soccer club tryouts
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:How can a kid get to travel soccer if he did not get in at younger age? My son is 10, was in a Fall. He did not get in last year and this year. He just wants to get a dissent training and play games. House soccer is not challenging him. Where do we go? I would not want to travel far during week though. It will burn both of us fast. Any suggestions?
Where do you live?
McLean.
Premier AC
Thank you! If you have more suggestions, I will greatly appriciate them.
Vienna. Close to McLean and very laid back. 'Travel lite'
They still get about 100 people trying out at U9, but it might be easier to make teams at U12 or so because a lot of the "athletes" have moved on.
Not sure I'd call them laid-back. Red team parents can be monsters. Black, White and Silver parents generally more reasonable, though.
Anonymous
05/11/2017 15:50
Subject: Spring 2017 soccer club tryouts
Yes. Skills not optional attendance. You are paying for it anyway.
Anonymous
05/11/2017 15:48
Subject: Spring 2017 soccer club tryouts
So do all the larger clubs train 3 days a week at girls u10? I see some that go 2 days a week plus a skills day. What is a skills day and is it optional? We want her to stay with karate.
Anonymous
05/11/2017 15:40
Subject: Re:Spring 2017 soccer club tryouts
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:How can a kid get to travel soccer if he did not get in at younger age? My son is 10, was in a Fall. He did not get in last year and this year. He just wants to get a dissent training and play games. House soccer is not challenging him. Where do we go? I would not want to travel far during week though. It will burn both of us fast. Any suggestions?
Where do you live?
McLean.
Premier AC
Thank you! If you have more suggestions, I will greatly appriciate them.
Vienna. Close to McLean and very laid back. 'Travel lite'
Fairfax Police Youth Club (FPYC): small club with great training; often needs players
Anonymous
05/11/2017 15:11
Subject: Re:Spring 2017 soccer club tryouts
Our 2009 born DS is a very gifted player who has played w/ Stoddert for 4 years -- now that he's old enough for travel we're torn b/c we want to attend to his development and he's gung ho to try out, but we're wary of the all consuming time commitment of travel soccer. Has anyone had experience with the DC Youth Futbol Club? Are there other options in DC or nearby MD where we wouldn't be sacrificing his skill development or future options for top tier play by going with a less intense travel schedule? Thanks for any advice!
Anonymous
05/11/2017 13:54
Subject: Spring 2017 soccer club tryouts
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:^^ what is crazy to me is when you see a head coach offering a roster spot to a known problem player that ruins the chemistry & seriousness of the practice plans. if the kid is some elite, i maybe get it. but having coached before, if the kid is average, then you avoid taking them on no matter what. otherwise, you will just have to deal with this problem mid-season when more difficult and the parents have different expectations. yes, clubs seem to keep these toxic players around for better or worse. have seen then sometimes moved down, but not mid-season.
I don't even get it for an elite. Period. I'm old, but that is not how is was ever done.
Players, even top players, with that reputation were not taken. Adults that are too fixed on getting their wins. Not good youth role models.
Look at even the NFL that trades their problems.
My kids are all about 'fair' and 'merit'. I let it be known this is not the sport for them.
I suggest a sport that goes by time...track meets, etc. It's really hard for anyone to argue the stopwatch.
Anonymous
05/11/2017 13:41
Subject: Re:Spring 2017 soccer club tryouts
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:How can a kid get to travel soccer if he did not get in at younger age? My son is 10, was in a Fall. He did not get in last year and this year. He just wants to get a dissent training and play games. House soccer is not challenging him. Where do we go? I would not want to travel far during week though. It will burn both of us fast. Any suggestions?
Where do you live?
McLean.
Premier AC
Thank you! If you have more suggestions, I will greatly appriciate them.
Vienna. Close to McLean and very laid back. 'Travel lite'
Anonymous
05/11/2017 13:09
Subject: Re:Spring 2017 soccer club tryouts
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:How can a kid get to travel soccer if he did not get in at younger age? My son is 10, was in a Fall. He did not get in last year and this year. He just wants to get a dissent training and play games. House soccer is not challenging him. Where do we go? I would not want to travel far during week though. It will burn both of us fast. Any suggestions?
Where do you live?
McLean.
Premier AC
Thank you! If you have more suggestions, I will greatly appriciate them.
Anonymous
05/11/2017 12:49
Subject: Re:Spring 2017 soccer club tryouts
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:How can a kid get to travel soccer if he did not get in at younger age? My son is 10, was in a Fall. He did not get in last year and this year. He just wants to get a dissent training and play games. House soccer is not challenging him. Where do we go? I would not want to travel far during week though. It will burn both of us fast. Any suggestions?
Where do you live?
McLean.
Premier AC