Anonymous
07/23/2024 11:21
Subject: Any predictions on divisions next year - Prince Mont
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Our team is in Division A and I don’t find it to be cutthroat, at least compared to other sports.
There’s a lot of recruiting in Division A, unlike in the lower divisions where most of the pools are membership based and can’t recruit. That’s why you see certain teams dominating year after year.
This is true in that there are several teams that recruit but it still generally doesn't feel cutthroat because the rest of us accept that a few teams are very likely to win and the rest of us just do our best!
What does recruiting look like for summer swim?
There are two teams in Division A (see above - one just moved up to A) that aren't part of a community pool. They rent pool space for summer swim, so basically can recruit kids from anywhere (who are willing to drive for meets or practice).
MVP does not recruit. It's true that there are no geographical restrictions, but 95% of the kids live in Upper NW DC, close to our pool. There are a few kids who travel to our team, but it's not because they were "recruited." Some have a longstanding relationship with our head coach, others come because they have friends on our team. But there's no recruiting going on. The biggest advantage MVP has is that there's very little competition for summer swim teams in the area.
MVP tried to recruit my kid at divisionals last year.
The MVP coach did not try to recruit your kid at Divisionals last year.
Correct. It was not the coach. An MVP parent rep did. It was very weird and my kid was uncomfortable.
And for all of the people saying “MVP doesn’t recruit” - yes they do. Kids in club swim tell other kids they should come swim for MVP. Parents tell other parents they should come swim for MVP. And MVP can take them, because they’re not a membership pool.
Agree that the coach is great.
Anonymous
07/23/2024 07:08
Subject: Any predictions on divisions next year - Prince Mont
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Our team is in Division A and I don’t find it to be cutthroat, at least compared to other sports.
There’s a lot of recruiting in Division A, unlike in the lower divisions where most of the pools are membership based and can’t recruit. That’s why you see certain teams dominating year after year.
This is true in that there are several teams that recruit but it still generally doesn't feel cutthroat because the rest of us accept that a few teams are very likely to win and the rest of us just do our best!
What does recruiting look like for summer swim?
There are two teams in Division A (see above - one just moved up to A) that aren't part of a community pool. They rent pool space for summer swim, so basically can recruit kids from anywhere (who are willing to drive for meets or practice).
MVP does not recruit. It's true that there are no geographical restrictions, but 95% of the kids live in Upper NW DC, close to our pool. There are a few kids who travel to our team, but it's not because they were "recruited." Some have a longstanding relationship with our head coach, others come because they have friends on our team. But there's no recruiting going on. The biggest advantage MVP has is that there's very little competition for summer swim teams in the area.
MVP tried to recruit my kid at divisionals last year.
The MVP coach did not try to recruit your kid at Divisionals last year.
Anonymous
07/22/2024 23:33
Subject: Any predictions on divisions next year - Prince Mont
Anonymous wrote:I’m pretty sure the Rays are moving from MCSL. It got boring for them. They’re going to start in PMSL Division F and try to work their way up. SBP wanted a Montgomery County rival.
sbp parent here and lol
cheverly dominated divisionals! impressive! and we really like mvp's coach!
Anonymous
07/22/2024 22:05
Subject: Any predictions on divisions next year - Prince Mont
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Our team is in Division A and I don’t find it to be cutthroat, at least compared to other sports.
There’s a lot of recruiting in Division A, unlike in the lower divisions where most of the pools are membership based and can’t recruit. That’s why you see certain teams dominating year after year.
This is true in that there are several teams that recruit but it still generally doesn't feel cutthroat because the rest of us accept that a few teams are very likely to win and the rest of us just do our best!
What does recruiting look like for summer swim?
There are two teams in Division A (see above - one just moved up to A) that aren't part of a community pool. They rent pool space for summer swim, so basically can recruit kids from anywhere (who are willing to drive for meets or practice).
MVP does not recruit. It's true that there are no geographical restrictions, but 95% of the kids live in Upper NW DC, close to our pool. There are a few kids who travel to our team, but it's not because they were "recruited." Some have a longstanding relationship with our head coach, others come because they have friends on our team. But there's no recruiting going on. The biggest advantage MVP has is that there's very little competition for summer swim teams in the area.
MVP does not recruit and it does not need to do so. As this poster notes, it is the only team in the upper NW area. Kids outside of that area come because the coach is wonderful. Many of the assistant coaches are alumni who are loyal to the coach. There are all levels of swimmers on the team. Summer swim league is supposed to be fun and MVP embraces that attitude wholeheartedly.
Anonymous
07/22/2024 21:54
Subject: Any predictions on divisions next year - Prince Mont
I’m pretty sure the Rays are moving from MCSL. It got boring for them. They’re going to start in PMSL Division F and try to work their way up. SBP wanted a Montgomery County rival.
Anonymous
07/22/2024 19:25
Subject: Any predictions on divisions next year - Prince Mont
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Our team is in Division A and I don’t find it to be cutthroat, at least compared to other sports.
There’s a lot of recruiting in Division A, unlike in the lower divisions where most of the pools are membership based and can’t recruit. That’s why you see certain teams dominating year after year.
This is true in that there are several teams that recruit but it still generally doesn't feel cutthroat because the rest of us accept that a few teams are very likely to win and the rest of us just do our best!
What does recruiting look like for summer swim?
There are two teams in Division A (see above - one just moved up to A) that aren't part of a community pool. They rent pool space for summer swim, so basically can recruit kids from anywhere (who are willing to drive for meets or practice).
MVP does not recruit. It's true that there are no geographical restrictions, but 95% of the kids live in Upper NW DC, close to our pool. There are a few kids who travel to our team, but it's not because they were "recruited." Some have a longstanding relationship with our head coach, others come because they have friends on our team. But there's no recruiting going on. The biggest advantage MVP has is that there's very little competition for summer swim teams in the area.
MVP tried to recruit my kid at divisionals last year.
Anonymous
07/22/2024 15:52
Subject: Any predictions on divisions next year - Prince Mont
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Our team is in Division A and I don’t find it to be cutthroat, at least compared to other sports.
There’s a lot of recruiting in Division A, unlike in the lower divisions where most of the pools are membership based and can’t recruit. That’s why you see certain teams dominating year after year.
This is true in that there are several teams that recruit but it still generally doesn't feel cutthroat because the rest of us accept that a few teams are very likely to win and the rest of us just do our best!
What does recruiting look like for summer swim?
There are two teams in Division A (see above - one just moved up to A) that aren't part of a community pool. They rent pool space for summer swim, so basically can recruit kids from anywhere (who are willing to drive for meets or practice).
MVP does not recruit. It's true that there are no geographical restrictions, but 95% of the kids live in Upper NW DC, close to our pool. There are a few kids who travel to our team, but it's not because they were "recruited." Some have a longstanding relationship with our head coach, others come because they have friends on our team. But there's no recruiting going on. The biggest advantage MVP has is that there's very little competition for summer swim teams in the area.
Your coach seems great! I can see how there would be a following. Loved watching his enthusiasm and clear connection with each kid - coaching them after each race.
Anonymous
07/22/2024 14:22
Subject: Any predictions on divisions next year - Prince Mont
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Our team is in Division A and I don’t find it to be cutthroat, at least compared to other sports.
There’s a lot of recruiting in Division A, unlike in the lower divisions where most of the pools are membership based and can’t recruit. That’s why you see certain teams dominating year after year.
This is true in that there are several teams that recruit but it still generally doesn't feel cutthroat because the rest of us accept that a few teams are very likely to win and the rest of us just do our best!
What does recruiting look like for summer swim?
There are two teams in Division A (see above - one just moved up to A) that aren't part of a community pool. They rent pool space for summer swim, so basically can recruit kids from anywhere (who are willing to drive for meets or practice).
MVP does not recruit. It's true that there are no geographical restrictions, but 95% of the kids live in Upper NW DC, close to our pool. There are a few kids who travel to our team, but it's not because they were "recruited." Some have a longstanding relationship with our head coach, others come because they have friends on our team. But there's no recruiting going on. The biggest advantage MVP has is that there's very little competition for summer swim teams in the area.
Anonymous
07/22/2024 12:05
Subject: Any predictions on divisions next year - Prince Mont
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Our team is in Division A and I don’t find it to be cutthroat, at least compared to other sports.
There’s a lot of recruiting in Division A, unlike in the lower divisions where most of the pools are membership based and can’t recruit. That’s why you see certain teams dominating year after year.
This is true in that there are several teams that recruit but it still generally doesn't feel cutthroat because the rest of us accept that a few teams are very likely to win and the rest of us just do our best!
What does recruiting look like for summer swim?
There are two teams in Division A (see above - one just moved up to A) that aren't part of a community pool. They rent pool space for summer swim, so basically can recruit kids from anywhere (who are willing to drive for meets or practice).
Hawthorne recruits too.
I figured they did...but they're SO far out in BFE I can't imagine people from closer to DC would go out there. Right?
They also seem like they're falling off given how close some of the scores were this year compared to the last few.
Anonymous
07/22/2024 12:02
Subject: Any predictions on divisions next year - Prince Mont
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Our team is in Division A and I don’t find it to be cutthroat, at least compared to other sports.
There’s a lot of recruiting in Division A, unlike in the lower divisions where most of the pools are membership based and can’t recruit. That’s why you see certain teams dominating year after year.
This is true in that there are several teams that recruit but it still generally doesn't feel cutthroat because the rest of us accept that a few teams are very likely to win and the rest of us just do our best!
What does recruiting look like for summer swim?
There are two teams in Division A (see above - one just moved up to A) that aren't part of a community pool. They rent pool space for summer swim, so basically can recruit kids from anywhere (who are willing to drive for meets or practice).
Hawthorne recruits too.
Anonymous
07/22/2024 11:49
Subject: Any predictions on divisions next year - Prince Mont
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Our team is in Division A and I don’t find it to be cutthroat, at least compared to other sports.
There’s a lot of recruiting in Division A, unlike in the lower divisions where most of the pools are membership based and can’t recruit. That’s why you see certain teams dominating year after year.
This is true in that there are several teams that recruit but it still generally doesn't feel cutthroat because the rest of us accept that a few teams are very likely to win and the rest of us just do our best!
What does recruiting look like for summer swim?
There are two teams in Division A (see above - one just moved up to A) that aren't part of a community pool. They rent pool space for summer swim, so basically can recruit kids from anywhere (who are willing to drive for meets or practice).
Anonymous
07/22/2024 11:48
Subject: Any predictions on divisions next year - Prince Mont
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Our team is in Division A and I don’t find it to be cutthroat, at least compared to other sports.
There’s a lot of recruiting in Division A, unlike in the lower divisions where most of the pools are membership based and can’t recruit. That’s why you see certain teams dominating year after year.
This is true in that there are several teams that recruit but it still generally doesn't feel cutthroat because the rest of us accept that a few teams are very likely to win and the rest of us just do our best!
*cough* Kingfish and MVP *cough*
Anonymous
07/22/2024 10:44
Subject: Any predictions on divisions next year - Prince Mont
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Cheverly will go up to A and PGP will go down to B. Not sure about other divisions.
Not sure cheverly will go up. They won season on points but will probably finish 2nd or 3rd at divisionials.
I hope not! I love the vibe of the Cheverly team and wouldn't want it to become cut throat.
You’re definitely going up.
It's sort of crazy. A few years ago we were Division D.
Anonymous
07/22/2024 08:42
Subject: Any predictions on divisions next year - Prince Mont
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Our team is in Division A and I don’t find it to be cutthroat, at least compared to other sports.
There’s a lot of recruiting in Division A, unlike in the lower divisions where most of the pools are membership based and can’t recruit. That’s why you see certain teams dominating year after year.
This is true in that there are several teams that recruit but it still generally doesn't feel cutthroat because the rest of us accept that a few teams are very likely to win and the rest of us just do our best!
What does recruiting look like for summer swim?
Anonymous
07/20/2024 14:25
Subject: Any predictions on divisions next year - Prince Mont
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Our team is in Division A and I don’t find it to be cutthroat, at least compared to other sports.
There’s a lot of recruiting in Division A, unlike in the lower divisions where most of the pools are membership based and can’t recruit. That’s why you see certain teams dominating year after year.
This is true in that there are several teams that recruit but it still generally doesn't feel cutthroat because the rest of us accept that a few teams are very likely to win and the rest of us just do our best!
Sounds super fun.