Anonymous wrote:That’s pretty crazy as we have already been told EDP was finalized for this team.

We left FCV a few years ago, so different decision-makers may be in play, but bait and switch definitely happened back then. I'd be sure you have a backup plan if this goes south on you. Is it too late to go back to your current club?

That’s pretty crazy as we have already been told EDP was finalized for this team.

Anonymous wrote:^^^You sound like you know what you are talking about-our DD was offered a spot and was told it was definitely a team that will play EDP next year. We are leaving another DA/ECNL team to do this to focus on development and also train with DA team, so want to make sure it is for sure an EDP team.

Not sure if it will be EDP but the good news is your DD will get plenty of playing time.

^^^You sound like you know what you are talking about-our DD was offered a spot and was told it was definitely a team that will play EDP next year. We are leaving another DA/ECNL team to do this to focus on development and also train with DA team, so want to make sure it is for sure an EDP team.

We are at:

CP = 4
BP = 5

Ok - Back to the poster that asked about Gus Donolo and the non-DA FCV team in the girls 05/06 age group.

This year there were two girls teams that played in '05 leagues but were composed of players born in '06 and '05. The "B" team played in NPL, while the "A" team played in EDP's South Atlantic National Conference Club v. Club division. This EDP team is a very competitive league

The current A team (EDP team) is losing all current players except for 4. 2 players quit during the season. 3 are going to play FCV DA; 6 are going to other clubs to play ECNL (note: 4 of these 6 were offered DA spots, but turned them down); 2 are going to other clubs to play non-DA / non-ECNL ball. Based on attendance at tryouts the 05/06 team will pick up 5 new girls for a total of 9. They will then also probably promote up the best of the B (NPL) team and have one team for the two age groups of 05/06 and cut the rest of the B team (deservedly, as the bottom of this particular B team really should not be paying to play travel soccer). They will likely play NPL (now called Regional ECNL) and not EDP, but that is tbd.

Gus is currently the director of the new DC United futsal academy, also runs the Puma Elite futsal academy, and runs his Soccer the Brazilian Way company. He also is an assistant coach for DA and for a couple of the FCV boys teams. He also provides individual training on the side. So, he is very, very, busy. This year he had a co-head coach and a parent volunteer coach to help him coach the 05/06 EDP and NPL teams. Both of those people will no longer be there next year as their daughters are moving to other clubs. Now that the club is under new ownership, it may be that they can provide additional coaching support for him.

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Anonymous wrote:I met Bobby a few weeks back at a soccer related session. I thought he seemed nice. I am just being honest. I do not understand all the anger. He can’t help if the club he is working at was sold. I was also impressed with the various age groups practicing. Remember when you are putting someone down that there is a person attached to your “Anonymous” rant. It just isn’t nice. I am getting embarrassed to read the soccer part of DCUM because I cannot believe parents stoop this low.

You met the dude once and feel you have a better take away than people in his presence a year?

Oh good lord. I also talked to him after and yes he seemed nice. I also saw him
when his team played our team and I did not see anything crazy. If you are mad then why not talk it through rather than damaging someon’s reputation on an online forum that most of the DC/Va/Md soccer community reads. I like reading helpful information but I am
seeing a lot of just mean and not helpful stuff. Can we all just try to stick to not getting so
Personal?

Ooooooo three times. Well then. By all means. I defer from our experience to you. I shall by him the Grandeest of the Grande that Starbucks offers.

While he prob couldn’t help the club being sold. He could have oh I don’t know, not withheld information until people paid. Or here’s one, not recruit players to come under the same lack of information. But your right. Hey, what kind of latte does he like?

New poster here. You know how sales, mergers, acquisitions work right? NDA's and Confidentiality agreements? At my job when we're working through a sale/merger, you can't talk about that stuff with anyone until it's done. Why do you care? Are you FCV? If not, then why do you even care.? And, the latte comment is lost on me. Why do you care? If you're not at FCV and don't want to be, then why does it matter to you. The parents who are there will decide what's best for them if changes start to become problematic. Do you really think the parents should just demand their money back and run from DA teams that are performing well together because you think that maybe there might be some changes eventually? Come on.

NDA's at your job? Like when you're selling a soccer club?

Who said anything about people leaving or asking for their money back? Nobody is generally that knee jerk and they will see how things go. That said, it is a pretty bad look to drop that bombshell after folks had signed on though.

We don't deal in soccer clubs at my workplace. Again, not him. So, they should've told people before it was done that maybe someone else might buy the club? Naw. Seems like people who keep raising the issue of the sale aren't even with the club. Why does anyone else care?

Exactly, why would people care if a new possible practice location is 30 miles away from the one originally thought to be?

Possible, maybe, could be. But it isn't. Still at Evergreen. My question, is why would anyone OUTSIDE the club who doesn't want to be there even care where FCV holds training?

You honestly believe that such a location change does not matter to parents?

I think IF that were to happen it would matter to people WITHIN or considering the club. Otherwise, why do YOU care? Are you in the club or considering it? If not, then I don't get how you're so invested.

Ok, ok, you've got me. I am interested in the club. Can you tell me more about the training environment? Does it differ from other clubs in NoVA, and if so how?

Yes it does differ. They don't train you. Your DD will do some rondos, passing drills then a scrimmage. This is recruiting club not a training club.

Right, having a UEFA A licensed coach and one of 15 coaches in the country that have complete the directors course doesn't develop anything...only recruit.

I'm certainly happy I don't have to deal with you folks on the sideline.

Well, this is certainly posted by a parent. You might want to wipe your chin and glasses.

I agree. I have never heard any DA or ECNL parent use the term UEFA. And who would know how many coaches in the country have a given license? This is a coach who wrote this. No question. LMAO.

DP here, I am a parent and I have known and used UEFA license many times. We are not all as ignorant as you.

That does not mean you know how many people in the COUNTRY have the license. Many of us know of UEFA licenses, not a shock but it usually ends with knowing the level your particular coach has. Nobody goes so deep as to know how many people have the same license. BS.

If I am not mistaken that infomation was publicly stated. That is probably where that poster got it.

This is a pretty good bio and no mention of the distinctiveness of the license here.

https://www.soccerwire.com/news/clubs/youth-girls/fc-virginia-hires-bobby-puppione-as-girls-da-technical-director/

So thankful we are not part of this club. Good luck.

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Anonymous wrote:I met Bobby a few weeks back at a soccer related session. I thought he seemed nice. I am just being honest. I do not understand all the anger. He can’t help if the club he is working at was sold. I was also impressed with the various age groups practicing. Remember when you are putting someone down that there is a person attached to your “Anonymous” rant. It just isn’t nice. I am getting embarrassed to read the soccer part of DCUM because I cannot believe parents stoop this low.

You met the dude once and feel you have a better take away than people in his presence a year?

Oh good lord. I also talked to him after and yes he seemed nice. I also saw him
when his team played our team and I did not see anything crazy. If you are mad then why not talk it through rather than damaging someon’s reputation on an online forum that most of the DC/Va/Md soccer community reads. I like reading helpful information but I am
seeing a lot of just mean and not helpful stuff. Can we all just try to stick to not getting so
Personal?

Ooooooo three times. Well then. By all means. I defer from our experience to you. I shall by him the Grandeest of the Grande that Starbucks offers.

While he prob couldn’t help the club being sold. He could have oh I don’t know, not withheld information until people paid. Or here’s one, not recruit players to come under the same lack of information. But your right. Hey, what kind of latte does he like?

New poster here. You know how sales, mergers, acquisitions work right? NDA's and Confidentiality agreements? At my job when we're working through a sale/merger, you can't talk about that stuff with anyone until it's done. Why do you care? Are you FCV? If not, then why do you even care.? And, the latte comment is lost on me. Why do you care? If you're not at FCV and don't want to be, then why does it matter to you. The parents who are there will decide what's best for them if changes start to become problematic. Do you really think the parents should just demand their money back and run from DA teams that are performing well together because you think that maybe there might be some changes eventually? Come on.

NDA's at your job? Like when you're selling a soccer club?

Who said anything about people leaving or asking for their money back? Nobody is generally that knee jerk and they will see how things go. That said, it is a pretty bad look to drop that bombshell after folks had signed on though.

We don't deal in soccer clubs at my workplace. Again, not him. So, they should've told people before it was done that maybe someone else might buy the club? Naw. Seems like people who keep raising the issue of the sale aren't even with the club. Why does anyone else care?

Exactly, why would people care if a new possible practice location is 30 miles away from the one originally thought to be?

Possible, maybe, could be. But it isn't. Still at Evergreen. My question, is why would anyone OUTSIDE the club who doesn't want to be there even care where FCV holds training?

You honestly believe that such a location change does not matter to parents?

I think IF that were to happen it would matter to people WITHIN or considering the club. Otherwise, why do YOU care? Are you in the club or considering it? If not, then I don't get how you're so invested.

Ok, ok, you've got me. I am interested in the club. Can you tell me more about the training environment? Does it differ from other clubs in NoVA, and if so how?

Yes it does differ. They don't train you. Your DD will do some rondos, passing drills then a scrimmage. This is recruiting club not a training club.

Right, having a UEFA A licensed coach and one of 15 coaches in the country that have complete the directors course doesn't develop anything...only recruit.

I'm certainly happy I don't have to deal with you folks on the sideline.

Well, this is certainly posted by a parent. You might want to wipe your chin and glasses.

I agree. I have never heard any DA or ECNL parent use the term UEFA. And who would know how many coaches in the country have a given license? This is a coach who wrote this. No question. LMAO.

DP here, I am a parent and I have known and used UEFA license many times. We are not all as ignorant as you.

That does not mean you know how many people in the COUNTRY have the license. Many of us know of UEFA licenses, not a shock but it usually ends with knowing the level your particular coach has. Nobody goes so deep as to know how many people have the same license. BS.

If I am not mistaken that infomation was publicly stated. That is probably where that poster got it.

BP

A lot of crazy parents who think they know everything at FCV!

I gotta go with CP.

We are at:

CP = 3
BP = 4

I always hear so and so has a B license or A license. This is BS. FCV Coach.

We are at:

CP = 3
BP = 3

For clarity, 2 separate licenses. UEFA A license is one. The other is the Directors course License.