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Anonymous wrote:Arrived back from KC last night. Pretty much the whole plane outta KC to National was soccer players and parents.

Anyway. Here's my thoughts.

1) KC in December doesn't make sense, regardless if the Women's College Cup was there or not. The potential for crappy, cold weather is too high regardless of what kind of pitch is being made.
2) Two of the three games my DD played were at Scheels. No issues with the facility Our games were all later in the day- noon. Third game was moved to the Central Bank complex which was really nice. Can't comment on Paragon, although, LOL, I was told there as a bar.
3) My DD's team is U17. We have 15/18 committed - the 3 that are not are just now entering their window. Coach turnout was ok for the first two games. Maybe 20 or so. Only a handful at the third game on Monday.
4) I got to catch up with two of my DDs college coaches which was great. First time meeting them in person.
5) DDs team didn't play their best soccer - couple players didn't travel due to injury/illness and one got sick there, so had to call up players from the younger age group to cover in the last game.

Overall soccer experience - I'd give it a C. Spending QT with my DD - that's always an A+.

The weather was only bearable because we were already there. I give it an F. It never should have been scheduled. Kids don't show well when it's that cold. Too cold and miserable.

Great take. Same age group, same field locations and I agree, played later; weather was cold but not unbearable. DD got feedback from her committed coach. Team played well, those who are working on committing got some good looks from coaches. Overall; B for soccer experience and A+ as well for time with our girl.

The whole weather in KC thing is tough and it's certainly a dice roll and ECNL lost. But, the thing is, they shouldn't even have to roll the dice with the event. If you are going to have an event in December, it needs to be held in a location where the weather is going to be favorable nearly 100 percent of the time. Nashville, St. Louis, KC are all POOR choices to have these events.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Arrived back from KC last night. Pretty much the whole plane outta KC to National was soccer players and parents.

Anyway. Here's my thoughts.

1) KC in December doesn't make sense, regardless if the Women's College Cup was there or not. The potential for crappy, cold weather is too high regardless of what kind of pitch is being made.
2) Two of the three games my DD played were at Scheels. No issues with the facility Our games were all later in the day- noon. Third game was moved to the Central Bank complex which was really nice. Can't comment on Paragon, although, LOL, I was told there as a bar.
3) My DD's team is U17. We have 15/18 committed - the 3 that are not are just now entering their window. Coach turnout was ok for the first two games. Maybe 20 or so. Only a handful at the third game on Monday.
4) I got to catch up with two of my DDs college coaches which was great. First time meeting them in person.
5) DDs team didn't play their best soccer - couple players didn't travel due to injury/illness and one got sick there, so had to call up players from the younger age group to cover in the last game.

Overall soccer experience - I'd give it a C. Spending QT with my DD - that's always an A+.

The weather was only bearable because we were already there. I give it an F. It never should have been scheduled. Kids don't show well when it's that cold. Too cold and miserable.

Great take. Same age group, same field locations and I agree, played later; weather was cold but not unbearable. DD got feedback from her committed coach. Team played well, those who are working on committing got some good looks from coaches. Overall; B for soccer experience and A+ as well for time with our girl.

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Anonymous wrote:Arrived back from KC last night. Pretty much the whole plane outta KC to National was soccer players and parents.

Anyway. Here's my thoughts.

1) KC in December doesn't make sense, regardless if the Women's College Cup was there or not. The potential for crappy, cold weather is too high regardless of what kind of pitch is being made.
2) Two of the three games my DD played were at Scheels. No issues with the facility Our games were all later in the day- noon. Third game was moved to the Central Bank complex which was really nice. Can't comment on Paragon, although, LOL, I was told there as a bar.
3) My DD's team is U17. We have 15/18 committed - the 3 that are not are just now entering their window. Coach turnout was ok for the first two games. Maybe 20 or so. Only a handful at the third game on Monday.
4) I got to catch up with two of my DDs college coaches which was great. First time meeting them in person.
5) DDs team didn't play their best soccer - couple players didn't travel due to injury/illness and one got sick there, so had to call up players from the younger age group to cover in the last game.

Overall soccer experience - I'd give it a C. Spending QT with my DD - that's always an A+.

The weather was only bearable because we were already there. I give it an F. It never should have been scheduled. Kids don't show well when it's that cold. Too cold and miserable.

Great take. Same age group, same field locations and I agree, played later; weather was cold but not unbearable. DD got feedback from her committed coach. Team played well, those who are working on committing got some good looks from coaches. Overall; B for soccer experience and A+ as well for time with our girl.

Anonymous wrote:Arrived back from KC last night. Pretty much the whole plane outta KC to National was soccer players and parents.

Anyway. Here's my thoughts.

1) KC in December doesn't make sense, regardless if the Women's College Cup was there or not. The potential for crappy, cold weather is too high regardless of what kind of pitch is being made.
2) Two of the three games my DD played were at Scheels. No issues with the facility Our games were all later in the day- noon. Third game was moved to the Central Bank complex which was really nice. Can't comment on Paragon, although, LOL, I was told there as a bar.
3) My DD's team is U17. We have 15/18 committed - the 3 that are not are just now entering their window. Coach turnout was ok for the first two games. Maybe 20 or so. Only a handful at the third game on Monday.
4) I got to catch up with two of my DDs college coaches which was great. First time meeting them in person.
5) DDs team didn't play their best soccer - couple players didn't travel due to injury/illness and one got sick there, so had to call up players from the younger age group to cover in the last game.

Overall soccer experience - I'd give it a C. Spending QT with my DD - that's always an A+.

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Anonymous wrote:Even IMA College Soccer guy gave ECNL a thumbs down for picking this location AND time of year!

And yet all of us will be there again next year if that’s the location. That’s what a near monopoly allows.

No it won’t happen again. This is the second year in a row. Kids can’t play well if they are so cold.

Look everybody, we found a snowflake who just DOESN'T WANT IT HARD ENOUGH.

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Anonymous wrote:Even IMA College Soccer guy gave ECNL a thumbs down for picking this location AND time of year!

And yet all of us will be there again next year if that’s the location. That’s what a near monopoly allows.

No it won’t happen again. This is the second year in a row. Kids can’t play well if they are so cold.

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Anonymous wrote:Even IMA College Soccer guy gave ECNL a thumbs down for picking this location AND time of year!

And yet all of us will be there again next year if that’s the location. That’s what a near monopoly allows.

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Anonymous wrote:Terrible and on top very few recruiters.

Lots of scouts. Like always.

Very cold though.

I see it as a good way to test your kid’s dedication and commitment. If they can take this trip, endure the cold, and not just not complain but actually thrive on it, then they are committed enough to continue spending the money on it. If not you probably should reevaluate.

Ah, yes, we all walked to school uphill both ways.

Anonymous wrote:Even IMA College Soccer guy gave ECNL a thumbs down for picking this location AND time of year!

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Anonymous wrote:Terrible and on top very few recruiters.

Lots of scouts. Like always.

Very cold though.

I see it as a good way to test your kid’s dedication and commitment. If they can take this trip, endure the cold, and not just not complain but actually thrive on it, then they are committed enough to continue spending the money on it. If not you probably should reevaluate.

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Anonymous wrote:Terrible and on top very few recruiters.

Lots of scouts. Like always.

Very cold though.