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Anonymous wrote:And while I’m asking questions, let me ask this.
Why (does it seem) VDA have higher standings in the higher age groups as opposed to the younger groups? Are they truly better at developing or are they recruiting better players from outside?

No. What happened is BP was at FCV, which was good at developing players. Then STJ bought FCV and burned it to ashes. BP got out before the thing was totally aflame and *took with him* to VDA the kids that FCV had developed. So those kids, now older, are doing well and getting recruited. The younger ages not so much because VDA has no development pipeline as both VSA and PWSI suck. So today VDA remains an “acquirer,” taking the best kids from other clubs once they are developed, and getting them recruited. VDA is essentially a marketing platform for high school players. The younger kids are just there to capitalize the salaries.

So none of the famous 2009 team were at VDA before high school?

Based on the 2014 team that is forming, they are going to be damn good. A combination of homegrown and kids who chose to come over.

“Homegrown” VDA players for 2014? You mean VSA and PWSI?

Yes. VDA 2009’s have 13 “homegrown” players. This FCV stuff is a myth. BP came in and brought players with him to VDA. VDA was already the best club in VA, per ECNL rankings. BP was handed a Cadillac and made it better.

It was already good. That logic doesn't stand. Top25 before BP. What happened to developing players!!

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Anonymous wrote:And while I’m asking questions, let me ask this.
Why (does it seem) VDA have higher standings in the higher age groups as opposed to the younger groups? Are they truly better at developing or are they recruiting better players from outside?

No. What happened is BP was at FCV, which was good at developing players. Then STJ bought FCV and burned it to ashes. BP got out before the thing was totally aflame and *took with him* to VDA the kids that FCV had developed. So those kids, now older, are doing well and getting recruited. The younger ages not so much because VDA has no development pipeline as both VSA and PWSI suck. So today VDA remains an “acquirer,” taking the best kids from other clubs once they are developed, and getting them recruited. VDA is essentially a marketing platform for high school players. The younger kids are just there to capitalize the salaries.

A-lot of those players at FCV were developed by other clubs and coaches like Loudoun. The rest of it is accurate however. Funny thing is the acquisitions lately have all been insta players propped up by clubs falsely (looks at the now watered down USYNTs). The results show in the postseason. And those clubs dont miss those players. So the question is he really a good judgment of talent? Or really good at surfing the web and poaching players that other clubs propped up that couldn’t beat VDA. It really stinks for parents who bought in and paid $$ assuming players would get developed into champion but didn’t make the cut at Virginia Development Acquisitions.

Regardless college coaches look at more than just instagram accounts.

Really sucks how this is playing out.

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Anonymous wrote:HG from VSA and PWSI will end up on the bench, and all the superstars from outside the club will take care of the business next season. Then next year comes, and even more HG players will be replaced by outside players. By the time high school comes, even more outside players will take the spots of your kids. Smart parents just get in at the right time, there’s no need to drive to Howison four times a week for so many years just to find out that your kid will be moved to RL.

Sorry it didnt workout for you. The players from PWSI and VSA can ball. As with any kid, it’s now about how much work they continue to put in.

Bwahahaha

Anonymous wrote:HG from VSA and PWSI will end up on the bench, and all the superstars from outside the club will take care of the business next season. Then next year comes, and even more HG players will be replaced by outside players. By the time high school comes, even more outside players will take the spots of your kids. Smart parents just get in at the right time, there’s no need to drive to Howison four times a week for so many years just to find out that your kid will be moved to RL.

Sorry it didnt workout for you. The players from PWSI and VSA can ball. As with any kid, it’s now about how much work they continue to put in.

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Anonymous wrote:And while I’m asking questions, let me ask this.
Why (does it seem) VDA have higher standings in the higher age groups as opposed to the younger groups? Are they truly better at developing or are they recruiting better players from outside?

No. What happened is BP was at FCV, which was good at developing players. Then STJ bought FCV and burned it to ashes. BP got out before the thing was totally aflame and *took with him* to VDA the kids that FCV had developed. So those kids, now older, are doing well and getting recruited. The younger ages not so much because VDA has no development pipeline as both VSA and PWSI suck. So today VDA remains an “acquirer,” taking the best kids from other clubs once they are developed, and getting them recruited. VDA is essentially a marketing platform for high school players. The younger kids are just there to capitalize the salaries.

So none of the famous 2009 team were at VDA before high school?

Based on the 2014 team that is forming, they are going to be damn good. A combination of homegrown and kids who chose to come over.

“Homegrown” VDA players for 2014? You mean VSA and PWSI?

yes

So this 2014 team made of “homegrown” PWSI and VSA players is exciting you? Okay.

No, that isnt what I said. You can read more than the last question to follow the thread.

Anonymous wrote:HG from VSA and PWSI will end up on the bench, and all the superstars from outside the club will take care of the business next season. Then next year comes, and even more HG players will be replaced by outside players. By the time high school comes, even more outside players will take the spots of your kids. Smart parents just get in at the right time, there’s no need to drive to Howison four times a week for so many years just to find out that your kid will be moved to RL.

Facts. No need to drive to VDA for so many years, especially when they are younger. Work smarter not harder.

Anonymous wrote:It is not all homegrown kids VDA/pwsi the top player is coming in from outside the club from mys the team is going to be incredible, vamos!

Players from VDA’s “feeder clubs” take backseat to MYS’ “top player”?

Anonymous wrote:It is not all homegrown kids VDA/pwsi the top player is coming in from outside the club from mys the team is going to be incredible, vamos!

Seriously?

Anonymous wrote:It is not all homegrown kids VDA/pwsi the top player is coming in from outside the club from mys the team is going to be incredible, vamos!

MYS dad posting everywhere is super cringe.

HG from VSA and PWSI will end up on the bench, and all the superstars from outside the club will take care of the business next season. Then next year comes, and even more HG players will be replaced by outside players. By the time high school comes, even more outside players will take the spots of your kids. Smart parents just get in at the right time, there’s no need to drive to Howison four times a week for so many years just to find out that your kid will be moved to RL.

It is not all homegrown kids VDA/pwsi the top player is coming in from outside the club from mys the team is going to be incredible, vamos!

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Anonymous wrote:And while I’m asking questions, let me ask this.
Why (does it seem) VDA have higher standings in the higher age groups as opposed to the younger groups? Are they truly better at developing or are they recruiting better players from outside?

No. What happened is BP was at FCV, which was good at developing players. Then STJ bought FCV and burned it to ashes. BP got out before the thing was totally aflame and *took with him* to VDA the kids that FCV had developed. So those kids, now older, are doing well and getting recruited. The younger ages not so much because VDA has no development pipeline as both VSA and PWSI suck. So today VDA remains an “acquirer,” taking the best kids from other clubs once they are developed, and getting them recruited. VDA is essentially a marketing platform for high school players. The younger kids are just there to capitalize the salaries.

So none of the famous 2009 team were at VDA before high school?

Based on the 2014 team that is forming, they are going to be damn good. A combination of homegrown and kids who chose to come over.

“Homegrown” VDA players for 2014? You mean VSA and PWSI?

yes

So this 2014 team made of “homegrown” PWSI and VSA players is exciting you? Okay.

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Anonymous wrote:And while I’m asking questions, let me ask this.
Why (does it seem) VDA have higher standings in the higher age groups as opposed to the younger groups? Are they truly better at developing or are they recruiting better players from outside?

No. What happened is BP was at FCV, which was good at developing players. Then STJ bought FCV and burned it to ashes. BP got out before the thing was totally aflame and *took with him* to VDA the kids that FCV had developed. So those kids, now older, are doing well and getting recruited. The younger ages not so much because VDA has no development pipeline as both VSA and PWSI suck. So today VDA remains an “acquirer,” taking the best kids from other clubs once they are developed, and getting them recruited. VDA is essentially a marketing platform for high school players. The younger kids are just there to capitalize the salaries.

No club develops kids. Parents get that done on the side with private coaches. All these clubs are just platforms to market what your kid can do in order to maximize their chances in the college marketplace. Currently BP and VDA are the best at this so they get their pick of the best kids in the area.

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Anonymous wrote:And while I’m asking questions, let me ask this.
Why (does it seem) VDA have higher standings in the higher age groups as opposed to the younger groups? Are they truly better at developing or are they recruiting better players from outside?

No. What happened is BP was at FCV, which was good at developing players. Then STJ bought FCV and burned it to ashes. BP got out before the thing was totally aflame and *took with him* to VDA the kids that FCV had developed. So those kids, now older, are doing well and getting recruited. The younger ages not so much because VDA has no development pipeline as both VSA and PWSI suck. So today VDA remains an “acquirer,” taking the best kids from other clubs once they are developed, and getting them recruited. VDA is essentially a marketing platform for high school players. The younger kids are just there to capitalize the salaries.

So none of the famous 2009 team were at VDA before high school?

Based on the 2014 team that is forming, they are going to be damn good. A combination of homegrown and kids who chose to come over.

“Homegrown” VDA players for 2014? You mean VSA and PWSI?

Yes. VDA 2009’s have 13 “homegrown” players. This FCV stuff is a myth. BP came in and brought players with him to VDA. VDA was already the best club in VA, per ECNL rankings. BP was handed a Cadillac and made it better.

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Anonymous wrote:And while I’m asking questions, let me ask this.
Why (does it seem) VDA have higher standings in the higher age groups as opposed to the younger groups? Are they truly better at developing or are they recruiting better players from outside?

No. What happened is BP was at FCV, which was good at developing players. Then STJ bought FCV and burned it to ashes. BP got out before the thing was totally aflame and *took with him* to VDA the kids that FCV had developed. So those kids, now older, are doing well and getting recruited. The younger ages not so much because VDA has no development pipeline as both VSA and PWSI suck. So today VDA remains an “acquirer,” taking the best kids from other clubs once they are developed, and getting them recruited. VDA is essentially a marketing platform for high school players. The younger kids are just there to capitalize the salaries.

So none of the famous 2009 team were at VDA before high school?

Based on the 2014 team that is forming, they are going to be damn good. A combination of homegrown and kids who chose to come over.

“Homegrown” VDA players for 2014? You mean VSA and PWSI?

yes