Anonymous
02/20/2024 22:36
Subject: FC Virginia
Anonymous wrote:ID Sessions now posted on FCV website for next week along with new directors
This is when poor Bastien will realize hardly anyone currently rostered on a GA1 team is staying at the club. Adam seems to be the main reason why no one wants to stick around. St James staff and Adam maybe in denial of that but they will quickly learn when they officially send offers that less the 15% of each team is staying at their club.
Still waiting for news on other coaches they are hiring.
Still waiting for news on what the “merger” is with a local organization that will give them field space.
Anonymous
02/20/2024 16:00
Subject: FC Virginia
Anonymous wrote:Why did BP jump ship immediately after CC did? Why would they drop their teams in the middle of the season? What was occurring behind the scenes they weren't telling us about?
Probably saw a sinking ship. FCV's problem has and always has been it's footprint as far as facilities goes. It's a for profit company that doesn't have its OWN facility to operate out of in Loudoun.
Anonymous
02/20/2024 15:57
Subject: FC Virginia
ID Sessions now posted on FCV website for next week along with new directors
Anonymous
02/20/2024 14:35
Subject: FC Virginia
Anonymous wrote:Why did BP jump ship immediately after CC did? Why would they drop their teams in the middle of the season? What was occurring behind the scenes they weren't telling us about?
+1
Anonymous
02/20/2024 14:24
Subject: FC Virginia
Why did BP jump ship immediately after CC did? Why would they drop their teams in the middle of the season? What was occurring behind the scenes they weren't telling us about?
Anonymous
02/20/2024 12:14
Subject: FC Virginia
Anonymous wrote:For $4500 a year I'd expect better.
But wait, there's more! For the price of admission, you get two league games against a shell of a TSJFCV club and two games against upstart SYC!!
I really do feel for the girls who may end up facing up against their old, long-time mates twice a year. I mean, they go through some of that in HS soccer, but still.
Anonymous
02/20/2024 11:31
Subject: FC Virginia
Anonymous wrote:
And Marvin Johnson, who coached with CC at FCV for 7 seasons, played for Luton for 15, and ran Luton’s youth academy for 5. And Jack Stefanowski, who is an extremely experienced goalkeeper coach who spent time at FCV, DC United Academy, Washington Spirit, and Loudoun United. VRSC unquestionably has the core coaching staff and training facilities necessary for a nationally competitive GA program. The only question is whether a large block of current FCV GA players will move there immediately so VRSC can field competitive teams beginning next season, or if CC and MJ will need to build the program from the ground up as they did at FCV, which will take several years.
I agree with you, in theory. But there’s one big unknown and that’s how much autonomy will they have to run things as they believe they should be run? The club’s TD has an enormous ego and it’s hard to see him suddenly saying “Ok, all these FCV guys are here now so I’ll stay out of it and let them run things”. That would absolutely be for the best but does it seem reasonable to expect that a guy like that would keep his distance from what is unquestionably the biggest thing to happen to the club that he started (especially when it’s clear that it wasn’t a result of anything he did other than hiring the right people)? For the sake of anybody who’s willing to take the chance, I hope so. Time will tell.
Anonymous
02/20/2024 11:28
Subject: FC Virginia
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:No FCV GA player wants to stay because of AB. St. James staff has to realize this now with the amount of players signed up for their ID sessions. Hiring a rec coach to oversee the GA portion of their program is where the St. James went wrong.
Calling AB a rec coach seems a bit much. What has he done that you would classify him as such. He's been around the game playing and coaching for a while so he has experience and licensing.
You're right. It's an insult to rec coaches.
Curious as to why you think he is bad. I've seen on here that people think he is loud. What else?
I have no clue how he is as a coach but seeing that he's only ever coached or handled boys teams and primarily U-little, it's strange that leadership at FCV thought it's a good idea to hand him the reigns of their GA and let him be the TD. I don't even think he has any coaching certifications. Feels more likely that TSJ sees AB as a stop gap than a permanent solution.
He's certainly seems more qualified than the VRSC TD -- so, choose your poison, I guess. The SYC TD I'm not sure about. But IMO, this is another knock against the GA in this area, if you're the parent of a top player. Just sayin'
To sum it up,
VRSC TD - grassroots license
FCV TD - ?? Nothing shows.
SYC TD - A License, probably much more significant resume than the other two.
Looking beyond VRSC's TD, their other leadership and coaches. Can't even find a SafeSport certification sometimes.
https://learning.ussoccer.com/directory
FCV had become a great club for serious U13-U19 girls who wanted to play in college and possibly beyond. TSJ killed it. Sad.
This.
Anonymous
02/20/2024 11:15
Subject: FC Virginia
For $4500 a year I'd expect better.
Anonymous
02/20/2024 11:00
Subject: FC Virginia
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:No FCV GA player wants to stay because of AB. St. James staff has to realize this now with the amount of players signed up for their ID sessions. Hiring a rec coach to oversee the GA portion of their program is where the St. James went wrong.
Calling AB a rec coach seems a bit much. What has he done that you would classify him as such. He's been around the game playing and coaching for a while so he has experience and licensing.
You're right. It's an insult to rec coaches.
Curious as to why you think he is bad. I've seen on here that people think he is loud. What else?
I have no clue how he is as a coach but seeing that he's only ever coached or handled boys teams and primarily U-little, it's strange that leadership at FCV thought it's a good idea to hand him the reigns of their GA and let him be the TD. I don't even think he has any coaching certifications. Feels more likely that TSJ sees AB as a stop gap than a permanent solution.
He's certainly seems more qualified than the VRSC TD -- so, choose your poison, I guess. The SYC TD I'm not sure about. But IMO, this is another knock against the GA in this area, if you're the parent of a top player. Just sayin'
To sum it up,
VRSC TD - grassroots license
FCV TD - ?? Nothing shows.
SYC TD - A License, probably much more significant resume than the other two.
Looking beyond VRSC's TD, their other leadership and coaches. Can't even find a SafeSport certification sometimes.
https://learning.ussoccer.com/directory
VRSC has Christian Cziommer as the GA director. He's more than qualified. Former FCV TD for 13 years and UEFA A license.
And Marvin Johnson, who coached with CC at FCV for 7 seasons, played for Luton for 15, and ran Luton’s youth academy for 5. And Jack Stefanowski, who is an extremely experienced goalkeeper coach who spent time at FCV, DC United Academy, Washington Spirit, and Loudoun United. VRSC unquestionably has the core coaching staff and training facilities necessary for a nationally competitive GA program. The only question is whether a large block of current FCV GA players will move there immediately so VRSC can field competitive teams beginning next season, or if CC and MJ will need to build the program from the ground up as they did at FCV, which will take several years.
Anonymous
02/20/2024 10:50
Subject: FC Virginia
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:No FCV GA player wants to stay because of AB. St. James staff has to realize this now with the amount of players signed up for their ID sessions. Hiring a rec coach to oversee the GA portion of their program is where the St. James went wrong.
Calling AB a rec coach seems a bit much. What has he done that you would classify him as such. He's been around the game playing and coaching for a while so he has experience and licensing.
You're right. It's an insult to rec coaches.
Curious as to why you think he is bad. I've seen on here that people think he is loud. What else?
I have no clue how he is as a coach but seeing that he's only ever coached or handled boys teams and primarily U-little, it's strange that leadership at FCV thought it's a good idea to hand him the reigns of their GA and let him be the TD. I don't even think he has any coaching certifications. Feels more likely that TSJ sees AB as a stop gap than a permanent solution.
Maybe he is good administratively, organized, good communicator, is able to create a plan and implement it. Completely different roles than being a coach. Not defending or saying he will be good but people need opportunities to showcase themselves. Otherwise it'll continue being the same old names revolving in same position, just different places. Good for him.
Anonymous
02/20/2024 10:47
Subject: FC Virginia
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:No FCV GA player wants to stay because of AB. St. James staff has to realize this now with the amount of players signed up for their ID sessions. Hiring a rec coach to oversee the GA portion of their program is where the St. James went wrong.
Calling AB a rec coach seems a bit much. What has he done that you would classify him as such. He's been around the game playing and coaching for a while so he has experience and licensing.
You're right. It's an insult to rec coaches.
Curious as to why you think he is bad. I've seen on here that people think he is loud. What else?
I have no clue how he is as a coach but seeing that he's only ever coached or handled boys teams and primarily U-little, it's strange that leadership at FCV thought it's a good idea to hand him the reigns of their GA and let him be the TD. I don't even think he has any coaching certifications. Feels more likely that TSJ sees AB as a stop gap than a permanent solution.
He's certainly seems more qualified than the VRSC TD -- so, choose your poison, I guess. The SYC TD I'm not sure about. But IMO, this is another knock against the GA in this area, if you're the parent of a top player. Just sayin'
To sum it up,
VRSC TD - grassroots license
FCV TD - ?? Nothing shows.
SYC TD - A License, probably much more significant resume than the other two.
Looking beyond VRSC's TD, their other leadership and coaches. Can't even find a SafeSport certification sometimes.
https://learning.ussoccer.com/directory
VRSC has Christian Cziommer as the GA director. He's more than qualified. Former FCV TD for 13 years and UEFA A license.
Anonymous
02/20/2024 10:47
Subject: FC Virginia
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:No FCV GA player wants to stay because of AB. St. James staff has to realize this now with the amount of players signed up for their ID sessions. Hiring a rec coach to oversee the GA portion of their program is where the St. James went wrong.
Calling AB a rec coach seems a bit much. What has he done that you would classify him as such. He's been around the game playing and coaching for a while so he has experience and licensing.
You're right. It's an insult to rec coaches.
Curious as to why you think he is bad. I've seen on here that people think he is loud. What else?
I have no clue how he is as a coach but seeing that he's only ever coached or handled boys teams and primarily U-little, it's strange that leadership at FCV thought it's a good idea to hand him the reigns of their GA and let him be the TD. I don't even think he has any coaching certifications. Feels more likely that TSJ sees AB as a stop gap than a permanent solution.
He's certainly seems more qualified than the VRSC TD -- so, choose your poison, I guess. The SYC TD I'm not sure about. But IMO, this is another knock against the GA in this area, if you're the parent of a top player. Just sayin'
To sum it up,
VRSC TD - grassroots license
FCV TD - ?? Nothing shows.
SYC TD - A License, probably much more significant resume than the other two.
Looking beyond VRSC's TD, their other leadership and coaches. Can't even find a SafeSport certification sometimes.
https://learning.ussoccer.com/directory
FCV had become a great club for serious U13-U19 girls who wanted to play in college and possibly beyond. TSJ killed it. Sad.
Anonymous
02/20/2024 10:46
Subject: FC Virginia
Unlikely he has any effect on the staff in 1-2 months time from when he actually gets here.
Maybe for 25/26 season.
Maybe for 25/26 season.
Anonymous
02/20/2024 10:41
Subject: FC Virginia
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Rudy where are you! Are you coaching at tsj fcv or not!
Bastian why aren’t you returning parent emails all weekend! Did you lose interest as well. Are you too now backing out of the position you agreed to?
Rudy backed out. Found out what was really going on (not what AB sold him), and said I'm out!
They also lost the coach in Norway who they had announced internally as the new goalkeeper coach. Old news but haven’t seen it mentioned here.
Dear FCV - Next year is going to be a problem and it seems clear that no coach or player is ready to trust you on that since the Fall season doesn't start for another 6 months and since there are so many short term concerns to deal with in the meantime. I think the solution is to hire coaches for the next 6 months. Good coaches are better and if they can stay on for next year than that's great, but give us a chaperone for the next six months at least so your current teams are assured of getting thru their regular Spring season and upcoming tournaments. If the next 6 months are assured you may get some interest in selling your vision for next year. That vision is impossible to sell if all your current players walk because you screwed them in the short term.
+1
People seem to like Bastien, but he is rightfully honoring his commitment to his own team thru July. Good idea to fix the short term, announce something definitive and execute it for the Spring, and then give Bastien the space to build his staff and be ready for next Fall.