Anonymous
12/02/2021 10:00
Subject: Diana Ordonez to Leave UVA Early to Enter NWSL Draft
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:DW turned down scholarship money from smaller schools and spots at ACC schools and chose not to play, did club instead. Does regret not playing sometimes when comes across someone who did play in college who simply isn't any good LOL. But she was burned out before finished HS thanks to the crazy NoVa scene and this was 20+ years ago.
Then the kid never really loved it as much and there is nothing wrong with that. Better to find out before you go to school when it truly becomes much more of a job and a obligation.
I tend not to say these are burn out issues but more personal self awareness and maturity.
+1 agree with the self awareness and maturity issues. Can still love the sport and still does but not everyone who plays soccer identifies themselves as a soccer player first and that was the case here.
Anonymous
12/02/2021 09:49
Subject: Re:Diana Ordonez to Leave UVA Early to Enter NWSL Draft
My kid is getting a top academic D1 college mostly paid for by soccer $$. Despite the kid’s excellent performance academically, this kid might not be willing to go to college if not able to play soccer. Soccer has been the carrot to perform well in school since second grade — kid knew full well that less than As = less soccer and met the challenge. But this kid DOES NOT LIKE school, despite being good at it. I’m just grateful that soccer continues to provide the carrot so that a college degree is actually possibly going to happen!!!!!!!!!!!!!
All this to say that every person and every player is different. Some prioritize academics, and that’s great if that’s what works. Some prioritize soccer and that’s great if that’s what works. People who prioritize differently can all have very happy and fulfilling lives, there is no one path that is the right one for everyone.
A decade ago, I used to really enjoy reading these boards for information and community, but i’m kind of grateful my kids are aging out and i’m here less and less. The vitriol and blind, misguided certainty are soul-sucking.
All this to say that every person and every player is different. Some prioritize academics, and that’s great if that’s what works. Some prioritize soccer and that’s great if that’s what works. People who prioritize differently can all have very happy and fulfilling lives, there is no one path that is the right one for everyone.
A decade ago, I used to really enjoy reading these boards for information and community, but i’m kind of grateful my kids are aging out and i’m here less and less. The vitriol and blind, misguided certainty are soul-sucking.
Anonymous
12/02/2021 09:35
Subject: Diana Ordonez to Leave UVA Early to Enter NWSL Draft
Anonymous wrote:DW turned down scholarship money from smaller schools and spots at ACC schools and chose not to play, did club instead. Does regret not playing sometimes when comes across someone who did play in college who simply isn't any good LOL. But she was burned out before finished HS thanks to the crazy NoVa scene and this was 20+ years ago.
Then the kid never really loved it as much and there is nothing wrong with that. Better to find out before you go to school when it truly becomes much more of a job and a obligation.
I tend not to say these are burn out issues but more personal self awareness and maturity.
Anonymous
12/01/2021 20:02
Subject: Diana Ordonez to Leave UVA Early to Enter NWSL Draft
This girl is different. Right now she is operating as a machine with the guidance of older adults…one being her college coach who is also the U20 YNT team coach with ties to the USWNT.
Machines that operate at an accelerated rate have a tendency to wear out quicker.
Machines that operate at an accelerated rate have a tendency to wear out quicker.
Anonymous
12/01/2021 19:31
Subject: Diana Ordonez to Leave UVA Early to Enter NWSL Draft
DW turned down scholarship money from smaller schools and spots at ACC schools and chose not to play, did club instead. Does regret not playing sometimes when comes across someone who did play in college who simply isn't any good LOL. But she was burned out before finished HS thanks to the crazy NoVa scene and this was 20+ years ago.
Anonymous
12/01/2021 19:01
Subject: Diana Ordonez to Leave UVA Early to Enter NWSL Draft
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:
She graduated HS early and enrolled a semester early. Attending classes next semester will give her 7 semesters not counting a class taken each summer. Not everyone needs 4-5 years to graduate college, bruh.
It’s possible but unbelievably demanding for a student athlete at that level.
She was home schooled and took college level courses. So she received some credit for that. It takes a minimum of 120 credits to graduate. So let’s do the math.
In order to obtain a degree in 3 years. One must take a full case load of 18 credits per semester. That will give the student 36 credits a year.
36 credits x 3 years is 108.
The student is still missing 14 credits. The 14 credits could have been obtained from a combination or the early enrollment and HS AP classes
So is it possible? Yea
However, its extremely extremely demanding to be a student athlete taking 18 credits a semester.
Either way, doesn’t effect me one bit. Best of luck to her. Hope it works out.
I think your math is incorrect. 120-108 = 12, which is basically four courses.
Many students take 1-2 courses during summers...
18 credits a semester x two semesters is 36 credits (That’s 6 classes a semester)
36 credits a year x 3 years is 108.
Yes - summer school, if taken, can helps reduce the case load
However you split it, it’s mentally and physically demanding beyond belief. There is no room for anything else
Yep. That’s why my kid is not pursuing college soccer. She wants to enjoy her time in college and focus on academics. Could she have gotten some money? Maybe. Can she get some via other scholarship (non-athletic) paths? Yes, probably. She’ll play club ball and get to have a normal college life. Her choice. I would have loved to watch her play in college, but it’s not about me or my wallet. Some love it, many don’t. Your kid should think deeply about this prior to committing to play college ball. Then again, they could try it for a year then quit. There’s always someone waiting to take their spot.
Anonymous
12/01/2021 12:44
Subject: Diana Ordonez to Leave UVA Early to Enter NWSL Draft
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:
She graduated HS early and enrolled a semester early. Attending classes next semester will give her 7 semesters not counting a class taken each summer. Not everyone needs 4-5 years to graduate college, bruh.
It’s possible but unbelievably demanding for a student athlete at that level.
She was home schooled and took college level courses. So she received some credit for that. It takes a minimum of 120 credits to graduate. So let’s do the math.
In order to obtain a degree in 3 years. One must take a full case load of 18 credits per semester. That will give the student 36 credits a year.
36 credits x 3 years is 108.
The student is still missing 14 credits. The 14 credits could have been obtained from a combination or the early enrollment and HS AP classes
So is it possible? Yea
However, its extremely extremely demanding to be a student athlete taking 18 credits a semester.
Either way, doesn’t effect me one bit. Best of luck to her. Hope it works out.
I think your math is incorrect. 120-108 = 12, which is basically four courses.
Many students take 1-2 courses during summers...
18 credits a semester x two semesters is 36 credits (That’s 6 classes a semester)
36 credits a year x 3 years is 108.
Yes - summer school, if taken, can helps reduce the case load
However you split it, it’s mentally and physically demanding beyond belief. There is no room for anything else
Anonymous
12/01/2021 12:29
Subject: Diana Ordonez to Leave UVA Early to Enter NWSL Draft
Anonymous wrote:
She graduated HS early and enrolled a semester early. Attending classes next semester will give her 7 semesters not counting a class taken each summer. Not everyone needs 4-5 years to graduate college, bruh.
It’s possible but unbelievably demanding for a student athlete at that level.
She was home schooled and took college level courses. So she received some credit for that. It takes a minimum of 120 credits to graduate. So let’s do the math.
In order to obtain a degree in 3 years. One must take a full case load of 18 credits per semester. That will give the student 36 credits a year.
36 credits x 3 years is 108.
The student is still missing 14 credits. The 14 credits could have been obtained from a combination or the early enrollment and HS AP classes
So is it possible? Yea
However, its extremely extremely demanding to be a student athlete taking 18 credits a semester.
Either way, doesn’t effect me one bit. Best of luck to her. Hope it works out.
I think your math is incorrect. 120-108 = 12, which is basically four courses.
Many students take 1-2 courses during summers...