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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Jun 1, 2017 18:21:01 GMT -5
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Post by Soccerhouse on Jun 1, 2017 21:26:22 GMT -5
Isn't AFC and NASA also?
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Post by hejausa on Jun 1, 2017 21:33:19 GMT -5
I know of AFC and Inter Atlanta, who I believe was the first to announce. I'm not sure about NASA.
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Post by infoguy on Jun 2, 2017 6:46:03 GMT -5
SSA too, but not sure if it's the same partnership exactly, but SSA players can buy discounted tickets.
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Post by footy on Jun 2, 2017 7:22:50 GMT -5
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Post by Soccerhouse on Jun 2, 2017 8:12:59 GMT -5
Right now its not much of a partnership other than players moving from club A to Atlanta United. Kids from these clubs had opportunities to be player escorts and form tunnels when players arrived at the fields. So far when the clubs have had ticket promotions, they have been available to anyone with the ticket code (tweeted by the clubs).
I understand why they are doing it given what their goals are, but when your cutting local partner clubs for out of state players, not sure how much of a partnership that really is. The reality is nothing ever was stated that partner clubs can only be Georgia Clubs, so I expect some out of state clubs names to pop up their soon.
Hopefully in the future we actually see more of a parntership, but given these other clubs are competing against them in the same league, doubt that will happen. Some is because of rules and regulations of the DA, other because its not feasible.
Perfect example, we heard GA United was "partners" and working with Atlanta United last season. Then why wouldn't for example the keepers lets say be invited once a week from ga united to train with the Atlanta United keepers and their staff (with permission from both clubs its Legal). Thats what a partnership is.... I'm sure there are other examples, but thats the best one I can think of.
I know they also offered a coaching course, but that was opened to everyone, not just partner programs.
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Post by hejausa on Jun 2, 2017 9:05:38 GMT -5
It seems to me that if you read the releases, these latest announcements are a new program -- a development program to identify, develop, and promote talent to AU. The original partnerships were more of a marketing program to sell tickets and provide on-field experiences. I'm sure that program will continue to exist.
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Post by SoccerMom on Jun 2, 2017 9:20:44 GMT -5
It seems to me that if you read the releases, these latest announcements are a new program -- a development program to identify, develop, and promote talent to AU. The original partnerships were more of a marketing program to sell tickets and provide on-field experiences. I'm sure that program will continue to exist. The releases say UFA was 1st and then AFC was 2nd so I have to agree that it may not be the same thing? Just seems like an odd release if it was the same thing. I seem to remember an announcement when the other thing happened and it read differently. Im sure we will hear more about it as time goes on.
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Post by Soccerhouse on Jun 2, 2017 9:31:31 GMT -5
I still believe that Atlanta United should just stick with the u15, u17 and u19 age groups now. Given all the other clubs have u12 - u14's, you have an entire year to scout these games and pick the players you want. You even have more than a year, you can follow a u12 for 2 to 3 years and then see if he still is the player you thought he was at age 10. Most are not.
I don't see the benefit of spending thousands of dollars on kids at these younger age groups. If the coaching they were receiving was far greater than the other clubs, I'd get it, but its not. (just referring to younger groups not the 16s and 18s that TA is involved with). Some can argue with that, but given they just hired a UFA -norcross coach to help with the 12s, I think shows my point. The better u12 coach at norcross was the director of club. I don't think folks can argue with that either. (Nothing negative towards the coach they hired)
That being said -- I love the fact that they changed the game and have removed pay to play. Its just unfortunately not making a difference with the non MLS clubs, who can now charge more. As an article recently stated --
"Clearly, being a DA is a marketing tool to attract players into pay-to-play based youth clubs. It enhances your branding. "
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Post by allthingsoccer on Jun 2, 2017 10:07:29 GMT -5
Not sure of all they hype. Partnership or no partnership if AtlUTD wants you then they will reach out. Host ID camps etc... What's the need when AU plays them during the season anyways. Just seems like a way for AU to say they support local clubs.
Soccerhouse.... I guess they feel that get them in at u12, invest 15K a year on each player, the end product will be better?? You are right though, all depends on the coach.
I can tell you for player resources its amazing. One example from 04 practice last night... had onsite trainer at practice, if you feel tight they will stretch you out. You get hurt, trainer is right on site to fix you up. Its amazing.
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