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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Jan 17, 2019 14:08:52 GMT -5
FG - do you know if the games at AU Training Grounds are open to the public? Check you message inbox...FG
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Post by oraclesfriend on Jan 17, 2019 21:01:53 GMT -5
Why so many forwards out? Illness? Injuries? Not happy with performance? Seems strange to have so many of one position to be out of games. I personally think the lads need to be schooled on how to listen to their bodies and more importantly how to take care of it. You're not invincible and with all the growth that occurs at this age, you have to rest and recharge. In the case of the 2004s strikers/midfielder/defender I think the injuries are normal high level soccer injuries, it just comes at the wrong time(is there ever a rite time). In the regards to the 2005s, two of the three strikers have been moved up to sure up the 2004s and the third is injured from doing high intensity(not HIIT) training over the holiday break where he sustained another injury. Poor kid has been in and out of the injured reserve all year long but parents are not willing to change their mindset that more training all the time does not make you a better player. That is too bad for the kids with injuries. It is a hard age and if they don't adequately warm up, stretch, and rest plus have good nutrition then they get hurt. Poor kids. At least they tend to bounce back quickly... The kid who is overtraining will eventually learn. Or the parents will.
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Post by thisonedude on Jan 18, 2019 11:41:55 GMT -5
Why so many forwards out? Illness? Injuries? Not happy with performance? Seems strange to have so many of one position to be out of games. I personally think the lads need to be schooled on how to listen to their bodies and more importantly how to take care of it. You're not invincible and with all the growth that occurs at this age, you have to rest and recharge. In the case of the 2004s strikers/midfielder/defender I think the injuries are normal high level soccer injuries, it just comes at the wrong time(is there ever a rite time). In the regards to the 2005s, two of the three strikers have been moved up to sure up the 2004s and the third is injured from doing high intensity(not HIIT) training over the holiday break where he sustained another injury. Poor kid has been in and out of the injured reserve all year long but parents are not willing to change their mindset that more training all the time does not make you a better player. Will the 05s move up a striker or two form the 06s? Or, shuffle assignments? Those are rhetorical questions...unless you know the answer.
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Post by 2316 on Jan 18, 2019 13:12:43 GMT -5
This news was released by US Soccer yesterday. U.S. SOCCER LAUNCHES NEW YNT U-14 TALENT IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM. From the article: The program starts with the in-market scouting process: players will be observed in games and the top talents selected to attend YNT Identification Centers. Formerly known as Training Centers, Identification Centers are scheduled to be held in 25 key markets nationwide and will be overseen by U.S. Soccer TID Managers and YNT Network Scouts. These single-day sessions, hosted at local clubs or U.S. Soccer member organizations, gather more than 600 top talents each year in the U-14 and U-15 age groups. Depending on the number of top players identified in each market, YNT Identification Centers are held there two to three times each year in the fall, winter and spring. I have attached the link from US Soccer. Seems like the training centers have been replaced as the link to the training centers was turned off. Guessing the February session have been postponed due to the new structure. www.ussoccer.com/stories/2019/01/17/21/26/20190117-ynt-u14-tid-new-talent-identification-scouting-program-regional-mini-camps
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Post by trumpetflower on Jan 18, 2019 13:28:56 GMT -5
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Post by Soccerhouse on Jan 18, 2019 13:39:14 GMT -5
I will be interesting to see, there is one soon, where they are calling in 80 kids for the west regional camp.
either way, seems scouting all year during regular games at showcases is optimal -- trying to see kids play more than once vs at a tryout like environment.
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Jan 18, 2019 16:45:03 GMT -5
I personally think the lads need to be schooled on how to listen to their bodies and more importantly how to take care of it. You're not invincible and with all the growth that occurs at this age, you have to rest and recharge. In the case of the 2004s strikers/midfielder/defender I think the injuries are normal high level soccer injuries, it just comes at the wrong time(is there ever a rite time). In the regards to the 2005s, two of the three strikers have been moved up to sure up the 2004s and the third is injured from doing high intensity(not HIIT) training over the holiday break where he sustained another injury. Poor kid has been in and out of the injured reserve all year long but parents are not willing to change their mindset that more training all the time does not make you a better player. Will the 05s move up a striker or two form the 06s? Or, shuffle assignments? Those are rhetorical questions...unless you know the answer. I know one of the 06 strikers did not make the trip to Jacksonville and will instead be on deck to play with the 2005s. In other news, the 2005s lost their starting left center back and potentially their right center back to injury. It's contagious at the training grounds...FG
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Jan 19, 2019 17:36:16 GMT -5
Interesting day for AU Academy teams today. Sorry this is long,
U12: AU vs Kendal SC - Loss 1-2 U12: AU vs Tampa Utd - Win 5-1 U12: AU vs Charlotte SA - Win 4-2 U12: AU vs Orlando SC - Win 9-0 U12: AU vs Armada Pro - Win 8-2 U12: AU vs Chargers - Win 3-2 U13: AU vs Orland City - Win 3-1 U13: AU vs Armada - Win 4-1 U13: AU vs Chargers - Tie 3-3 U14: AU vs Weston FC - Loss 1-2 U15: AU vs Orlando City - Loss 0-1 U16: AU vs GSA ECNL - Win 3-0 U17: AU vs Orlando City - Tie 2-2(loss 5-4 on PKs)
Did not see the U12s and U13s in action today. They are down in Jacksonville for the Armada FC showcase/tournament.
U17s - If I remember clearly both teams played well the first half. AU had some really good chances but were not able to capitalize. I would give the edge to AU. But in the 2nd half they went down 0-2, till about halfway through the 2nd half when they got their chance to claw one back one goal on a flagrant foul by the Orlando GK in the box. Goalie sent off on a red. With only being one goal down and playing against 10 men, AU still didn't capitalize and equalize. With maybe 45 seconds to go, AU cracks the back of the net with the equalizer 2-2 final. There has to be a winner so off to PKs we go. AU misses their 2nd PK and ultimately lose 5-4
U16s - They played the GSA 2003 ECNL boys team. It was a relatively easy 3-0 win. I think player by player, AU had the better players, however GSA played better collectively as a team, even though the score does not reflect their effort.
U15s - This was played at the same time as the U15s so I may have missed a few plays watching both teams but they were next to each other on fields 3/4 In the first half AU looked okay. They had a few chances that they were not able to finish. Just like the U17s again AU goes down in the 2nd half 0-1 on a lapse by the defensive backline. They had a couple more lapses that could have extended Orlando's lead. However, AU kept attacking and finally they garnered a PK after a foul by Orlando in their box. With the dramatic finish and a chance to tie it up, the PK taker dribbles the ball right into the GK's hands. Game over on the GK punt.
U14s - Was really curious to see how this game would go with so many players out on injury. The first half edge wud definitely go to AU. They had multiple chances but they were thwarted again and again by the Weston GK. With the rain coming down in buckets the AU GK, goes to pass out of the back a simple ball to his left back, but unfortunately he did not connect fully with the ball as he slipped. That was all it took and it was 0-1 to end the half. Poor goal was so mad he punched the bench(watch the hands) at halftime. In the second half the bench was given their chance and right away Weston recognize the weakness on the left side and in short order it was 2-0 them. The coach had to bring in some of those who had been taken out to sure up the team or it could have easy been 3/4 zip. With a foul in their own box, Weston conceded a pk.
Takeaways: First off, the refereeing today was atrocious. Especially the CR for both the U17 and U14 game. Very choppy and not calling the game equally. Another player for the U14s and U15s(2005) went down and are now in crutches. All in all not a good day for the men in zebra stripes. TA was absolutely furious as the events of the day, first time I've seen him call a coach over right after the game and "talk" to him. First time I've ever seen him walk back to the Locker Rooms with the look of don't stop me, don't ask me for $#1&, don't collect $200. AU needs to fix their midfield play and players. For the U17s, U15s and U14s it was a recurring theme. That plus the fact that their strikers either couldn't finish or weren't given the chance to finish.
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Post by thisonedude on Jan 19, 2019 20:50:11 GMT -5
Sounds like a busy day! Anything else going on the rest of this 3-day weekend? Or, next weekend? DA play resumes pretty soon, right?
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Jan 21, 2019 9:11:22 GMT -5
Weston FC U14(2005) DA Team also scrimmaged the UFA U14(2005) DA Team. UFA lost 0-1
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Feb 11, 2019 11:50:25 GMT -5
This weekend, the AU U13s and U14s were in action.
AU U13s vs UFA SCCL U14s - 3-1 AU AU U14s vs Charlotte Soccer Academy U15s DA - 3-0 AU
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Post by surgesoccer on Feb 11, 2019 21:49:20 GMT -5
AU u13 vs UFA u14 SCCL should have been a tie or maybe 2-1 AU win. Two goal keeper mistakes killed UFAN. The game seemed pretty evenly matched though AU probably had 60% possession. Chances were pretty close with AU maybe having 2 or 3 more. I thought the 1 year age and size difference favored UFA this year more so than in the scrimmage last May.
AU is well coached and fun to watch how cool and collected they are. They probe and if its not there then they kick back and start over.
There are some connections between the two teams as two of the AU players were on this team before the age mandate change, and played for UFAN's current coach. And the AU coach, coached this UFAN team when it was U10.
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Feb 12, 2019 2:40:51 GMT -5
"AU is well coached and fun to watch how cool and collected they are. They probe and if its not there then they kick back and start over."
UFAN Import - Ryan Maurer... yes he took over from the previous coach because the former coach was losing control of the team. One of the more dominant players especially could be heard using a homophobic Spanish slur, spitting at players, trying to get physical with a ref at the Showcase last fall(RC). All lead to him being put on a 5 game suspension and probation. RM's calm demeanor has brought calm, civility and respect back to that team. Because they practice at different times he's still heavily involved with the U12s also. So happy to see RM thriving...FG
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Post by surgesoccer on Feb 12, 2019 7:52:57 GMT -5
RM's one of the good guys. Class all around.
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Post by Soccerhouse on Feb 12, 2019 14:08:22 GMT -5
"AU is well coached and fun to watch how cool and collected they are. They probe and if its not there then they kick back and start over." UFAN Import - Ryan Maurer... yes he took over from the previous coach because the former coach was losing control of the team. One of the more dominant players especially could be heard using a homophobic Spanish slur, spitting at players, trying to get physical with a ref at the Showcase last fall(RC). All lead to him being put on a 5 game suspension and probation. RM's calm demeanor has brought calm, civility and respect back to that team. Because they practice at different times he's still heavily involved with the U12s also. So happy to see RM thriving...FG Is the previous coach now just helping out with other teams?
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Feb 12, 2019 15:41:11 GMT -5
That's one way of putting it. So there are Head Coaches who control and run all aspects of a team. All head coaches are Assistant Coaches for all teams other than theirs. They tend to fill in when a head coach is unavailable. Then you have the apprentice coach who usually can't even give the players permission to go to the bathroom without the say so of the Head/Assistant coach. I'll let you guess which hat he's wearing, #NoRespect... FG
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Post by trumpetflower on Feb 12, 2019 17:35:32 GMT -5
That's one way of putting it. So there are Head Coaches who control and run all aspects of a team. All head coaches are Assistant Coaches for all teams other than theirs. They tend to fill in when a head coach is unavailable. Then you have the apprentice coach who usually can't even give the players permission to go to the bathroom without the say so of the Head/Assistant coach. I'll let you guess which hat he's wearing, #NoRespect... FG to be fair, the coach who was replaced was never officially listed as a 'head coach,' prob because of his license..
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Post by Soccerhouse on Feb 12, 2019 17:43:36 GMT -5
I just never realized there were issues going on with that squad and coaching, is it me or does this seem to be a common theme over there.....
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Post by trumpetflower on Feb 12, 2019 17:53:30 GMT -5
I just never realized there were issues going on with that squad and coaching, is it me or does this seem to be a common theme over there..... not sure if these are issues from the kids' perspective.
one night there was one coach, next night a different coach. no explanation. kids seem(ed) fine with both coaches, and they just keep on training and playing..
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Post by Soccerhouse on Feb 12, 2019 17:58:54 GMT -5
good to know the kids aren't phased by this!! coaching changes are usually harder on the parents then the kids......
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Feb 12, 2019 19:43:52 GMT -5
That's one way of putting it. So there are Head Coaches who control and run all aspects of a team. All head coaches are Assistant Coaches for all teams other than theirs. They tend to fill in when a head coach is unavailable. Then you have the apprentice coach who usually can't even give the players permission to go to the bathroom without the say so of the Head/Assistant coach. I'll let you guess which hat he's wearing, #NoRespect... FG to be fair, the coach who was replaced was never officially listed as a 'head coach,' prob because of his license.. You are right, though he was the head coach, he was not officially listed on the DA Website or anywhere else. I had heard it was a licensing issue but I could not independently corroborate that... 👍👍
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Feb 13, 2019 22:20:20 GMT -5
Scrimmage
U13s(2006) AU DA team will scrimmage the following:
Thursday @ 7:30pm Georgia Alliance U14s(2005) at Lake Point Friday @ 7:00pm Inter Atlanta U14s(2005) at Arizona Ave
I may have switched the times but they both start at either 7pm or 7:30pm.... FG
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Feb 24, 2019 14:27:31 GMT -5
@autg
2003 U16s scrimmaged their State Cup Winning, NL counterparts from Alpharetta Ambush: Final was 7 zip AU. Apparently AU pulled up four 2004s and one highly regarded 2005, who plays I hear right back and right wing. He also got to start and apparently did very well. So the musical chairs of playing up at AU carries on.
One good thing about the CF Tourney cancellation for the BUSA U12(2007s) boys is they got to scrimmage the AU U12(2008/2009s) boys. Unfortunately, it was a blood bath. Mom says when she left at halftime and AU was already up 12 zip.
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Post by soccernotfootball on Feb 25, 2019 10:04:06 GMT -5
@autg 2003 U16s scrimmaged their State Cup Winning, NL counterparts from Alpharetta Ambush: Final was 7 zip AU. Apparently AU pulled up four 2004s and one highly regarded 2005, who plays I hear right back and right wing. He also got to start and apparently did very well. So the musical chairs of playing up at AU carries on. One good thing about the CF Tourney cancellation for the BUSA U12(2007s) boys is they got to scrimmage the AU U12(2008/2009s) boys. Unfortunately, it was a blood bath. Mom says when she left at halftime and AU was already up 12 zip. @futsal Gawdess Out of curiosity, is that the BUSA SCCL team? Perhaps this scrimmage was already set up because I don't think that BUSA team was entered in the CF tourney. Also, do you know if AU brought up some kids from their Jr's program? They don't have enough 08/09s on the u12 roster to form a 9v9 team, do they? Regardless - 12-0 would make for a long drive home for the B'ham kids.Just learned is was the BUSA 08 team (they were scheduled in the U11 2nd flight at the CF tourney. Seems they got to scrimmage against UFA and AU. Don't know how they did against UFA. Regardless of the score, I'm sure it was a cool experience for them to play at the AU training ground. (That scoreline makes a bit more sense now.)
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Mar 1, 2019 14:52:08 GMT -5
Looks like the U-12s @ AU will be attending a mid-season MLS only Tourney www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/02/19/sporting-kansas-city-announce-inaugural-patterson-cup-u-12-tournamentAs part of the tournament experience, all six Patterson Cup participants will attend an opening banquet and receive a tour of the Pinnacle National Development Center, the new training home of Sporting KC. The banquet on March 29 will also feature an appearance from a Sporting KC player. The Patterson Cup is slated for March 30-31 at Wyandotte Sporting Fields in Kansas City, Kansas and will see U-12 teams from Sporting Kansas City, Atlanta United FC, Chicago Fire, Colorado Rapids, Real Salt Lake and Toronto FC.
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Mar 12, 2019 21:08:50 GMT -5
Looks like not having 10 of your players(4 inured, 6 playing up) takes its toll. The U14s(2005s) for AU lost a scrimmage 1-2 to their counterparts from NC FC on Sunday at home. I hear they went down 0-2 in the first half and were able to claw back one goal in the second.
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Post by trumpetflower on Mar 13, 2019 6:21:52 GMT -5
Looks like not having 10 of your players(4 inured, 6 playing up) takes its toll. The U14s(2005s) for AU lost a scrimmage 1-2 to their counterparts from NC FC on Sunday at home. I hear they went down 0-2 in the first half and were able to claw back one goal in the second. AU 06s (without 5-6 players who played with the 14s) won a scrimmage 1-0 on Sunday, against NCFC 06s.
Was great that NCFC stuck around for the games, on their travel Sunday.
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Mar 18, 2019 14:25:01 GMT -5
I just watched the video of the game this weekend between the 2005(U-14s) for AU & LSA. AU won 6 zip. Let me start by saying, i'm not disparaging anyone's kids. But I think this is a clear cut case of why DA should be striped from a club like LSA. Either that or they "collaborate on an agreement" with another club to provide players. With a roster of 19 players, the AU team had 9 of their players on Nat'l Team duty. With injuries, nicks and scrapes, they only had 6 actual 2005s available to play that game. So they pulled up 7 2006s. They still took the game with ease. The cascading effect also impacted the 2006s who were also able to win 6-1 🤔🤔
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Mar 29, 2019 11:36:25 GMT -5
The 2004 CF ECNL boys team, finally beat the 2005 AU DA boys. I guess 3rd time is a charm. The AU 2005 boys play the Smyrna 2003/2004 boys tomorrow. Finally, the 2007 U12 AU boys leave for SKC to participate in the inaugural Patterson Cup this weekend...FG
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Post by Soccerhouse on Mar 29, 2019 13:33:20 GMT -5
Sounds like a solid u12 DA age group and UFA/SSA have been competitive with AU, has anyone else?
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