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Post by Keeper on May 12, 2023 11:04:44 GMT -5
New to this forum. So all the other coaches there dont have morals, only coach Eddie? Interesting insight. Morals can't be that high if he's looking to replace the majority of his 2011 side? There must be a lot of nervous players on the 2011 Concorde team. Are there any concorde teams not nervous at tryout season? That’s the environment Gregg has made.
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Post by Keeper on May 12, 2023 5:41:11 GMT -5
Eddie is a great coach, especially for younger development. He genuinely cares about his kids. He won’t lie to you or make you promises that he can’t keep (like many other will), but he will do his best for your kid. The kids love him. I don’t know of a single parent who dislikes him as a coach either. Also, know that Eddie left Tophat last year for Concorde. For better opportunities for his own growth as a coach. He left in the correct way and let his girls know first. So whatever any tophat coach tells you about Eddie, take that with a grain of salt. If he was so bad, why did he have the GAL Navy teams in many age groups before he made his transition to Concorde. I agree about Eddie. I also don’t know if any Tophat people who speak poorly of him. He left so he could get first team opportunities. Tophat does have glass ceiling for the Gold teams. Some quality coaches that I know have also had trouble getting Navy teams or even DPL teams in the past, even when less quality people have had those teams. I am happy for Eddie that he had a top team last year and I hope that he gets what he wants for this year too. As an aside more coaches should care about having an occasional lower level team to try to develop some real diamonds in the rough. Challenge themselves a little. Seems like Eddie made the right decision as a couple were told he will take over the 2010 Girls Platinum from Saxon. Mark Carr taking over the Premier team. So Eddie with 10 and 11 Girls ECNL Platinum in one year must mean he’s doing something right.
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Post by Keeper on May 10, 2023 22:30:27 GMT -5
Anyone know which current SSA girls teams will be going NPL? It’ll be their third team or a current SCCL teams right?
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Post by Keeper on May 10, 2023 22:25:40 GMT -5
Just curious if anyone knows where Mike F is landing after being fired from Santos? Seems the city overseers didn’t them to run like a club and more like a Parks and Rec Dept. fired? Yes city of Roswell let Mike F go on April 28. Haven’t noticed the mass exodus of coaches from there? It was not a santos decision but a city one. The city wanted him to implement all this new policies and protocols that they’re making all the other sports do, and he wouldn’t because they don’t make soccer sense.
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Post by Keeper on May 10, 2023 16:10:34 GMT -5
Silverbacks Park. Or any number of high schools with better facilities than McEachern. KSU's stadium would be perfect. Great venue, and the location is close to where most of the top soccer high schools are. Pretty sure between KSU’s asking price, their soccer and football programs and Atl United 2 this isn’t an option. Time for that soccer specific stadium in Atlanta. Just put it next to that billion dollar arena in Alpharetta.
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Post by Keeper on May 10, 2023 16:06:37 GMT -5
It would make you wonder if ECNL is as special as people think. Also, why does ECNL keep blocking Santos from joining. That is a good question. Politics and money run soccer in this country.. so I’d go with politics since Roswell seems to have some money - but having been part of Santos when Mike F came over from GSA I have to say the long term plan is looking pretty good. I’m happy for him/them. Also heard the 10 year old turf is being replaced this year.. and at least one more park is getting turf. Just curious if anyone knows where Mike F is landing after being fired from Santos? Seems the city overseers didn’t them to run like a club and more like a Parks and Rec Dept.
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Post by Keeper on May 9, 2023 22:17:32 GMT -5
I am familiar with 2 GA soccer/USYS clubs hosting tryouts NEXT WEEK. This is news to me, i guess they're fallback options for kids who don't make ECNL/GA/ECNLR/DPL rosters? Yes GA Soccer moved there’s up a week about 2 years ago to combat SCCL/USClub starting May 1st.
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Post by Keeper on May 7, 2023 18:16:21 GMT -5
My 07 son is likely looking to move on after one more frustrating season of the Concorde coaching carousel. After five years, three different uncredentialed/unqualified coaches, and a ridiculously bad E64 experience it's time. Would really appreciate some feedback on 07 or 06 teams/coaches for us to explore. We play Concorde Central but will travel for the right situation. Go to Rush, they’ve got a young guy who’s had the 07Bs for about 2 years & plans to keep them through graduation. Solid SCCL team who’s Champions League level and knows how to develop boys to men. Coach is English and played college ball here in the states.
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Post by Keeper on May 3, 2023 17:24:34 GMT -5
Pretty sure Garvin Quamina will have 08, 07, and 05/06 CF ECNL Platinum. He definitely plays heavy possession style. I've heard rumors he will be coaching the 2011 Platinum Girls this year- can you share a little more about him? Have heard as well that Eddie will stay with this group and is giving up the 2010 Girls Premier team. Guess his Tophat girls weren’t as good as they thought as they finished bottom of ECNL.
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Post by Keeper on Apr 19, 2023 22:09:39 GMT -5
What area?
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Post by Keeper on Apr 4, 2023 13:30:10 GMT -5
Too bad there is no way to combine these rankings with teams that play winter. Agreed. Either way, great showing by Georgia. I have no skin in the game, but hope Chamblee wins state and gives the finger to everyone who narc'd on them last year. Parents ruin everything. We suck. It wasn’t the parents, it was the Midtown coach and players (who are also Inter Atlanta families too). Chamblee was lucky to only get what they got. Funny to see inter turn on inter but that club has been in chaos for years.
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Post by Keeper on Mar 1, 2023 19:05:18 GMT -5
I don’t know about others but when I think of SSA and Gsa I think of hillbillies or Republicans 🤷🏻♂️ I guess that’s racist now.
Tophat does could have = private school kids though but that’s more the Buckhead side. The nasa side is still east Cobb snobs.
But to answer the original question it depends on what part of the city you’re living in and it’s extremely rare to stay at one club forever. Especially with all the club / league changes.
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Post by Keeper on Feb 23, 2023 14:30:46 GMT -5
Does anyone know what the real rules for contact/early training with other clubs are before May at U15+? Before May 1 you need permission from your current coach and club to train with another club. May 1 is the start of USClub tryouts so ECNL, ECNL-RL, SCCL, & NPL. Though the SCCL clubs have a handshake agreement to do all there’s the same days. USYS (GAL, MLSNext, e64, DPL, GaSoccer) I think are still Monday before Memorial Day. Multiple loopholes though to train with another club especially if you’re paying for a “camp”.
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Post by Keeper on Feb 20, 2023 20:13:27 GMT -5
Isn’t this suppose to be the last season too? 😢 Hoping the story-line gives leeway for a 4th season+ Then fans can petition the powers that be... It’s not the network or the higher ups, it’s Jason Sudeikis. He only signed up for like 3 seasons I think due to the travel and his movie career.
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Post by Keeper on Feb 17, 2023 20:15:28 GMT -5
U-baby to U-14 have tryouts week before memorial day. U-15 to U-adult have tryouts the week of memorial day. This is for SCCL and USClub. Ga Soccer have tryouts the usually a week prior and older kids go earlier.
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Post by Keeper on Feb 17, 2023 20:04:24 GMT -5
After a long and arduous period of waiting, our favorite football coach is back. The third season of Ted Lasso kicks off on March 15th. I wonder if this is included with the MLS Apple season pass 🤭 Football is LIFE!!! Isn’t this suppose to be the last season too? 😢
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Post by Keeper on Feb 17, 2023 13:37:51 GMT -5
Of the teams I have seen: 1. Hillgrove - physical and scrappy 2. Pope - (although Walton easily won the JV game, haven't seen Walton Varsity) 3. North Paulding - D1 commits up top 4. North Cobb - dangerous striker 5 Riverwood 6. West Forsyth - down significantly from last year, but still quality - currently not gelled as a team The rest (in no order): Allatoona - bleh, HC a football guy, assistant is terrible. right coach could make a good team. Marietta - no talent pool Kennesaw Mountain - a few solid players but no depth Woodstock - not good, better last year South Cobb - no talent pool On the docket for later: Osborne - not expecting much Dunwoody - always interesting Harrison - can they pull it together Didn’t Riverwood just get mercy ruled by Campbell?
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Post by Keeper on Feb 8, 2023 23:05:23 GMT -5
I’d just add, just in case, that there’s never an offside offense if a player receives the ball directly from a goal kick, throw in, or corner kick (even if the player was in offside position at the time the ball was passed). In any other case, an offside position can be penalized if it falls under the criteria described in LOTG 11.2 This here!!! Love the no offside on goal kick when you’re playing on an NYCFC type field. Same for U12s who can booooooot it. 🤣
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Post by Keeper on Feb 8, 2023 23:03:21 GMT -5
In the 2019 filings, GSA had a director on the ECNL Board of Directors (Girls) but in those same 2019, I do not see where they had a director on the Boys ECNL Board of Directors. Chapman has been on the ECNL board since like day one.
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Post by Keeper on Feb 3, 2023 20:44:19 GMT -5
Depends on how you define the 2 team. If they’re a part of the Academy and the process of development then no, the Academy Director should oversee the 2 Coach. If they’re separate like the MLS team is and only worry about winning/developing a team then I think you’re right. Just depends on how they want to look at development and whats the long term goal for players on the 2 team.
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Post by Keeper on Feb 3, 2023 20:35:42 GMT -5
Ask to play SCCL, looks to be a lot of the 08 champions league teams are playing the spring season.
Not exactly the same level, but it’s games.
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Post by Keeper on Jan 27, 2023 16:39:31 GMT -5
Simple here, move tryouts to end of June / July 1 like most states. 🤷🏻♂️ Summer break should be during summer. Ie July and august. Start seasons Sept 1, not Aug 1. Is it better to play in August heat in Atlanta or December when it’s typically 50°. Makes too much sense will never happen Exactly. Logic doesn’t exist in red states.
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Post by Keeper on Jan 27, 2023 16:38:21 GMT -5
Believe it’s technically 22 since that’s the most a Ref can write on the game cards. But considering HS coaches get paid by the player then expect to see 30 kids on the bench.
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Post by Keeper on Jan 24, 2023 16:55:50 GMT -5
Coaches enjoy the flyers with photos so they can make notes. A bigger issue is having nationals after tryout season. You could have a team of 18 make nationals but for whatever reason 1/2 are on the team the following year. Can make for some awkward situations. Another issue is matchups in showcases. For example a team could have a poor 2020 but in 2021 be drastically improved or vice versa. Now they are playing teams based off prior year. This is an issue at older ages as the match ups dictate who watches the matches on some level. As for showcases U16 and lower it’s all about getting familiar with the process. Wins and losses do not matter as much at showcases. Individual performance is key. Simple here, move tryouts to end of June / July 1 like most states. 🤷🏻♂️ Summer break should be during summer. Ie July and august. Start seasons Sept 1, not Aug 1. Is it better to play in August heat in Atlanta or December when it’s typically 50°.
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Post by Keeper on Jan 24, 2023 13:34:06 GMT -5
So do a national championship for U19 boys for what 5 states? Is FL even done with HS or would it have to be Feb for those teams?
I’d rather see ECNL force teams to play in the spring nationwide. Zero reason why HS soccer shouldn’t be in the Fall/Winter across the country.
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Post by Keeper on Jan 21, 2023 20:57:05 GMT -5
Hearing that NASA decided NOT to have their teams included. I've heard they have not been very cooperative with AU. Strange... not sure why Dave Smith wouldn't want to give his players the opportunity to be seen in front of 100+ college coaches in quality matches in a world class facility! NASA had already committed a lot of boys and coaches to Charlotte showcase this weekend. AU was just late the game.
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Post by Keeper on Jan 21, 2023 20:55:57 GMT -5
Event: Atlanta United Academy College Cup 2023 Date(s): February 4th and 5th 2023 Age Groups: U16 - AU, CF, GSA, UFA U17 - AU, CF, GSA, SSA, UFA U19 - AU, CF, GSA, UFA Location: Atlanta United Training Ground (participants & parents only) Format: All Showcase matches will be 40-minute halves, with unlimited substitutions 4-Feb CF U16 vs UFA U16 4-Feb ATL U16 vs GSA U16 4-Feb CF U17 vs GSA U17 4-Feb UFA U17 vs SSA U17 4-Feb ATL U19 vs UFA U19 4-Feb GSA U19 vs CF U19 5-Feb ATL U16 v CF U16 5-Feb GSA U16 v UFA U16 5-Feb ATL U17 v CF U17 5-Feb GSA U17 v SSA U17 5-Feb ATL U19 v GSA U19 5-Feb CF U19 v UFA U19 Good luck 😊⚽😊 Why no NASA? Is that surprising? NASA Boys ECNL are at the Charlotte Independence showcase this weekend.
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Post by Keeper on Dec 27, 2022 20:04:21 GMT -5
UFA has at least one Boys team down there as we ran into the team at Miller’s. Down in Orlando on vacation and didn’t expect to see soccer people we knew. 🤷🏻♂️
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Post by Keeper on Dec 1, 2022 14:18:05 GMT -5
Pulisic needs to suck it up or go play something else. Tired of hearing how great he supposedly is but he can’t finish a game. The greats play through it…
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Post by Keeper on Nov 4, 2022 14:15:38 GMT -5
Sounds like Dave finally gave Mike Gailey his walking papers and fired him from NTH. Who takes over NTH Milton now? Why is it "finally" ?? Was there something going on there that the average person didn't know.. say me for instance. LOL Mike and Dave never saw eye to eye and there seemed to be a lot of turmoil with Mike not wanting to follow the NTH way. Add in didn’t Mike blow the deal with the city of Milton allowing Rush to get the old UFA Milton fields and a new park up there?
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