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Post by Keeper on May 5, 2020 11:19:21 GMT -5
What ARE the local stores? I'm aware of Lloyds, Soccer Locker and the place down by Spaghetti Junction.. are there other good ones? Soccer Post up in Canton/Woodstock I’ve heard is great and actually locally owned unlike Lloyd’s. BestBuy Soccer is down at Spaghetti Junction and I think they still have that store in West Cobb near Tramore Park.
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Post by Keeper on May 5, 2020 11:16:24 GMT -5
If that’ true then there’s goes UFA’s chance at hosting tryouts on time.
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Post by Keeper on May 4, 2020 22:32:12 GMT -5
No mention of another SCCL club announcement coming soon, only Premier division teams. Does that mean SCCL is done expanding for the year, and they will only have 1 team on an island about 3 hours away from Atlanta? Should be a great single game trip for a league priding itself on limited travel. At least one more Atlanta club being announced this weekend as a full member. And yes making a run to Knoxville to play an ECNL club is lot better then going to Augusta, Tifton, or Hinesville. It’s a simple day trip that SCCL had last year but instead of Carolina we’re going to Tennessee.
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Post by Keeper on May 4, 2020 21:02:06 GMT -5
Coach Costas at Tophat would crack the sideline up every time he yelled that first touch was like a baby rhino It was funny because he said it ALL THE TIME to EVERYONE and it was so ridiculous you had to laugh!!! Six years ago and I still get the giggles! Haha that’s funny! One of my coaching mentors would always say like a baby elephant.
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Post by Keeper on May 4, 2020 20:58:50 GMT -5
📰 Breaking news 📰 📢 We are pleased to announce that FC Alliance out of Knoxville, TN makes the 11th club to join the top flight of the Southeast’s most competitive league, the SCCL, in 2020-21‼️ “We have been looking for a league of this quality for our developmental teams. We are very excited to be part of the SCCL and the opportunity it will give our players.” - Jon Schneider, Director of Operations for FC Alliance. Our updated SCCL Premier Division clubs will be announced soon. These clubs will be competing with each other on a team-centric basis for the 2020-21 season, and will feature promotion-relegation among divisions. #BuildingSomethingBetter #BuiltByEliteClubs4EliteClubs Joining SCCL or SCCL-P? Or both? Both! Full invite like Ambush and Santos.
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Post by Keeper on May 4, 2020 20:28:44 GMT -5
Wait only one?!?! 😳 wow didn’t think they’d be the only only. Anyone see the FC Alliance announcement joining SCCL too?? More than one... Interesting. We got told today, which makes us the 12th SCCL clubs. Figuring the southside club and maybe another Tennessee club.
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Post by Keeper on May 4, 2020 20:21:51 GMT -5
I have no idea who might be in SCCL-P other than Big 5 + AFU, Roswell and Ambush. Local club joining soon 🤔 Wait only one?!?! 😳 wow didn’t think they’d be the only only. Anyone see the FC Alliance announcement joining SCCL too??
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Post by Keeper on May 4, 2020 16:14:40 GMT -5
I remain hopeful that every club will be smart enough to post coaches early. This year tryouts will be weird. Since we are all still supposed to be social distancing 6 feet away from each other I suspect tryouts might be a bit odd. This would be great, but define “early” as its looking like tryouts will be pushed back and clubs are trying to figure out how to evaluate coaches with essentially no spring season.
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Post by Keeper on May 4, 2020 16:08:20 GMT -5
LSA dropped out, which held up the announcement, after they were offered an all in position with NL. Look at the initial United post and you can see the shark in the e of United. Smartly they backed out of this but who else is left in Georgia soccer at this point ?? All In dropped out too before announcement. on a separate note...more announcements to come 😎 Oh yeah can’t wait for one of those announcements!
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Post by Keeper on May 4, 2020 16:05:10 GMT -5
Smart move for gsa, especially since everyone knows who their ECNL coaches are going to be Nuno, Campbell, Judson, and the usual crew.
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Post by Keeper on Apr 29, 2020 16:50:51 GMT -5
If you do decide to sign up for a camp on a college campus check the fine print! Ask what the refund/cancellation policy is beforehand. We all want to be on the fields and back to some normalcy come July but a lot of colleges have already decided to close off all access to non essentials, especially the public ones. Some actually are putting plans together to not even open campuses until after Labor Day as well as delay the beginning of the college football season. So if old loud mouth in Athens can’t even get his players out of jail and back on the practice fields and weight rooms until Aug/Sept there’s no way they’ll let a soccer coach hold even a one day camp in July.
Don’t be afraid to ask questions and get things in writing. Same would go for nearly all camps expected this summer.
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Post by Keeper on Apr 27, 2020 15:18:03 GMT -5
"As a number of states and local jurisdictions begin planning for a phased return to normalcy, US Club Soccer has targeted May 18th as the date we hope to return decision-making authority to our local leagues. This is subject to change, of course, but it is our hope that our members can begin to sensibly return to the fields after that, subject to some requirements and recommendations." Is this the actual quote, and the initial comment just a paraphrase? Just checked online and correct. You can read the full thing on the USClub website www.usclubsoccer.org/news_article/show/1102516
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Post by Keeper on Apr 26, 2020 18:58:19 GMT -5
Tennessee plays high school in spring. Only the boys do. Tennessee HS girls play in the Fall.
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Post by Keeper on Apr 25, 2020 15:41:19 GMT -5
Keeper are CF teams still under GA Soccer? Think they’re purely US Club Soccer now, aren’t they? Either way, this thread seemed more individually-directed in a positive manner rather than thoughts on a club as a whole until your input. Normally I’ve been a fan of what I’ve seen you post but I’m curious as to what sparked your ire re: CF Edited: from my previous playing days (granted, been years now) at a strong rival of CF’s, i know my club had to deal with a lot of flak for recruiting as well (unfortunately this was done by my own coach at the time who still works at that club), so not sure pointing them out as a “clear leader” in that type of thing would be reasonable.... Yes all of Concorde’s academy teams except the U12 SCCL teams are registered with GaSoccer as that is the only option they have to register them. Unless USClub adds an “Academy” program, though as the way we do Academy in Ga is different from all other states I doubt that. That’s why USYS doesn’t offer academy either, but instead divides things between Rec & Select. You have your opinion, and I have mine. Others have agreed with me as well so it’s not like I am in the minority either. You as well as most are free to request the records from GaSoccer about ethics and rule violations as that is typically available on request so you can do your own research.
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Post by Keeper on Apr 25, 2020 14:14:39 GMT -5
Just going to leave this right here..... No bone to pick here but why hasn’t this been posted in any one of the other multiple threads currently very active discussing the movement of players from club to club or even to specifically mentioned teams...? I’m much more of an observer on this forum than actual post generator, but jeez, seems like someone wanted to acknowledge something/someone in a positive manner and got “jumped on” (pun not intended but stuck with upon realization) for doing so. From what i can tell, the original post has been edited and we’re a week away from the deadline.... while all stuck away from the soccer field. Excitement over good teams, coaches, or programs seems like a reasonable thing to post about during this time. Just think sometimes it’s okay to bring a little positivity to this forum. Depends on if it’s relevant or not. Certain threads have nothing to do with Ga Soccer rules and bylaws. Like one poster already said about the 05 Norcross team and that parent the reason this isn’t relevant is that SCCL teams are governed by USClub rules and I don’t believe they have such language. Lastly, Concorde have been found guilty of this specific rule breaking more then any other club in Ga Soccer.
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Post by Keeper on Apr 25, 2020 14:08:35 GMT -5
I understand that there are rules that need to be followed as far as recruitment prior to May 1st but I would also like to say it would be great if we could rate coaches and express our experiences as well. Coach Saxon From CF central is good. It seems he does not have the fastest or most physical kids but I have watched both his 2009 and 2010 teams beat there opponents who were more athletic with shape and hustle. In fact his 2010 team does not have a goalkeeper. He is great with communication to his kids and instructs throughout the game. (I am a fan of coaches who dont wait until after the game to correct) Coach Jason Smith is very good as well. Told parents from the beginning I dont care about winning but as a result of POSSESSION SOCCER we will win and sure enough his odp team won regionals this year. This was not intended to recruit just giving my experience. Funny as we have a family friend on that CF 2010 team and they are not happy at all with Saxon and ready to leave. Guess it really just depends on the player and family 🤷🏻♂️
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Post by Keeper on Apr 24, 2020 21:17:43 GMT -5
Just going to leave this right here....
330.1 Prior to May 1, no person may directly or indirectly induce or attempt to induce a player to leave the team for which he/she has registered without either written notice to the player’s coach or an approved release on file in the electronic registration system.
330.2 Prior to May 1, no registered player may directly or indirectly contact any other team during the current seasonal year without either written notice to the player’s coach or an approved release on file in the electronic registration system.
330.2a If a member ascertains that another member of the association has violated the recruiting rules, that member is entitled to seek redress by filing a grievance with the Georgia Soccer Ethics and Grievance Committee - Youth.
330.3 Recruitment Sanctions: If a coach, team official, player, parent of a player, or anybody acting on behalf of the team is found guilty of unauthorized recruiting, the sanctions may include, but are not limited to the following: warning, coach suspension, tournament play restrictions, team advancement restrictions, coach dismissal, and team suspension.
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Post by Keeper on Apr 24, 2020 21:12:36 GMT -5
Did anyone notice the UFA Mountain message on Facebook?
About a four week summer league at no cost. Well like most coaches they don’t get paid during the summer months and have to take additional employee like camps and personal training.
My thoughts are UFA laid off multiple coaches now so they can take advantage of the unemployment benefits and then plan on “rehiring” them during the summer to run these summer league sessions and games. Especially since like most coaches they would not be willing to work for free during this summer makeup session if they are already doing everything they can with online sessions now.
This way parents don’t pay anything extra, the club doesn’t pay anything extra and it’s almost a win/win except for the taxpayers.
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Post by Keeper on Apr 24, 2020 21:05:11 GMT -5
Here is a major problem I would see -- and that would be tryouts at some of these clubs and timing of the start of the season (yes, I know mls clubs don't have tryouts, invite only etc) starting in march would mean some teams would be created jan each year, completely different time than the rest of the country and players are tied to year long commitments to their clubs. Yes -- they always can abandon their teams and jump to a different league with no rules/restrictions. finishing the season and commitment with your ecnl club could mean playing through june for example. starting to think march- oct ain't optimal. call me crazy If it’s sanctioned through MLS then commitments to USYS or USClub teams won’t matter. Just like currently a player can move from from a GaSoccer team to an Ecnl team and not be held under contract/commitment since it’s like apples to oranges. This is probably why MLS wanted to do their own thing and on their own schedule so they don’t have to follow the archaic US Youth soccer rules.
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Post by Keeper on Apr 24, 2020 15:31:19 GMT -5
Anyone know when Kentucky plays Girls HS Soccer? If they’re in the fall like most states around them then this means nothing for Tophat but does add more partners to Fc Alliance and Tennessee S.C.
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Post by Keeper on Apr 22, 2020 23:39:04 GMT -5
Wow how bad must it suck to be a top girl in Tennessee that plays ECNL at FC Alliance or Tennessee S.C.
I assume due to Tennessee playing HS soccer in the proper season unlike Ga, S.C. and Bama they have to travel up to Indiana, Ohio, western PA and what looks like Buffalo NY.
So for all you female dogging about traveling to south Florida just be grateful instead.
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Post by Keeper on Apr 21, 2020 23:00:51 GMT -5
Does UFA have to pay field rental fees for Fowler? Or other forsyth fields? I know in Gwinnett and Dekalb if it’s designated your park and you have exclusive rights to it there are no rental fees. Yes, there is a per player fee. I believe its $140 per season per non resident player, not sure of amount of resident player but its less. This applies to all Forsyth parks, except Polo, that one has a flat fee. I believe UFA pays Gwinnett something for Pickneyville, but I don't know exact figure. I think there's a non resident player fee. Interesting. I’ve never heard of that before. I know from my old old club days in Gwinnett we never paid anything for the use of the Gwinnett park except the out of county fee for a player living out of Gwinnett. There was some profit sharing type stuff where they’d match if we did upgrades or maintenance though.
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Post by Keeper on Apr 21, 2020 22:39:58 GMT -5
I don't know if Rush+Chiefs can cobble together many SCCL-level teams on the girls side. Seriously, are BUSA and VHSC out of SCCL? I don't expect they will want to make 6 trips to Atlanta. Other then the 05s and 07s they either have Athena A or NL level teams. Plus they both lost a lot of players to SCCL clubs in the last two years who would probably come back. Especially with all the movement expected at NTH Milton, UFA, Concorde and Inter Atlanta. I mean as one parent from that 05G Norcross has said if UFA pulls SCCL from them they’d be on the move and Pinckneyville is only 15 minutes from the Chiefs fields.
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Post by Keeper on Apr 21, 2020 22:18:30 GMT -5
Sadly, this is not some attempt at usurping the system and trying to make sure these coaches are made as whole as possible. IMO this is straight up mismanagement. If the pandemic had not occurred what would they have done, get a loan on next seasons' fees and dues to pay the coaches? Keep in mind, they are not paying for the field rentals, the maintenance of the fields, regular club operation expenses like water, ice, sports drinks, meetings with donuts and other snacks. Oh yeah and the big one, Referees. I get we are in uncharted times, at least pay a reduced amount but don't have them all call into a Zoom meeting and be like yup, we're not going to pay you anymore, wait what? I was not a proponent of refunds since through no fault of the coaches and the club we could not partake in soccer activities. But now, I'm saying for all of you that are part of a club that has chosen to release its coaches, I think a partial refund is within order... Fyi, field rentals and league fees were prepaid...so they need to get that money back. Will Forsyth Parks & Rec refund them? Will GA Soccer send fees back? Does UFA have to pay field rental fees for Fowler? Or other forsyth fields? I know in Gwinnett and Dekalb if it’s designated your park and you have exclusive rights to it there are no rental fees.
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Post by Keeper on Apr 21, 2020 22:04:36 GMT -5
Do we even talk about Rush anymore? Or assume they are dead in the water here? Last I heard was the Rush/Chiefs merger was up for one of those SCCL-C spots.
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Post by Keeper on Apr 21, 2020 12:29:16 GMT -5
Anyone know what is happening with the Lanier Girls / Tophat Alliance?
Is that still on for next year?
I hate this idea but is Lanier looking to merge with NTH and be the next NTH-Milton?
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Post by Keeper on Apr 21, 2020 12:24:15 GMT -5
I good with Ambush joining the SCCL system on the whole, mostly because Ga Soccer is dying and this is where all the teams will eventually wind up. But I think it was a bad idea to add them to the top flight (SCCL-C, as some call it). I don't think they have the depth of talent and will bring the quality of the league down some because of it. I'm not trying to be critical of Ambush, it's not their fault that they don't have enough top level players, they are a smaller club. Oh they will. This will particularly hit UFA, AFU, and Concorde North very hard as they Ambush would lose a lot of top players after Academy to these clubs, now they’ll only lose those ECNL caliber players.
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Post by Keeper on Apr 21, 2020 12:22:04 GMT -5
Quick question related to TH but not to this topic exactly. What league does their top 08 Girls team play in? Thanks in advance. Top 08 teams from North/NASA and Milton played this past year in the top SCCL league. Not sure where the top TH/Buckhead group played or if they were second teamers.
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Post by Keeper on Apr 21, 2020 12:15:57 GMT -5
Just FYI, you don’t have to wait til June 15th to reach out to schools. This is actually a great time to email coaches to get more on their radar and they can start putting together a profile on your player. Essentially you can start recruiting them they just can’t recruit you til June 15th. Jumpjumpkeep30. We have been doing that thankfully and her goalie coach has mention her to a couple of colleges also. The only negative is that we have to wait till the 15 to see if their was true interest or not. I think their is but I always side on the no interest until we truly hear from the coach. We have talked to NAIA schools and they have told us of their interest, hopefully it will be the same with NCAA schools, but till then we will do what you recommend. Sounds good! Just wanted to make sure people in our boat (I have an 03 Rising senior though) that is in the same boat and I’ve been on her weekly about making sure she’s stays in touch with the coaches she’s interested in.
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Post by Keeper on Apr 21, 2020 10:06:38 GMT -5
Not to put you on the spot, but more because you've been around the game long enough. soccermom playing devil's advocate here, so I believe your daughter is all wrapped up for college, but knowing what you know and this being a year ago and you were in the same situation as many of these NTH families currently are, what would you do? Stay for your daughter's final year or go someplace else? What if you were two years out from an offer? Great question. We are entering our very important JR year. We are on some schools radar but we can't reach out to them until June 15 and by that time tryouts would be over. Would love to get opinions from people in the know and people that went through this Just FYI, you don’t have to wait til June 15th to reach out to schools. This is actually a great time to email coaches to get more on their radar and they can start putting together a profile on your player. Essentially you can start recruiting them they just can’t recruit you til June 15th.
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