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Post by soccerparent02 on Aug 27, 2017 15:50:51 GMT -5
Any thoughts after first weekend in Florida for boys?
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Post by soccerparent02 on Aug 26, 2017 16:03:02 GMT -5
Agree with all those things but also parents who don't question everything a club does as not every player is on the same level.
Good luck to everyone this season.
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Post by soccerparent02 on Aug 21, 2017 17:59:09 GMT -5
ECNL teams got DA players in boys frankly because they find the rule they can't play high school ridiculous. ECNL kids get more games and as much exposure. DA may need to revisit this archaic rule. Only DA worth signing your life over to in Atlanta may be AU although not every age there is strong either.
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Post by soccerparent02 on Aug 13, 2017 19:49:46 GMT -5
Last poster is correct. It is up to the club. They don't have to release your child. They can also release you but not allow you to transfer. They control the player card. No receiving club will get involved until you have gotten released and permission to transfer. They can get into trouble with Ga Soccer if they do get involved without at least having a release documented. This is noted on Ga Soccer. Every club has a process but again it is completely up to them if they choose to act on your request.
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Post by soccerparent02 on Aug 13, 2017 19:44:35 GMT -5
If you've already signed the club contact (which by now, I'm sure you have) then that is a legal document. You could ask the new club to give you a fee break due to the hardship of changing clubs. (It could happen - they know the rules). You can also file an ethical complaint against your current club. Not sure what grounds you'd have but it could work. Unfortunately you'll have to really make yourself a PIA with the old club to get any relief. You could also try sweet talking the administration if that is more your style. Which ever works for you. Go to the board whatever you do. Please your case rationally and then take action from there. Stay calm but firm and focused. Good luck.
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Post by soccerparent02 on Aug 13, 2017 18:46:43 GMT -5
It's a great venue. Our team has gone multiple times. For the cost you'd think they'd actually get to a park but the kids don't as Coaches don't want them worn out. Our cost was more reasonable when it was not as many days. If it's what you say that's a whole season fee for most clubs. I'd bypass and do 2 or 3 area competitive tournament events.
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Post by soccerparent02 on Aug 10, 2017 19:38:19 GMT -5
Also more chance for injury if turf is not high quality.
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Post by soccerparent02 on Aug 4, 2017 23:40:44 GMT -5
Check out the ECNL clubs. Many close to your area of housing. High quality play that will also let your daughter play high school. DA teams won't allow high school or other team plays i.e. summer teams, indoor, ODP, etc.
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Post by soccerparent02 on Aug 4, 2017 23:05:05 GMT -5
This does happen. Our child played up all through academy. They played a season of select C1 with the older age group. We held them at age once their age group reached the age for select. They were rostered at age so could play with younger group when needed or tournaments. They club passed for the older team. We did find the parents of younger age did not always like when they played down as it meant one of the players lost playing time or were rostered back to a lower team for that day.
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Post by soccerparent02 on Jul 26, 2017 19:39:44 GMT -5
Our son turned down DA because of the high school soccer rule. Fortunately he made an EPNL team. Since he played RPL last fall, we will have something to compare. Time will tell.
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Post by soccerparent02 on Jul 26, 2017 19:37:14 GMT -5
Its definitely going to be a cluster, however I think that ENPL will have a harder time competing with the already established boys DA. They will probably be able to pull RPL players but no one will leave DA to go play ENPL. Also for the clubs that don't have ENPL, there's regular NPL, winners of both leagues compete together in the national championships -- this means that a team can be in both RPL and NPL and go to the same championship and the ECNL boys. Let's hope in the coming years things get less confusing For what it is worth - I know several families with kids leaving DA for ECNL despite pre-tryout offers to return. Ability to play school soccer, do other sports, but still have ability to play at high level appealing to many. My son doesn't want DA if offered, but would take ECNL in a heartbeat so he can do track as well.
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Post by soccerparent02 on Jul 15, 2017 20:52:14 GMT -5
They had many playing who played their last game. Dempsey will be back for semis and would have made both.
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Post by soccerparent02 on Jul 8, 2017 12:24:03 GMT -5
Good luck to all of the players traveling to Tuscaloosa.
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Post by soccerparent02 on Jul 8, 2017 12:22:06 GMT -5
I agree. Deal with the parents who are the problem. It's not difficult for a center ref to stop the game go to the offending coaches bench to warn them to handle it or the parents will be removed. If that doesn't work kick them out. I will cheer on my player appropriately but will not choose to be silent. That's just not reasonable or enforceable. I'd love to see them start kicking parents out when they don't comply...
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Post by soccerparent02 on Jul 8, 2017 12:18:32 GMT -5
I'm not a fan of punishing everyone to solve the problems of a few. Punish the few with a rapidly escalating scale. It's a little harder to manage, but significantly less extreme. Not cheer when your team scores a goal or comes up with a big save? Not likely to work even if it weren't over the top. I get that it's short-term, but do it for opening weekend if you really feel it's necessary. A whole month is... really extreme.
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Post by soccerparent02 on Jun 25, 2017 15:18:55 GMT -5
3 games all listed 4-0 for other team. It is possible I guess to lose 3 games in a row 4-0 but unlikely. Anyone know background?
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Post by soccerparent02 on Jun 25, 2017 14:41:43 GMT -5
Any truth to what's on other forum of a club from Ga being "thrown out"?
Hope not. Would look bad for Ga and the club.
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ODP
Jun 20, 2017 17:06:20 GMT -5
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Post by soccerparent02 on Jun 20, 2017 17:06:20 GMT -5
Definitely worth it. Boys had great experience at Atlanta United's training facility. Fall camp was cancelled due to winter weather. Region Camp for top 18 is in July. IMO the training is a bargain. Most of kids on son's team are RPL/ECNL level. Several from fall made DA also.
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Post by soccerparent02 on Jun 8, 2017 23:10:09 GMT -5
Please understand that college coaches don't go to high school games. They also don't go to lower level team games. They go to large events (State Cup), major showcases (Disney), ODP Region Events, etc. At these venues college coaches can see the best players from multiple ages all at the same time and location. Perhaps if a player is seen at one of these events, a coach may come see them at another single game. This is just how it is.
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Post by soccerparent02 on Jun 8, 2017 23:05:00 GMT -5
What comments in this topic slammed a club. I mentioned your link for All In Academy. All I said was a draw for more players and money, which it is. They have to do something different to bring in the players. More players = more $ for club = more resources to develop players. By no means was it a slamming. Keep in mind, this is a business. I would contact the club and ask them directly. You can also look at acesnation.org which seems to be the main engine behind this program. Mark MacKain does has a great track record of helping kids get to College. This does seem on the surface a pretty interesting program and would for sure warrant direct contact to find more details.
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Post by soccerparent02 on Jun 8, 2017 22:57:29 GMT -5
I would tell parents to not put much credence in other parent postings. Many are written to downgrade clubs, coaches, levels of play (DA, ODP, C1, etc.). Rather take it upon yourself to do your homework. Go watch games at the age your child will enter the next season at clubs your interested in. Reach out to the clubs DOC. Look at the club philosophy which is on their website. Be sure you know what your child wants out of the experience not what you want for them. Once you've done your homework then select the club that meets the child's needs.
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UFA DA
Jun 2, 2017 19:06:13 GMT -5
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Post by soccerparent02 on Jun 2, 2017 19:06:13 GMT -5
We are fortunate in Metro to have lots of options. Players and parents have to evaluate which program best fits. DA will no more likely get you recognized than others. There are lots of scouts at ODP, big showcases, tournaments, etc. Boys ODP actually practices at AU training facility in Marietta. AU coaches were at State Cup as I'm sure other college coaches were as well. Lest not forget colleges are also interested in ACT, SAT and GPA. Poor students who can play soccer don't play in college.
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Post by soccerparent02 on May 26, 2017 22:05:26 GMT -5
Wasted trip to Columbus to play 3 ATL Metro teams in pool. All 16 in bracket from metro. Love for someone to do the math of percentage of ATL Metro teams vs other parts of state. My prediction is over 90%.
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Post by soccerparent02 on May 7, 2017 15:24:59 GMT -5
Thanks. This could be updated now w teams already in i.e UFA vs. winner of (insert teams or game #). In that way everyone including play in teams already know who, when and which field they are playing on especially since they play in Columbus.
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Post by soccerparent02 on May 7, 2017 15:21:23 GMT -5
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Post by soccerparent02 on May 7, 2017 13:41:43 GMT -5
Anyone know or have info on the pool play schedules?
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Post by soccerparent02 on May 7, 2017 13:20:26 GMT -5
We've been very pleased with the training. I believe it is as good as it has always been. Our son chooses it over DA because of the option of playing high school which DA doesn't allow. His practices are now at Atlanta United's training facility so no place can match that. He plays ODP, RPL and his club is joining the boys side of ECNL. I'm glad we have many options for the players in Georgia.
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Post by soccerparent02 on Apr 13, 2017 22:12:47 GMT -5
This is a money grab. Smaller clubs who lose players anyway will potentially lose them even earlier. I am not a DA fan not because of the coaching philosophy but rather the fact the kids get limited games. They can't play ODP, high school, guest play, etc. 10 games a year at the older ages is simply not enough. The substitution rules also impact the minutes of the players who don't start. Be mindful of what you are signing up for.
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Post by soccerparent02 on Apr 5, 2017 16:51:53 GMT -5
I doubt this is followed. This discussion has been posted before prior to u12 and U13 starting. DA has development in their name but looks like in name only. Parents need to do their research on whatever program their child participates in whether DA, ODP, ECNL, Select or Rec
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Post by soccerparent02 on Feb 12, 2017 23:17:25 GMT -5
I agree. Those at small clubs generally leave for a bigger club by u13 if they desire to play with the best. Most small clubs don't have consistent talent to have RPL or NL representation. In this case, the only concern is player development at the Academy level not friends. That may seem abrupt but it's a true fact.
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