2316
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Post by 2316 on Dec 3, 2018 12:49:07 GMT -5
I wanted to see if anyone had any insight into what their child can expect if they are selected for the Regional Development School. Based on a quick internet search it appears that other MLS clubs utilize this program too. Does anyone have any knowledge on AU's RDS program or any experience with other MLS RDS programs?
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Dec 4, 2018 8:01:03 GMT -5
Speaking with others who have gone through the RDS training with the NYRB, it is mostly a positive experience. The coaches are supposed to focus on getting the fundamentals and Soccer IQ up. Additionally, they are supposed to fix bad habits and in a higher than normal camp environment. That is why there is a "tryout" before you are accepted. I know AU has one for both boys n girls, but from what I've learned the clubs also use this as part of their community outreach and also the added benefit of recruitment. Girls recruitment??? I know the RDS for the fall filled up fast, but another set are coming for the spring. This time though, it will be Alpharetta, Marietta and the third will have the MBS as the backdrop as it will be held at the new Home Depot Backyard. I think the spring versions will be 8 weeks only instead of the 10 weeks for fall and will end just before traditional tryouts May 5th/6th/7th. I'll share more as I know more. Till then, Good Luck
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Post by Soccerhouse on Dec 4, 2018 8:17:12 GMT -5
too be honest -- it feeds the monster that already exists
we all need to stop paying big $$$$ for all this extra crap, otherwise the model will never change.
This isn't just a phenomenon in soccer, its all youth sports which includes dance, gymnastics etc.
that being said, I'm sure its a positive experience, its always very cool heading over to the training facility -- there is just something really cool about being over there.
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Post by ga3v3 on Dec 4, 2018 8:25:45 GMT -5
My daughter participated in the Alpharetta “tryouts” last Sunday which only consisted of about 45 min of 3v3 play with no input from the staff.
I was told that there will be 8 sessions over the 10 week winter period with 2 weeks off for the holidays. Sessions will consist of 1 coach per 15 players at a cost of roughly $37 per session.
As far as paid extra training being questioned, this seems like a good way to get some training in between the fall and spring season though it’s a tad more expensive per session than other local clubs winter training programs. We will see how it goes...
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Post by Soccerhouse on Dec 4, 2018 8:55:43 GMT -5
my guess is they just wanted to make sure that kids could walk and talk vs random "rec" kids showing up at the sessions with very little previous coaching etc and hence the tryout process.
specialized and extra sessions will always cost more than a traditional training session. I think at most clubs, a typical weekly training session, probably costs between $7 to $15 per kid per session when you break down the monthly fees etc.
i'm sure they will identify a few kids doing this as well.
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Post by MAP1 on Dec 17, 2018 21:29:27 GMT -5
Now that the tryout is over what is the opinion? Were there cuts? How are the practices?
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Dec 18, 2018 2:50:04 GMT -5
I went to the first session last week. There were cuts and only the best of who showed up for tryouts where taken. For the age group I saw, there were approximately 12-14 kids per coach for both boys and girls, though the were separated by sex. Different age groups train at different times. The training was pretty good. So their model is for you to warm-up, then work on a specific item and then put it into practice is a 1 v 1 or 3 v 3 format. Then the kids move on to another item and repeat. They never separated the kids into defense/offense. The goal is to get you to learn both sides of the ball and to keep transitioning from defender to midfielder to forward. I particularly liked how the coaches would stop the play to correct things right away and explain the nuances of why to the kids. This was pretty good outside training that focuses on the fundamentals that most regular teams just don't have time to work on. Didn't go this weekend but should return sometime in the next 8 weeks. Will report back on what I observe.
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Post by soccerdad76 on Dec 18, 2018 12:53:29 GMT -5
I went to the first session last week. There were cuts and only the best of who showed up for tryouts where taken. For the age group I saw, there were approximately 12-14 kids per coach for both boys and girls, though the were separated by sex. Different age groups train at different times. The training was pretty good. So their model is for you to warm-up, then work on a specific item and then put it into practice is a 1 v 1 or 3 v 3 format. Then the kids move on to another item and repeat. They never separated the kids into defense/offense. The goal is to get you to learn both sides of the ball and to keep transitioning from defender to midfielder to forward. I particularly liked how the coaches would stop the play to correct things right away and explain the nuances of why to the kids. This was pretty good outside training that focuses on the fundamentals that most regular teams just don't have time to work on. Didn't go this weekend but should return sometime in the next 8 weeks. Will report back on what I observe. Do you think they were AU DA or otherwise coaches, or outsourced from other clubs? |
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Dec 18, 2018 13:04:28 GMT -5
None of them were from the official AU coaches group. I don't remember ever seeing or hearing of them being associated with DA. I think they were either hired on for this or brought in specifically for this. They are all part of the "Training Programs" group. It is headed by a guy named Dean Atkins. They had male coaches with the boys and female coaches with the girls. They looked very comfortable with the kids, like it wasn't their first rodeo.
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Post by soccernotfootball on Dec 18, 2018 18:15:29 GMT -5
Dean Atkins coachatkins.comSeems like a good match for this program. And I'm sure they aren't bringing in just anyone that can walk and chew gum to work w/ these kids. |
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Jan 4, 2019 15:35:34 GMT -5
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Post by soccergurl on Jan 9, 2019 15:31:29 GMT -5
does anyone know what type of training happens at these camps?
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Jan 31, 2019 13:01:50 GMT -5
In addition to the Regional Development Schools - RDS, looks like AU is also trying to complete their soccer Eco-system by also offering Summer Camps: atlutd.leagueapps.com/campsI especially like how they are trying to have coverage for the metro area as a whole - Alpharetta - Downtown - Fayetteville - Gwinnett - Marietta |
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Post by firedragon on Mar 10, 2019 11:48:46 GMT -5
The tryouts start with juggling tricks and then proceed to 4v4 or 3v3 games. The RDS coaches are selective, so be warned: stand out or be cut. I suspect the RDS coaches are looking for players with speed, ball mastery, high soccer IQ, and positive attitude.
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Post by cleansheet on Mar 10, 2019 11:58:08 GMT -5
Speaking with others who have gone through the RDS training with the NYRB, it is mostly a positive experience. The coaches are supposed to focus on getting the fundamentals and Soccer IQ up. Additionally, they are supposed to fix bad habits and in a higher than normal camp environment. That is why there is a "tryout" before you are accepted. I know AU has one for both boys n girls, but from what I've learned the clubs also use this as part of their community outreach and also the added benefit of recruitment. Girls recruitment??? I know the RDS for the fall filled up fast, but another set are coming for the spring. This time though, it will be Alpharetta, Marietta and the third will have the MBS as the backdrop as it will be held at the new Home Depot Backyard. I think the spring versions will be 8 weeks only instead of the 10 weeks for fall and will end just before traditional tryouts May 5th/6th/7th. I'll share more as I know more. Till then, Good Luck Locations are Fairburn, Alpharetta (technically Milton) , AUFC training ground, downtown and Doraville. All locations are filled up except Fairburn as of a day ago. |
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Post by lovetokickit on Mar 10, 2019 21:36:24 GMT -5
My daughter participated in the winter camp. She loved it, mostly because it was away from her usual coach and she could practice in a toned down practice with her friends and teammates (she had at least 4 teammates make it at the Marietta location).
Every one of them had a positive experience, loved the coach and have signed up to tryout again for the spring session. We are not doing it because I simply can't afford to do it back to back... plus we are planning to attend some out-of-state summer camps so I needed to pick and choose wisely.
Seemed very detailed and thorough on what aspects of the game they worked on from week to week, but I never got close enough to actually hear anything... it was too cold.
I'd recommend it... or at least try it once to see if your child likes it.
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Post by soccerdad76 on Mar 15, 2019 8:03:44 GMT -5
Does anybody with intel or is/was involved know if the junior’s program still exists for u12 / 2007 (already have DA) and for u11 / 2008 (will have SCCL in the fall)?
Just curious after 2 RDS locations in the winter has turned into 5 locations in the spring. The program appears to be growing, and while it is a paid program for some/most folks, I wonder if it will be used to supplant the junior’s program for all ages, but particularly for u11 and u12.
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Mar 15, 2019 12:02:30 GMT -5
Locations are Fairburn, Alpharetta (technically Milton) , AUFC training ground, downtown and Doraville. All locations are filled up except Fairburn as of a day ago. Not sure if it was allowed with the recent tryouts for current RDS tryouts, but what always bothered me with the previous RDS tryouts was that folks could sign up for multiple locations. Had a couple of parents tell me they had their kids tryout at both locations and based off of the competition they chose one over the other. In and of itself, I see their logic, what I have a problem with is, AU limited the # of people who could tryout at each location. Registering at multiple locations takes the opportunity for others to sign up...FG |
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Mar 15, 2019 12:06:39 GMT -5
Speaking with others who have gone through the RDS training with the NYRB, it is mostly a positive experience. The coaches are supposed to focus on getting the fundamentals and Soccer IQ up. Additionally, they are supposed to fix bad habits and in a higher than normal camp environment. That is why there is a "tryout" before you are accepted. I know AU has one for both boys n girls, but from what I've learned the clubs also use this as part of their community outreach and also the added benefit of recruitment. Girls recruitment??? I know the RDS for the fall filled up fast, but another set are coming for the spring. This time though, it will be Alpharetta, Marietta and the third will have the MBS as the backdrop as it will be held at the new Home Depot Backyard. I think the spring versions will be 8 weeks only instead of the 10 weeks for fall and will end just before traditional tryouts May 5th/6th/7th. I'll share more as I know more. Till then, Good Luck Locations are Fairburn, Alpharetta (technically Milton) , AUFC training ground, downtown and Doraville. All locations are filled up except Fairburn as of a day ago. I was told last nite, more spots are opening up for the Alpharetta Location for Girls...FG |
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Post by soccernotfootball on Mar 15, 2019 12:08:51 GMT -5
Locations are Fairburn, Alpharetta (technically Milton) , AUFC training ground, downtown and Doraville. All locations are filled up except Fairburn as of a day ago. Not sure if it was allowed with the recent tryouts for current RDS tryouts, but what always bothered me with the previous RDS tryouts was that folks could sign up for multiple locations. Had a couple of parents tell me they had their kids tryout at both locations and based off of the competition they chose one over the other. In and of itself, I see their logic, what I have a problem with is, AU limited the # of people who could tryout at each location. Registering at multiple locations takes the opportunity for others to sign up...FG Out of curiosity, how would the competition factor into the decision (other than one tryout being harder than another)? Wouldn't every location run the same training with the kids that were accepted? |
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Mar 15, 2019 14:10:23 GMT -5
For some parents, their thought process was two-fold. One, if say they went to the HD Backyard tryouts and a bunch of good players showed up, then the belief was maybe the Alpharetta (Rush) location would be better and easier for their kids to make the RDS team. Secondly, if their kids were accepted at both locations, then based on the tryouts, they would chose to have their kids actually sign up for the location that has the better players so their kids grow by playing with the better talent...FG
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Post by cleansheet on Mar 15, 2019 16:12:06 GMT -5
Locations are Fairburn, Alpharetta (technically Milton) , AUFC training ground, downtown and Doraville. All locations are filled up except Fairburn as of a day ago. I was told last nite, more spots are opening up for the Alpharetta Location for Girls...FG I was talking about boys. Sorry |
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Post by soccerdad76 on Mar 15, 2019 16:18:26 GMT -5
Locations are Fairburn, Alpharetta (technically Milton) , AUFC training ground, downtown and Doraville. All locations are filled up except Fairburn as of a day ago. Not sure if it was allowed with the recent tryouts for current RDS tryouts, but what always bothered me with the previous RDS tryouts was that folks could sign up for multiple locations. Had a couple of parents tell me they had their kids tryout at both locations and based off of the competition they chose one over the other. In and of itself, I see their logic, what I have a problem with is, AU limited the # of people who could tryout at each location. Registering at multiple locations takes the opportunity for others to sign up...FG i signed up for multiple tryouts and then emailed to unregister Alpharetta when I got our club schedule. too many Sunday conflicts and wanted to give another a shot... hopefully they backfilled from a waitlist. |
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Post by firedragon on Mar 18, 2019 20:07:51 GMT -5
They cut about half the candidates from the tryouts. That is, only the most competitive are selected. As to the actual practice sessions, they consist of various ball mastery drills, different one-on-one drills, and some small-sided scrimmage games.
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Post by topspin on Nov 10, 2019 20:24:38 GMT -5
Anyone have any experience with the RDS "Honors" designation and what it entails / provides?
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Nov 10, 2019 22:15:16 GMT -5
From a friend:
For those chosen with the "honors" designation, they should receive the following
Dear Parent,
Congratulations again on your child being selected for RDS Honors in the past twelve months. In order to recognize those players further, we'll be hosting our annual RDS Showcase event.
January 4th, 2020
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground
861 Franklin Gateway SE,
Marietta, GA, 30067
What is the RDS Showcase?
The RDS Showcase is a way for us to bring together talented players across Georgia for a competitive schedule of games in front of our professional Atlanta United staff.
What Do I Need To Do To Participate?
There is nothing we need you to do at this time. Closer to the date we will send out a sign up link in order to RSVP for this year's RDS Showcase.
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Post by jules432 on Nov 15, 2019 15:15:20 GMT -5
Did the RDS honors emails go out for fall already?
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Post by kelkri on Nov 18, 2019 19:38:13 GMT -5
Yes. Fall RDS emails have gone out
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Post by kelkri on Nov 18, 2019 19:51:26 GMT -5
Does anyone know when it starts and ends?
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Post by coffee on Nov 22, 2019 10:13:19 GMT -5
Is the keeper training in the RDS? I looked at the web site and couldn’t find anything saying one way or another. Their video only shows what look like a lesson with kids 7-9 years old doing field player training.
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