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Post by joeschmo on Sept 17, 2019 9:53:01 GMT -5
Hi everybody,
I have heard that some of the NASA locations and Concorde Fire locations are not allowing their players to participate in the Atlanta RDS tryouts. Trying to see if there is any truth to that.
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Post by slickdaddy96 on Sept 17, 2019 9:59:41 GMT -5
Isn't the Atlanta RDS thing a gimmick anyway? Meaning like as long as you have any kind of soccer knowledge and skills you get accepted? I thought it was just a money grab by AU?
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Post by joeschmo on Sept 17, 2019 10:12:24 GMT -5
last year's round was actually very good and competitive, but a lot of players that are from those 2 clubs did not come back. Several folks at the tryout mentioned that especially nasa had a little bit of a policy to avoid losing players after 2 kids from NASA made it to the academy. Not sure whether that is true or not either.
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Post by localsoccernovice on Sept 17, 2019 10:44:27 GMT -5
Money grab. There may be some good talent, butnit’s Just another glorified practice session. If you’re kid is already at a good club, no real benefit.
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Post by joeschmo on Sept 17, 2019 10:51:20 GMT -5
localsoccernovice - has your kid participated or is that what you have heard? trying to decipher what to believe?
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Sept 17, 2019 12:06:07 GMT -5
The RDS does have a tryout aspect to it. The goal is not to take the cream of the crop but to ensure you don't have rec players playing and training with real academy players. Rec players can go to the summer camps for that. The goal is not to teach you about the basics of soccer but be an additional training option where you learn the modern game. If you already have a trainer who can work on the aspects of the game your kid needs then I'd skip it. It is about $300+ for about 10 sessions. That works out to about $30, which is in line with the $25 - $50 most pay for privates. Additionally, it gives you an opportunity to play with and train with players from other clubs and conversely learn from them. This could also help down the line if and when you see these players at other tryouts events. Finally, I hear there is talk of an RDS showcase in the winter. You get invited to the showcase based on the recommendation of your RDS coach for those kids who stand out. One thing though, please make sure your schedule allows you to attend all sessions. I don't believe there are any make-ups allowed. That also means you can't go to another location to make up your missed session. Good luck...
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Post by interestedspectator on Sept 17, 2019 13:27:55 GMT -5
Nasa did not tell players they were not allowed to tryout or go to RDS sessions. They were reminded that their first priority for practices were at NASA and they should be going to NASA training which is correct.
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Post by Keeper on Sept 17, 2019 14:36:41 GMT -5
Sounds like a Concorde and NASA thing as they hate any type of outside coaching and interference. You must be 100% bought in to those programs even if you just want to make your kid more well rounded.
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Post by soccerdad76 on Sept 17, 2019 21:55:26 GMT -5
RDS does not require a club have a relationship with AU... anyone can signup for the tryout/training. I know of at least 5 CF players that did RDS last spring, and we were never reprimanded for participating, although I didn’t shout from the rooftop that we were training. I’m guessing others did not get any grief either.
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Post by firedragon on Sept 18, 2019 21:22:36 GMT -5
Highly selective, competitive RDS program. Coaches are excellent. My son improved a lot under their direction. Last season two kids were selected for the Atlanta United Academy from RDS. One kid was selected for Atlanta United Juniors Program.
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Post by localsoccernovice on Sept 20, 2019 11:05:34 GMT -5
localsoccernovice - has your kid participated or is that what you have heard? trying to decipher what to believe? Yes. My son did one of the RDS sessions. |
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Post by oraclesfriend on Sept 21, 2019 11:06:02 GMT -5
What did people see at their tryout location (those who went to one)? We saw a lot of strong players. As far as I am concerned, it is good to change things up. Cost-wise it is similar to privates (actually better than most privates) and there is exposure to different coaches and philosophies. That is always a good thing IMO.
Also how many had a significant number of girls at theirs? And what age group?
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Post by soccernotfootball on Sept 21, 2019 11:14:42 GMT -5
What did people see at their tryout location (those who went to one)? We saw a lot of strong players. As far as I am concerned, it is good to change things up. Cost-wise it is similar to privates (actually better than most privates) and there is exposure to different coaches and philosophies. That is always a good thing IMO. Also how many had a significant number of girls at theirs? And what age group? Marietta seems to have a good number of girls... at least from what I saw last time. Not sure about the current turnout. From what I've seen at tryouts, you have DA, ECNL, SCCL, and Academy/Select players come out. The competition level is definitely there. And the coaching is also there. These coaches are selected by AU, have completed coaching clinics run by AU, and some/most are employed by AU specifically to run the RDS programs (and have come from NYRB RDS). |
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