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Post by greenmonkey on Jan 23, 2022 7:45:57 GMT -5
So the general opinion amongst forum parents is that clubs are in it for the money.
I can disprove this theory.
If clubs were truly looking for extra money they would require winter uniforms in addition to winter tournaments.
Think about it …
How many games and tournaments do we play in Atlanta in November December January and February (that’s easily 40% of a 10 month Aug-May season)
How many of those Nov-Feb games do we put players in the absolute thinnest hot weather performance wicking apparel?
ALL OF THEM
Now most clubs sell some optional base layers and of course there is the required “warm-ups”. Which is basically a wind protection layer.
Most parents invest in thermal base layers. Others are lucky if the kid grabs a hoody on the way out of the car! (I’m looking at you middle school boys)
It’s January. It’s 23 degrees outside. It’s turf fields. It’s cold.
Players are “warming up” wearing blankets, miss matches hoodies, flannel pajama bottoms, stuffing hand warmers into creases and crevices. LOL
And in 22 minutes they will play their hearts out either woefully underdressed for the weather or warm with layers but likely feeling like a Christmas Story Ralphie style Michelin Tire Snowman lumbering down the field. LOL
What I wouldn’t give for a decent cold weather athletic performance long pant and long sleeve shirt winter uniform.
Yup I’d even let the club sell it to me and line the pockets of the uniform kick-back club recipients.
As for me. I’m the one in my battery operated heated vest sitting on my battery operated heated chair pad in front of my mini propane heater.
Good Luck out there!
Signed one cold green monkey
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Post by coffee on Jan 23, 2022 10:14:47 GMT -5
My daughter GK will only _rarely_ wear long sleeves or pants. It has to be absolutely Arctic out there for her to wear another layer. If the field players were wearing pants she would happily put them on.
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Post by rifle on Jan 23, 2022 15:53:30 GMT -5
Surprise. It’s cold outside in winter. Get your kid a long sleeve shirt and/or some runner’s gloves. Maybe some tights.
Lack of club branded cold weather gear IN GEORGIA does nothing to disprove club soccer propensity to separate dollars from willing suckers.
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Post by greenmonkey on Jan 23, 2022 17:36:26 GMT -5
Surprise. It’s cold outside in winter. Get your kid a long sleeve shirt and/or some runner’s gloves. Maybe some tights. Lack of club branded cold weather gear IN GEORGIA does nothing to disprove club soccer propensity to separate dollars from willing suckers. I assure you my kid has cold weather gear. Irony or wit and attempts at humor lost in translation I guess. Gave me something to chuckle about while awaiting the early game on an otherwise lack luster and lacking new content forum. Thank you for pointing out the errors in my logic. You have been validated in your convictions. |
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Post by bogan on Jan 23, 2022 18:36:09 GMT -5
Surprise. It’s cold outside in winter. Get your kid a long sleeve shirt and/or some runner’s gloves. Maybe some tights. Lack of club branded cold weather gear IN GEORGIA does nothing to disprove club soccer propensity to separate dollars from willing suckers. I assure you my kid has cold weather gear. Irony or wit and attempts at humor lost in translation I guess. Gave me something to chuckle about while awaiting the early game on an otherwise lack luster and lacking new content forum. Thank you for pointing out the errors in my logic. You have been validated in your convictions. No need for salt in Georgia, we have rifle. 🤣🤣🤣. |
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Post by rifle on Jan 23, 2022 20:18:26 GMT -5
I assure you my kid has cold weather gear. Irony or wit and attempts at humor lost in translation I guess. Gave me something to chuckle about while awaiting the early game on an otherwise lack luster and lacking new content forum. Thank you for pointing out the errors in my logic. You have been validated in your convictions. No need for salt in Georgia, we have rifle. 🤣🤣🤣. it is 2022. Have you stopped promoting Mayochup? |
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Post by rifle on Jan 23, 2022 20:21:38 GMT -5
Surprise. It’s cold outside in winter. Get your kid a long sleeve shirt and/or some runner’s gloves. Maybe some tights. Lack of club branded cold weather gear IN GEORGIA does nothing to disprove club soccer propensity to separate dollars from willing suckers. I assure you my kid has cold weather gear. Irony or wit and attempts at humor lost in translation I guess. Gave me something to chuckle about while awaiting the early game on an otherwise lack luster and lacking new content forum. Thank you for pointing out the errors in my logic. You have been validated in your convictions. I apologize for waking up salty. When I re-read your post.. I can see the irony you intended. …but don’t you go defending the insanity of club soccer. I’ll have to call you out. |
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Post by bogan on Jan 23, 2022 21:45:35 GMT -5
No need for salt in Georgia, we have rifle. 🤣🤣🤣. it is 2022. Have you stopped promoting Mayochup? I’ve lost track of time-I’ve had COViD for the last 2 weeks…delirious I suppose. Most things I eat either taste stale or smell like new tires . Mayochup would probably not taste very good right now!🙄😂 |
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Post by greenmonkey on Jan 24, 2022 6:06:22 GMT -5
Rifle
…but don’t you go defending the insanity of club soccer. I’ll have to call you out. [/quote]
Now THAT’s funny and nothing lost in translation there!
And you can rest assured the day I defend the insanity you will be the first I call for a salty wake up call!
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Post by oraclesfriend on Jan 24, 2022 8:07:12 GMT -5
it is 2022. Have you stopped promoting Mayochup? I’ve lost track of time-I’ve had COViD for the last 2 weeks…delirious I suppose. Most things I eat either taste stale or smell like new tires . Mayochup would probably not taste very good right now!🙄😂 Hope you feel better soon and get the taste and smell back. Thankfully my kids and I did not have that issue with taste and smell but my husband did for 4 weeks! Sucks! |
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Post by coffee on Jan 24, 2022 16:49:49 GMT -5
Surprise. It’s cold outside in winter. Get your kid a long sleeve shirt and/or some runner’s gloves. Maybe some tights. Lack of club branded cold weather gear IN GEORGIA does nothing to disprove club soccer propensity to separate dollars from willing suckers. Really? Who doesn’t buy available warm weather kit for their kids? We bought plenty of branded, and unbranded cold weather gear. I just need to learn the Jedi mind trick that makes children heed my advice and warnings. In the end, with enough times being cold they will learn that their parents actually know a thing or two, about a thing or two. |
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Post by bogan on Jan 24, 2022 17:46:17 GMT -5
Surprise. It’s cold outside in winter. Get your kid a long sleeve shirt and/or some runner’s gloves. Maybe some tights. Lack of club branded cold weather gear IN GEORGIA does nothing to disprove club soccer propensity to separate dollars from willing suckers. Really? Who doesn’t buy available warm weather kit for their kids? We bought plenty of branded, and unbranded cold weather gear. I just need to learn the Jedi mind trick that makes children heed my advice and warnings. In the end, with enough times being cold they will learn that their parents actually know a thing or two, about a thing or two. I keep waiting…🙄 |
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Post by rifle on Jan 24, 2022 19:43:53 GMT -5
Surprise. It’s cold outside in winter. Get your kid a long sleeve shirt and/or some runner’s gloves. Maybe some tights. Lack of club branded cold weather gear IN GEORGIA does nothing to disprove club soccer propensity to separate dollars from willing suckers. Really? Who doesn’t buy available warm weather kit for their kids? We bought plenty of branded, and unbranded cold weather gear. I just need to learn the Jedi mind trick that makes children heed my advice and warnings. In the end, with enough times being cold they will learn that their parents actually know a thing or two, about a thing or two. Teens know everything. Just ask them. |
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