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Post by soccerfan30 on Jun 6, 2017 21:16:16 GMT -5
What about the coaches that are honest and tactful with their players when asked and tell them they aren't ready for DA/ECNL and go out anyway only to be told within the first 30 minutes they need to go to the Athena A/B field?
I get going out to see what it's like and compare yourself to those level players but when a parent asks you directly and no matter how tactful and honest you are they think their child is the second coming of Alex Morgan.
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Post by soccerfan30 on May 5, 2017 20:42:27 GMT -5
GV - Holy Innocents 7 v Athens Academy 1
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Post by soccerfan30 on Apr 12, 2017 12:10:17 GMT -5
Some reports are saying that US Soccer phenom Christian Pulisic who plays for Borussia Dortmund could have been the intended target during yesterday's bomb explosion, not sure how much credence I put into this but it's been put out there by several outlets.
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Post by soccerfan30 on Apr 10, 2017 10:09:34 GMT -5
There are only about 4 or 5 teams that can give the USWNT a competitive game but they can't play them all the time. Plus they need these cream puff games to get new players some playing time and try out different tactics.
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Post by soccerfan30 on Apr 5, 2017 16:26:19 GMT -5
There was an extensive article in the WSJ or NY Times a year ago adressing the men's v womens soccer equal pay dispute. It was pretty extensive but the ultimate point was the Men's WC brings in higher revenue, sponsorships and advertising dollars and that is reflected in the difference in pay. How come WNBA players dont make the same as NBA players? USMNT players play almost three times as many qualifying games vs the women (16 v 5).
The product doesn't always determine a person's value...take the world's best Opera Singer and compare them to Miley Cyrus. One is vastly more talented than the other but the inferior product makes millions of dollars a year and is less talented. That argument doesn't hold water.
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Post by soccerfan30 on Apr 4, 2017 7:13:00 GMT -5
This is a typical result, the USWNT has scrimmaged U16+ boys teams throughout the years and they typically lose to the boys teams.
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Post by soccerfan30 on Mar 22, 2017 17:49:43 GMT -5
ODP coaches were sent the following today in part
What if my child makes a girls or boys DA team this summer?
Your child is still eligible to go to region camp since the DA doesn’t officially start their season until after region camp. But DA players who make the regional Pool or regional team will not be eligible to participate in the region team events later in the year since US Soccer does not allow DA players to participate in other programs. We believe that Region Camp will be a good experience for your child but if you decline the invite because your child made the DA program, we will understand and will refund your camp fee. Since you will be required to make payments for region camp before you might know whether your child will play DA, we will refund the camp fees if your child joins a DA team and pulls out of region camp by June 16.
Our 2002 ODP Boys probably lost more to DA this year than any other age group.
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Post by soccerfan30 on Mar 5, 2017 15:07:37 GMT -5
Doesn't matter to me, most of the people on here seem ok. We could go by our forum names if you want  |
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Post by soccerfan30 on Mar 5, 2017 14:35:28 GMT -5
Well if any of you are interested in a forum "meet up" sometime I would be game.
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Post by soccerfan30 on Mar 4, 2017 17:49:04 GMT -5
deadsp.in/GDGmmNJU.S. Soccer Becomes First Major American Sports Organization To Require That Players Stand For National Anthem Emma Baccellieri Today 3:47pm Filed to: U.S. SOCCER 7.7K 5 Photo Credit: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Five months after U.S. Soccer lashed out at Megan Rapinoe for kneeling during the national anthem as a form of protest before an exhibition game, they’ve codified their dislike for silent and non-disruptive self-expression in this form. As of today, they’re apparently the first major American sports organization to formally announce a requirement that players stand for the national anthem since Colin Kaepernick sparked anthem protests across several sports last fall. (While the NBA’s official rulebook requires “dignified posture” from players during the anthem, the league announced before the start of last season that they were interested in working with the players’ association to allow them to best express themselves during the song.) From Stuart Holden of FOX: Holden reported that there are “no pre-set consequences” and violations would be addressed on a case-by-case basis. ADVERTISEMENT This perhaps isn’t so surprising, given that U.S. Soccer was quick to fire back when Rapinoe knelt back in September: “As part of the privilege to represent your country, we have an expectation that our players and coaches will stand and honor our flag while the national anthem is played,” their statement read in part. Rapinoe noted at the time that her kneeling was a way to show support for Kaepernick’s similar protests and to stand with marginalized groups. “Quite honestly, being gay, I have stood with my hand over my heart during the national anthem and felt like I haven’t had my liberties protected,” she told ESPNW. (No other U.S. Soccer players seem to have knelt in protest or spoken out on the issue since then.) But speaking out to condemn Rapinoe’s protest a few months ago apparently wasn’t enough, as that condemnation has now been written into the organization’s bylaws. Players can represent their country only, apparently, if they’re willing to represent the version of the country in which U.S. Soccer is most interested in selling. Update, 5:35 p.m.: The players’ spokesperson for the U.S. Women’s National Team has issued a brief statement on the bylaw change
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Post by soccerfan30 on Mar 4, 2017 17:36:49 GMT -5
Definitely going. Looking forward to it. Not a group member. On field play will determine whether this becomes "my team". They sure seem to be doing things right, and the league is slowly shedding the "retirement league" skin. So that's a plus. Rifle- with Tata at the helm they will play a possession style much like he did at Barcelona. He said he wanted an attractive style and score lots of goals. If you watched any of the preseason games it certainly looks promising. |
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Post by soccerfan30 on Mar 4, 2017 9:58:12 GMT -5
Any fellow forum members going to the AUFC game tomorrow? Any of you belong to any of the supporters groups?
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Post by soccerfan30 on Feb 28, 2017 14:24:49 GMT -5
I give that Interboard props then! Offering a service to the community without playing the mega game. Something to be said about the smaller-family style club that operates out of just one or 2 parks. I think at some point it would be best for DDY and IAFC to merger. They are both in close proximity to each other. It would allow them to have more competitive teams and keep their better players from leaving to go to Concorde, GSA, etc. It wouldn't be a mega club but both of the clubs struggle with their high school aged teams as their better players may leave for a more intensive soccer experience. I think you could stay as a local club and be able to provide a total experience to all groups and levels, I don't think that's a bad thing. |
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Post by soccerfan30 on Feb 27, 2017 22:55:48 GMT -5
That's a shame, I will always have a fondness for the DDY soccer program, I ran the program from 2000-2004 and started their first ever Academy program. It was always a struggle to provide a platform for the kids that wanted a more intensive experience and try to stay in line with the YMCA's philosophy, they were akways in stark contrast to each other. When I started there we he had about 450 seasonal participants up to 1400-1500 participants a season when I left in 2004. Now it's under the MAYS umbrella I believe.
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Post by soccerfan30 on Feb 27, 2017 20:18:29 GMT -5
I'm still surprised InterAtlanta hasn't merged with a super club yet. Will never happen, the parents on the board at IAFC don't want to lose their power. DDY and IA were in talks to merge years ago but some of the parents on the IA board didn't want it to happen. |
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Post by soccerfan30 on Feb 26, 2017 18:25:02 GMT -5
Why were they let go?
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Post by soccerfan30 on Feb 25, 2017 20:37:03 GMT -5
NTH uses it for ECNL games, SSA used it as well for their Spring Classic games a few weeks ago
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Post by soccerfan30 on Feb 25, 2017 19:43:13 GMT -5
I hope if a USL or NASL team comes back that Boris is not involved. It pains me to say this but I think many people view Boris as the minor league version of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, he can't get out of his own way and his decisions hold back the team.
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Post by soccerfan30 on Feb 23, 2017 10:29:41 GMT -5
Atlanta is trying to get a NWSL franchise by 2018/2019, it's my understanding that it's probably going to happen. Additionally it looks like they are trying to attract a NASL franchise as well, from what I heard Boris is involved. Not a fan of that idea given the Silverbacks past history with mismanagement and high coaching turnover. As a season ticket holder to AUFC I probably would not venture to Stonecrest to watch a NWSL team play even as much as I support women's soccer.
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Post by soccerfan30 on Feb 17, 2017 12:31:00 GMT -5
They are already reaching out to certain ODP players to invite them to practice. While it doesn't impact me I wonder how their current club coaches feel about this.
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Post by soccerfan30 on Feb 10, 2017 9:07:31 GMT -5
They didn't show that part where she criticized Jill Ellis, it was mentioned in the piece. She probably realized it was bad form and asked it to not be included.
The idea that she thinks she was kicked off the team because of her stance on the gender equity issue is laughable to me, she just doesn't fully grasp that her lengthy track record is what did her in.
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Post by soccerfan30 on Feb 9, 2017 23:57:54 GMT -5
Here's the full 60 Minutes interview
The one takeaway for me is that still doesn't take responsibility for her actions and still blames others. She also said it's wrong to put the overweight kids in goal....although the demands of playing GK requires a high physical component, her lack of tact in regards to overweight kids was shocking
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Post by soccerfan30 on Feb 8, 2017 20:51:21 GMT -5
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State Cup
Feb 7, 2017 12:50:33 GMT -5
via mobile
Post by soccerfan30 on Feb 7, 2017 12:50:33 GMT -5
Academy Cup will be played at the Atlanta United FC training ground. Great venue to host it.
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Post by soccerfan30 on Feb 7, 2017 11:52:38 GMT -5
Every sport is about fast thinking and understanding the game. That is not unique to soccer. I have yet to find a sport where players do not have to analyze situations and make decisions, often with the game moving fast. With any sport, the coach has to give the players the tools to be able to analyze the situation according to the style of play of a coach and make good decisions. This comes from teaching, whether in practice or in the game. Failure to continue to teach during the game just reinforces bad habits and bad decisions. The thing with soccer is that it is difficult to communicate effectively 30, 40, 50 or 60 yards away. of course players need intelligence in every sport but the point I was trying to make is in basketball and football players are running scripted plays that a coach is calling out....on just about every single play, that is not true for soccer. Yes you practice certain scenarios and tactics but I still believe more onus is on the soccer player to read, assess and react vs running scripted plays. |
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Post by soccerfan30 on Feb 6, 2017 12:07:56 GMT -5
The phrase I use with my players is that a coach should never "Nintendo Coach" meaning a coach shouldn't be barking out instructions every 10 seconds. Some of my own parents who have come from basketball and football backgrounds have asked me why I don't "yell more".
Soccer is unique that you don't have stoppages of play, time outs or someone calling in plays, it puts a premium on the intelligence of the player to assess situations and problem solve under duress with the game moving 100 MPH. It's my belief that most of the teaching takes place during the week, if a coach is yelling the entire game they either don't trust their players or they haven't done enough during the week to prepare their players.
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Post by soccerfan30 on Feb 5, 2017 13:59:38 GMT -5
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Post by soccerfan30 on Feb 4, 2017 11:20:06 GMT -5
GSA Product- I know Coach Nuno is very proud
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Post by soccerfan30 on Jan 27, 2017 22:24:38 GMT -5
Our Boys ODP Team had the opportunity to practice at the new Atlanta United FC Training Facility tonight, while its still under construction I was highly impressed with the facility. What a great opportunity for local youth players to train at a top notch venue.
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Post by soccerfan30 on Jan 27, 2017 22:20:27 GMT -5
I've read a number of reports about this topic over the last few years and I have some difficulty making the connection between the two. How come we never hear about the connection of turf fields and football players? Their exposure and risk would be significantly higher as they are on the ground more often than soccer players, I'm sure they accidentally inhale those rubber pellets and it gets in their nose and ears.
Really not trying to be cynical but just asking an honest question.
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