I was just researching GPS and stumbled upon their player development pathway. The top of the pyramid is the FC Bayern National Team. Does anyone have any experience with this team? How does it work? Who do they play? I was surprised that their Academy program wasn't even mentioned in the development pathway.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostI was just researching GPS and stumbled upon their player development pathway. The top of the pyramid is the FC Bayern National Team. Does anyone have any experience with this team? How does it work? Who do they play? I was surprised that their Academy program wasn't even mentioned in the development pathway.
I just checked the program out.
It appears to be a pseudo-DA program with "Elite Training Centers" instead of the US Soccer NTC's.
The funny part is that they require you to buy a whole new kit if you make the "National Team."
It's nice to know that all the hard work your kid puts in doesn't go unpunished.
http://www.gps-massachusetts.com/gpsfcbayernntuniform
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostWell if you kept clicking the links on the site you may have found more info.
I just checked the program out.
It appears to be a pseudo-DA program with "Elite Training Centers" instead of the US Soccer NTC's.
The funny part is that they require you to buy a whole new kit if you make the "National Team."
It's nice to know that all the hard work your kid puts in doesn't go unpunished.
http://www.gps-massachusetts.com/gpsfcbayernntuniform
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostThe best part ... required to only wear Adidas cleats
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GPSEnvy guy enjoying some down time during the holidays I see.
Bayern National Team is simply a tournament team. It doesn't threaten your kid, or impact your club.
Concept is simple, more like a self-run ODP than DA. GPS has multi-region presence (ME, MA, NY, Fl, NC, OR, etc.). They gather a pool of invited players a few times a year for training, From that pool a Bayern team is chosen. That team is entered into a tournament over the summer. Merit-based invites, but incremental costs to families. Financial support available for those that have to ask. Our experience: Didn't actually incur incremental cost for Unis nor was Adidas enforced. D played in her trusted boots and existing kit. Had a great time and made new friends. GPS should drop the "National" from the name tho, and just go with "Bayern"
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostGPSEnvy guy enjoying some down time during the holidays I see.
Bayern National Team is simply a tournament team. It doesn't threaten your kid, or impact your club.
Concept is simple, more like a self-run ODP than DA. GPS has multi-region presence (ME, MA, NY, Fl, NC, OR, etc.). They gather a pool of invited players a few times a year for training, From that pool a Bayern team is chosen. That team is entered into a tournament over the summer. Merit-based invites, but incremental costs to families. Financial support available for those that have to ask. Our experience: Didn't actually incur incremental cost for Unis nor was Adidas enforced. D played in her trusted boots and existing kit. Had a great time and made new friends. GPS should drop the "National" from the name tho, and just go with "Bayern"
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Another GPS troll started thread, " I was just researching...."
They need to change their opening lines and work on a new script
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostWhy doesn't Rush brand theirs with some European club name and call it a "National Team?" Don't they know anything about marketing?
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