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so what ecnl club is your backup plan? Come on, you know you have one.

fc bucks!!

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What's to love? Answer: not much. GDA is a class "sounded good on paper" but has failed in execution.

It never sounded good on paper either. As soon as they announced the plans many groaned loudly, but USSF never listens as they have all of the answers. See the men's side for proof.

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I apologize if this has been said already, but if you want to see what is going on with the USSF, just look at the U20 roster for La Manga.

There is NO accountability in the USSF. The coach failed at the U17 Wc, yet he is all they have. There is no way he should be involved.

GDA is the same. You cannot have a credible federation league without standards. There are none. If you dont have standards, then you are the same as the ECNL. A private entity doing soccer. If thats what you are, then HS, etc should all be allowed.

The GDA is , like the USSF a fraud. They lied to all of us about standards.

Kaz and his team without USSF involvement will do a better job.

This is so spot on. If you are going to take the time to make a rule like "no high school" or have standards such as "four training sessions per week" than you also need to take the time to enforce them. Otherwise, like you say, you lose credibility and it becomes a joke.

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Yes, a specific incident, that has lasted for over 18 months, coaching is about leadership, and he has shown none in this situation.

your personal gripe may or may not be justified. like i said, coaches get things wrong. Does not change my position even if you are right.

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Lost in this: LISC gets U16 (I know, I know, lmao....) and the U 17 teams are officially split 16 and U17. More market share baby!

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Kaz is not a great coach, as he has let a very disruptive 03 player bully, harsh, and intimidate all the other girls on that team. If you ask the other parents, Kaz should of benched her last year to send the message that you are not above the team, actually you aren't even the best player, a younger girl is, so for that i hold HIM accountable.

Now while I will agree with you on some of this, I have to say I believe Kaz is a great coach. Last year, let’s just be honest, little miss priss was obviously going through some issues at home, and Kaz wrote her attitude off to that. In addition, she was probably the strongest player at the time, when things were going right. This year, Kaz has been sick so I give him a pass on this. However, it has become VERY clear that the younger player is surpassing her in talent and leadership abilities, which is also probably threatening Miss Priss, causing more and more outbursts. So who is to blame here??? Well, honestly we are as parents. Last year I told my daughter to ignore her and “play your game”. This year after witnessing my own daughter getting a verbal lashing in last weekend scrimmage, I plan on having a conversation with Kaz. If he doesn’t want to get involved, I will have a conversation with her Dad P. If it doesn’t change, we will ask to be released from the team. I will give a kid some slack, but as you say, after a year, it is my responsibility to do something. I do not expect the coaches to see everything on the field, but if they do not do something after it is brought to their attention, we are out

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Dude, he doesn’t give a crap, he says tell your daughter to stand up for herself. However, why should it ever come to that, why does this kid treat her team like the enemy? There are some deep emotions in play here, hope she figures it out before she gets to college.

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Crossfire Premier out of GDA at end of year

Another huge loss to GDA.

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Dude, he doesn’t give a crap, he says tell your daughter to stand up for herself. However, why should it ever come to that, why does this kid treat her team like the enemy? There are some deep emotions in play here, hope she figures it out before she gets to college.

Because people suck you dummy, when the soccer career ends and the kids will have to work someday, eventually they will also run into a bully in the workplace as well...mommy and daddy will not be there to write p_ssy little posts on a forum....eventually johnny numbnutts & rosie rottencrotch will have to learn to deal with these simple life lessons on there own....the sooner the better.

I can't believe i have to write all this....I have a mission to help prevent the p_ssyfication of the american child. God Bless our president and Charlie Daniels - MAGA!!!!!

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Because people suck you dummy, when the soccer career ends and the kids will have to work someday, eventually they will also run into a bully in the workplace as well...mommy and daddy will not be there to write p_ssy little posts on a forum....eventually johnny numbnutts & rosie rottencrotch will have to learn to deal with these simple life lessons on there own....the sooner the better.

I can't believe i have to write all this....I have a mission to help prevent the p_ssyfication of the american child. God Bless our president and Charlie Daniels - MAGA!!!!!

Where is the vomit emoji when you need it

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Now while I will agree with you on some of this, I have to say I believe Kaz is a great coach. Last year, let’s just be honest, little miss priss was obviously going through some issues at home, and Kaz wrote her attitude off to that. In addition, she was probably the strongest player at the time, when things were going right. This year, Kaz has been sick so I give him a pass on this. However, it has become VERY clear that the younger player is surpassing her in talent and leadership abilities, which is also probably threatening Miss Priss, causing more and more outbursts. So who is to blame here??? Well, honestly we are as parents. Last year I told my daughter to ignore her and “play your game”. This year after witnessing my own daughter getting a verbal lashing in last weekend scrimmage, I plan on having a conversation with Kaz. If he doesn’t want to get involved, I will have a conversation with her Dad P. If it doesn’t change, we will ask to be released from the team. I will give a kid some slack, but as you say, after a year, it is my responsibility to do something. I do not expect the coaches to see everything on the field, but if they do not do something after it is brought to their attention, we are out

Not a big fan of your strategy. Your kid, needs to take the bully aside and talk to her once or twice. After that your kid needs to take off the gloves and be an @$$hole back. If that still fails, your kid needs to torture that kid every time she is near the ball until it is crystal clear that she will no longer back down and will be the aggressor. Hard tackle after hard tackle (not dirty, but very noticeable), denying her the ball as much as she can, but NEVER backing down. Even if she can't win the individual matchups, the bully will notice, her teammates will notice, the parents will notice, your kids stature will go up as a leader on the team, and I bet her skills and confidence will actually increase as well in the long run because of her newly found motivation, and her coach will notice. When it starts to get really ridiculous, he will have to step in and re-evaluate the entire situation. Your daughter still may lose if there is a huge disparity in her ability vs the b|tch, but, most importantly, your daughter will learn how to confront issues head on for the rest of her life. Nicely and quietly first, with a little more publicity and vigor 2nd, and then turning the tables if it comes down to it. If all of her teammates feel the same way, I assure you she will get their support too. By you going to the other parent or coach, just confirms (in my mind anyway) that your daughter is meek and can not play with nor have the stomach to stand up to that kid (or any other for that matter). Sorry pops, she is a young adult now and you gotta help her to handle her own affairs especially when they become uncomfortable. You have to let it play out and coach her to the right things in the right order, even when some of the things get sketchy. Just my $0.02. Good luck.

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Another huge loss to GDA.

So GDA continues the death spiral...

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Not a big fan of your strategy. Your kid, needs to take the bully aside and talk to her once or twice. After that your kid needs to take off the gloves and be an @$$hole back. If that still fails, your kid needs to torture that kid every time she is near the ball until it is crystal clear that she will no longer back down and will be the aggressor. Hard tackle after hard tackle (not dirty, but very noticeable), denying her the ball as much as she can, but NEVER backing down. Even if she can't win the individual matchups, the bully will notice, her teammates will notice, the parents will notice, your kids stature will go up as a leader on the team, and I bet her skills and confidence will actually increase as well in the long run because of her newly found motivation, and her coach will notice. When it starts to get really ridiculous, he will have to step in and re-evaluate the entire situation. Your daughter still may lose if there is a huge disparity in her ability vs the b|tch, but, most importantly, your daughter will learn how to confront issues head on for the rest of her life. Nicely and quietly first, with a little more publicity and vigor 2nd, and then turning the tables if it comes down to it. If all of her teammates feel the same way, I assure you she will get their support too. By you going to the other parent or coach, just confirms (in my mind anyway) that your daughter is meek and can not play with nor have the stomach to stand up to that kid (or any other for that matter). Sorry pops, she is a young adult now and you gotta help her to handle her own affairs especially when they become uncomfortable. You have to let it play out and coach her to the right things in the right order, even when some of the things get sketchy. Just my $0.02. Good luck.

Agree 100%. At that age they need to handle their own business and this is the best way forward. Offer the opportunity to chill and then if that isnt taken, show you can turn it up just as much if not more. Either way she would know she didnt take any crap just because someone else is a "star" player.

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Another huge loss to GDA.

Link??

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Crossfire Premier Moving Top Girls Teams Back to ECNL for 2019/20 Season

As you know, we’ve spent the past two seasons with teams participating in both the U.S. Soccer Development Academy and the ECNL, but during this time we’ve increasingly recognized the need for Crossfire to choose a single pathway and commit to one or the other in the best interests of our club and players. After much internal deliberation, a thorough review of the national landscape, including conversations with clubs around the country, and after receiving input from our players and parents, we have decided that the ECNL offers the best possible solution for our club moving forward.*


The Development Academy was great for our teams and players in many ways, but we feel the ECNL offers several advantages: namely, a better competition structure with a more consistent and cohesive game schedule and a platform for player development that’s more in line with our club’s philosophies. Additionally, the ECNL does not prohibit our players from participating with their high-school teams and in other competitive events and programs. After two seasons of abiding by this restriction, we recognize how important it is for many of our players to be able to play for their schools and in other selected events and programs throughout the year. We want to provide that opportunity and allow our players the social benefits of playing with their classmates in front of their communities, the exposure of additional showcases, and the value of additional competitive experiences.*


At the same time, to address needs and desires of players of all aspiration, players who choose not to play high-school soccer will have several options during that season to continue training at a high level with Crossfire Premier, including training with the boys’ Development Academy teams.*


Moreover, regarding the structure of competition, the ECNL offers an ideal environment for the development of all of our players, without restrictive substitution rules that don’t allow reentry. This simple change gives our coaches greater opportunity to ensure adequate playing time for the entire roster and manage every player’s performance load more effectively. Beyond this, the club will no longer be restricted from participating in other outside competition and events, so we have more opportunity to plan a full competitive slate and provide our ECNL teams with appropriate competition all season long.*


The ECNL is also an enthusiastic of supporter of Crossfire Premier; they value our membership and have worked with our club since the inception of the league. Christian Lavers, ECNL President, explains, "Crossfire has been one of the very best clubs in the country for more than a decade, with a long history of developing players to be stars at every level of the game – in college, internationally, and in professional leagues across the world. In both men’s and women’s soccer,” he continued, "Crossfire has always worked to provide the best possible environment for their players, and has consistently made decisions to support long-term development of their players and teams.*We look forward to working with Crossfire leadership, supporting the Crossfire club, and providing a fantastic platform for their female players long into the future.”*


Lastly, this transition will in no way impact the financial commitment Crossfire has made and will continue to make towards developing our girls’ teams and players. As it stands, Crossfire is the only club in the country who fully-funds two Girls DA teams, funds all travel costs for two ECNL teams and provides scholarships to cover fees and travel for any players in need, while also providing funding for multiple international trips for girls’ teams each season. In selecting the ECNL as our sole developmental destination for our girls’ program, Crossfire is also committing to provide significant financial resources to the program, ensuring there remains no financial barrier to participation, and that the club maintains its status as a national leader in youth development and the number one source of high-level*soccer players in*the Pacific Northwest.*


Thank you for your continued support of Crossfire Premier, and for being a member of our club.*