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    Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
    Bad business model to ignore the 98% and that's exactly what bolts do
    Eventually it kicks you in the ass
    Thankfully GPS will take anyone. That's where our family went.

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      It is correct when posters talk about the Bolts DA as a problem. The DA is not the problem but the clubs priorities are.
      First, the DA is a strong attraction and will be so without 99% of the clubs resources being directed toward it.
      While I might be wrong, the success of the club does not depend on the success of the DA. The DA is a successful entity but does not provide the club foundation. The success of the rest of the club would build the foundation. If the NPL teams were (but now the boys ECNL) to be strong and do well in leagues and tournaments then the club would be a strong club with a strong base.

      Unfortunately, as many posters on this thread and another have pointed out, the club does not direct enough time and energy to the non Academy teams. They have had a hard time fielding squads for games and practices. While some of the coaches are good (e.g. SU), most are not as committed, don't run full practices, and don't insist on players showing up. If the non DA coaches aren't moves up to the DA then they won't stay with the club. Afterall, most club coaches are hoping to move up within the club or into college spots. Coaching NPL or NEP levels teams will not get them advanced.

      If the clubs DA coaches were to help coach the non DA teams then the club might have something better to offer.

      Perhaps the ECNL will be a plus, but if the coaching sucks then it will be no better than the NPL teams have been and, again, the clubs foundation will continue to be weak.

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        Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
        It is correct when posters talk about the Bolts DA as a problem. The DA is not the problem but the clubs priorities are.
        First, the DA is a strong attraction and will be so without 99% of the clubs resources being directed toward it.
        While I might be wrong, the success of the club does not depend on the success of the DA. The DA is a successful entity but does not provide the club foundation. The success of the rest of the club would build the foundation. If the NPL teams were (but now the boys ECNL) to be strong and do well in leagues and tournaments then the club would be a strong club with a strong base.

        Unfortunately, as many posters on this thread and another have pointed out, the club does not direct enough time and energy to the non Academy teams. They have had a hard time fielding squads for games and practices. While some of the coaches are good (e.g. SU), most are not as committed, don't run full practices, and don't insist on players showing up. If the non DA coaches aren't moves up to the DA then they won't stay with the club. Afterall, most club coaches are hoping to move up within the club or into college spots. Coaching NPL or NEP levels teams will not get them advanced.

        If the clubs DA coaches were to help coach the non DA teams then the club might have something better to offer.

        Perhaps the ECNL will be a plus, but if the coaching sucks then it will be no better than the NPL teams have been and, again, the clubs foundation will continue to be weak.
        Everyone knows DA soccer is where its at. Separates the haves from the have not's. every other league is a colossal waste of time. If you're playing NPL or ECNL at age 15/16, focus on the grades because NOBODY is watching.

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          Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
          Everyone knows DA soccer is where its at. Separates the haves from the have not's. every other league is a colossal waste of time. If you're playing NPL or ECNL at age 15/16, focus on the grades because NOBODY is watching.
          Nice look aid. College coaches go to all the big tournaments close to their region

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            Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
            Nice look aid. College coaches go to all the big tournaments close to their region
            " Nice look aid?' What is that? You suffer a stroke?

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              I suppose your still using a desktop macintosh II computer
              Auto correct buddy. Try it sometime

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                Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                I suppose your still using a desktop macintosh II computer
                Auto correct buddy. Try it sometime
                Most of us can just pay attention to what we type. Only morons hit enter before they read what they wrote.

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                  Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                  You sound like an owner of a club. So what happens to all these kids whose parents have paid to play all these years. Very few are playing in college and those few are going where the coaches double dip. Look at any roster. DA and International.

                  This is just a ludicrous statement and so unfounded in the absolute sense which is what your words are portraying. While DA players who are playing quite a bit have a better shot at getting into a D1 school, the inclusion of non DA players in college ball is huge, perhaps more so at the D2 and D3 schools. That said, the list of D1 players from Massachusetts is wide spread and DA players represent < 25%.
                  I will further qualify the DA benefit by excluding those who don't get on the field to be seen and who cannot put together a highlight reel for coaches to view. Those players might be better off on an NPL team with Stars, NEFC or GPS (certainly not Bolts), get on the field, and attend competitive tournaments. I exclude the Bolts since their NPL teams don't even bother to travel to quality tournaments. Perhaps the boys ECNL will be a strong step forward from the Bolts NPL

                  The only thing clear about your statement is the arrogance and snobbery of DA parents.

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                    Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                    This is just a ludicrous statement and so unfounded in the absolute sense which is what your words are portraying. While DA players who are playing quite a bit have a better shot at getting into a D1 school, the inclusion of non DA players in college ball is huge, perhaps more so at the D2 and D3 schools. That said, the list of D1 players from Massachusetts is wide spread and DA players represent < 25%.
                    I will further qualify the DA benefit by excluding those who don't get on the field to be seen and who cannot put together a highlight reel for coaches to view. Those players might be better off on an NPL team with Stars, NEFC or GPS (certainly not Bolts), get on the field, and attend competitive tournaments. I exclude the Bolts since their NPL teams don't even bother to travel to quality tournaments. Perhaps the boys ECNL will be a strong step forward from the Bolts NPL

                    The only thing clear about your statement is the arrogance and snobbery of DA parents.
                    I am assuming that most of last years Bolts NPL teams will now move to the ECNL level so is that really a stronger step forward?

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                      Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                      I am assuming that most of last years Bolts NPL teams will now move to the ECNL level so is that really a stronger step forward?
                      The first answer is that the league itself is a strong one. The second answer If last years Bolts NPL were simply moved up to the ECNL league and no. The teams would not be stronger. However, if a third of last year's weak NPL teams were moved to the ECNL teams and the rest of the teams are made up of pre Academy kids did not make academy, academy kids who weee not given waivers and outside kids then the teams will be stronger.

                      After that, it still remains to be seen how good the coaching is and how dedicated the club is to these new teams.

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                        There will not be enough influx of talent leaving GPS, NEFC, Aztecs, Liverpool, Abbey, Seacoast to back fill 2 really good ECNL teams at stars and bolts. The teams will be slightly better than their NPL at best

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                          Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                          There will not be enough influx of talent leaving GPS, NEFC, Aztecs, Liverpool, Abbey, Seacoast to back fill 2 really good ECNL teams at stars and bolts. The teams will be slightly better than their NPL at best
                          And your in depth statistical analysis is based on what? Of didbyiu just have a burst of angry energy after your morning coffee? Here is an idea for you....have more coffee....bottle up the energy and go the the commons today a a counter protester.....

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                            You can't find 20+ players good enough to play really high level at each age group that will leave their existing club for a mediocre club (Stars, bolts) and an unknown as a far as a league (ECNL)

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                              Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                              You can't find 20+ players good enough to play really high level at each age group that will leave their existing club for a mediocre club (Stars, bolts) and an unknown as a far as a league (ECNL)
                              If your kid was at tryouts in spring you would be less clueless.

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                                You can have loads of kids at tryouts
                                But for a kid to leave their existing team or club isn't as easy you'd think
                                My kid decided to stay with his existing team despite getting an offer from the Stars

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