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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostI don't see anywhere where is states explicitly "small clubs". It talks about development in "pockets". This can be large clubs OR small clubs. Also, discounting the small club can be a mistake. Many folks chasing the "DA and ECNL" fantasy thinking the just have to be in that system is silliness too. Many kids are perfectly capable of playing in those programs but decide against it for numerous valid reasons (multiple sports, wanting to play for High school teams and much more). If the kid can play, they absolutely DO NOT need to be in these "systems" to play in college if they are good enough and actually want to (focus on education first). They'll have to do a lot of extra things, but quite frankly the college coaches know that good athletes are everywhere and they also know that the club environments can be a really lousy judge of talent because of all kinds of very valid reasons. I'm sure you've seen many kids out there that are really good. Florida in general needs to get with the program and catch up
Plus, what the heck is a "pocket" in regard to youth soccer?
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostYou need to read it closer. You don't see the phrase "small club" in his post? "If you find a great coach at some small club those can be some really great options. Your kid may go farther, be happier, learn more and actually reach their real their full potential, rather than get pushed into a system where they are just a number and quits because the environment is sub par"
Plus, what the heck is a "pocket" in regard to youth soccer?
And it says “can be good options”. There is nothing explicit in that statement. You are reading too much into it and trying to spin it incorrectly
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostPockets to me means a few situations that work irregardless of the club.
And it says “can be good options”. There is nothing explicit in that statement. You are reading too much into it and trying to spin it incorrectly
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostUuuummmm...... talk about spin. OK, stay at Braden River.
Many players from B and C teams from many clubs get spots, and many times do amazing.
It is absolutely untrue and dishonest to try to say that there aren't any great situations with great coaching that aren't with the mega grab clubs that everyone seems to be tossing around...
Hell most of them have merged and unmerged so many times, that alone has a big impact on the product (or lack of one) that they put on the field. Most are poorly run money machines.
FOMO is alive!
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostSo you're saying that there aren't any situations anywhere in any part of the state unless you're at a club with ECNL and DA that can develop players to play in college? Really???
Many players from B and C teams from many clubs get spots, and many times do amazing.
It is absolutely untrue and dishonest to try to say that there aren't any great situations with great coaching that aren't with the mega grab clubs that everyone seems to be tossing around...
Hell most of them have merged and unmerged so many times, that alone has a big impact on the product (or lack of one) that they put on the field. Most are poorly run money machines.
FOMO is alive!
I don't think he/she said there "aren't any great situations...." but the point is that it will much more difficult and the likelihood of success a lot lower if your child is at a smaller club without access to higher leagues - despite how great your coach is.
It is disingenuous to argue that the great player with the great coach will get enough exposure at the smaller club playing in lower level leagues to attract a good offer from a college. It's a very romantic story but not very realistic. Just get your kid positioned for their greatest likelihood of success.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View Post"So you're saying that there aren't any situations anywhere in any part of the state unless you're at a club with ECNL and DA that can develop players to play in college? Really???"
I don't think he/she said there "aren't any great situations...." but the point is that it will much more difficult and the likelihood of success a lot lower if your child is at a smaller club without access to higher leagues - despite how great your coach is.
It is disingenuous to argue that the great player with the great coach will get enough exposure at the smaller club playing in lower level leagues to attract a good offer from a college. It's a very romantic story but not very realistic. Just get your kid positioned for their greatest likelihood of success.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostAbsolutely untrue - happens everyday all throughout this country. And Florida is known by the college coaches for having poorly run clubs with ridiculous mergers, inconsistencies and not a lot of focus on player development. Nothing to do with "romance" - it is reality... Maybe you're at one of those big clubs and drank the kool aid that if you're not in ECNL or DA your kid will go nowhere? Guess again.
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Soccer is completely different than football from a recruiting stand point, and to take it further, if talking about women's soccer it's even more irrelevant. Stop with the koolaid talk and be pragmatic about things. Go talk to some college coaches. They will tell you how the clubs are perceived in Florida if you get one to be honest with you. If your kid is being coached well, works hard and has talent they'll get noticed irregardless of what club they play for and what program they are in. There's talent everywhere and many of the good athletes avoid the big clubs because they play multiple sports and all kids of other valid reasons. The colleges are keenly aware of this
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Braden River has become IMGs bitch. They enable IMG to carry DA, and get nothing in return. Suckers
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostSoccer is completely different than football from a recruiting stand point, and to take it further, if talking about women's soccer it's even more irrelevant. Stop with the koolaid talk and be pragmatic about things. Go talk to some college coaches. They will tell you how the clubs are perceived in Florida if you get one to be honest with you. If your kid is being coached well, works hard and has talent they'll get noticed irregardless of what club they play for and what program they are in. There's talent everywhere and many of the good athletes avoid the big clubs because they play multiple sports and all kids of other valid reasons. The colleges are keenly aware of this
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostYou think a college coach that also works for a local Florida club is going to be honest with you about how Florida is perceived? LOL that's really funny
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostWhat does it matter "how Florida is perceived?" You only have to care about how your kid is perceived. College coaches recruit players - not teams or clubs or entire states like Florida. If your kid has a future beyond club soccer, put them in a situation for maximum exposure to college coaches. If you think that's a small club on a team with a great coach playing CDL or FSPL - have at it!
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