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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostYou've no frigging clue. Stop before you embarrass yourself further.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostSeen our neighbors to the north lately? They quite literally will put anyone willing to pay on a GDA team. And they re cheating to boot. Not saying all, or even most, operate that way. But some do.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostCommon at many GDA clubs. Not all of course, and there are some top quality players on rosters. There just aren't enough of them at most clubs save the top maybe 3 clubs in the NE. So then clubs have to take whoever is willing to pay and give up HS.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostIf a person wants to be a musician, juliard is wonderful. Not such a happy place for a person wanting to pursue other interests that include sports. These kids are individuals and they will find their oath. Juliard would be amazing for some and misery for others.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostPlease remind us again of the end game??
These are conversations to have in middle school because there is a need to plan ahead. It's ok if things change, and it often does. But if they have a realistic top level goal in mind you can't decide you want top D1 half way through HS. If you're not in a top league you should try to get into one. For anything outside of top D1 you have many more options in front of you in terms of leagues and clubs, and less time pressure. You also won't have the HS issue because doing DA isn't as much of a necessity. This will apply to the majority of TS posters. There's only a handful of truly top players in MA each year, but everyone thinks their kid is one.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostWhat is your player's end game? Do they want to play in college? Realistically can they? If so, realistically what level? (this is where it helps to talk to people in the know with experience at the college level. Don't think you can accurately assess your own child's abilities unless you're a college coach yourself). How good a student are they and how committed are they to school? Are they generally a very hard worker or get by just because they're naturally skilled/smart? This will also impact what is a realistic goal. Kids that phone it in won't survive most college soccer programs
These are conversations to have in middle school because there is a need to plan ahead. It's ok if things change, and it often does. But if they have a realistic top level goal in mind you can't decide you want top D1 half way through HS. If you're not in a top league you should try to get into one. For anything outside of top D1 you have many more options in front of you in terms of leagues and clubs, and less time pressure. You also won't have the HS issue because doing DA isn't as much of a necessity. This will apply to the majority of TS posters. There's only a handful of truly top players in MA each year, but everyone thinks their kid is one.
What club should she join to go D1?
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostMy kid is one. She is a top player - just made varsity as a sophomore.
What club should she join to go D1?
D1 is grueling and more often than not, players from this area will not be the studs at a D1 program than they think they will be when they are naïve 14 year olds. Not only that, but your player should not just commit to a D1 for the soccer, but for the school first! So when the dream does crumble for them -- if it does -- they can fall back on the school and the education that particular school provides. Remember whether your child plays D1, D2 or D3 they will ALL only have four years of soccer left. Enjoy it.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostMy kid is one. She is a top player - just made varsity as a sophomore.
What club should she join to go D1?
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostHaHa. Exactly. I know this is meant as being a joke (I hope), but there is truth to this post in that many parents do actually believe this (ie "top" player made Varsity as a sophomore nonsense). Here's the thing, my youngest is U12 (I have 4 children). I've been through this whole college thing twice. Very often by the time you have a child or two (and their friends) go through the process, you start realizing that the D1 dream isn't really a "dream", but a nightmare. Sorry to say that to those who really strive for that situation.
D1 is grueling and more often than not, players from this area will not be the studs at a D1 program than they think they will be when they are naïve 14 year olds. Not only that, but your player should not just commit to a D1 for the soccer, but for the school first! So when the dream does crumble for them -- if it does -- they can fall back on the school and the education that particular school provides. Remember whether your child plays D1, D2 or D3 they will ALL only have four years of soccer left. Enjoy it.
One of my other kids is much less happy with college athletics, because she's experienced the ugliness of a crazy coach, some teammate drama, losing playing time, etc. She finds the work to be "work," as opposed to being "...a chance to be with her 25 teammates working toward a common goal." Know your kid and you'll be able to predict how she might view being a college athlete.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostMy kid is one. She is a top player - just made varsity as a sophomore.
What club should she join to go D1?
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostHate to break it too you. If your kid is only making the varsity as a sophomore she isn't really at top level soccer prospect. The ones that are not only make the varsity as a freshman but actually start and then contend for post season honors. Based upon your description your kid is a low lelvel D1 bench warmer / D3 phenom.
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