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It’s true. Remember, the grass is always brown.

Are you still using a BS excuse that something is better when it’s the same level of crap with your kids?

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When a parent asks if parents are still on the bandwagon of ECNL over GA the answer will always be yes. ECNL is the top platform for girls soccer, period. The platform is there for individual players to show their talent at ECNL Showcases and tournaments. If you build a league like ECNL then it has fulfilled their obligation and top colleges from all over the country will come to those events and see players who have contacted them or attended a specific college clinic or camp. This forum argues over who is better between STA or SJEB vs. a MatchFit or PDA team. Who cares? What matters and the bigger question is will your daughter get identified thru the ECNL platform. If not then does it really matter what league or team she plays for? So yes ECNL matters.

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When a parent asks if parents are still on the bandwagon of ECNL over GA the answer will always be yes. ECNL is the top platform for girls soccer, period. The platform is there for individual players to show their talent at ECNL Showcases and tournaments. If you build a league like ECNL then it has fulfilled their obligation and top colleges from all over the country will come to those events and see players who have contacted them or attended a specific college clinic or camp. This forum argues over who is better between STA or SJEB vs. a MatchFit or PDA team. Who cares? What matters and the bigger question is will your daughter get identified thru the ECNL platform. If not then does it really matter what league or team she plays for? So yes ECNL matters.

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As much as thrse leagues are about exposure, i think many kids are equally motivated to be on a good team, playing the best level they can and competing for wins. My own definitely talks about the exposure for college but talks iust as much about team goals and wanting to win games and make playoffs.

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When a parent asks if parents are still on the bandwagon of ECNL over GA the answer will always be yes. ECNL is the top platform for girls soccer, period. The platform is there for individual players to show their talent at ECNL Showcases and tournaments. If you build a league like ECNL then it has fulfilled their obligation and top colleges from all over the country will come to those events and see players who have contacted them or attended a specific college clinic or camp. This forum argues over who is better between STA or SJEB vs. a MatchFit or PDA team. Who cares? What matters and the bigger question is will your daughter get identified thru the ECNL platform. If not then does it really matter what league or team she plays for? So yes ECNL matters.

I also don't fully agree. If your kid isn't aiming for 1-150 D1 programs then playing ECNL isn't always a necessity (even less so for D3). ECNL doesn't fill every college spot that's open each year, not even close. There's still many opportunities outside of ECNL, it just may take more work to get noticed and probably your entire roster won't all get recruited. Some ECNL clubs are crap and ultimately you're paying for coaching. A few GAL clubs and coaches are still very good and the league may be a perfect fit for individual players.

Your mileage will vary.

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I also don't fully agree. If your kid isn't aiming for 1-150 D1 programs then playing ECNL isn't always a necessity (even less so for D3). ECNL doesn't fill every college spot that's open each year, not even close. There's still many opportunities outside of ECNL, it just may take more work to get noticed and probably your entire roster won't all get recruited. Some ECNL clubs are crap and ultimately you're paying for coaching. A few GAL clubs and coaches are still very good and the league may be a perfect fit for individual players.

Your mileage will vary.

Very good post, we’re very happy with GA for one simple reason the coach is actually honest to tell most of the players/families the truth that playing D3 is a realistic option and there is nothing wrong with that. Unlike the PDAs of the world that seem to fill everyone’s heads with D1, D1, D1....

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Agree, we love the Academy.

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We are shore

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Very good post, we’re very happy with GA for one simple reason the coach is actually honest to tell most of the players/families the truth that playing D3 is a realistic option and there is nothing wrong with that. Unlike the PDAs of the world that seem to fill everyone’s heads with D1, D1, D1....

If you have a coach like that they are rare. Better off telling you the truth rather than blowing up everyone’s heads with D1 nonsense. Have to respect GA for that vs ECNL, they focus on more realistic options. We have zero D1 commits for our 03s so far but honestly nothing wrong with that.

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If you have a coach like that they are rare. Better off telling you the truth rather than blowing up everyone’s heads with D1 nonsense. Have to respect GA for that vs ECNL, they focus on more realistic options. We have zero D1 commits for our 03s so far but honestly nothing wrong with that.

There are over 330 D1 programs. I never understood why it’s so important to have your daughter play for a D1 program that is not highly competitive. I would pick a top 20 D3 program from a well established university from an academic standpoint than to pick a D1 college that you picked just because they play D1 soccer. Would you really pick a D1 that is not in the top 50 or even 100 over a top 20 D3 program?

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There are over 330 D1 programs. I never understood why it’s so important to have your daughter play for a D1 program that is not highly competitive. I would pick a top 20 D3 program from a well established university from an academic standpoint than to pick a D1 college that you picked just because they play D1 soccer. Would you really pick a D1 that is not in the top 50 or even 100 over a top 20 D3 program?

I never understand why its so important for some to analyze others choices when they really don't impact them at all

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If you have a coach like that they are rare. Better off telling you the truth rather than blowing up everyone’s heads with D1 nonsense. Have to respect GA for that vs ECNL, they focus on more realistic options. We have zero D1 commits for our 03s so far but honestly nothing wrong with that.

Where have you ever seen ECNL blowing up everyone’s heads with D1 nonsense?

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I never understand why its so important for some to analyze others choices when they really don't impact them at all

This is the truly amazing part of this board. Everyone is worried about everyone else's kids and how they spend their time (and money) when they would be better served focusing that energy and time on their own kid and situation.