CFC’s dirty little secret

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Granted

- the 03s aren't their strongest team
- covid really screwed this age group

but players should have been able to find homes. If you're having a hard time landing a spot it's more likely you either targeted wrong or aren't marketing yourself enough, or both. Knowing some families I think unrealistic expectations is probably the biggest issue.

A club whose biggest selling point is college placements isn't going to slack off, but they can't force unqualified players on college coaches either. If it turns out poorly a coach won't take a phone call from CFC again. Lastly, the biggest part of the process is driven by players marketing themselves.

From the outside it seems like CFC parents/coaches have the attitude that D1 is the only option. Maybe that wasn't the right fit for the 03's? Also not all the players that they send to D1 programs work out so maybe you are onto something.

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From the outside it seems like CFC parents/coaches have the attitude that D1 is the only option. Maybe that wasn't the right fit for the 03's? Also not all the players that they send to D1 programs work out so maybe you are onto something.

What you say is true for all programs, not just a CFC issue. It’s a soccer issue.

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From the outside it seems like CFC parents/coaches have the attitude that D1 is the only option. Maybe that wasn't the right fit for the 03's? Also not all the players that they send to D1 programs work out so maybe you are onto something.

I think when it comes to CT players, especially the Fairfield County types, academics are a bigger driver than quality of the program. So as the poster said if you overshoot academically and don't have a good chance of getting in, you're not helping yourself with the soccer recruiting.

Absolutely D1 isn't always the best fit and some D1 programs are mediocre at best. Families often get lost in the forest, and don't explore all the pathways enough. The most important thing is that the school is a great fit for your kid, where they'll be happy no matter happens with soccer (because plenty won't last past year two). If they get to play on a good team and have a good career they've won the lottery. No employer cares if you played D1 vs D3, let alone two years after college (although being an athlete is a nice resume booster as you come out of school and don't have much of a career to talk about).

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The club had 1 bad age group and still will likely be better than any other club in the state

One bad age group?? 04 are good,05 not very good, 06 dreadful, 07 good

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One bad age group?? 04 are good,05 not very good, 06 dreadful, 07 good

three of the four you listed have plenty of time to improve

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I would wait to pass judgement on anyone’s teams until they play a game

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Granted

- the 03s aren't their strongest team
- covid really screwed this age group

but players should have been able to find homes. If you're having a hard time landing a spot it's more likely you either targeted wrong or aren't marketing yourself enough, or both. Knowing some families I think unrealistic expectations is probably the biggest issue.

A club whose biggest selling point is college placements isn't going to slack off, but they can't force unqualified players on college coaches either. If it turns out poorly a coach won't take a phone call from CFC again. Lastly, the biggest part of the process is driven by players marketing themselves.

The 2021 class is screwed everywhere. Every single kid now in college has an extra year of eligibility granted by the NCAA regardless of whether they play in the spring or not. That means if they have seniors they’d like to bring back, they not only won’t have scholarship money, but they won’t even have a roster spot. D3 schools would be in the exact same position roster wise. Where exactly are these schools supposed to put the 2021 class with so few openings?

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The 2021 class is screwed everywhere. Every single kid now in college has an extra year of eligibility granted by the NCAA regardless of whether they play in the spring or not. That means if they have seniors they’d like to bring back, they not only won’t have scholarship money, but they won’t even have a roster spot. D3 schools would be in the exact same position roster wise. Where exactly are these schools supposed to put the 2021 class with so few openings?

you wont have to wait too long for your answer- early admission i think starts next month and NLIs soon after
so just be patient stop worryingand you will see it unfold

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The 2021 class is screwed everywhere. Every single kid now in college has an extra year of eligibility granted by the NCAA regardless of whether they play in the spring or not. That means if they have seniors they’d like to bring back, they not only won’t have scholarship money, but they won’t even have a roster spot. D3 schools would be in the exact same position roster wise. Where exactly are these schools supposed to put the 2021 class with so few openings?

I agree with your statement, but one thing to keep in mind with respect to d3. Many d3 schools are colleges and not universities. As a result, the majority of students are 4 and out. They don’t have the opportunity to hang on with the additional year of eligibility and continue playing while taking courses toward an advanced degree. While you are technically right, practically speaking, you just don’t see it

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I agree with your statement, but one thing to keep in mind with respect to d3. Many d3 schools are colleges and not universities. As a result, the majority of students are 4 and out. They don’t have the opportunity to hang on with the additional year of eligibility and continue playing while taking courses toward an advanced degree. While you are technically right, practically speaking, you just don’t see it

Also, I know of at least 3 d1 programs that the coaches have told the senior class, there is no place for you moving forward. You still have your scholarship, but if there is a spring season, you are not playing. Obviously there are a few exceptions.

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you wont have to wait too long for your answer- early admission i think starts next month and NLIs soon after
so just be patient stop worryingand you will see it unfold

EAs and EDs start being due Nov 1 but it could be awhile before kids hear back. No one knows what this year's admissions pools will look like because a lot of kids deferred a year rather than go under Covid conditions .

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Also, I know of at least 3 d1 programs that the coaches have told the senior class, there is no place for you moving forward. You still have your scholarship, but if there is a spring season, you are not playing. Obviously there are a few exceptions.

Then there's other seniors they do want to play because they're big contributors. Its all situational, but coaches will want to develop their new arrivals because in theory they will be there 4 years.

Also I think the number of players that want to stay another year is pretty small.

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I agree with your statement, but one thing to keep in mind with respect to d3. Many d3 schools are colleges and not universities. As a result, the majority of students are 4 and out. They don’t have the opportunity to hang on with the additional year of eligibility and continue playing while taking courses toward an advanced degree. While you are technically right, practically speaking, you just don’t see it

Totally agree the number staying another year is going to be pretty small...finances, no interest in grad school or grad school at that school etc. Also for D3 with no athletic $ it doesn't cost a program much to carry a few extra players

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Granted

- the 03s aren't their strongest team
- covid really screwed this age group

but players should have been able to find homes. If you're having a hard time landing a spot it's more likely you either targeted wrong or aren't marketing yourself enough, or both. Knowing some families I think unrealistic expectations is probably the biggest issue.

A club whose biggest selling point is college placements isn't going to slack off, but they can't force unqualified players on college coaches either. If it turns out poorly a coach won't take a phone call from CFC again. Lastly, the biggest part of the process is driven by players marketing themselves.

FSA 03’s don’t seem to have a problem with recruiting

9 D1 commits so far

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FSA 03’s don’t seem to have a problem with recruiting

9 D1 commits so far

CFC has 6 D1 (per the list from the NE Soccer Journal). Not bad for a bad team.