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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostAre you nuts? Behind the curve. 2023's are not even in high school. College coaches are happy at the new timeline. A lot can happen physically and mentally between the end of eighth grade and the end of sophomore year.
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Hi all, OP from #183 post.
@#184 post. Good kick in the teeth. Thanks. I think I need to have
a clear conversation with the coach and doc about this. I didn't
want to seem too arrogant or pushy about my little "Mia", but she has
the creds to back it up. You are right about surgical strikes instead of
carpet bombing. Fit, grades, need, etc have to add up. I thought
being at the regional odp and csp level would be enough.
So, if understand this correctly, the club should know the projection
ranking where my dd can be an impact player at 14 years old and beyond.
It's my mentality that I need to change. This probably goes for my dd also.
This is for keeps and I need to drive it. Thanks.
@#190 post. Yes, girls were nice and fun off the field, but on the field.
Good experience for her and sort of changed her mentality about soccer.
She would rather practice and play with the regional pool everyday versus
her club team.
@#194. The coach and doc called her the 10, not me. They are older
coaches, so these terms have meaning to them.
Thanks for the comments. Much appreciated!
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostHi all, OP from #183 post.
@#190 post.
She would rather practice and play with the regional pool everyday versus
her club team.
Are you sure you are with right club?
You said you are not from here so no need for anyone to promote nor defend a specific club, but you and she need to have confidence that the club can provide the platform and connections to get her where she wants to play.
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I posted 184(185). First off what your daughter needs to do is focus every single about getting better than she was the day before. You need to fully grasp that where she sound headed, no one takes a day off. If she wants to actually see the field she needs to match the work rate of a college player and become the very best player she can become. My kid missed proms, family vacations, you name it. It is insane but if your daughter isn’t prepared to pay such a steep price you should scale back the expectations because she won’t make it at the top level. Sorry to be so cold but that’s the truth. Big suggestions get her playing against college kids NOW. Pick up games, summer leagues, whatever you can find. The speed of play at the club soccer level is too slow and won’t prepare her to make a successful jump to a high level college program. Then, you need to get your act in gear and stop acting like a gawking parent. Seriously who gives a crap sees you as an arrogant parent, you have the best kid on the block and as such you both have much different needs that have to met. This isn’t a popularity contest. The other families already hate you (jealousy is an ugly thing) and your kid because all the coaches cater to you. You can’t worry about them. Once you leave club soccer behind you’ll never see them again anyways. Ain’t no reunions. You are your daughter’s business agent so you had better figure real quick what you have as a player and what you need to do in order to maximize her college opportunities. Don’t f**k it up.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostI posted 184(185). First off what your daughter needs to do is focus every single about getting better than she was the day before. You need to fully grasp that where she sound headed, no one takes a day off. If she wants to actually see the field she needs to match the work rate of a college player and become the very best player she can become. My kid missed proms, family vacations, you name it. It is insane but if your daughter isn’t prepared to pay such a steep price you should scale back the expectations because she won’t make it at the top level. Sorry to be so cold but that’s the truth. Big suggestions get her playing against college kids NOW. Pick up games, summer leagues, whatever you can find. The speed of play at the club soccer level is too slow and won’t prepare her to make a successful jump to a high level college program. Then, you need to get your act in gear and stop acting like a gawking parent. Seriously who gives a crap sees you as an arrogant parent, you have the best kid on the block and as such you both have much different needs that have to met. This isn’t a popularity contest. The other families already hate you (jealousy is an ugly thing) and your kid because all the coaches cater to you. You can’t worry about them. Once you leave club soccer behind you’ll never see them again anyways. Ain’t no reunions. You are your daughter’s business agent so you had better figure real quick what you have as a player and what you need to do in order to maximize her college opportunities. Don’t f**k it up.
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Speed is about right but the physicality is not the same plus boys that are very immature and often can’t handle playing with girls so they won’t pass to them.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostI posted 184(185). First off what your daughter needs to do is focus every single about getting better than she was the day before. You need to fully grasp that where she sound headed, no one takes a day off. If she wants to actually see the field she needs to match the work rate of a college player and become the very best player she can become. My kid missed proms, family vacations, you name it. It is insane but if your daughter isn’t prepared to pay such a steep price you should scale back the expectations because she won’t make it at the top level. Sorry to be so cold but that’s the truth. Big suggestions get her playing against college kids NOW. Pick up games, summer leagues, whatever you can find. The speed of play at the club soccer level is too slow and won’t prepare her to make a successful jump to a high level college program. Then, you need to get your act in gear and stop acting like a gawking parent. Seriously who gives a crap sees you as an arrogant parent, you have the best kid on the block and as such you both have much different needs that have to met. This isn’t a popularity contest. The other families already hate you (jealousy is an ugly thing) and your kid because all the coaches cater to you. You can’t worry about them. Once you leave club soccer behind you’ll never see them again anyways. Ain’t no reunions. You are your daughter’s business agent so you had better figure real quick what you have as a player and what you need to do in order to maximize her college opportunities. Don’t f**k it up.
It's your child's path. All the training won't do anything if they don't have the inner drive. As a parent you should guide and help find them the right opportunities, but only if they want them.
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OP from #183 post.
@ #200 post. I hear ya. The club and coach are really accommodating
to her. She gets to train with the top boys and train up with the girls.
I can handle the parents, so not a biggie. I need to rethink my role with
management and get what she needs from them. The key point is how
much does she want it. Good discussion. Thanks.
@ #201, #202 posts. She is from a huge club. She trains with the
top boys teams and trains up with the top girls teams.
This does not happen unless the coaches allow it on both sides.
Meaning she is good enough not to disrupt the team and can be
an effective member. Yes, they do pass to her and include her.
Boys know if the coach allows her to play with them means she is good
enough to play with them.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostOP from #183 post.
@ #200 post. I hear ya. The club and coach are really accommodating
to her. She gets to train with the top boys and train up with the girls.
I can handle the parents, so not a biggie. I need to rethink my role with
management and get what she needs from them. The key point is how
much does she want it. Good discussion. Thanks.
@ #201, #202 posts. She is from a huge club. She trains with the
top boys teams and trains up with the top girls teams.
This does not happen unless the coaches allow it on both sides.
Meaning she is good enough not to disrupt the team and can be
an effective member. Yes, they do pass to her and include her.
Boys know if the coach allows her to play with them means she is good
enough to play with them.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostSounds like you won the soccer lottery. Your dd is one of the few elite talents so the colleges will come to her. The top talent is always on the college coach’s radar and she will likely have her pick of schools. Congratulations and good luck to her!
She is very good and hopefully, she can develop into a better player.
Not false modesty or arrogance, but when I see 4 girls from one team
being committed as freshmen to a top Pac-12 team. That is elite.
I want to keep my dd and my expectations grounded. So, targeting and
getting honest feedback from the club are crucial. Thank you all for
commenting! Good luck to all!
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Back to 2021s. What are others hearing/seeing?
We are hearing "you're my girl" statements and request
to schedule official visits. Saying offers after visit but no offers post 6/15
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostBack to 2021s. What are others hearing/seeing?
We are hearing "you're my girl" statements and request
to schedule official visits. Saying offers after visit but no offers post 6/15
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostDon't you think it's best to wait for official visits to see if both sides like each other? Call me crazy but I think it is. Patience grasshopper.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostBack to 2021s. What are others hearing/seeing?
We are hearing "you're my girl" statements and request
to schedule official visits. Saying offers after visit but no offers post 6/15
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