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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostThe English Mafia OC Girls DA staff is moving South but I guess the OC DA parents will be last to know just like the Boys DA parents
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostThis may be true. Word on the stree is it is going to happen. Disappointing for sure, but quite honestly...depending who takes over the 4 teams it might be for the best in the long run. There is talent in the program and certainly more talent in the Centrl Florida region. The OP GDA has tons of potential with the right structure and leader / trainer.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostIt makes sense for the girls academy to move further southwest to be more centralized in the Orlando area to be more accessible. It is the right move for the world international stage of the GDA future.
However, if they can get it ironed out. If difficult to see how a GDA team in central Florida, associated with a NWSL team ..that theoretically can recruit talent from a huge area including the Orlando met area...won't be successful and one of the top teams in SE US. IF...they get proper leadership and direction. That's a big if...
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostWould you care to play 3-4 age groups. FKK vs the nearly disbanded OC GDA
Boys DA GONE. HAHAHAHAHA
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostToday I sent this e-mail to Alan Hough, Director of the Girls DA for Orlando City/Pride. For obvious reasons I sent it anonymously. I will share his response if he answers and consents:
Dear Mr. Hough,
In February 2016 I wrote to voice my concerns about OC's plans to offer both GDA and ECNL programs. At the time you chose not to address those concerns, stating that the club had other priorities including implementation of the birth year change. Fair enough. But now, with tryouts less than a month away, it seems appropriate to re-visit the concerns that still exist and share some new ones.
1. Talent dilution: Since OC intends to offer both GDA and ECNL, how will you avoid watering down the talent between two top teams at each age group, making them less competitive vs clubs that concentrate on one top team per age? If your answer is that new elite players will come from surrounding clubs, can you explain why those players are not already on OC's ECNL teams and why they would change their minds now?
2. GDA program cost: The Web is full of vague and conflicting information on whether GDA will be "fully funded", "cost-free", or just "funded". Terminology aside, please provide specific information on exactly what costs will be covered by the club and what will be passed on to the players' families
3. Scholarships: Please share the criteria for being awarded a partial or full GDA scholarship. We need confirmation that the process will be fair and unbiased, and not used as a recruiting tool for the most coveted players who may be fully able to pay.
4. High School soccer: If it is allowed, what assurance can you offer the players deciding to play for their school that there will be no repercussions upon their return? If a majority decide to play High School, what is the plan for the keeping remaining GDA team viable? If HS is not allowed, have you assessed how many will decline their GDA offers as a result of that decision?
5. Coaching: USSF stresses the importance of A-licensed coaches. Do you have a full complement of coaches meeting that requirement without sacrificing coaching quality on the ECNL and Purple teams? How many A-licensed coaches have been added to your staff to prepare for the 2017-2018 season?
Your answers will influence the choice of club next season for my family and many others in central Florida. Unfortunately I am unable to make your Sunday 1pm meeting, but I am certain many of the people attending have the same questions. Whether or not you choose to respond to me directly, I urge you to cover these topics at the meeting. This is a prime opportunity for you to correct any misinformation and set the record straight on the club’s position.
The online community is aware I have sent this message to you, and I intend to share your response online unless you specifically request otherwise.
Regards,
A Concerned Soccer Parent
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Originally posted by Unregistered View Post1st of all, you don’t know what your talking about. Alan would never give you the time of day to answer these stupid ass questions. Obviously if you have a daughter in the GDA with the Pride you would know the answer to these questions. Pride GDA teams are actually doing really well besides there 01/02 team. GDA cost you would know already if your daughter was on a Pride GDA team. Scholarships don’t need them for the Pride GDA, coaching staff and there license you would have known already. As to ECNL results definitely could be better but it is OC’s 2nd teams. FKK isn’t doing any better considering it’s there “ Top teams” and playing against other clubs 2nd teams in ECNL.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostAlan didn't respond to that e-mail because he didn't want anybody to know the answers to those questions. OP's daughter is obviously playing at a different club this season and is no doubt thrilled to be away from the OC/Pride sh!tshow. Many others who stayed at OC this year will seriously reconsider their options next year.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostAlan didn't respond to that e-mail because he didn't want anybody to know the answers to those questions. OP's daughter is obviously playing at a different club this season and is no doubt thrilled to be away from the OC/Pride sh!tshow. Many others who stayed at OC this year will seriously reconsider their options next year.
I still think it is the best option in all but the 01 age group, but my daughter doesnt care about not playing HS.
I would re evaluate for next year depending on new coaches and talent exodus or influx.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostDaughters at OP GDA now. It hasnt been perfect, but far from a sh1t show. Training is not bad at all, but not unbelievable. I suspect there are some GDAs that have better training, but it's far from sh1t show terrible. The talent on the team is strong. I dont feel they have been misleading about anything up until now.
I still think it is the best option in all but the 01 age group, but my daughter doesnt care about not playing HS.
I would re evaluate for next year depending on new coaches and talent exodus or influx.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostOC Girls DA will be folding next. More then likely midway thru next year. It’s a financial mess.
Any situation that is Subsidized is going to look bad financially. I mean....be definition, its in the red because the players are not paying full freight.
Players are paying all travel, club covers the rest. How can it be a mess? Can they not do simple math and determine what the per player cost is going to be that they are subsidizing?
You would have been better off to just say something like "they don't want to subsitdizw the girls side anymore." That would make more sense than saying it's a mess.
This just sounds like a lie / troll.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostGo on...
Any situation that is Subsidized is going to look bad financially. I mean....be definition, its in the red because the players are not paying full freight.
Players are paying all travel, club covers the rest. How can it be a mess? Can they not do simple math and determine what the per player cost is going to be that they are subsidizing?
You would have been better off to just say something like "they don't want to subsitdizw the girls side anymore." That would make more sense than saying it's a mess.
This just sounds like a lie / troll.
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