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    Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
    If you aren't 110% committed all-in for Soccer Life it probably isn't a good fit. No high school athletics. You'll miss school. Miss dances. Miss football games. You won't have a lot of time for homework. But you will be playing a lot of soccer which makes it all worthwhile.

    The only downside is the lack of cross training which some experts think can lead to over use injuries.
    You're either in or out.

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      Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
      Chose wisely. You are only a kid once. Don't get it back.
      Exactly.

      What is the choice of one child is not necessarily the choice of another.

      Quit fretting over anyone that chooses to tryout for GDA. Others choose ECNL and others choose club.

      Quoting the coach's perspective of how TA affected his 2011-2012 boy's high school team is not the same thing as the GDA program. The senior girls will play with their high school teams this year. It makes since since those players should know around July 1, 2017 if they will be signing NLIs on Feb 8, 2018. If they followed NCAA guidelines, they'll be fine.

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        Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
        Originally Posted by Unregistered View Post
        Yes, the below quote was from a GDA coach but now the Thorns are paying him to have a different opinion.


        “The main issues at play are the denial of the many positive extracurricular experiences and activities that are offered in Oregon high schools,” said Jesuit boys soccer coach Chris Thurley. That “and the overall impact and strain placed on the student’s education and grades.”.

        Wise teacher & coach. Choose carefully. If your dd has a legitimate chance at the USWNT or a pro soccer career and simply doesn't care much about school academics or social life, then GDA might be a good fit. Otherwise, ecnl or local club travel team will be a good fit. Don't be fooled that any choice will get a girl to a different end point though. The NT talent player will end up there even if they play for a local travel team. The players destined for Beavers, Ducks, Portland State, UoP, Willamette U, etc will all end up at the same soccer endpoint even if they do ecnl or gda. Enjoy whichever path is chosen because everyone only gets one childhood.
        Wow that's pretty bad.

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          Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
          Exactly.

          What is the choice of one child is not necessarily the choice of another.

          Quit fretting over anyone that chooses to tryout for GDA. Others choose ECNL and others choose club.

          Quoting the coach's perspective of how TA affected his 2011-2012 boy's high school team is not the same thing as the GDA program. The senior girls will play with their high school teams this year. It makes since since those players should know around July 1, 2017 if they will be signing NLIs on Feb 8, 2018. If they followed NCAA guidelines, they'll be fine.
          Only senior girls from HS teams that made at least the quarterfinals last year. After that no one. Regardless, girls that are soccer serious enough for GDA, don't care about missing high school sports. To be the best of the best for national teams, girls need to play soccer, soccer, soccer & there simply isn't enough time leftover for hs sports/activities.

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            Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
            If you aren't 110% committed all-in for Soccer Life it probably isn't a good fit. No high school athletics. You'll miss school. Miss dances. Miss football games. You won't have a lot of time for homework. But you will be playing a lot of soccer which makes it all worthwhile.

            The only downside is the lack of cross training which some experts think can lead to over use injuries.
            Playing in front of six people and a dog in Tacoma and Burlingame is way better than playing in front of big crowds at your school or thousands in the state playoffs.

            Best part about GDA is that nobody cares about it so you can get better without worrying about people looking over your shoulder.

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              Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
              If you aren't 110% committed all-in for Soccer Life it probably isn't a good fit. No high school athletics. You'll miss school. Miss dances. Miss football games. You won't have a lot of time for homework. But you will be playing a lot of soccer which makes it all worthwhile.

              The only downside is the lack of cross training which some experts think can lead to over use injuries.
              All that stuff is silly anyway. Not important.

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                Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                Playing in front of six people and a dog in Tacoma and Burlingame is way better than playing in front of big crowds at your school or thousands in the state playoffs.

                Best part about GDA is that nobody cares about it so you can get better without worrying about people looking over your shoulder.
                The ban on high school will mean they get mostly B team players for the NWSL Thorns but that's ok as long as they have fun.

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                  Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                  The ban on high school will mean they get mostly B team players for the NWSL Thorns but that's ok as long as they have fun.
                  You may want to reserve judgement until after tryouts. There could well be some significant player movement in some age groups.

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                    Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                    The ban on high school will mean they get mostly B team players for the NWSL Thorns but that's ok as long as they have fun.
                    GDA will be B league.

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                      Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                      GDA will be B league.
                      LOL-in your book, but alright.

                      GDA:

                      "California Thorns Hire St. Mary's Associate Head Coach Tina Estrada
                      The California Thorns are excited to announce an amazing addition to their coaching staff for the girls' Development Academy. Tina Estrada will be joining Brandi Chastain as the USDA prepares to launch the inaugural season this summer. Bringing on Coach Estrada is a continuation of our sincere commitment to hire the best coaches to develop players at the highest level and to mentor the Thorn girls both on and off of the field. Her experience at the college level and her focus on college recruiting will be an incredible asset to the girls in the program. In just her first season at Saint Mary's in 2015, Estrada quickly made her mark. She was named the NCAA National Assistant Coach of the Year!"

                      http://www.ussoccerda.com/girls-academy-club-directory

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                        Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                        US Soccer mandates 4 minimum practices a week, plus excess travel, and ban on high school. Not a good fit for most top players.
                        That's why it will be B league.

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                          Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                          If you aren't 110% committed all-in for Soccer Life it probably isn't a good fit. No high school athletics. You'll miss school. Miss dances. Miss football games. You won't have a lot of time for homework. But you will be playing a lot of soccer which makes it all worthwhile.

                          The only downside is the lack of cross training which some experts think can lead to over use injuries.
                          Anything less than 110% commitment to soccer is irritating. Going to high school dances and football games? What a joke.

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                            Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                            OYSA games don't count.
                            FWRL games don't count.
                            Beaverton cup is embarrassing.

                            How did someone think this was a good idea?
                            Beaverton cup is bronze level tournament.

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                              Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                              Playing in front of six people and a dog in Tacoma and Burlingame is way better than playing in front of big crowds at your school or thousands in the state playoffs.

                              Best part about GDA is that nobody cares about it so you can get better without worrying about people looking over your shoulder.
                              Yes. This guy is spot on.

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                                Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                                Beaverton cup is bronze level tournament.
                                If WT wanted to buy ad space in GotSoccer then their tournament would have a higher level name. GS is a joke for ranking tournaments. It used to be legit, now it's about marketing, money, and a fancy business complex.

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