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how did the u12 scrimmage against FCW go?

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From what I understand the drama wasn’t between the North and South but more of the South by themselves. They couldn’t field a team for games often, weren’t happy with coaching and often got pummeled by other teams. The North would help them out whenever they needed players and the kids would cheer for each other at games. Other than one crazy parent (you have to have at least one) the North seemed pretty content and did well together which is why I believe most of them stayed and made academy. Not the case for South. Maybe thats why this dad is so caught up in this, his kid must be on the younger South team, who I’ve also heard is much weaker then the North. Come Spring there will again be crazy talk about Academy for their teams too, that’s the nature of this DA beast.

FINALLY! A rational and pretty accurate depiction of what took place.

This was all MK's fault. He was so focused on building the field, on his u19s, on growing the club, he took his eye off the most important thing... building a strong uLittle program with good players and good coaching.

The North/South thing was a disaster because the split was arbitrary and based on an invisible line that was drawn through Fairfield. Perhaps if they tried to balance the teams it may have been better but the problems were much deeper than just one team being a bit more talented than the other. The South roster was much smaller and had kids who wouldn't bother showing up for games or practices. It's hard to develop a team when you have no idea who will be at practice or at a game on any given week. I genuinely feel bad for the South kids and parents. They paid the same amount as everyone else but got shafted.

For both North and South, the good players suffered because they were not being developed to become even better and the weaker players suffered because they were not being developed at all. Two hours of Rondo at every practice may make for some nice moments in a game but does nothing to develop individual players. At least the North team's practices had a bit more variety but the coach was still following the MK lesson plans. Both North and South teams had many (perhaps most) players doing private coaching, clinics, double rostering, or supplemental training elsewhere.

Not surprising 08 South dad is so full of fire. He watched the mess all of last year and what gives him any hope that things will be any different this year? It's crazy to think that your kid gets an offer from an elite club and the quality of his experience, training, etc., is dictated by your zip code. Perhaps it's MK's revenge on all the Greenwich, Darien, New Canaan, and Westport families who didn't donate to the Beachside field fund.

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You have all this "info" and your still there because?? You think it will be any different for you this year because??

Your an idiot man!

He seems to be in the center of all the drama, probably how he thrives, that's why he stays. He'll get plenty of it there! Like I saw posted before if his kid was any good he wouldn't be caught up in all of it.

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how did the u12 scrimmage against FCW go?

Not well for BS. They're roster is small like most their DA's and had to fill in with '08 North players and a random GK.

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From what I understand the drama wasn’t between the North and South but more of the South by themselves. They couldn’t field a team for games often, weren’t happy with coaching and often got pummeled by other teams. The North would help them out whenever they needed players and the kids would cheer for each other at games. Other than one crazy parent (you have to have at least one) the North seemed pretty content and did well together which is why I believe most of them stayed and made academy. Not the case for South. Maybe thats why this dad is so caught up in this, his kid must be on the younger South team, who I’ve also heard is much weaker then the North. Come Spring there will again be crazy talk about Academy for their teams too, that’s the nature of this DA beast.

Playing for one of these teams I agree. There was no issue between the two. The kids did help out when needed. They practiced together all winter and liked each other. The parents got along and cheered for each others teams like the kids. We weren't in competition with each other. The South was just in an unfortunate circumstance with players and commitment, and some weren't happy with coaching. North was much better off in that sense and had a good season. This "drama" seems to be being dramatized here by this one guy.

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FINALLY! A rational and pretty accurate depiction of what took place.

This was all MK's fault. He was so focused on building the field, on his u19s, on growing the club, he took his eye off the most important thing... building a strong uLittle program with good players and good coaching.

The North/South thing was a disaster because the split was arbitrary and based on an invisible line that was drawn through Fairfield. Perhaps if they tried to balance the teams it may have been better but the problems were much deeper than just one team being a bit more talented than the other. The South roster was much smaller and had kids who wouldn't bother showing up for games or practices. It's hard to develop a team when you have no idea who will be at practice or at a game on any given week. I genuinely feel bad for the South kids and parents. They paid the same amount as everyone else but got shafted.

For both North and South, the good players suffered because they were not being developed to become even better and the weaker players suffered because they were not being developed at all. Two hours of Rondo at every practice may make for some nice moments in a game but does nothing to develop individual players. At least the North team's practices had a bit more variety but the coach was still following the MK lesson plans. Both North and South teams had many (perhaps most) players doing private coaching, clinics, double rostering, or supplemental training elsewhere.

Not surprising 08 South dad is so full of fire. He watched the mess all of last year and what gives him any hope that things will be any different this year? It's crazy to think that your kid gets an offer from an elite club and the quality of his experience, training, etc., is dictated by your zip code. Perhaps it's MK's revenge on all the Greenwich, Darien, New Canaan, and Westport families who didn't donate to the Beachside field fund.

South was a disaster for the reasons you gave. So glad we are out of there. Unfortunately the same south coach is now one of the 07 DA coaches. Good luck with that. I hope they do a better job of developing the players.

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You have all this "info" and your still there because?? You think it will be any different for you this year because??

Your an idiot man!

I'm sure with this guy there this year the drama will be tenfold! I feel bad for any of the parents on his team, the kids and especially his. Watch out for this drama queen 2008, he's listening and can't wait to spin it on TS.

Word to the wise all...don't believe everything you read on TS. There are crazies like this one out there, ready to stir the pot.

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I'm sure with this guy there this year the drama will be tenfold! I feel bad for any of the parents on his team, the kids and especially his. Watch out for this drama queen 2008, he's listening and can't wait to spin it on TS.

Word to the wise all...don't believe everything you read on TS. There are crazies like this one out there, ready to stir the pot.

Word to the wise...avoid this dad on your sidelines, at the banquet and all the concession stands at all costs.

Enjoy your kids and their time in this sport. It goes so fast. Worry about your kids and yourself. And don't criticize other people's children, ever, it's not a good look and doesn't make your kid any better.

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I'm sure with this guy there this year the drama will be tenfold! I feel bad for any of the parents on his team, the kids and especially his. Watch out for this drama queen 2008, he's listening and can't wait to spin it on TS.

Word to the wise all...don't believe everything you read on TS. There are crazies like this one out there, ready to stir the pot.

There is a big drama and competition between North and South. But it's not between parents and kids on the team. Its between directors and coaches.

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Playing for one of these teams I agree. There was no issue between the two. The kids did help out when needed. They practiced together all winter and liked each other. The parents got along and cheered for each others teams like the kids. We weren't in competition with each other. The South was just in an unfortunate circumstance with players and commitment, and some weren't happy with coaching. North was much better off in that sense and had a good season. This "drama" seems to be being dramatized here by this one guy.

Correct. There were tons of issues with the program (especially for South) but there were no issues with the players or parents. Kids all got along very well. From the strongest players to the weakest players the teams were united. There is always stuff to complain about but not to the level described in an earlier post.

Someone pieced together bits and bobs from overhearing sideline chatter or banquet conversations and created a narrative that had bits of fact but was 90% fiction.

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Correct. There were tons of issues with the program (especially for South) but there were no issues with the players or parents. Kids all got along very well. From the strongest players to the weakest players the teams were united. There is always stuff to complain about but not to the level described in an earlier post.

Someone pieced together bits and bobs from overhearing sideline chatter or banquet conversations and created a narrative that had bits of fact but was 90% fiction.

Probably more like 90% fact, but that’s ok.

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Probably more like 90% fact, but that’s ok.

More like 90% speculation.

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Whats not speculation is that MK is working with MGM up in Mass to get fields in Suffield built, I guess they have to splash cash on community reinvestment stuff for non-profits. Whatever, guys with cash keep getting more free cash, the system is corrupt. I think hes trying to go top and bottom of the state and squeeze FSA and OW. I think its stupid though and not really fair if hes getting free cash..

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[QUOTE=My kid will have no problem going academy at BS or NYSC or wherever. Your kid will never be academy... anywhere.QUOTE]

Who says this, really? What a scumbag. And academy isn't the end all be all of soccer. You do realize this man. Also not every kid that's in academy actually belongs there or thrives or stays. Remember there are a lot of politics involved, just hope you are the right side of them.

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Whats not speculation is that MK is working with MGM up in Mass to get fields in Suffield built, I guess they have to splash cash on community reinvestment stuff for non-profits. Whatever, guys with cash keep getting more free cash, the system is corrupt. I think hes trying to go top and bottom of the state and squeeze FSA and OW. I think its stupid though and not really fair if hes getting free cash..

How do Suffield fields make sense for a Fairfield County based club