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I’m a parent on the current 2009 team and recently found out about this site through other parents. What we also found out (and had expected for along time) is that our coach has never coached prior to this year. We knew something was off but we have confirmation now that this is his first year coaching. How can Omar do this and how can MK approve of it ?

Someone said this weeks ago on here

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I’m a parent on the current 2009 team and recently found out about this site through other parents. What we also found out (and had expected for along time) is that our coach has never coached prior to this year. We knew something was off but we have confirmation now that this is his first year coaching. How can Omar do this and how can MK approve of it ?

hoo boy. you have *checks notes* 455 pages to answer that question.

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I’m a parent on the current 2009 team and recently found out about this site through other parents. What we also found out (and had expected for along time) is that our coach has never coached prior to this year. We knew something was off but we have confirmation now that this is his first year coaching. How can Omar do this and how can MK approve of it ?

How many kids on the roster? How much is tuition per player. Multiply tuition by number on roster and you will have your answer

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I’m a parent on the current 2009 team and recently found out about this site through other parents. What we also found out (and had expected for along time) is that our coach has never coached prior to this year. We knew something was off but we have confirmation now that this is his first year coaching. How can Omar do this and how can MK approve of it ?

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US Soccer announcing U12 DA going away for 2019-2020 season - another nail in the BS coffin or good news so they can drop back to CCSL?

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US Soccer announcing U12 DA going away for 2019-2020 season - another nail in the BS coffin or good news so they can drop back to CCSL?

What is the reason behind this change?

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US Soccer announcing U12 DA going away for 2019-2020 season - another nail in the BS coffin or good news so they can drop back to CCSL?

this is confirmed that US Soccer announcing U12 DA going away for 2019-2020 , right ?

I see below msg

Here's the whole announcement:

Dear Academy Clubs,

U.S. Soccer created the Development Academy in 2007 following a comprehensive review of elite player development in the United States and around the world. At that time, the Academy Program was launched for male players in the U-15 to U-18 age groups. In 2013, the Academy expanded direct influence to include the U-13/14 age group, improving the everyday learning environments for younger players by bringing them in line with the Development Academy philosophy, based on international standards. Then, in 2016, the Academy expanded to include Zone 1 and help Clubs create better environments for developing younger players. To that end, U.S. Soccer introduced the Player Development Initiatives (PDI) simultaneous to the U-12 Academy launch, to help spread uniform, age-appropriate standards to impact player development nation-wide. Together, they set the benchmark and provided the example for all Clubs and leagues countrywide to achieve U.S. Soccer uniform standards.

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this is confirmed that US Soccer announcing U12 DA going away for 2019-2020 , right ?

I see below msg

Here's the whole announcement:

Dear Academy Clubs,

U.S. Soccer created the Development Academy in 2007 following a comprehensive review of elite player development in the United States and around the world. At that time, the Academy Program was launched for male players in the U-15 to U-18 age groups. In 2013, the Academy expanded direct influence to include the U-13/14 age group, improving the everyday learning environments for younger players by bringing them in line with the Development Academy philosophy, based on international standards. Then, in 2016, the Academy expanded to include Zone 1 and help Clubs create better environments for developing younger players. To that end, U.S. Soccer introduced the Player Development Initiatives (PDI) simultaneous to the U-12 Academy launch, to help spread uniform, age-appropriate standards to impact player development nation-wide. Together, they set the benchmark and provided the example for all Clubs and leagues countrywide to achieve U.S. Soccer uniform standards.

It says nothing of the sort. Did you cut off half the announcement?

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It says nothing of the sort. Did you cut off half the announcement?

sorry,, here is all msg

Dear Academy Clubs,

U.S. Soccer created the Development Academy in 2007 following a comprehensive review of elite player development in the United States and around the world. At that time, the Academy Program was launched for male players in the U-15 to U-18 age groups. In 2013, the Academy expanded direct influence to include the U-13/14 age group, improving the everyday learning environments for younger players by bringing them in line with the Development Academy philosophy, based on international standards. Then, in 2016, the Academy expanded to include Zone 1 and help Clubs create better environments for developing younger players. To that end, U.S. Soccer introduced the Player Development Initiatives (PDI) simultaneous to the U-12 Academy launch, to help spread uniform, age-appropriate standards to impact player development nation-wide. Together, they set the benchmark and provided the example for all Clubs and leagues countrywide to achieve U.S. Soccer uniform standards.

Since its introduction, here’s some of what the Academy U-12 program has provided to impact the development of players, coaches and Clubs:

•Created age-appropriate programming, training and game environments
•Streamlined individual players’ learning pathways
•Improved the quality of coaching for younger players by extending minimum coaching license requirements—B licenses for coaches and A licenses for Directors
•Altered focus from team to individual player development within Clubs and created flexible player pools instead of teams
•Shifted focus away from a results-driven philosophy
•Increased training frequency (3x/week minimum) and promoted fewer, more meaningful games
•Applied age-appropriate standards and philosophy to training and games
•Focused on local environments, reducing and limiting travel
•Unified player development initiatives and standards across the country
•Provided safe and enjoyable soccer environments built on respect and positive encouragement from players, coaches, parents, and fans
The U-12 program expanded the Academy influence to players and Clubs at younger ages. Now, we believe that the time is right to empower and support Clubs and Members across the country to operate standards-based programming. The Academy Clubs have shown a commitment to this collective effort to improve environments, and in many cases have already expanded the philosophy to additional non-Academy teams and ages within their Clubs. In addition, Members have also taken steps to adopt PDI’s. We are confident that the initiative can continue to grow as needed without direct programming hosted or organized by U.S. Soccer or the Development Academy.

Therefore, in the fall of 2019, the Development Academy will no longer operate U-12 programming, and we will begin the transition to a decentralized U-12 initiative led by Clubs and Members. This will allow for more direct management of Zone 1 player needs, while continuing to meet Academy philosophy and standards. Currently, 3,870 players participate in Academy standards-based environments. We want this number to continue to grow through Member influence on the landscape, and to positively impact hundreds of thousands of players. Additionally, we hope that organizing Zone 1 programming in your local communities will limit travel and costs for players and parents, so the players can spend more time on the field.

Beginning in 2019-20, it will no longer be an option for U-12-only Clubs to participate in DA programming. However, U-12 Clubs remain an integral part of the player development pathway. Your efforts to develop and identify individual Zone 1 players are critically important to ensuring they can reach their full potential. Developing affiliations and partnerships with full Academy Clubs or Professional Clubs will help us achieve our collective goal of creating the best possible environments for the development of world-class players.

As part of our Mission to improve everyday environments for all athletes, we will continue to support Clubs and Members through our newly created Club Development department. We believe the time is right for Clubs and Members to take control of their environments and take ownership of the U-12 age group as part of Zone 1 programming. Together, we will continue to create the best environments for player development now and in the future.

We expect Clubs and Competitions to continue to uphold the following Zone 1 programming principles and initiatives:

•Adopt and commit to the Player Development Initiative philosophy, focusing on the individual development of players
•Be the example in your community—establish partner and affiliate Clubs for cooperation and collaboration
•Emphasize training and positive learning environments
•Provide all players with meaningful minutes, focusing on development, not results
•Ensure every player plays in at least 50% of game minutes each game
•Longer periods of playing time and less frequent interruptions to benefit player development
•Accelerate learning by allowing teams to move players up or down based on physical needs and/or relative age to appropriately challenge a player
•All club constituents (parents, coaches, support staff, etc.) are expected to play a role in creating a supportive and positive environment for training and games
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Development Academy.

Thank you,

U.S. Soccer Development Academy

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sorry,, here is all msg

Dear Academy Clubs,

U.S. Soccer created the Development Academy in 2007 following a comprehensive review of elite player development in the United States and around the world. At that time, the Academy Program was launched for male players in the U-15 to U-18 age groups. In 2013, the Academy expanded direct influence to include the U-13/14 age group, improving the everyday learning environments for younger players by bringing them in line with the Development Academy philosophy, based on international standards. Then, in 2016, the Academy expanded to include Zone 1 and help Clubs create better environments for developing younger players. To that end, U.S. Soccer introduced the Player Development Initiatives (PDI) simultaneous to the U-12 Academy launch, to help spread uniform, age-appropriate standards to impact player development nation-wide. Together, they set the benchmark and provided the example for all Clubs and leagues countrywide to achieve U.S. Soccer uniform standards.

Since its introduction, here’s some of what the Academy U-12 program has provided to impact the development of players, coaches and Clubs:

•Created age-appropriate programming, training and game environments
•Streamlined individual players’ learning pathways
•Improved the quality of coaching for younger players by extending minimum coaching license requirements—B licenses for coaches and A licenses for Directors
•Altered focus from team to individual player development within Clubs and created flexible player pools instead of teams
•Shifted focus away from a results-driven philosophy
•Increased training frequency (3x/week minimum) and promoted fewer, more meaningful games
•Applied age-appropriate standards and philosophy to training and games
•Focused on local environments, reducing and limiting travel
•Unified player development initiatives and standards across the country
•Provided safe and enjoyable soccer environments built on respect and positive encouragement from players, coaches, parents, and fans
The U-12 program expanded the Academy influence to players and Clubs at younger ages. Now, we believe that the time is right to empower and support Clubs and Members across the country to operate standards-based programming. The Academy Clubs have shown a commitment to this collective effort to improve environments, and in many cases have already expanded the philosophy to additional non-Academy teams and ages within their Clubs. In addition, Members have also taken steps to adopt PDI’s. We are confident that the initiative can continue to grow as needed without direct programming hosted or organized by U.S. Soccer or the Development Academy.

Therefore, in the fall of 2019, the Development Academy will no longer operate U-12 programming, and we will begin the transition to a decentralized U-12 initiative led by Clubs and Members. This will allow for more direct management of Zone 1 player needs, while continuing to meet Academy philosophy and standards. Currently, 3,870 players participate in Academy standards-based environments. We want this number to continue to grow through Member influence on the landscape, and to positively impact hundreds of thousands of players. Additionally, we hope that organizing Zone 1 programming in your local communities will limit travel and costs for players and parents, so the players can spend more time on the field.

Beginning in 2019-20, it will no longer be an option for U-12-only Clubs to participate in DA programming. However, U-12 Clubs remain an integral part of the player development pathway. Your efforts to develop and identify individual Zone 1 players are critically important to ensuring they can reach their full potential. Developing affiliations and partnerships with full Academy Clubs or Professional Clubs will help us achieve our collective goal of creating the best possible environments for the development of world-class players.

As part of our Mission to improve everyday environments for all athletes, we will continue to support Clubs and Members through our newly created Club Development department. We believe the time is right for Clubs and Members to take control of their environments and take ownership of the U-12 age group as part of Zone 1 programming. Together, we will continue to create the best environments for player development now and in the future.

We expect Clubs and Competitions to continue to uphold the following Zone 1 programming principles and initiatives:

•Adopt and commit to the Player Development Initiative philosophy, focusing on the individual development of players
•Be the example in your community—establish partner and affiliate Clubs for cooperation and collaboration
•Emphasize training and positive learning environments
•Provide all players with meaningful minutes, focusing on development, not results
•Ensure every player plays in at least 50% of game minutes each game
•Longer periods of playing time and less frequent interruptions to benefit player development
•Accelerate learning by allowing teams to move players up or down based on physical needs and/or relative age to appropriately challenge a player
•All club constituents (parents, coaches, support staff, etc.) are expected to play a role in creating a supportive and positive environment for training and games
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Development Academy.

Thank you,

U.S. Soccer Development Academy

Nice that USSF waited until after Giving Tuesday to announce this restruy

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Beachside vs NYSC

Dear MK,

When will Beachside get a proper indoor field?
When will Beachside get a new home field?

I think both Met Oval and New York Soccer Club now have their own facilities, along with World Class.

New York Soccer Club now has their own indoor facilities as well.

How come we don't? And please, please don't tell me Omar's is our indoor facility.

We want to play in a proper indoor facility. I'm a CURRENT family at Beachside. I want what we all want... .to stop being envious of our competing clubs.

Why are we so far behind? Mickey, you were first to this whole thing, and now we seem last.

WHY?

I think you owe us an explanation and a plan we can rely on.

Parent of two at Beachside DA

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Dear MK,

When will Beachside get a proper indoor field?
When will Beachside get a new home field?

I think both Met Oval and New York Soccer Club now have their own facilities, along with World Class.

New York Soccer Club now has their own indoor facilities as well.

How come we don't? And please, please don't tell me Omar's is our indoor facility.

We want to play in a proper indoor facility. I'm a CURRENT family at Beachside. I want what we all want... .to stop being envious of our competing clubs.

Why are we so far behind? Mickey, you were first to this whole thing, and now we seem last.

WHY?

I think you owe us an explanation and a plan we can rely on.

Parent of two at Beachside DA

Dude, be realistic. BS is a teeny little club (perhaps the smallest club in all of DA and one of the smallest in CT .... except for maybe only YU). Do you know how much facilities actually cost and what the ramifications would be for each BS family? Your costs are already ridiculous and they would have to more than double to make this feasible. I am sure many of you don't care, but I would not pay for that.

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Dear MK,

When will Beachside get a proper indoor field?
When will Beachside get a new home field?

I think both Met Oval and New York Soccer Club now have their own facilities, along with World Class.

New York Soccer Club now has their own indoor facilities as well.

How come we don't? And please, please don't tell me Omar's is our indoor facility.

We want to play in a proper indoor facility. I'm a CURRENT family at Beachside. I want what we all want... .to stop being envious of our competing clubs.

Why are we so far behind? Mickey, you were first to this whole thing, and now we seem last.

WHY?

I think you owe us an explanation and a plan we can rely on.

Parent of two at Beachside DA

Oliver is working on it. All good.

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Dude, be realistic. BS is a teeny little club (perhaps the smallest club in all of DA and one of the smallest in CT .... except for maybe only YU). Do you know how much facilities actually cost and what the ramifications would be for each BS family? Your costs are already ridiculous and they would have to more than double to make this feasible. I am sure many of you don't care, but I would not pay for that.

This wrong by so many accounts . Beachside certainly is not the smallest of all clubs in the DA and definitely not the smallest in CT. What is accurate that it is the most expensive and still has no facilities. If Oakwood has there own facility there is 0 reason for BS not to have one.
So where does the money go? Why does BS play in a poor run down winter league against coed teams? Honest questions here.

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This wrong by so many accounts . Beachside certainly is not the smallest of all clubs in the DA and definitely not the smallest in CT. What is accurate that it is the most expensive and still has no facilities. If Oakwood has there own facility there is 0 reason for BS not to have one.
So where does the money go? Why does BS play in a poor run down winter league against coed teams? Honest questions here.

This thread was started in April 2017. It's 450+ pages strong and the same questions/issues still persist. You won't find anything new until the club actually does something new.