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Well, we now know the jerks in the u11 girls division. JD's stars team must feel good after beating the Hamlets 16-0. Good luck to all teams having to face the next World Cup champs.

was surprise by who the hamlets coach is. seeing who he is, can only say you have a very good coach that will teach your kids a style and skill that americans can only dream, no?

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was surprise by who the hamlets coach is. seeing who he is, can only say you have a very good coach that will teach your kids a style and skill that americans can only dream, no?

Interesting. Does not seem a typical FH coach for sure.

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I agree that it is sometimes difficult to control a lopsided game, but it is extremely disappointing to hear some fanatics argue that if you can't compete, get out of the way. Not all clubs are fortunate enough to have those parents offer their services to their local club. Why not institute a mileage restriction at the younger ages so that a child can play for clubs within a certain distance from their home only. After a certain age (u12?), the restriction is lifted and off they go to greener pastures or more competitive programs. This would help prevent team transfers and player poaching as well as put an end the endless arguments about who the best coaches might be as the results would more indicative of coaching ability without regard to loaded teams. Just a thought...

makes sense but it will never happen. Sense is not the prevailing measure here.

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Saturday after her game getting beat 8-1 My daughter said "I'm tired of losing" Sat. nite she's out working with the ball... Sun. she goes for her first unprompted, uncoached fitness run and core workout. Some good can come from getting beat bad consistently.

How old is she?

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How old is she?

Tell you one thing, she's not 10.

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I once thought he was a good man and ran a good club but his true colors eventually came through. Clubs come and go and his will eventually.

I wonder if he would consider taking a second team and see what he can do

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Tell you one thing, she's not 10.

trust me i already knew that. Just waiting for the correct age

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was surprise by who the hamlets coach is. seeing who he is, can only say you have a very good coach that will teach your kids a style and skill that americans can only dream, no?

was surprised by who the hamlet manager is......and can't think of anyone I'd rather see get beat 1-0.

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was surprised by who the hamlet manager is......and can't think of anyone I'd rather see get beat 16-0.

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was surprised by who the hamlet manager is......and can't think of anyone I'd rather see get beat 16-0.

I am very sure that the name is a placeholder until a manager could be found.

I knew eventually someone would bring up "if anyone deserves a beating..." and I have called out the Hamlets for their institutional arrogance in the past also. I doubt that game will wind up on their outdated website...[;-)

That said, it would be nice to someday see someone who could rise above this "lowest common denominator" behavior. Maybe there out there and just stay under the radar....We can only hope..

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I am very sure that the name is a placeholder until a manager could be found.

I knew eventually someone would bring up "if anyone deserves a beating..." and I have called out the Hamlets for their institutional arrogance in the past also. I doubt that game will wind up on their outdated website...[;-)

That said, it would be nice to someday see someone who could rise above this "lowest common denominator" behavior. Maybe there out there and just stay under the radar....We can only hope..

Hey Beachbum, let's be real. That particular manager has done the same and worse. It's amazing what he, as an adult, has done to individual kids of the same age. I know from personal experience.

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Hey Beachbum, let's be real. That particular manager has done the same and worse. It's amazing what he, as an adult, has done to individual kids of the same age. I know from personal experience.

The Fuller Hamlets may not be laster much longer the way things go there. Stars has gained control of Central Mass for girls. NEFC has moved in as well. Not a pretty picture for them.

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So you're saying that kids in competitive sports today can't learn "conflict resolution, administration skills, negotiation skills, adaptability, resourcefulness, responsibility and respect"?

You must not have met my daughter or her teammates. All are well-balanced young ladies, in gifted and talented programs and competitive athletes. Not to toot their horn, but exactly what you would want in young student athletes.

It is possible to hang a large score on another team and still show respect for your opposition. I've seen it -- both on the winning side and the losing side.

It isn't the score that matters, it's much more than the score. . .

I said " far superior". I did not imply that those skills could not be learned in today's environment. Congrats to your daughter and her friends. Thy were lucky and/or skilled enough to keep it all in perspective. My point is that the currrent environment is actually one that your duaghter's and her teamates are not the norm. Children are leaving youth soccer in large numbers in their mid teens, for many reasons, not just this.

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Believe it or not, I think we are both advocates for our kids. . . just attributing the cause of the "worst" of today to different things. You to "too young competition" and me to the "nanny state" our kids have to interact with in today's world.

All I'm trying to say is that competition, even at a young age, can be good for a kid -- and for their self esteem. If successful, it lifts them up. If beaten horribly, it teaches them composure under adverse situations and, quite possibly, gives them drive to improve.

I agree some folks push their kids WAY beyond where they should be. But don't knock non-scholastic, competitive sports. They have worked wonders for my daughter's sense of self-worth.

Oaky, I see your point.

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The Fuller Hamlets may not be laster much longer the way things go there. Stars has gained control of Central Mass for girls. NEFC has moved in as well. Not a pretty picture for them.

I'm not a fan of the manager mentioned above, nor the club as a whole, but it would be a shame if the Hamlets fell apart. They've done a lot for the sport of soccer in Central Mass. I find it hard to believe that would happen though.