Good Teams Developing in U11G

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Congrats also to the NEFC GU11 Arsenal making it to the finals against a strong FSAFC United Whip GU12 team. The Arsenal lost in the second OT 1-0. My hat off to both teams playing theirs hearts out in that heat!!!

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Congrats also to the NEFC GU11 Arsenal making it to the finals against a strong FSAFC United Whip GU12 team. The Arsenal lost in the second OT 1-0. My hat off to both teams playing theirs hearts out in that heat!!!

Thanks for the update BB

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This game was very entertaining to watch and NEFC did have a chance but their best hope was to try to get to pk's. They(NEFC) never really threatened to score and one of the weaknesses of a younger team shone through. They had no power on anything that went toward FSA's goal. I must say there were times when they outplayed FSA through the midfield and their defense seemed to clear loose balls repeatedly. I've read here that this team is going to play u13 in the fall. I'm not sure that's true but if it is the size disadvantage is going to be a concern. Several NEFC players were hurt during the game, one on a kicked ball that knocked the wind out of a player and another on a collision at midfield. This team is clearly the best at it's age level but if you continue to play up especially when the teams your playing have gone through puberty and yours is underage it seems like a recipe for someone to get seriously hurt. I'm not from NEFC but it was a pleasure to watch both teams. Especially good sportsmanship on the FSA coach and player regarding an injured NEFC player's wellbeing. Just my observations.

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I totally agree with your observations about that game. What's more impressive to me, is that the next night they beat a very strong GU12 Lusitana team to get a seed in the Paul Irwin Cup.

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This game was very entertaining to watch and NEFC did have a chance but their best hope was to try to get to pk's. They(NEFC) never really threatened to score and one of the weaknesses of a younger team shone through. They had no power on anything that went toward FSA's goal. I must say there were times when they outplayed FSA through the midfield and their defense seemed to clear loose balls repeatedly. I've read here that this team is going to play u13 in the fall. I'm not sure that's true but if it is the size disadvantage is going to be a concern. Several NEFC players were hurt during the game, one on a kicked ball that knocked the wind out of a player and another on a collision at midfield. This team is clearly the best at it's age level but if you continue to play up especially when the teams your playing have gone through puberty and yours is underage it seems like a recipe for someone to get seriously hurt. I'm not from NEFC but it was a pleasure to watch both teams. Especially good sportsmanship on the FSA coach and player regarding an injured NEFC player's wellbeing. Just my observations.

The "collision" at midfield had nothing to do with age or size. The FSA player ran right past the ball and purposely through out both arms and tossed the NEFC player to the ground with both hands. It was a blatant foul that should have led to a caution. The reason the FSA coach was so concerned about the NEFC player's well being is that he was embarassed by his player's behavior. He shouted at her and forced her to apologize.

Your observation about the team playing up is somewhat true, and they will definitely struggle with size issues. However, they are a good enough team that it will only benefit them in the future. They'll lose games because they are smaller and less mature, but who cares? I expect the Stars team to do the same thing and play U13 in the NEP next season.

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The "collision" at midfield had nothing to do with age or size. The FSA player ran right past the ball and purposely through out both arms and tossed the NEFC player to the ground with both hands. It was a blatant foul that should have led to a caution. The reason the FSA coach was so concerned about the NEFC player's well being is that he was embarassed by his player's behavior. He shouted at her and forced her to apologize.

Your observation about the team playing up is somewhat true, and they will definitely struggle with size issues. However, they are a good enough team that it will only benefit them in the future. They'll lose games because they are smaller and less mature, but who cares? I expect the Stars team to do the same thing and play U13 in the NEP next season.

Get used to it. The game gets more physical the older they get

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The "collision" at midfield had nothing to do with age or size. The FSA player ran right past the ball and purposely through out both arms and tossed the NEFC player to the ground with both hands. It was a blatant foul that should have led to a caution. The reason the FSA coach was so concerned about the NEFC player's well being is that he was embarassed by his player's behavior. He shouted at her and forced her to apologize

The coach never at any time ask or force an apology he merely requested that she "see if she is ok". There was nothing deliberate in my opinion. I thought the game was refereed quite well.

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Do not agree with NEFC BB and Stars JD playing up (U13) in NEP this coming fall. I do not think any team in any league should be able to play up. I do agree that some players should be able to play up if good enough but not the entire team. It is not good for development of all players involved. I am surprised that NEP would allow this to happen.

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Do not agree with NEFC BB and Stars JD playing up (U13) in NEP this coming fall. I do not think any team in any league should be able to play up. I do agree that some players should be able to play up if good enough but not the entire team. It is not good for development of all players involved. I am surprised that NEP would allow this to happen.

The alternative would be to have them play in their age group and likely have the same type of year they are having this year....undefeated by quite a bit of GF....this scenario would also not be good for development of the team. JDs team has not lost a game in two seasons. I understand his rationale. NEP is fairly new and he knows the landscape so it is likely he is making the best decision for the majority of girls currently on the team. Those that don't fair well will likely be coached differently by him to get them to that U13 level; and/or by someone different in the future. NEP's mission focuses on development over the win so we'll see how this pans out for them. I'm sure there is a long term strategy at stake. That guy and many of the more accomplished coaches do nothing without a multi-year game plan. The other thing is, that maybe by having this team out of Maple, it lvel the playing field in Blue. Just one parent's opinion.

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I will agree with your logic on all these points but what about the other teams that will follow because why should NEFC BB and Stars JD get special treatment and who decides. Will Western United, NEFC NB, and Scoprions KD play U13 this fall too. Prime example was SSS LL playing U12 just because NEFC BB did. They should not have been playing U12 this spring.

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I will agree with your logic on all these points but what about the other teams that will follow because why should NEFC BB and Stars JD get special treatment and who decides. Will Western United, NEFC NB, and Scoprions KD play U13 this fall too. Prime example was SSS LL playing U12 just because NEFC BB did. They should not have been playing U12 this spring.

You might not like the decision by BB to play up but his team is more prepared to play 11v11 than Stars JD. The rest of the teams mentioned are not ready to make the jump to u13.

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You might not like the decision by BB to play up but his team is more prepared to play 11v11 than Stars JD. The rest of the teams mentioned are not ready to make the jump to u13.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe NEP continues to play 8v8 at U12. If BB's objective is to not go back to playing 8v8 (which at this point is at least understandable), then U13 in NEP or staying in MAPLE are the options that would provide that.

Stars JD is a little different story. If his team is not finding the challenge it wants vs the available U11 teams, that explains his apparent reasoning for jumping to U13 NEP. There will be some amount of on the job training for his kids until the 11v11 thing starts to get more comfortable. But again, isn't NEP perhaps a better place to do that than MAPLE?

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I will agree with your logic on all these points but what about the other teams that will follow because why should NEFC BB and Stars JD get special treatment and who decides. Will Western United, NEFC NB, and Scoprions KD play U13 this fall too. Prime example was SSS LL playing U12 just because NEFC BB did. They should not have been playing U12 this spring.

SSS did not play U12 because of NEFC BB. They played because the coach thought it was the right time to learn the big (the real) game. It was developmental only. You mau dosagree but there it is.

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You might not like the decision by BB to play up but his team is more prepared to play 11v11 than Stars JD. The rest of the teams mentioned are not ready to make the jump to u13.

BB's team made the right call going 11v11. I have never seen Stars D play but theu are doing well so why not?

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Congrats to BB's GU11 team for qualifying for a spot in the fall Division 1 GU13.