So my daughter is currently on a U13 team, but not one of the big clubs. She is going to tryouts tonight, but because I see threads on just about every other age group, I wanted to see what people were doing and who they are trying out for etc...I know SSS, Breakers, NEFC and Stars are strong teams, but not sure what else is out there. Is this the year that you see a lot of movement, or was last year the year? Good luck to everyone at tryouts.
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Go to the NEP and MAPLE websites and look at the standings to see what teams are out there. Then go to the websites of the teams you are interested in. It is easier to find life in the universe than snark-free guidance on TS.Originally posted by Unregistered View Post -
Talk with your daughter about where she wants to take soccer. Is it just to play in HS or does she aspire for something higher (college)? There are different levels of play so you need to help her find one that is a good fit.Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
Unfortunately tryout time isn't an ideal way to assess a team/club, or for a coach to assess her. Better would be to get her to team practices prior to tryouts but you may have run out of time.Comment
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Go to tryouts and get on a team that she likes and play for a coach that will her teach her something and treat her well. Given the timing, you are likely stuck with the team she's been on.Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
If you want to do some research to find what the "best" soccer situation is for your kid, you need start the process months before tryouts take place. She needs to participate in training sessions for some of the teams that might interest her, and you should see the teams play actual games so that you can decide whether you like the tone of the coach, the style of play, the types of parents you might be standing on the sideline with, the commute, the level of competition, etc. You can start the process in the fall, if your daughter is a really good player. Some teams will add a player or two mid-year if the kid is a difference-maker. If that's not your daughter, then start the scouting process early in the spring.Comment
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So how did tryouts go? Who are the winners? Any movement between the top clubs?Comment
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Breakers lost their best player , Nefc and Stars remain tops in the age group(not specifically in that order) sss left out as a sacrificial maple lamb and globetrotting National league entrant. The last holdout for USYS with any good teams.Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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They all went to JSSA/Napoli. Huge turnout. Merger seems to be successful.Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
Hamlets had big numbers as well.
FC United looks to have stolen players from other central Mass clubs.Comment
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This dude better take of the horse blinders right quick. They're not doing him any favors!Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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Any word on Breakers ECNL team. Any new faces?Comment
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I heard Breakers lost their two best players. Are they going to Stars? Have Stars or NEFC picked up any players? SSS is on the outside looking in, but they do have Region 1.Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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Yep, top players on rising U14, 15 and 16 all jumping ship.Comment
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Remember, there is only one ball, so Share. Enjoy the ride.Comment
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Ha
Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
JSSA had warm bodies.. no players.
Hmaltes had 2 teams, now they have 1 team.
FC WHOComment
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