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Clearly someone is feeling some heat from NEFC. Sux to suck

Not seeing the connection. How so?

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larger clubs

Clubs as large as NEFC, Stars, and GPS potentially miss the boat on non-club kids by holding on the one or two tryouts.
Essentially, they rely on their own in-house selection from players already in the club with the infrequent siting of a non-club player who gets invited to a practice or two. The latter can also be achieved by calling the coach and bringing your kid in.

That said, the top teams for each club are essentially selected (or at least 95%) prior to the start of any formally scheduled tryouts. When 50-100 kids show up to get on the ECNL, DAP, PreAcademy or NPL teams, the coaches are only looking for the 'messi' of the group.

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Clubs as large as NEFC, Stars, and GPS potentially miss the boat on non-club kids by holding on the one or two tryouts.
Essentially, they rely on their own in-house selection from players already in the club with the infrequent siting of a non-club player who gets invited to a practice or two. The latter can also be achieved by calling the coach and bringing your kid in.

That said, the top teams for each club are essentially selected (or at least 95%) prior to the start of any formally scheduled tryouts. When 50-100 kids show up to get on the ECNL, DAP, PreAcademy or NPL teams, the coaches are only looking for the 'messi' of the group.

Nothing new. I can remember going to a U11 tryout 15 years ago where there were 85 kids at it and then learned that they were only looking to fill 2 spots.

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Nothing new. I can remember going to a U11 tryout 15 years ago where there were 85 kids at it and then learned that they were only looking to fill 2 spots.

And if they want to find the "Messi" in the group chances are they already know who they are. It's rare for a kid to truly standout in cattle call tryouts like that. Clubs already know who they want from the outside. That's why if you think your kid really might have a shot get them to some tam practices well before tryouts. Gives both sides a chance to see if there's a fit beforehand.

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And if they want to find the "Messi" in the group chances are they already know who they are. It's rare for a kid to truly standout in cattle call tryouts like that. Clubs already know who they want from the outside. That's why if you think your kid really might have a shot get them to some tam practices well before tryouts. Gives both sides a chance to see if there's a fit beforehand.

Bingo. These clubs all keep track of who is who is the different age groups. Now more so than ever. They all know precisely who the true impact players are and who the supporting cast is. No one is really walking on to a tryout field and catching anyone by surprise unless they are coming from a different part of the country. Even then, if they are a special player, that will all be transmitted to a local club well before they actually show up.

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Once you've accepted an offer, when should we hear from the coach or administrator about number assignments? I'd like to order uniforms sooner rather than later, but can't do anything until we have a jersey number assigned.

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Parents need to relax. Tryouts just finished last week. Some might have been 2 weeks ago but if you are a U15 and older team you dont start until March unless ECNL or Northeast NPL. I would assume you will hear in a few weeks. Some coaches are pro-active than others like ours and has already sent out information.

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Once you've accepted an offer, when should we hear from the coach or administrator about number assignments? I'd like to order uniforms sooner rather than later, but can't do anything until we have a jersey number assigned.

Slow down newb. It will all get done in plenty of time.

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Once you've accepted an offer, when should we hear from the coach or administrator about number assignments? I'd like to order uniforms sooner rather than later, but can't do anything until we have a jersey number assigned.

I thought most clubs sent a Got Soccer registration link with their offer letters? (Ours did) That's where you can enter your jersey number preference. Usually if you were with the "same" team last year you get first dibs on your old number, and then players from different team, but same club get next dibs. Then lastly players new to club altogether get final dibs.

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Slow down newb. It will all get done in plenty of time.

Believe it or not, you don't have to be mean. I am by no stretch of the imagination new to youth soccer, but my kid did move to a new team this year and I was wondering the same thing. If you don't have the answrr, just say nothing.

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Believe it or not, you don't have to be mean. I am by no stretch of the imagination new to youth soccer, but my kid did move to a new team this year and I was wondering the same thing. If you don't have the answrr, just say nothing.

like the op said, it will all get done - this isn't the club's first time at the rodeo either. ask your club if you want to know. do you really think TS posters know what your specific club is doing?

and if you think that comment was "mean", well then you haven't been on TS very much

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Our coach is already having an optional training to day. We have already sent our top 3 numbers and having a team meeting next week. As another poster said =, some coaches are more proactive than others. First time with this club also.

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Believe it or not, you don't have to be mean. I am by no stretch of the imagination new to youth soccer, but my kid did move to a new team this year and I was wondering the same thing. If you don't have the answrr, just say nothing.

That's the typical answer you'll get from the self righteous DB's on this forum. All tough guy soccer dads behind the keyboard.

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That's the typical answer you'll get from the self righteous DB's on this forum. All tough guy soccer dads behind the keyboard.

And many mean spirited soccer moms with time on their hands during the day.

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And many mean spirited soccer moms with time on their hands during the day.

Have there ever been players on this place? Have to wonder....