The Revolution Academy needs to make some changes.

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The fear based, you're lucky to be here style of the Revs really gets the best out of kids - doesn't it?

Explains the Revs philosophy of youth development right there. . .

they lie to families and tell them they're in for a year, then dump players Dec/Jan. It's a disgusting way to treat people, especially kids who love the game and just want to play. If they weren't MLS/free no one would put up with it. Does USSF even notice the high turnover? if so, what tales do the Revs spin to get away with it?

Orientation Scales told us all "we'll give you a year, we commit to the players on a year to year basis". And then that Nov. they dumped half the team. Such liars. Because they scouted those players and then are too lazy to develop them and too cowardly to take credit for scouting poorly. What other club does that? Destroys the boys confidence on and off the field, totally tanks the team dynamic, and then they all start playing like they're trying to get noticed at an RTC to save their butts.

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Gary Hall is the only true professional at that mess of an organization. He's kind, personable,
genuinely cares about the young players and has a brain. The others, starting Scales are inept and incompetent. They couldn't run the slushy machine at the local 7-Eleven.

Totally Agree. GH is a nice guy. Which is why I sometimes feel bad for the org bc they are hamstrung by what the Krafts (the least ambitious owners in the MLS) will invest.

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But he really wants to stay, and works hard training outside the Revs. The mid-season report card was not helpful, we feel in the dark, not a good feeling over the holidays.

I've been there - it is so hard as a parent and I am so sorry he's stressed. At this level of play it gets intense. As a parent at this level we are all 100% invested. Feeling in the dark is the worst bc you can't move in one direction or the other to parent the kid through whatever's coming at you.

Is he playing Futsol or anything fun over the break? Get his mind off of it? That worked for my kid.

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I've been there - it is so hard as a parent and I am so sorry he's stressed. At this level of play it gets intense. As a parent at this level we are all 100% invested. Feeling in the dark is the worst bc you can't move in one direction or the other to parent the kid through whatever's coming at you.

Is he playing Futsol or anything fun over the break? Get his mind off of it? That worked for my kid.

He’s not playing Futsal, but he’s gone to Europe to train with a good team for a couple of weeks.

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He’s not playing Futsal, but he’s gone to Europe to train with a good team for a couple of weeks.

Awesome! Get a little rejuvenation!

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Totally Agree. GH is a nice guy. Which is why I sometimes feel bad for the org bc they are hamstrung by what the Krafts (the least ambitious owners in the MLS) will invest.

My kid says GH is a great coach. Tough but fair, and always giving useful advice.

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Totally Agree. GH is a nice guy. Which is why I sometimes feel bad for the org bc they are hamstrung by what the Krafts (the least ambitious owners in the MLS) will invest.

It would save them $$ to kick out Scales and promote GH to academy director. A no-brainer/ brianer.

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It would save them $$ to kick out Scales and promote GH to academy director. A no-brainer/ brianer.

Scales promotes such a toxic environment. He firmly believes he runs a legitimate MLS Academy. He might have classic delusions of grandeur, in which case meds might be in order.

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Scales promotes such a toxic environment. He firmly believes he runs a legitimate MLS Academy. He might have classic delusions of grandeur, in which case meds might be in order.

He can probably acquire the meds from his players pretty easily.

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Scales promotes such a toxic environment. He firmly believes he runs a legitimate MLS Academy. He might have classic delusions of grandeur, in which case meds might be in order.

#scalesout

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#scalesout

#mykidwasthere

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#mykidwasthere

#ourteamdoesdrugs

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#scalesout

Garyhall4director

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#highontherevs. ;)

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#highontherevs. ;)

#lowachievements
#hightimes