The Revolution Academy needs to make some changes.

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Late to the conversation and I don't have the patience to sift through this entire thread to see if it's been discussed, but aren't players at MLS academies more focused on turning pro than on going to college? (Not asking whether or not Revs is successful at that or not, just a general question.)

Quick synopsis

Revs need to make some changes

Revs didn’t make changes

Revs want to produce pro players

Revs players can’t get into college

College coaches don’t recruit at Revs

Revs don’t care about anyone

Revs are bottom of the barrel MLS

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Late to the conversation and I don't have the patience to sift through this entire thread to see if it's been discussed, but aren't players at MLS academies more focused on turning pro than on going to college? (Not asking whether or not Revs is successful at that or not, just a general question.)

Not really. Some are. Most are smart enough to know the odds or don’t want to go pro (and give up a shot of getting into a good college via soccer).

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Not really. Some are. Most are smart enough to know the odds or don’t want to go pro (and give up a shot of getting into a good college via soccer).

This un a nutshell, which is also why MLS clubs aren't entirely happy with the system. Each club will produce very few pro players and even fewer big players sho bring them lots of $$$$. Most will simply go on to play in college then call it a day.

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Not really. Some are. Most are smart enough to know the odds or don’t want to go pro (and give up a shot of getting into a good college via soccer).

If they were “smart enough” they would know that the Revs have transitioned their approach to recruiting the types of players with neither the grades, nor ambition to enter college after they graduate from high school. College coaches have become aware. Parents have begun to notice a diminishing scouting presence on the sidelines. During recruiting periods coaches have limited time so they must maximize their reach. They won’t waste time on a sideline if most players are unrecruitable academically.

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If they were “smart enough” they would know that the Revs have transitioned their approach to recruiting the types of players with neither the grades, nor ambition to enter college after they graduate from high school. College coaches have become aware. Parents have begun to notice a diminishing scouting presence on the sidelines. During recruiting periods coaches have limited time so they must maximize their reach. They won’t waste time on a sideline if most players are unrecruitable academically.

Yes, most of Revs boys are not the brightest bulbs. But that's an excuse by Revs. Everyone knows the score with Revs, 0 for 2: no soccer career, no college.

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Yes, most of Revs boys are not the brightest bulbs. But that's an excuse by Revs. Everyone knows the score with Revs, 0 for 2: no soccer career, no college.

Ok, good information to know, but say you have a very talented 12-year old who has a tremendous amount of potential (per coaches, not parents). He wants very much to try to become a professional. The family is supportive, but isn't so insane as to make a life-changing geographic move based on what is, realistically speaking, a very minimal chance one of their kids can make it as a pro. So if the local DA is crap, then where should he be playing to maximize his potential (living in southern RI, so not some Boston metro team)?

This is specifically a question about U13-U16. He's a dual citizen so has the option to go live with family in Europe and train there down the road, if he continues to develop and is good enough (and still interested) after he goes through puberty.

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Ok, good information to know, but say you have a very talented 12-year old who has a tremendous amount of potential (per coaches, not parents). He wants very much to try to become a professional. The family is supportive, but isn't so insane as to make a life-changing geographic move based on what is, realistically speaking, a very minimal chance one of their kids can make it as a pro. So if the local DA is crap, then where should he be playing to maximize his potential (living in southern RI, so not some Boston metro team)?

This is specifically a question about U13-U16. He's a dual citizen so has the option to go live with family in Europe and train there down the road, if he continues to develop and is good enough (and still interested) after he goes through puberty.

At U13, you find the best local club available and he just plays and trains as much as he can with minimal commute so can stay involved in school/studies. Zero need for more than that. Being top of your squad at U12-U14 is pretty meaningless. If the kid is still pushing for a higher level at U14/U15, from Southern RI, you look south, not north (Oakwood, Beachside?). If he's good enough, scouts will find him.

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Ok, good information to know, but say you have a very talented 12-year old who has a tremendous amount of potential (per coaches, not parents). He wants very much to try to become a professional. The family is supportive, but isn't so insane as to make a life-changing geographic move based on what is, realistically speaking, a very minimal chance one of their kids can make it as a pro. So if the local DA is crap, then where should he be playing to maximize his potential (living in southern RI, so not some Boston metro team)?

This is specifically a question about U13-U16. He's a dual citizen so has the option to go live with family in Europe and train there down the road, if he continues to develop and is good enough (and still interested) after he goes through puberty.

My kid was in the same situation 3 years ago. Go to the Revs, see if he can handle the speed of play, then get the hell out after a year or two before they ruin him.

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My kid was in the same situation 3 years ago. Go to the Revs, see if he can handle the speed of play, then get the hell out after a year or two before they ruin him.

That’s what we did as well. Local clubs until U13, Revs for 2 years then our son transitioned to the ISL. He’s verbally committed to an Ivy but won’t announce until official.

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At U13, you find the best local club available and he just plays and trains as much as he can with minimal commute so can stay involved in school/studies. Zero need for more than that. Being top of your squad at U12-U14 is pretty meaningless. If the kid is still pushing for a higher level at U14/U15, from Southern RI, you look south, not north (Oakwood, Beachside?). If he's good enough, scouts will find him.

Yes, this is a sound plan. If by U14, he's able to show a lot of promise in a non-MLS DA team (or team with similar ability and speed of play) and is highly motivated to move up to the next level, he can start looking at academies in other areas of the country that have residential programs. More of these seem to be popping up every year, and players from New England are using these as an alternative to the Revs with much success.

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Yes, this is a sound plan. If by U14, he's able to show a lot of promise in a non-MLS DA team (or team with similar ability and speed of play) and is highly motivated to move up to the next level, he can start looking at academies in other areas of the country that have residential programs. More of these seem to be popping up every year, and players from New England are using these as an alternative to the Revs with much success.

ISL in this region is the way to go. I would make that choice over REVS, Bolts, et al. Good Luck.

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ISL in this region is the way to go. I would make that choice over REVS, Bolts, et al. Good Luck.

Another one...🙄 who does isl Jonnie play for on late November and spring time? Go ahead tell me. I’m Waiting

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Another one...🙄 who does isl Jonnie play for on late November and spring time? Go ahead tell me. I’m Waiting

Bolts DA, NEFC or GPS usually.

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Bolts DA, NEFC or GPS usually.

Ask the kids on every ISL team what they do.

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Another one...🙄 who does isl Jonnie play for on late November and spring time? Go ahead tell me. I’m Waiting

The question you should be asking is which excellent college/university will Jonnie play for post-ISL.

Jonnie’s prospects will be much better than Revs players that plateaued by sophomore year because they stayed with the Revs and never got any recruiting advice.