How good is their program and coaching staff? I know their u19’s are doing well but how about their younger age groups?
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Look st the mls next standings. Their younger teams are near the bottom. What year is your child? -
Last years u19s had a deep playoff run. Several former Seacoast players are playing Division 1 soccer this fall. 2 former Seacoast players just won Pac 12 player of the week honors. The problem for Seacoast is usually they have some great players but often don’t have enough great players for a whole team. But clearly the training must be good if so many former players are having success.Originally posted by Guest View Post
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This is the problem with both their boys and girls teams. I've always felt they can hang on against a lot of teams, but the depth just isn't there and eventually wears them down. Just isn't enough of a player pool to draw from. I'm always an advocate of their coaching overall; much better than given credit for by some.Originally posted by Guest View PostComment
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Seacoast’s MLS Next program has changed quite a bit as it’s very much evolving. In NH U13 through U15 it’s likely the best way to get looked at by the Revs Academy program and the very best players are typically recruited away. If by U16 players haven’t moved on or chosen to go the NEPSAC route the current Seacoast teams are closer to the bottom of the table. It’s important to note the U19 Seacoast success were teams formed prior to the MLS structure being in place and are the last teams from the US Soccer DA structure. There is no NH based teams with similar talent levels (to the U19 team) currently as the current structures really do aggregate talent towards the primary MLS academy in this region. It’s a quality program with good coaching for NH, but there are better Mass based options if the kid is able to play at hose levels.Comment
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It’s a quality program with good coaching for NH, but there are better Mass based options if the kid is able to play at hose levels.
Please let us know what MA soccer club you feel is a better option for MLSN, I live on the border, so I'm ok in either state.Comment
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U15 options in the Northeast Division of MLS Next are Bolts, Seacoast, Valeo and NEFC. All of them have been picked over a bit. Since you only have 4 options, I’d bring my kid to some practices and get a feel for the coaches, team dynamics and how bad the drive/commute was.Comment
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Don’t disagree with most of this except that the coaching is not very good at all. They cannot develop any talent and quite honestly they just are not that good.Originally posted by Guest View PostComment
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Who do you recommend? The Bolts fair play arrangement is horrendous and they've lost a bunch of talent because of it. Valeo is a joke after U13 and U14. IFA is GPS 2.0, so who knows where they'll end up. NEFC is pretty good but, Mendon is not a good drive unless you live nearby.Originally posted by Guest View Post
Last year's SU U19 was top 5 nationally and they're U19's are quite strong again this year. My understanding is that most of those kids have come up through the ranks. Their player pool (NH and ME) is not the best either but, I feel like they could market the club much better esp in the Nashua/Manchester areas.Comment
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Their marketing is fine, if not hyped up. No one really wants to pay the ridiculous fees. For what? It’s only worthwhile for a few. Ever watched the training? It’s the same for all so the development is not tailored for effective training across the squads. I know, I know. I can predict the arrogant response from a SUSC monitorComment
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Ridiculous fees? They're cheaper than the Bolts, NEFC and some ECNL clubs, so not sure where you would want your kid to play at the highest level if not on the Revs.Originally posted by Guest View Post
I do agree that it is expensive but, that unfortunately that is soccer in America.....pay to play. it's the same at the college level as most if any do not get full rides.Comment
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I have to disagree with the coaching, as a parent of a kid who was at one of the clubs mentioned above in MA area, I find the coaching to be really good compared to other clubs, coaches care for their players and kids enjoy the training, they have a very supportive environment.Originally posted by Guest View PostComment
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Coaching in Epping is pathetic...and that's being kind.Originally posted by Guest View PostComment
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