SJEB girls soccer

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I like how people say GA is so bad and all the players are leaving for ECNL. So what they are saying is the GA players are better than the ECNL players they are replacing.

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Will they still be better in two or three years? That is when it matters. Nobody cares about 2012 players winning. It is about developing. Lets see if they can compete with higher end ECNL teams when it matters.

“When it matters” lol. 2012 is a huge development age and they are currently a top 10 team in the US who are retaining all of its players. You tell me!

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I like how people say GA is so bad and all the players are leaving for ECNL. So what they are saying is the GA players are better than the ECNL players they are replacing.

There are plenty of girls on GA teams who can easily make and start at an ECNL team.

"I like how people say GA is so bad and all the players are leaving for ECNL." - At a certain age maybe girls are looking for greater exposure. GA is not bad. It may be trending down but it's still competitive. Just because they leave doesn't mean it's bad competition.

"So what they are saying is the GA players are better than the ECNL players they are replacing" - There are players on GA teams who can replace players on an ECNL roster.

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“When it matters” lol. 2012 is a huge development age and they are currently a top 10 team in the US who are retaining all of its players. You tell me!

Lol good luck with that. Top 10 team in US at u12. Please don't tell me you are looking at got soccer points. This must be your first child going through youth soccer. My point is the best team at u12 are not always the best teams at u15. Many clubs don't care about winning at that age. It is equal playing time and players play various positions. Maybe your team will be National Champions. But I would imagine players will leave as they get older to play at the other clubs like Penn Fusion, PDA North, and Delco. Or the top players will anyway. Things change. You will see. My kid played at SJEB I like the club hope they do continue being successful.

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SJEB 2012 GA team is better than most ECNL teams in the region, and just that’s cold hard facts. The league doesn’t matter. What matters is the girls are developing and becoming better versions of themselves while playing for that team.

Check back in in 2 years when that team is a shell of what it is now. The good players will be gone. Just like the 2010 SJEB GA now. Once high school years hit anyone and everyone who is any good runs, not walks, runs to ECNL.

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I like how people say GA is so bad and all the players are leaving for ECNL. So what they are saying is the GA players are better than the ECNL players they are replacing.

No, not all players. Just the 3 or 4 good ones on the team. Those few players can probably make an ECNL roster. Maybe not start but make the team. Some will start. This will leave their respective GA team with the bottom half of the team. Then they will back fill with players from EDP.

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Check back in in 2 years when that team is a shell of what it is now. The good players will be gone. Just like the 2010 SJEB GA now. Once high school years hit anyone and everyone who is any good runs, not walks, runs to ECNL.

SJEB 2012s are a special group and aren’t going anywhere. They are arguably the best team in Nj / Philly tri state. Why would any one of those girls leave? You’re just trying to talk it into existence! Only kids leaving that team are just leaving for other reasons - I.e. not enough playing time. This argument that they are going to lose their top players is just a false narrative.

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Who has SJEB “merged” with?

Well if you want a history of SJEB mergers - They are currently "partnered" with Hamilton Elite aka SJEB South and next year will merge the u19s with RUSA, which is funny as that team was made of players that fled Wayne and Rush players because Wayne thought the Rush players were bad compared to his SJEB 06s. Before that they merged with NJ Rush South which itself was created by a merger with Rage FC just a few years prior. Before the merger Rush and SJEB were partnered in the DA to form the SJEB Rush which was u13 and up. Before that, in 2009, South Jersey Elite merged with the South Jersey Barons Youth Academy. So in about 15 years they have had several major mergers which is more than most clubs and left Southern NJ with few other competitive clubs. They have also worked to partner and merge with a few other clubs that never materialized.

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It’s not false at all. Once they or their parents realize that you get a third of the exposure in GA as you do in ECNL, they will bolt. It’s just numbers. 75% of D1 girls soccer players come from ECNL, 20% from GA, 5% everywhere else.
no one respects GA. The good players on your team will get tired of it. They will get tired of playing in a second class league with second class players.
I don’t have to “talk it into existence”. It already exists. The 2010 team thought they had something special too and now that team is in shambles.

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Well if you want a history of SJEB mergers - They are currently "partnered" with Hamilton Elite aka SJEB South and next year will merge the u19s with RUSA, which is funny as that team was made of players that fled Wayne and Rush players because Wayne thought the Rush players were bad compared to his SJEB 06s. Before that they merged with NJ Rush South which itself was created by a merger with Rage FC just a few years prior. Before the merger Rush and SJEB were partnered in the DA to form the SJEB Rush which was u13 and up. Before that, in 2009, South Jersey Elite merged with the South Jersey Barons Youth Academy. So in about 15 years they have had several major mergers which is more than most clubs and left Southern NJ with few other competitive clubs. They have also worked to partner and merge with a few other clubs that never materialized.

Sounds like a well ran business to me

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SJEB 2012s are a special group and aren’t going anywhere. They are arguably the best team in Nj / Philly tri state. Why would any one of those girls leave? You’re just trying to talk it into existence! Only kids leaving that team are just leaving for other reasons - I.e. not enough playing time. This argument that they are going to lose their top players is just a false narrative.

The same thing was said about the 2007s, 2008s, and 2009s.....Look at them now. SJEB has a long long history of causing discontent between players and parents and having a large amount of turnover starting in 8th grade. The teams at u8/u9 all start off great, build into dynamos full of players with skill and then they start to leave with the SJEB teams peaking at u13/u14. They never train their B teams anywhere near as well as the A teams which is why you see so few B team players ever crack the roster through the years.

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Sounds like a well ran business to me

They are outstanding at crushing the competition, they started free u5/6/7 teams several years ago to bring them in early. More coaches for more teams. One of the only places to play competitive futsal. They just can't retain talent.

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It’s not false at all. Once they or their parents realize that you get a third of the exposure in GA as you do in ECNL, they will bolt. It’s just numbers. 75% of D1 girls soccer players come from ECNL, 20% from GA, 5% everywhere else.
no one respects GA. The good players on your team will get tired of it. They will get tired of playing in a second class league with second class players.
I don’t have to “talk it into existence”. It already exists. The 2010 team thought they had something special too and now that team is in shambles.

I’ve been around the game for nearly 40 years, played for 20 of them, and played all 4 years in college. You couldn’t be more wrong here. Coaches find the players that are worth finding regardless of their badge.

GA showcases = ECNL showcases = ID clinics = exposure to college coaches.

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Ok, look, GA isn't going anywhere. People have been saying that since GA was formed and it hasn't. Sure, it has become the de-facto league that ECNL pulls from (more so then its own RL league) but that just shows how strong it is. Will GA ever bee as strong as ECNL, no, not likely, but colleges have found that they can find great recruits and will continue to rival ECNL with overall commits.

ECNL, because it sounds like most have never actually seen any ECNL teams play, is full of mediocre clubs. In the Northeast you have PF and Blue and everyone else and even Blue has started looking more above average then great. In any given age bracket the top 3-5 teams would be a better fit then the bottom half of what they currently have. The GAs bottom is easily lower than ECNLs but the top is competitive on a national level.

The reason I think ECNL allows GA to exist, because lets face it - if ECNL wanted to crush GA they could easily add the top 30-40 clubs and watch the ship sink, they allow it because it gives a better check into which clubs to allow into ECNL. When ECNL relied on random leagues or even their own RL league those clubs didn't fair so well. The GA clubs on the other hand come in and start competing at multiple ages with the top regular contenders.

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The GA league and the ECNL are both prestigious youth soccer leagues in the United States, both offering high-level competition and development opportunities for young female players. Here are a few reasons why the Girls Academy league is just as good as the ECNL league:

1. Competitive Level: The GA features some of the top youth soccer clubs in the country, ensuring high-level competition similar to that of the ECNL. Players in the GA are regularly exposed to rigorous matches and tournaments, enhancing their skills and performance.

2. Development Focus: Both leagues emphasize player development, providing structured training environments, professional coaching, and access to top-tier facilities. The GA also aligns with the U.S. Soccer Development Academy's standards, ensuring a consistent and high-quality development pathway.

3. College Recruitment: The GA offers extensive exposure to college scouts and recruiters. The league organizes showcases and tournaments specifically designed to attract college coaches, much like the ECNL, helping players secure collegiate opportunities.

4. National Recognition: The Girls Academy has quickly gained national recognition and respect within the youth soccer community. It has established itself as a credible and valuable platform for aspiring young athletes, much like the ECNL.

5. Player-Centric Approach: The GA emphasizes a holistic approach to player development, focusing not only on athletic performance but also on the overall well-being and growth of the athletes. This approach mirrors the values upheld by the ECNL.

6. Pathway to Professional and National Teams: The GA, like the ECNL, provides a clear pathway for players aspiring to reach professional levels and national team selections. The league's competitive environment and emphasis on development prepare players for the next stages of their soccer careers.

The Girls Academy league offers similar levels of competition, development opportunities, and exposure as the ECNL, making it an equally valuable platform for young female soccer players aiming to reach their highest potential.