The Untold Truth of PDA

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League is not important. As long as the kid is happy and enjoys playing soccer. Playing soccer is more important then seating on a blue bench. Playing 5 minutes a game out of state against another ecnl low level team is not soccer.

Winners play ECNL.

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Winners play ECNL.

So go losers.

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Winners play ECNL.

So do losers.

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Yes. It is scary to leave a cult. In the long run it is worth it.

We were at a "cult" like club/team (not PDA) and left and agree it is hard to do but ultimately worth it. A little distance makes you see how crazy the people were and how toxic the situation often is. Wherever you are, if the people around are awful, you dont have to suffer it just because its ecnl or ga or whatever. The ride is not long, so wasting years with awful parents and coaches, baskstabbing, money wasted, etc is just not worth it.

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We were at a "cult" like club/team (not PDA) and left and agree it is hard to do but ultimately worth it. A little distance makes you see how crazy the people were and how toxic the situation often is. Wherever you are, if the people around are awful, you dont have to suffer it just because its ecnl or ga or whatever. The ride is not long, so wasting years with awful parents and coaches, baskstabbing, money wasted, etc is just not worth it.

Agree! You have so few years with your kids - enjoy them. Make sure they are happy first - everything else second. Life it too short to have stressed out, anxious kids for your own goals.

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Agree! You have so few years with your kids - enjoy them. Make sure they are happy first - everything else second. Life it too short to have stressed out, anxious kids for your own goals.

Definitely. Leave the college soccer to those who are with PDA.

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Wow the PDA hate is thick today!

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Definitely. Leave the college soccer to those who are with PDA.

PDA are truly top college experts. LOL

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Wow the PDA hate is thick today!

Many parents including myself have had enough. We have had it. And it’s time for change at the top.

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Brand new pda parent here. When does it get bad? So far we have had clear, frequent communication, friendly , fun atmosphere at practice. The coach is accessible, supportive and seems interested. We came from a team that was so negative. This seems refreshing.

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Brand new pda parent here. When does it get bad? So far we have had clear, frequent communication, friendly , fun atmosphere at practice. The coach is accessible, supportive and seems interested. We came from a team that was so negative. This seems refreshing.

Honeymoon lasts about couple of weeks. Don’t get the child to comfortable in the PDA PJ’s and scam gear. Watch your back at all times.

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Pda

Every coach handles things differently.
Marathon & Golf donations are expected
Honeymoon lasts a month

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Brand new pda parent here. When does it get bad? So far we have had clear, frequent communication, friendly , fun atmosphere at practice. The coach is accessible, supportive and seems interested. We came from a team that was so negative. This seems refreshing.

I’d say the reality kicks in when the coach “feels” the players aren’t “good enough as the team got beaten up by other teams during Fall kickoff. He then starts his recruiting journey week after week.

That was our experience.

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Newbie again….
I tried to pay close attention to the other players. They seem happy . Is it all an act?

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I’d say the reality kicks in when the coach “feels” the players aren’t “good enough as the team got beaten up by other teams during Fall kickoff. He then starts his recruiting journey week after week.

That was our experience.

Also I don’t know if it is an coincidence, but the attitude changes as soon as the last payment is due.