Girls DA

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Huh? Why does the USSF bother to publish these things then? Why does it matter to them to require tracking and to dedicate resources to maintaining this and their site then? Seems like your beef should be with how USSF have structured things, rather than by comments that point out that the stats are skewed by the uneven competition that exists.

not at all. stats are stats. its the fact that you seem to think they are significant in some way.

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not at all. stats are stats. its the fact that you seem to think they are significant in some way.

They aren't significant, but they are skewed across regions due to uneven competition. That's all I said.

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Player is not evaluated in action by the coach? The coach sees a us soccer list naming the number of goals scored and that is it?

nope. the coaches watch the players they hope will make a difference in many many times in many different settings , rarely is that an ID camp. Games ( hs, league and/or showcase) practice etc etc.

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They aren't significant, but they are skewed across regions due to uneven competition. That's all I said.

My apologies then. all this stuff is BS . i laugh when kids score 6 goals vs a team and set records even in HS. Coaches at the good schools are well aware of what they are looking for and they look for it in person or via trusted assistants. i know several coaches who could not tell you anything about the GDA or ECNL team a prospect plays on. They just dont care.

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nope. the coaches watch the players they hope will make a difference in many many times in many different settings , rarely is that an ID camp. Games ( hs, league and/or showcase) practice etc etc.

That is the only key difference with GDA - greater likelihood of a coach coming to watch a game or practice than with ECNL. Even then it's not like a squadron of them show up. There will be a handful and they're usually there to see 1-2 specific players they are interested in. The interest comes from contact from the player, video, calls from the club.

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nope. the coaches watch the players they hope will make a difference in many many times in many different settings , rarely is that an ID camp. Games ( hs, league and/or showcase) practice etc etc.

Ok..maybe ud clinic was the wrong phrase but the point is, they are not taking a player off a stat list. They need to perform on the field, whatever you call the field. If the statistics are exaggerated by weak competition, that will eventually be exposed.

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That is the only key difference with GDA - greater likelihood of a coach coming to watch a game or practice than with ECNL. Even then it's not like a squadron of them show up. There will be a handful and they're usually there to see 1-2 specific players they are interested in. The interest comes from contact from the player, video, calls from the club.

You are basing this on apples to apples? I don't think many college coaches were coming to LISC GDA games, whereas there were some at a few of the better ECNL club games. Point is, I'm not sure that GDA attracted greater attention from college coaches across the board. With Stars and PDA now leaving GDA, that just makes it even harder on college coaches as they know both leagues are splitting the top talent.

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LISC lost their DA for the 18/19 season. An email was sent out to players to tell them to look for other options.

That seems to contradict their website, which appears to have been updated with tryout info:

https://longislandsc.configio.com/pd...ode=pGBONlgkFE

This also seems to indicate that they added the older ages back in. Maybe they are seeing what kind of a turnout they get before throwing in the towel on the combined teams?

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You are basing this on apples to apples? I don't think many college coaches were coming to LISC GDA games, whereas there were some at a few of the better ECNL club games. Point is, I'm not sure that GDA attracted greater attention from college coaches across the board. With Stars and PDA now leaving GDA, that just makes it even harder on college coaches as they know both leagues are splitting the top talent.

it really doesn't. The supply of top players is currently small. The better programs devote resources to getting the ones the want. Once that is done, they move to the next level. They only place corners will be cut is with recruiting filler. Not one top level player will suffer basis the league they play in.

Top players attract attention. No one cares where they play as such and good coaches can spot them vs good and bad competition. People need to stop drinking the kool aid Clubs are selling you. There is a reason the best coaches are at top Colleges, they know talent.

Next time you are at an ID event, go talk to a coach at a top program. You will be surprised how many myths get exploded

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That is the only key difference with GDA - greater likelihood of a coach coming to watch a game or practice than with ECNL. Even then it's not like a squadron of them show up. There will be a handful and they're usually there to see 1-2 specific players they are interested in. The interest comes from contact from the player, video, calls from the club.

Not true. PLAYERS its all about PLAYERS no greater likliehood in GDA

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it really doesn't. The supply of top players is currently small. The better programs devote resources to getting the ones the want. Once that is done, they move to the next level. They only place corners will be cut is with recruiting filler. Not one top level player will suffer basis the league they play in.

Top players attract attention. No one cares where they play as such and good coaches can spot them vs good and bad competition. People need to stop drinking the kool aid Clubs are selling you. There is a reason the best coaches are at top Colleges, they know talent.

Next time you are at an ID event, go talk to a coach at a top program. You will be surprised how many myths get exploded

Then the previous post about more college coaches at GDA games is irrelevant as well.

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Then the previous post about more college coaches at GDA games is irrelevant as well.

How do they assess how a player will perform against strong talent when they are watching the player against weaker talent. Serious question.

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Not true. PLAYERS its all about PLAYERS no greater likliehood in GDA

Different poster and I can't say with GDA but for BDA definitely coaches show up. Also varies by club. Coaches have a decent sense of which clubs produce quality talent and which don't and some have personal relationships with clubs. Coaches aren't going to fly in to see someone but if schedules line up and it's convenient. Coaches would much rather watch a practice or game than a few minutes at a showcase.

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Different poster and I can't say with GDA but for BDA definitely coaches show up. Also varies by club. Coaches have a decent sense of which clubs produce quality talent and which don't and some have personal relationships with clubs. Coaches aren't going to fly in to see someone but if schedules line up and it's convenient. Coaches would much rather watch a practice or game than a few minutes at a showcase.

Why would you compare bda to gda? That is silly. Mls Clubs have funded bdas. Only when we have the same number of funded gdas, would that be a useful comparison.

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Why do so many people bash the GDA? And please don't say because some parents bragged about it back in September, every team has THAT parent. If this is your reason, then you are a loser, you Mom was a loser, as was your Granny, and Great Grandmama.