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One player left the U14 to go play for FKK. We miss her but wish her well because you won't find a nicer family or a more dedicated player.
I am going to tell you one cold hard truth about ECNL. This ain't your little Orlando community club where the great players do not have to worry about their slots and mom and dad get to socialize and hold court on the sideline. This is real soccer. It is the same environment they will have in college. You make the team every practice. You don't show well, you sit. There is a kid warming up on the sidelines just waiting to take your slot. These girls have to be focused because of the competition.
So when a kid comes into practice expecting the girls to roll out the red carpet and mom strolls up and down the sidelines expecting everyone to welcome her and thank her for bringing God's gift to girl's soccer to the team, well, you get what happened. Maybe the kid was a little rattled by the cold reception. Maybe she just had an off day. One thing is certain. Both mom and player left a lot less cocky than when they walked in.
Haven't we all been there? You think you are good and then a team rolls in and shows you just how much you need to improve. That is exactly what happened at that practice and I was right there watching the whole thing. The pace, the movement, everything was beyond this kid's ability. What is a real travesty is when parents start slinging mud and blaming coaches, other parents and players because their kid just does not have what it takes to make the team. BTW - another player came out at the same time and was offered a roster slot. Team is all full now with some outstanding discovery players coming in that are going to shock the hell out of a few of the Orlando Good 'Ol parents.
So kvetch all you want about OC being unfair and not treating players equally. Guess what? They aren't equal. IF your kid makes it to college, she will face the same competitive environment with the same "prove it or lose it" mentality on the field. Sorry if that does not sit well with you. Go back to the community clubs and bring your chair. I am sure the good 'ol boys will welcome you back to the gossip circle.
I am going to tell you one cold hard truth about ECNL. This ain't your little Orlando community club where the great players do not have to worry about their slots and mom and dad get to socialize and hold court on the sideline. This is real soccer. It is the same environment they will have in college. You make the team every practice. You don't show well, you sit. There is a kid warming up on the sidelines just waiting to take your slot. These girls have to be focused because of the competition.
So when a kid comes into practice expecting the girls to roll out the red carpet and mom strolls up and down the sidelines expecting everyone to welcome her and thank her for bringing God's gift to girl's soccer to the team, well, you get what happened. Maybe the kid was a little rattled by the cold reception. Maybe she just had an off day. One thing is certain. Both mom and player left a lot less cocky than when they walked in.
Haven't we all been there? You think you are good and then a team rolls in and shows you just how much you need to improve. That is exactly what happened at that practice and I was right there watching the whole thing. The pace, the movement, everything was beyond this kid's ability. What is a real travesty is when parents start slinging mud and blaming coaches, other parents and players because their kid just does not have what it takes to make the team. BTW - another player came out at the same time and was offered a roster slot. Team is all full now with some outstanding discovery players coming in that are going to shock the hell out of a few of the Orlando Good 'Ol parents.
So kvetch all you want about OC being unfair and not treating players equally. Guess what? They aren't equal. IF your kid makes it to college, she will face the same competitive environment with the same "prove it or lose it" mentality on the field. Sorry if that does not sit well with you. Go back to the community clubs and bring your chair. I am sure the good 'ol boys will welcome you back to the gossip circle.
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a. YES
b. NO
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