98 Girls ODP Tryouts

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Since this subject seems to have taken over two other threads, it seems appropriate to have it's own section.

Why do a select few parents feel the need to tout their children/teammates publicly as being the "best in the state" or one of the best strikers on the field? Why must we list the girls (age groups and clubs) that "should" have made the team? What purpose is there for saying that there are only 10 girls on the list that should be there and the others are sub-par? Even if the young ladies who made the team don't read these posts, some of the parents might - how do you think that makes them feel? What I hear are a select group of parents saying how deserving their daughters are. What about the other 68 girls? I think some of you need to get a grip and stop devaluing the girls on the list and singing the praises of "the select few".

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Amen brother!

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Since this subject seems to have taken over two other threads, it seems appropriate to have it's own section.

Why do a select few parents feel the need to tout their children/teammates publicly as being the "best in the state" or one of the best strikers on the field? Why must we list the girls (age groups and clubs) that "should" have made the team? What purpose is there for saying that there are only 10 girls on the list that should be there and the others are sub-par? Even if the young ladies who made the team don't read these posts, some of the parents might - how do you think that makes them feel? What I hear are a select group of parents saying how deserving their daughters are. What about the other 68 girls? I think some of you need to get a grip and stop devaluing the girls on the list and singing the praises of "the select few".

It seems to be much, much more than a few parents. If you knew the age group you would understand. Many of the comments are coming from parents of kids who ARE on the team. Those kids want to compete with the best and know that they're not.

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how do you think that makes them feel

And all pf those girls who have put in literally hundreds of more hours in training and were head and shoulders above some of the girls picked, I am guessing they don't have feelings and just shrugged it off.

Wow....

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And all pf those girls who have put in literally hundreds of more hours in training and were head and shoulders above some of the girls picked, I am guessing they don't have feelings and just shrugged it off.

Wow....

I don't believe there was any mention of the girls that didn't get picked not having feelings - just that we need not put one group down - consider people's feelings and post responsibly!

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Since this subject seems to have taken over two other threads, it seems appropriate to have it's own section.

Why do a select few parents feel the need to tout their children/teammates publicly as being the "best in the state" or one of the best strikers on the field? Why must we list the girls (age groups and clubs) that "should" have made the team? What purpose is there for saying that there are only 10 girls on the list that should be there and the others are sub-par? Even if the young ladies who made the team don't read these posts, some of the parents might - how do you think that makes them feel? What I hear are a select group of parents saying how deserving their daughters are. What about the other 68 girls? I think some of you need to get a grip and stop devaluing the girls on the list and singing the praises of "the select few".

Trust me...those parents you are talking about probably think their kid is part of the ten or so that belong there.. This is supposed to be about a top level team lets not make it so darn touchy feely

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This is going to be a looooong year with all these crazy parents. Look, if your daughter is so unhappy and you are so unhappy, quit. We come from such a great club with great parents and wonderful girls who are supported by all parents. Maybe I'm touchy feely, but some of these comments are so outragous! Get a grip or get out!!

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This is going to be a looooong year with all these crazy parents. Look, if your daughter is so unhappy and you are so unhappy, quit. We come from such a great club with great parents and wonderful girls who are supported by all parents. Maybe I'm touchy feely, but some of these comments are so outragous! Get a grip or get out!!

WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT? who said anything about being unhappy? The thread was started about 98 ODP....If you don't like it go away. There are plenty of places to post why bug us? com'on

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This is going to be a looooong year with all these crazy parents. Look, if your daughter is so unhappy and you are so unhappy, quit. We come from such a great club with great parents and wonderful girls who are supported by all parents. Maybe I'm touchy feely, but some of these comments are so outragous! Get a grip or get out!!

I love guys like this.They come on a public forum and tell everyone what they are talking about on the forum is stupid and that they are all crazy for participating. And Yet, that is the extent of their post. What a brainchild you are. Do you even have kids? Or are you just here for the fun of it? Why do you bother is you are so sane?

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I love guys like this.They come on a public forum and tell everyone what they are talking about on the forum is stupid and that they are all crazy for participating. And Yet, that is the extent of their post. What a brainchild you are. Do you even have kids? Or are you just here for the fun of it? Why do you bother is you are so sane?

It seems to me that there are parents on this forum that are willing to jump from disappointment about the process of the ODP tryouts (politics, favoritism, parent coaches, club coaches, etc.) all the way to the crazy side and point out children (team/age group) that shouldn't have made the team as their children seemingly walk on water. When someone posts here, their words are picked apart and misconstrued to mean almost nothing resembling what the original comment was.

One example on this thread: The original poster made the comment that some of the parents whose children made the team might read these comments and "feel bad" by the remarks made putting their children down as "not being good enough or not elite". The remark back to that was what about the feelings of the kids who put in hundreds of hours of extra practice. Those two don't correlate. OF COURSE the kids putting in so much time and effort are going to have a hard time and be very disappointed. No one said anything about that. Hopefully they aren't reading these posts!

I think it's great to have discussions, but it's not okay when it turns into ugliness usually perpetrated by some entitled parent.

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Unhappy?

WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT? who said anything about being unhappy? The thread was started about 98 ODP....If you don't like it go away. There are plenty of places to post why bug us? com'on

Who said anything about being unhappy? Yes, these posts sounds like your are thrilled with ODP and the selections. My mistake. Maybe I misunderstood the poster who said that when his daughter saw the list her accomplishment didn't mean as much because of the other girls on the list.
Or maybe it was the countless people who post their daughter was left off, or that the fabulous U12s were left off or that nobody any good tries out.

I am offended that yes, I do have a daughter who made the team and I am going to be spending a great deal of time with these ODP parents and I went on here thinking this was going to be a thread about excited parents and quite frankly, I have yet to hear from one.

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Who said anything about being unhappy? Yes, these posts sounds like your are thrilled with ODP and the selections. My mistake. Maybe I misunderstood the poster who said that when his daughter saw the list her accomplishment didn't mean as much because of the other girls on the list.
Or maybe it was the countless people who post their daughter was left off, or that the fabulous U12s were left off or that nobody any good tries out.

I am offended that yes, I do have a daughter who made the team and I am going to be spending a great deal of time with these ODP parents and I went on here thinking this was going to be a thread about excited parents and quite frankly, I have yet to hear from one.

Congratulations for your daughter on making the pool! I'm sure there are many happy/excited parents and girls, they just might not be willing to post. Best of luck and enjoy!

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What is there to be excited about?

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Who said anything about being unhappy? Yes, these posts sounds like your are thrilled with ODP and the selections. My mistake. Maybe I misunderstood the poster who said that when his daughter saw the list her accomplishment didn't mean as much because of the other girls on the list.
Or maybe it was the countless people who post their daughter was left off, or that the fabulous U12s were left off or that nobody any good tries out.

I am offended that yes, I do have a daughter who made the team and I am going to be spending a great deal of time with these ODP parents and I went on here thinking this was going to be a thread about excited parents and quite frankly, I have yet to hear from one.

Here is your quote

This is going to be a looooong year with all these crazy parents. Look, if your daughter is so unhappy and you are so unhappy, quit. We come from such a great club with great parents and wonderful girls who are supported by all parents. Maybe I'm touchy feely, but some of these comments are so outragous! Get a grip or get out!!



I apologize I thought you were talking about being unhappy with your club because you say something about a great club and great parents??? I was confused.

It is great you and your daughter are so excited but if others do not share your enthusiasm why do you have to call them crazy? It is alot of money spent... a ton, and time AND the expectation is that they get the highest level of soccer possible in Oregon. This is not what they got plain and simple. If anyone is offended by that they may be questioning whether or not their own kid belongs there.

It also doesn't mean anyone is "quitting" but this forum is a place to vent. I find most people will tough it out around here hoping not to burn a bridge for the following year.

I actually have no problem with anyone thinking their kid is the best. Who cares. I choose to be honest with my kids but that's my call. The truth is this is why we leave it all up to the evaluators right? Overwhelmingly, from parents of kids that made ODP we are seeing disappointment in the selections and process. That's all.

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What is there to be excited about?

An opportunity.

The opportunity to do something that not EVERYONE in the state gets to do. To play against other top players.

Maybe, just MAYBE, the players that make the final pool, go on to Eugene, then MAYBE make the final cut, go on to play at the regional, just MAYBE make it to hold over camp and MAYBE on to nationals.

Do you think that your player has the ability to do that ? If so, then you should be excited, very EXCITED that opportunity was made available to you and your player.