Boys 05

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This kid has lots of potential and very good. He was born after Xmas 2004, so basically he is an early 05. Other 04 kid does not deserve to be in this treatment since he was an early 04 kid

It’s based on size, not if they were born early or late in the year. You have no place to say he does or does not belong. He is small, or what is called “under developed.” Get a clue before you say he is undeserving.

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It’s based on size, not if they were born early or late in the year. You have no place to say he does or does not belong. He is small, or what is called “under developed.” Get a clue before you say he is undeserving.

LOL the kid is 5'7 or 5'8 is it small for you? if you think I have no clue, then sure you know lots---good for you. Anyway, regardless of sitation, playing down only in the US. Kids around the globe are playing up no matter size.

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LOL the kid is 5'7 or 5'8 is it small for you? if you think I have no clue, then sure you know lots---good for you. Anyway, regardless of sitation, playing down only in the US. Kids around the globe are playing up no matter size.

You are short sighted again. Do you think height is the only factor in evaluating size? BMI and weight are pretty important contributing factors. Kids around the world play both up and down. Not just up, as you claim. Regardless of the situation, the US is way behind. That’s the one thing we will agree on. Now give the kid a break. He is busting his ass to help a pretty cruddy team. And if your kid is on that team, you should be grateful.

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You are short sighted again. Do you think height is the only factor in evaluating size? BMI and weight are pretty important contributing factors. Kids around the world play both up and down. Not just up, as you claim. Regardless of the situation, the US is way behind. That’s the one thing we will agree on. Now give the kid a break. He is busting his ass to help a pretty cruddy team. And if your kid is on that team, you should be grateful.

The one thing that people here can’t grasp is that if your kid is playing on age or in this case down he/she is done 99% of the time as far as being a professional. Maybe st of the time, the ones that truly have the talent are playing with kids at least 2-3 years (age wise) their superior. It’s not a slight to those at TA, it’s just the reality of professional athletics. They are chasing some modem of respectability in their chitty program by having “bio branders” that are their best players and only hope at respectability. Even the top 1% get replaced eventually

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I have an 05 that should be bio-banded down to 06, but he plays OYSA so screw him I guess :D

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The one thing that people here can’t grasp is that if your kid is playing on age or in this case down he/she is done 99% of the time as far as being a professional. Maybe st of the time, the ones that truly have the talent are playing with kids at least 2-3 years (age wise) their superior. It’s not a slight to those at TA, it’s just the reality of professional athletics. They are chasing some modem of respectability in their chitty program by having “bio branders” that are their best players and only hope at respectability. Even the top 1% get replaced eventually

I actually think most TA parents understand this very well. Not all, but most. For many, it’s that their kids want, need, demand the discipline and focus of the highest level available of soccer to them. Like it or not, that is TA for our area. That is a fact. Most people within to the gates do understand their kid is not likely to go pro. Rather, the hope is a D1 deal, or just a really great soccer experience for their kid at a high level. TA has a big focus now on assisting with college placement. You don’t have to like it, or even understand it. That’s ok, because you aren’t in it.

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I actually think most TA parents understand this very well. Not all, but most. For many, it’s that their kids want, need, demand the discipline and focus of the highest level available of soccer to them. Like it or not, that is TA for our area. That is a fact. Most people within to the gates do understand their kid is not likely to go pro. Rather, the hope is a D1 deal, or just a really great soccer experience for their kid at a high level. TA has a big focus now on assisting with college placement. You don’t have to like it, or even understand it. That’s ok, because you aren’t in it.

Agreed!

My kid is on TA, isn’t going pro and that’s fine with us. He enjoys the trainings, team and competitive atmosphere.

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I actually think most TA parents understand this very well. Not all, but most. For many, it’s that their kids want, need, demand the discipline and focus of the highest level available of soccer to them. Like it or not, that is TA for our area. That is a fact. Most people within to the gates do understand their kid is not likely to go pro. Rather, the hope is a D1 deal, or just a really great soccer experience for their kid at a high level. TA has a big focus now on assisting with college placement. You don’t have to like it, or even understand it. That’s ok, because you aren’t in it.

Actually understand “it” far better than you do you pompous azz. Get over yourself, your son is no better and the “environment” you say he needs and craves is nowhere near where it needs to be due to the complete lack of talent on the field including your son. Some people chose to pass on being a part of that mess 3 years ago and continue to say no to Fernando...

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Actually understand “it” far better than you do you pompous azz. Get over yourself, your son is no better and the “environment” you say he needs and craves is nowhere near where it needs to be due to the complete lack of talent on the field including your son. Some people chose to pass on being a part of that mess 3 years ago and continue to say no to Fernando...

Sorry your son didn’t get picked

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Actually understand “it” far better than you do you pompous azz. Get over yourself, your son is no better and the “environment” you say he needs and craves is nowhere near where it needs to be due to the complete lack of talent on the field including your son. Some people chose to pass on being a part of that mess 3 years ago and continue to say no to Fernando...

Sour grapes make sour whine!

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Sour grapes make sour whine!

Many of you have heard Aesop's fable of the fox and the grapes. But what most of you don't know is that the version that is most commonly handed down is an abridged version. Here is a more complete version, recovered from some documents recently unearthed in Athens, translated into modern English:

A Fox one day spied a beautiful bunch of ripe grapes hanging from a vine trained along the branches of a tree. The grapes seemed ready to burst with juice, and the Fox's mouth watered as he gazed longingly at them.

The bunch hung from a high branch, and the Fox had to jump for it. The first time he jumped he missed it by a long way. So he walked off a short distance and took a running leap at it, only to fall short once more. Again and again he tried, but in vain.

Now he sat down and looked at the grapes in disgust.

"What a fool I am," he said. "Here I am wearing myself out to get a bunch of sour grapes that are not worth gaping for."

At that time, a Giraffe happened to pass by. Being long of neck, and hungry, the giraffe started dining on the grapes, and then spoke to the Fox.

"Perchance have you tried these grapes? For they are most excellent. A fine vintage they would make if pressed and fermented, and when eaten ripe off the vine, they are sweet and full of flavor. You should try one".

And the Giraffe plucked a grape, and presented it to the Fox, who refused it. "You speak nonsense, dear Giraffe. For I know the nature of these grapes all to well. They are putrid and vile, and I shall not defile myself by dining upon them".

The Giraffe was amazed by these words. "Prithee what are you talking out, my good Fox? Perhaps you have eaten a bad one; even a well-watered Vine will produce some fruit that is of poor quality. But I have eaten many of these, and I find them of the highest quality."

And the Fox haughtily retorted, "I have not eaten a single one, dear Giraffe, nor shall I."

"You have not tasted them, but still you condemn them so? What foolishness is this, my friend?"

"I need not sully my tongue with those foul berries to know that they are awful. I know them by their sight, and by their scent. I can see with my eyes the mold and slime that grows upon them, and their stench is that of dung. Verily they are rubbish, and I will not stoop so low as to take a single taste of them."

And the giraffe said nothing further, for he was wise, and knew that the Fox would never praise that which he could not attain. He simply ate some more grapes. And the Fox was shamed, and the sight of the Giraffe enjoying the grapes filled him with anger, so he slunk off into the brush and was not seen again.

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Many of you have heard Aesop's fable of the fox and the grapes. But what most of you don't know is that the version that is most commonly handed down is an abridged version. Here is a more complete version, recovered from some documents recently unearthed in Athens, translated into modern English:

A Fox one day spied a beautiful bunch of ripe grapes hanging from a vine trained along the branches of a tree. The grapes seemed ready to burst with juice, and the Fox's mouth watered as he gazed longingly at them.

The bunch hung from a high branch, and the Fox had to jump for it. The first time he jumped he missed it by a long way. So he walked off a short distance and took a running leap at it, only to fall short once more. Again and again he tried, but in vain.

Now he sat down and looked at the grapes in disgust.

"What a fool I am," he said. "Here I am wearing myself out to get a bunch of sour grapes that are not worth gaping for."

At that time, a Giraffe happened to pass by. Being long of neck, and hungry, the giraffe started dining on the grapes, and then spoke to the Fox.

"Perchance have you tried these grapes? For they are most excellent. A fine vintage they would make if pressed and fermented, and when eaten ripe off the vine, they are sweet and full of flavor. You should try one".

And the Giraffe plucked a grape, and presented it to the Fox, who refused it. "You speak nonsense, dear Giraffe. For I know the nature of these grapes all to well. They are putrid and vile, and I shall not defile myself by dining upon them".

The Giraffe was amazed by these words. "Prithee what are you talking out, my good Fox? Perhaps you have eaten a bad one; even a well-watered Vine will produce some fruit that is of poor quality. But I have eaten many of these, and I find them of the highest quality."

And the Fox haughtily retorted, "I have not eaten a single one, dear Giraffe, nor shall I."

"You have not tasted them, but still you condemn them so? What foolishness is this, my friend?"

"I need not sully my tongue with those foul berries to know that they are awful. I know them by their sight, and by their scent. I can see with my eyes the mold and slime that grows upon them, and their stench is that of dung. Verily they are rubbish, and I will not stoop so low as to take a single taste of them."

And the giraffe said nothing further, for he was wise, and knew that the Fox would never praise that which he could not attain. He simply ate some more grapes. And the Fox was shamed, and the sight of the Giraffe enjoying the grapes filled him with anger, so he slunk off into the brush and was not seen again.

Then the fox went to talking-grapes and told everyone how bad United Giraffe Academy is.

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Many of you have heard Aesop's fable of the fox and the grapes. But what most of you don't know is that the version that is most commonly handed down is an abridged version. Here is a more complete version, recovered from some documents recently unearthed in Athens, translated into modern English:

A Fox one day spied a beautiful bunch of ripe grapes hanging from a vine trained along the branches of a tree. The grapes seemed ready to burst with juice, and the Fox's mouth watered as he gazed longingly at them.

The bunch hung from a high branch, and the Fox had to jump for it. The first time he jumped he missed it by a long way. So he walked off a short distance and took a running leap at it, only to fall short once more. Again and again he tried, but in vain.

Now he sat down and looked at the grapes in disgust.

"What a fool I am," he said. "Here I am wearing myself out to get a bunch of sour grapes that are not worth gaping for."

At that time, a Giraffe happened to pass by. Being long of neck, and hungry, the giraffe started dining on the grapes, and then spoke to the Fox.

"Perchance have you tried these grapes? For they are most excellent. A fine vintage they would make if pressed and fermented, and when eaten ripe off the vine, they are sweet and full of flavor. You should try one".

And the Giraffe plucked a grape, and presented it to the Fox, who refused it. "You speak nonsense, dear Giraffe. For I know the nature of these grapes all to well. They are putrid and vile, and I shall not defile myself by dining upon them".

The Giraffe was amazed by these words. "Prithee what are you talking out, my good Fox? Perhaps you have eaten a bad one; even a well-watered Vine will produce some fruit that is of poor quality. But I have eaten many of these, and I find them of the highest quality."

And the Fox haughtily retorted, "I have not eaten a single one, dear Giraffe, nor shall I."

"You have not tasted them, but still you condemn them so? What foolishness is this, my friend?"

"I need not sully my tongue with those foul berries to know that they are awful. I know them by their sight, and by their scent. I can see with my eyes the mold and slime that grows upon them, and their stench is that of dung. Verily they are rubbish, and I will not stoop so low as to take a single taste of them."

And the giraffe said nothing further, for he was wise, and knew that the Fox would never praise that which he could not attain. He simply ate some more grapes. And the Fox was shamed, and the sight of the Giraffe enjoying the grapes filled him with anger, so he slunk off into the brush and was not seen again.

Tl;DR

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Tl;DR

It says that the OYSA dad who keeps bad-mouthing TA is an insanely jealous git.

(Not that TA doesn't have issues, but we all know why OYSA dad has this particular bee in his bonnet...)

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It says that the OYSA dad who keeps bad-mouthing TA is an insanely jealous git.

(Not that TA doesn't have issues, but we all know why OYSA dad has this particular bee in his bonnet...)

Thanks for the cliffs notes