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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostI completely agree with this. Bolts is a largely overrated youth soccer program in MA, but they seem to have a successful way to convince parents: basically at the early player development stages they (probably purposely) confuse talent and understanding of the game with aggressiveness and shear force. The chances of this strategy being useful to develop world class players are extremely slim. In fact the reason that people think that Bolts is a great environment is why US soccer is so far behind. I do not mean that it is not an average good program, but it is not the impressive youth soccer club that parents and players should die to get in. Also, realistically, a great player in Revs is essentially one signature away from joining the real pro MLS team and start a real professional soccer career... how can you even beat that? The brand name and recognition of Revs are way better also. So, even comparing the two clubs is pointless. Probably, the only reason to compare the two is to sustain the myth about how good the Bolts are...
Look at the MLS Next standings by the way.
The Bolts aren't the be-all-end-all when it comes to soccer but they are a much better option than the Revs for many reasons.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostOr you can focus on college commits, which is where 99% of the top talent is looking for, not professional soccer careers. Bolts does a better job than Revs. Revs is looking for a homegrown pro player who is willing to skip college. Most of the Revs players are not in that bucket. Not disparaging the Revs as it would be an option if my kid was good enough (he isn't), but Bolts is significantly better right now than Juventus, regardless of free, if you can make the top teams.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostOr you can focus on college commits, which is where 99% of the top talent is looking for, not professional soccer careers. Bolts does a better job than Revs. Revs is looking for a homegrown pro player who is willing to skip college. Most of the Revs players are not in that bucket. Not disparaging the Revs as it would be an option if my kid was good enough (he isn't), but Bolts is significantly better right now than Juventus, regardless of free, if you can make the top teams.
Choosing the Bolts based on a history of college commitments is like building a house on a beach that is facing constant erosion. It makes no sense whatsoever.
Juventus has been around for only 3-4 years. The progress that the club has made in that time is incredible. They will surpass the Bolts in every possible way very soon.
Good luck living your life looking backwards. Sounds like a recipe for success.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostThe college and university system in the US is undergoing a massive overhaul which is driven by huge economic pressures. Schools are folding or merging all over the place and athletics that don't drive revenue, like men's soccer for example, are losing ground. The opportunity to get soccer scholarships to college are few and far between, and most go to international students.
Choosing the Bolts based on a history of college commitments is like building a house on a beach that is facing constant erosion. It makes no sense whatsoever.
Juventus has been around for only 3-4 years. The progress that the club has made in that time is incredible. They will surpass the Bolts in every possible way very soon.
Good luck living your life looking backwards. Sounds like a recipe for success.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostThe college and university system in the US is undergoing a massive overhaul which is driven by huge economic pressures. Schools are folding or merging all over the place and athletics that don't drive revenue, like men's soccer for example, are losing ground. The opportunity to get soccer scholarships to college are few and far between, and most go to international students.
Choosing the Bolts based on a history of college commitments is like building a house on a beach that is facing constant erosion. It makes no sense whatsoever.
Juventus has been around for only 3-4 years. The progress that the club has made in that time is incredible. They will surpass the Bolts in every possible way very soon.
Good luck living your life looking backwards. Sounds like a recipe for success.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostI completely agree with this. Bolts is a largely overrated youth soccer program in MA, but they seem to have a successful way to convince parents: basically at the early player development stages they (probably purposely) confuse talent and understanding of the game with aggressiveness and shear force. The chances of this strategy being useful to develop world class players are extremely slim. In fact the reason that people think that Bolts is a great environment is why US soccer is so far behind. I do not mean that it is not an average good program, but it is not the impressive youth soccer club that parents and players should die to get in. Also, realistically, a great player in Revs is essentially one signature away from joining the real pro MLS team and start a real professional soccer career... how can you even beat that? The brand name and recognition of Revs are way better also. So, even comparing the two clubs is pointless. Probably, the only reason to compare the two is to sustain the myth about how good the Bolts are...
U13: No NE Revs Team
U14: Bolts 3 - 0 NE Revs
U15: Bolts 2 - 1 NE Revs
U16: No NE Revs team
U17: Bolts 1 - 1 NE Revs
U19: Bolts 3 - 2 NE Revs
There's a reason the New England Revolution Academy tries to poach players from the Bolts during their U15+ years.
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How can I look up the schedules for Juventus teams at each age group? What teams do they compete against?
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostMLS Next spring 2021 results:
U13: No NE Revs Team
U14: Bolts 3 - 0 NE Revs
U15: Bolts 2 - 1 NE Revs
U16: No NE Revs team
U17: Bolts 1 - 1 NE Revs
U19: Bolts 3 - 2 NE Revs
There's a reason the New England Revolution Academy tries to poach players from the Bolts during their U15+ years.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostMLS Next spring 2021 results:
U13: No NE Revs Team
U14: Bolts 3 - 0 NE Revs
U15: Bolts 2 - 1 NE Revs
U16: No NE Revs team
U17: Bolts 1 - 1 NE Revs
U19: Bolts 3 - 2 NE Revs
There's a reason the New England Revolution Academy tries to poach players from the Bolts during their U15+ years.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostThe same argument is used by the Bolts folks for the u-little teams: "Bolts have more wins, thus they are better". If Bolts were so much better than any other team, they would have many players that would end up playing pro in MLS etc.
Bolts have: Miles Robinson, Diego Fagundez, Aaron Maund, Charlie Davies, Chris Tierney, Jay Heaps, Mike Fucito, Charlie Rugg, Sheanon Williams, Will Packwood, Michael Bustamante and Michael Videira.
Originally posted by Unregistered View PostIn addition, many players from Bolts end up in Revs indeed, but also many players from NEFC, Valeo, Bayside, Seacoast...
Originally posted by Unregistered View PostFinally, many Bolts players end up with commitments, but also many other players from other teams.
Originally posted by Unregistered View PostAgain, it is a good youth soccer option, but not the only good one in MA and some may like their overall soccer philosophy and some may not.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostWho cares? Revs teams play for development with many players playing up a category. Bolts live solely to beat the Revs. Classic little brother syndrome. Fine, you won the last game of h-o-r-s-e. So what? Bolts are lame.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostHow can I look up the schedules for Juventus teams at each age group? What teams do they compete against?
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostBrian Scales got fired right after the Revs weekend where they couldn't beat a single Bolts team. They care. Believe me they care.
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Love it when the boys in the "big boy pants" run around scared like turkeys on Thanksgiving.
#ForzaJuve
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