DA Showcase Day One-

Isn't "sour grapes" an expression that goes well with some of these comments? I'm not sure, I am not an English native speaker so I'm always in doubt. I think that "living in the ivory tower", and pretending to be in "higher moral ground" fit them pretty well too ... I love it when some parents know better than me what to do with my children.
 
Isn't "sour grapes" an expression that goes well with some of these comments? I'm not sure, I am not an English native speaker so I'm always in doubt. I think that "living in the ivory tower", and pretending to be in "higher moral ground" fit them pretty well too ... I love it when some parents know better than me what to do with my children.


Nobody said that. Carry on.
 
This is the most college coaches I have seen at any event ever by far.
That is a great turnout.
They aren't adults gentle reminder.
Again there are private schools that are very strict with abscence guidelines for college id camps.
Why does everyone have to take it down to an ignorant level around here when someone disagrees with you rather than being kind?
Over the years we have given up on trying to work with the teachers in advance, except for a select few that are organized, reasonable humans. Public schools are in no way interested in allowing absences for athletics since every day a student misses school means about $50.00 less for the school. We just call in sick everyday now.

The most college coaches I ever saw at one of DD's game was at a scrimmage between Carlsbad and Legends on the Friday before Surf Cup. There were over 80 coaches on the sideline for one game.
 
They aren't adults gentle reminder.
Again there are private schools that are very strict with abscence guidelines for college id camps.
Why does everyone have to take it down to an ignorant level around here when someone disagrees with you rather than being kind?
What statement was ignorant and unkind? Everyone’s situation is different and I know several girls who didn’t make the trip for those reasons which created opportunities for DPL and/or Younger girls to get the invite. It is up to the kid/family to make decisions that work for them.
 
We knew that- that's obvious. I wouldn't expect them to actually but as a parent I am not interested in schools that would committ before Junior year anyway- going for a specific type. So as a parent although I can be happy for people getting the exposure I will be more interested in seeing the verbals that result from this showcase at the 03 level if any are of substance. I am sorry it doesn't fit the herd mentality

To each their own. It used to be just power 5 schools who recruited pre-Jr Year. But do know things have changed. Elite academic schools like Harvard, Yale and Princetons of the world, are all sourcing talent and committing to kids before your Jr year benchmark.

But don't take my word for it, look it up, it's all there.
 
We knew that- that's obvious. I wouldn't expect them to actually but as a parent I am not interested in schools that would committ before Junior year anyway- going for a specific type. So as a parent although I can be happy for people getting the exposure I will be more interested in seeing the verbals that result from this showcase at the 03 level if any are of substance. I am sorry it doesn't fit the herd mentality
So if a Power 5 School (Pac12, Big12, SEC...) or any D1 for that matter, offered your DD a roster spot with $$ after her sophomore year, would you take it? Or would you really tell them “NO” come back after her Junior year...lol. You definitely haven’t started the recruiting process or have a daughter being actively pursued.

Hopefully every player in Orlando has the grades to get recruited, and has a good understanding with their High Schools in regards to assignments. A lot of schools offer independent study whenever a student is gone for an entire week of school.
 
What statement was ignorant and unkind? Everyone’s situation is different and I know several girls who didn’t make the trip for those reasons which created opportunities for DPL and/or Younger girls to get the invite. It is up to the kid/family to make decisions that work for them.

I wasn’t placing blame on the parents, but on US Soccer. Why couldn’t this have been held during holiday break so they weren’t asking families to make that decision. The large majority of girls are there in hopes of a college scholarship, so why are they making it harder for them to finish off the semester strong academically? We have missed a couple of days of school for soccer, but my dd is still in middle school. I’m not sure I would have allowed that if she were in high school. It’s too bad the powers that be put parents in that position.
 
I wasn’t placing blame on the parents, but on US Soccer. Why couldn’t this have been held during holiday break so they weren’t asking families to make that decision. The large majority of girls are there in hopes of a college scholarship, so why are they making it harder for them to finish off the semester strong academically? We have missed a couple of days of school for soccer, but my dd is still in middle school. I’m not sure I would have allowed that if she were in high school. It’s too bad the powers that be put parents in that position.
Unfortunately, everyone would probably complain that it was too expensive to travel over the Holiday week and that soccer was ruining their Holiday plans. It’s a lose/lose situation.
 
I wasn’t placing blame on the parents, but on US Soccer. Why couldn’t this have been held during holiday break so they weren’t asking families to make that decision. The large majority of girls are there in hopes of a college scholarship, so why are they making it harder for them to finish off the semester strong academically? We have missed a couple of days of school for soccer, but my dd is still in middle school. I’m not sure I would have allowed that if she were in high school. It’s too bad the powers that be put parents in that position.

NCAA passed a rule this year on girls soccer side — no recruiting allowed between mid-December and start of second week of January. So none of those coaches can go to a holiday tournament anymore.

Be careful what you ask for, as US Soccer could do it.
 
So if a Power 5 School (Pac12, Big12, SEC...) or any D1 for that matter, offered your DD a roster spot with $$ after her sophomore year, would you take it? Or would you really tell them “NO” come back after her Junior year...lol. You definitely haven’t started the recruiting process or have a daughter being actively pursued.

Hopefully every player in Orlando has the grades to get recruited, and has a good understanding with their High Schools in regards to assignments. A lot of schools offer independent study whenever a student is gone for an entire week of school.

Again you sound like a Buffoon. Here you are swiping away and don't realize how ignorant you sound and how little you know.
I am not going to take a swipe back at you and what you define as a successful college.
Not outing myself but I can assure you my daughter has been In front of college coaches in the last two weeks that know her name. Carry on ..
 
I wasn’t placing blame on the parents, but on US Soccer. Why couldn’t this have been held during holiday break so they weren’t asking families to make that decision. The large majority of girls are there in hopes of a college scholarship, so why are they making it harder for them to finish off the semester strong academically? We have missed a couple of days of school for soccer, but my dd is still in middle school. I’m not sure I would have allowed that if she were in high school. It’s too bad the powers that be put parents in that position.
Totally hear you...but at the end of the day it comes down to whatever works for US Soccer. It’s better that these young athletes get used to how the real world works. When they get to College they will have road trips/away games during exams and finals. Mommy and Daddy won’t be there to talk to their instructors about academic overload.

Someday they will go out in the work force and realize that the world doesn’t evolve around them. Parents still have options...they can opt out of DA, play high school, play DPL or another League, and take there chances at a college ID camp. I bet every kid at the DA Showcase is there with with the blessing of their schools and Parents.
 
I wasn’t placing blame on the parents, but on US Soccer. Why couldn’t this have been held during holiday break so they weren’t asking families to make that decision. The large majority of girls are there in hopes of a college scholarship, so why are they making it harder for them to finish off the semester strong academically? We have missed a couple of days of school for soccer, but my dd is still in middle school. I’m not sure I would have allowed that if she were in high school. It’s too bad the powers that be put parents in that position.

https://unitedsoccercoaches.org/web...dead_period_in_Division_I_women_s_soccer.aspx
 
Again you sound like a Buffoon. Here you are swiping away and don't realize how ignorant you sound and how little you know.
I am not going to take a swipe back at you and what you define as a successful college.
Not outing myself but I can assure you my daughter has been In front of college coaches in the last two weeks that know her name. Carry on ..
Don’t take it personal, I wasn’t slamming you or your DD...just trying to keep it real. Players are already getting offers from the 2021 graduating class. My DD had offers after her sophomore year and accepted the school that had her major and fit most of the check marks on her list. I don’t think I ever called you a name so let’s not go in that direction. Good luck to your DD but I don’t think you should be commenting about the DA Showcase if your DD doesn’t play on a DA Team...now you can go away.
 
To each their own. It used to be just power 5 schools who recruited pre-Jr Year. But do know things have changed. Elite academic schools like Harvard, Yale and Princetons of the world, are all sourcing talent and committing to kids before your Jr year benchmark.

But don't take my word for it, look it up, it's all there.

Well aware. I know you know it intimately as well. They are placed in a list but doesn't change the likely letter. For the record I respect your opinion and credibility greatly!
 
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