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The more I learn about ecnl the more I believe that
ECNL is for the ...... privileged families that can afford it.
ECNL is...... an excellent way to give exposure to kids in front of college scouts

ECNL is...... a way for your daughter to travel and enjoy soccer life.

ECNL is...... making it too easy for college scouts to find undiscovered talent.


So help me get your thoughts on ECNL for those that have gone through it already.
 
My daughter has played ECNL for about 14 months now and two primary reasons for the switch were: 1. To consistently play higher level competition and 2. Exposure

It has been a positive experience (for the most part). Expensive? Yes. We sacrifice quite a bit in order for her to play. The costs outside of the standard club fees are the killer (travel expenses, tournament fees, etc).

She has (3) former teammates playing DA and they are happy (all three are starters). It is my understanding that DA costs are regulated through funding from US soccer. Travel expenses (for players is covered).
 
Like a box of chocolates; "You never know what you're gonna get.”.... really depends on the club, coach(s), etc.

Girls platform has been good for college exposure but has become a bit uneven I've heard with the competition

Oldest daughter played 2 seasons and she was happy with the program, can get expensive with the travel but the college coaches do come out in numbers.

DA is generally not any more/less expense on the travel since most people don't get any travel scholarships (fed poverty level required & only ~ 1500 people received them nation wide) . Overall maybe for some the fees are a bit less expensive vs DA since its only ~ 7-9 months instead of 10+ of training & playing.

With spending on youth sports this year will top 17 billion dollars, some families spending $10,000 a year per kid or more. But there is a problem. The price of playing sports has gotten so high that millions of kids can’t keep up.

 
SoccerFan4Life said:
The more I learn about ecnl the more I believe that
ECNL is for the ...... privileged families that can afford it.
ECNL is...... an excellent way to give exposure to kids in front of college scouts

ECNL is...... a way for your daughter to travel and enjoy soccer life.

ECNL is...... making it too easy for college scouts to find undiscovered talent.


So help me get your thoughts on ECNL for those that have gone through it already.
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Ok so here is the deal:

  • League Competition in DA is significantly stronger than ECNL
  • National Competition in DA is somewhat stronger than ECNL
  • ECNL she can play HS; but if her goal is to compete for a college scholarship how will your daughter compete against those who practice and play in a competitive environment 10 months a year
  • Your daughter can be recruited for college in either league, no advantage either way
  • While ECNL may be more conducive to college recruiting for coaches, if you asked them they would prefer their recruited players play DA, not to mention US Soccer and their coaches
  • If your daughter is any good the club will give your daughter a scholarship based on whether she can help them win
  • If you want a competent professional coach they need to get paid
  • Depends on her perspective and goals with respect to her enjoyment
  • Talent cannot be created it is born
  • Have fun
Oh no here it comes!
 
genesis said:
Ok so here is the deal:

  • League Competition in DA is significantly stronger than ECNL
  • National Competition in DA is somewhat stronger than ECNL
  • ECNL she can play HS; but if her goal is to compete for a college scholarship how will your daughter compete against those who practice and play in a competitive environment 10 months a year
  • Your daughter can be recruited for college in either league, no advantage either way
  • While ECNL may be more conducive to college recruiting for coaches, if you asked them they would prefer their recruited players play DA, not to mention US Soccer and their coaches
  • If your daughter is any good the club will give your daughter a scholarship based on whether she can help them win
  • If you want a competent professional coach they need to get paid
  • Depends on her perspective and goals with respect to her enjoyment
  • Talent cannot be created it is born
  • Have fun
Oh no here it comes!
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Dam! I thought you disappeared forever! You are reincarnated after how many years?
 
genesis said:
Black holes are a bitch
Where can I create trouble
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genesis said:
Not sorry to disagree; either it's not a competitive (DA / ECNL) club or the kid just isn't that good. Besides that's just what the tell the sheep.
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All good....we can agree to disagree. I just know our DA club does not scholarship, not even girls who are in the USWNT or USGNT pools.
 
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