It’s right up there with pong.
And so is women’s college soccer by and large.
It’s right up there with pong.
Nah, but the MLS is.And so is women’s college soccer by and large.
Not entirely true......I won’t argue it is likely more of a regional thing, but there is a lot of interest outside of just friends and familyI could also find “Droan Racing” on TV too. I’m glad you guys all love the women’s college game but only alum, friends and family care about it.
Deflect much?You have obviously not seen the quality of droan racing.
Hmm, there is a different thread for "college" recruiting and for all your good thoughts and information. This is the Girls Development Academy thread. Easy to go off on other tracks.Deflect much?
Only 1 US WNT womens player never played college soccer and Horan isn’t tearing up the NWSL or international play on the US WNT. She also isn’t a high profile player.
Yes, and on top of it all the Frontier division gets the pure age division as a "pilot" program. What is there to pilot other than "politics"!Disagree here. Sorry. But it's my understanding, that member clubs wanted an '03 and '02 age pure DA situation. At least in SoCal and from what I heard from Surf, Slammers and Blues parents/coaches. So, not sure what the hell happened now.
Let me know where my kids can buy their posters. I want to support “the brand” ya know.
Maybe not posters, but jerseys. Prime example. Took DD to see USWNT play at Candlestick park, 2013. Walked up to buy jersey. DD wanted Dunn's jersey. Why? Dunn had no brand. BUT, DD had watched her play at the NCAA playoffs in San Diego in 2012 and Dunn was tearing it up since she was a freshman, even winning the NCAA championships with UNC that year. She knew she would make it to the USWNT and wanted to be the first to have a jersey. They made her a Dunn jersey there that day.
So, yes, kids do want to spend money on players they follow, admire and think are game changers. Brand player? Eh, don't care. She's a good role model tho. Why are you on the girls DA thread and keep shredding the girls game, brand, college programs, future, etc.? This is the GIRLS DA thread, right? So yes, agreed. Back on track!
You mean like Kobe and LeBron?
Not outside of LA. Again our bubbles are different. I’m not saying that NWSL bubble is big but UCLA isn’t on TV on the East Coast.
Regardless. Pro>College.
That was prior to the NBA changing their rules. Also who outside of basketball junkies had heard of Lebron or Kobe prior to the draft? I saw Lebron play against Mater Dei in high school at Pauley Pavilion but I bet you had no idea of who they were. Now that the rules have changed kids spend one year in college building their brand on TV. Regarding women's soccer (which is what we are talking about) the California PAC 12 teams are on television no less than 15 times a year and my kid's team was on TV including ESPNU 20+ times this year. Of course the television audience isn't the same as NFL or NBA it would be absurd to think that it would be. However, more people watch women's college soccer than women's pro soccer and due to Title IX (WooHoo!!) much more money is spent on women's college soccer than in the NWSL and that is a fact!
Have you ever spoken to MP? You should. Good luck to you and your daughter.
That was prior to the NBA changing their rules. Also who outside of basketball junkies had heard of Lebron or Kobe prior to the draft? I saw Lebron play against Mater Dei in high school at Pauley Pavilion but I bet you had no idea of who they were. Now that the rules have changed kids spend one year in college building their brand on TV. Regarding women's soccer (which is what we are talking about) the California PAC 12 teams are on television no less than 15 times a year and my kid's team was on TV including ESPNU 20+ times this year. Of course the television audience isn't the same as NFL or NBA it would be absurd to think that it would be. However, more people watch women's college soccer than women's pro soccer and due to Title IX (WooHoo!!) much more money is spent on women's college soccer than in the NWSL and that is a fact!
Have you ever spoken to MP? You should. Good luck to you and your daughter.
To all the posters discussing the pros and cons of college players, pro players etc.. etc, please take your postings to the appropriate thread if you can figure it out.Every player they have met couldn’t have been nicer and more accommodating. When they see girls line up some “sisterhood” thing kicks in and they understand and see their impact on the games growth.
So go ahead and love the women’s college game. Appreciate it for what it is but please do not overstate it’s general appeal. Until the kids actually play on the international stage most folks don’t know or care who they are and there is nothing wrong with that. Almost all of the women from the National Championship roster from five years ago hopefully are happy and settled in their 9-5 job now and possibly raising a family. If we are very lucky, they may coach their kids and their kids friends.
"...building their brand..."
That's funny stuff.
To all the posters discussing the pros and cons of college players, pro players etc.. etc, please take your postings to the appropriate thread if you can figure it out.
Well, now you know, take it where it belongs.It's called a thread Lamby. It goes where it goes. This is America not Russia.
...Anyone interested in starting FURTHER academy discussions on age bands? I would like to hear more opinions on the 2002/2003 dual age band. The path of MP is not that interesting. No disrespect to her. I will jump onto the 03 or 02 threads under girls. See you there....Well, now you know, take it where it belongs.
In theory talent concentration.So what is the benefit of dual band vs single age band?
In theory talent concentration.