DA Showcase Day One-

LadiesMan217 said:
This is the most college coaches I have seen at any event ever by far.
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That is a great turnout.
Striker17 said:
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?
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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.
 
Striker17 said:
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?
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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.
 
Striker17 said:
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
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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.
 
Striker17 said:
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
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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.
 
Kicker4Life said:
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.
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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.
 
chargerfan said:
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.
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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.
 
chargerfan said:
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.
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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.
 
Livinthedream said:
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.
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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 ..
 
chargerfan said:
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.
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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.
 
chargerfan said:
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.
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https://unitedsoccercoaches.org/web...dead_period_in_Division_I_women_s_soccer.aspx
 
Striker17 said:
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 ..
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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.
 
Zerodenero said:
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.
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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!
 
LadiesMan217 said:
Must be painful for parents who's kids academic success is hinged on missing 4 days of school.
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Livinthedream said:
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.
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Actually, some colleges make accommodations for their athletes.
 
outside! said:
That is a great turnout.

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.
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Point of information only, in California it does not matter the reason for the absence, the school looses money if a student is absent, unless they do an independent study contract which needs to be for a minimum of five days. By the end of April or middle of May the schools have received their maximum ADA so if a student is absent they don't loose money at that point, they don't want anyone to know that though. Bottom line, students do need to keep absences to a minimum for their own academic success. High school is more complicated with the homework, classwork all being important to a students success and future.
 
outside! said:
That is a great turnout.

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.
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Good info. I saw the DA abscence waiver Online. I think your strategy is a lot better. Thanks for the useful information about it. We have the same issues even with one day abscenses for other pursuits so I was suprised to hear no one else had that issue.
 
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