So sorry to hear that and it truly sucks for any player in any sport. Been there and done it. Rehab sucks too and those who come back I have even more props for. Good luck this year and hope to see you guys soon
gotothebushes
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Thats really sad to hear and I fill bad for kids. I do have a question though, If there are just coming back why is the coach having players scrimmage at all? When coming back from a long break players should be stretching, jogging and touches on the ball no? I hope for a speedy recovery.
So true. We have had some training sessions (less than 10) but to subject the players to high effort "tryouts" after such a long break probably wasn't too helpful. We have on our teamsnap scheduled in Aug Surf and a local tune up tournament. Who knows if these take place and I think last year, ECNL started about the third week of Aug. Like Timbuck said training on your own isn't like competitive games.
My kids have been training on their own. I've been impressed by them actually. But they both had a small group session this week and they were wiped out after it. It's just different being in a group. They didn't do any 1v1, SSG or scrimmages - just individual work at a higher intensity with more cutting movements than theyve done on their own.
gotothebushes
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Hope to see you and your team at Surf. Hear more teams are start applying.
Love that facility. This site needs a tshirt or hat so we can pick each other out at tourneys. Or maybe not
gotothebushes
GOLD
That would be funny and seeing all the fights in the parking lot.Love that facility. This site needs a tshirt or hat so we can pick each other out at tourneys. Or maybe not
Just curious, do your teams regularly perform any of the ACL injury prevention exercise routines?
Sadly no. I see them do the same "warm up" lines that haven't changed since she was 10. I would say her old club did have a proactive ACL exercise routine. Her new coach, recently underwent ACL repair herself, will probably implement some routine into their warm ups and cool downs. If not she will be on board for some introduction to it. I will insist my dd talk to her about this.
Too soon for the olders. Especially for those getting ready to sign NLI in November and those hoping to get an offer. Youngers should take the early August spot and the olders the end of August. There are some pretty stupid people running the show.
The Surf Cup is based on college coaches schedules. The success of it for the older age groups is highly dependent on college coaches attendance. College coaches cannot come in late August because they will have games on those weekends. Early August is preseason, and college coaches control their schedule so they can send staff to Surf Cup.
Right!? My DDs team (including her) now has had 6 ACLs! Our 04 team has had 3 and the 02 team I believe 3-4. You would think the club would put mandatory routines in place. I just don't understand it. All you can do is make sure your DD does it on her own before trainings/games. Prayers up for all girls going through this. My DD is now 100%. 15 months post surgery, but can't train with her team or play games. All dressed up and nowhere to go
There is a college showcase in November, a much better time to observe players. Players will be in better game shape, plus the NLI will be signed. Surf Cup is a money maker and a tournament to push their brand.
gotothebushes
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I agree with you on Surf Cup but with this Pandemic going around Tournaments are very important given coaches now having to budget there travel. I would assume most coaches will want all teams at Surf to get a good look at players.
Norco is open Aug 21-23rd. I would give it a 95% chance no tournaments after October. Flu will be big time this winter so close then. Summer heat is when to play with Virus looming in the winter. Actually, safest time to play is now. Vaccine will come right after the election and all will be better. One side will be pissed off some that could be another virus in of itself. Play ball!!!
There is reason to have them in August and November. Talk to college coaches and they will tell you they are way behind in recruiting. Yes, this year there are a lot of obstacles. But if these high school aged players have been training on their own, and they can get in 5-6 weeks of proper training with their teams, August 7-9 is feasible. No one is required to enter the tournament. It is a choice, and one my daughter and her friends are wanting badly to play in.
The problem is there is no way they will get in proper training and be game ready. Game ready would mean having meaningful games and scrimmages over the next month. With one game a week, two if your lucky to get fields, refs. etc. Some might actually have four by the time August rolls around. Remember these players have been off since March. Sure August 7-9 can happen but the players won't be at their best. Injuries will happen then they are out of luck for November. Coaches have players already on their radar at least for the D1 schools. The power 5 have already made many offers to the 04, 03's. The Ivy's won't make offers for the most part until the end of Junior year. Training on your own is not the same as team games. I am sure they are all wanting to play but that is not the point. You are right it is a choice.
Most of the coaches my daughter has been speaking to recently have indicated that all of the August tournaments will be problematic for them to attend. They want her to film the games (if they happen)
College coaches will be at Surf Cup if the NCAA rules allow it. They have to or they miss out on a key event, with the next one not until November.
Copa9, I am curious why you think they need so many scrimmages before a tournament. Surf Cup is not national playoffs. They need to have their first game back at some point. If they get released to scrimmage in training, they can be prepared. Injuries are always a concern, whether it be the first game back or the 20th game back. The players I know are high level players who have been training diligently for months. They have not been off since March. They have been working their tails off.
Copa9, I am curious why you think they need so many scrimmages before a tournament. Surf Cup is not national playoffs. They need to have their first game back at some point. If they get released to scrimmage in training, they can be prepared. Injuries are always a concern, whether it be the first game back or the 20th game back. The players I know are high level players who have been training diligently for months. They have not been off since March. They have been working their tails off.