ECNL expansion 2021-2022

LASTMAN14 said:
Congrats to Beach. (It's weird saying that :D ) At least I only will be driving one daughter to OC.
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No more stealing players now from other clubs, moo :) I got the old, "we have ecnl and they dont pitch" I never fell for it though. I did go for the GDA kool aid and I was first in line to get my free servings. I'm super glad were all together in a top league. It's all I ever asked for Lastman and now I get it. Play ball!!
 
Glad to see the additions and well-deserved entry of Beach and Legends back in the fold. Congrats @Kicker4Life and to all. Slight criticism can't see having three Oklahoma teams in the Texas division. Not a lot of talent at most age levels in either current club. Not sure how much further dissolution the clubs can take up there.
 
This will be the first time in a long time that the playing field is "level" in the Inland Empire footprint for SoCal.

Having watched my DDs and others go through it, the "perception" plays a big part in drawing in primarily the youngers and those olders who aren't as well versed in the recruiting process. I can tell you that there has been so many jumping from one ship to another and back again in our area that it's laughable.

"Arsenal has ECNL and we compete for the true National Championship, Legends is the USYS National Championship, and they don't play teams in our league..."

"Legends has DA and that's the one pathway to the USYNT and ultimately the "list'..."

"Legends lost DA, and now ECNL is back at the top so you better come back over to Arsenal..."

For those who can't see the writing on the wall, these sales people never once mention coaching, development, and what they'll invest in your kid. If you don't "know" already, there is so much a player can do and must do on their own to work the process and own their recruiting and work towards their goals. Directors / Coaches / Platform make it super convenient but it isn't the be all end all. Bottom line focus on the little things that you and your player can control and above all else be an advocate for your kid, not only athletically but on a personal level as well. As my oldest ages out after the next 2021-22 season, I can honestly say that I'm looking forward to this being over and her playing at the next level (knock on wood). We learned lessons along the way and would have done a lot differently over the years but were fortunate to keep it fun and competitive and have memories that no one can ever take away. On the flip side my youngest was a casualty of the bad side of this club soccer machine, and owning my part aside, I'm glad she was able to pivot to something else less toxic for her where she can carry the good skills / qualities / memories and apply those to another arena.

Best of luck to everyone along the way, learn from the ones that have gone through the process and ease up on the kids. Trust me, if they love sports they put enough pressure on themselves and don't need you in their ear half the time. Love them, support them, and take them out for ice cream and talk about anything else but the soccer.

If you want to hear some war stories send me a DM and we can get real ugly.
 
Technician72 said:
This will be the first time in a long time that the playing field is "level" in the Inland Empire footprint for SoCal.

Having watched my DDs and others go through it, the "perception" plays a big part in drawing in primarily the youngers and those olders who aren't as well versed in the recruiting process. I can tell you that there has been so many jumping from one ship to another and back again in our area that it's laughable.

"Arsenal has ECNL and we compete for the true National Championship, Legends is the USYS National Championship, and they don't play teams in our league..."

"Legends has DA and that's the one pathway to the USYNT and ultimately the "list'..."

"Legends lost DA, and now ECNL is back at the top so you better come back over to Arsenal..."

For those who can't see the writing on the wall, these sales people never once mention coaching, development, and what they'll invest in your kid. If you don't "know" already, there is so much a player can do and must do on their own to work the process and own their recruiting and work towards their goals. Directors / Coaches / Platform make it super convenient but it isn't the be all end all. Bottom line focus on the little things that you and your player can control and above all else be an advocate for your kid, not only athletically but on a personal level as well. As my oldest ages out after the next 2021-22 season, I can honestly say that I'm looking forward to this being over and her playing at the next level (knock on wood). We learned lessons along the way and would have done a lot differently over the years but were fortunate to keep it fun and competitive and have memories that no one can ever take away. On the flip side my youngest was a casualty of the bad side of this club soccer machine, and owning my part aside, I'm glad she was able to pivot to something else less toxic for her where she can carry the good skills / qualities / memories and apply those to another arena.

Best of luck to everyone along the way, learn from the ones that have gone through the process and ease up on the kids. Trust me, if they love sports they put enough pressure on themselves and don't need you in their ear half the time. Love them, support them, and take them out for ice cream and talk about anything else but the soccer.

If you want to hear some war stories send me a DM and we can get real ugly.
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This is a very good and insightful post. Player platforms are a necessary evil. If you are lucky, you find a coach/club/environment that rises above the drama that ECNL/DA/GA/MLS, blah blah is and gets your kid ready for the next level (if there is a next level). Player platforms also become overcrowded but that is to be expected and the way they are designed --$$$$.

Now on to the business of getting CA back into the youth soccer scene...
 
Technician72 said:
This will be the first time in a long time that the playing field is "level" in the Inland Empire footprint for SoCal.

Having watched my DDs and others go through it, the "perception" plays a big part in drawing in primarily the youngers and those olders who aren't as well versed in the recruiting process. I can tell you that there has been so many jumping from one ship to another and back again in our area that it's laughable.

"Arsenal has ECNL and we compete for the true National Championship, Legends is the USYS National Championship, and they don't play teams in our league..."

"Legends has DA and that's the one pathway to the USYNT and ultimately the "list'..."

"Legends lost DA, and now ECNL is back at the top so you better come back over to Arsenal..."

For those who can't see the writing on the wall, these sales people never once mention coaching, development, and what they'll invest in your kid. If you don't "know" already, there is so much a player can do and must do on their own to work the process and own their recruiting and work towards their goals. Directors / Coaches / Platform make it super convenient but it isn't the be all end all. Bottom line focus on the little things that you and your player can control and above all else be an advocate for your kid, not only athletically but on a personal level as well. As my oldest ages out after the next 2021-22 season, I can honestly say that I'm looking forward to this being over and her playing at the next level (knock on wood). We learned lessons along the way and would have done a lot differently over the years but were fortunate to keep it fun and competitive and have memories that no one can ever take away. On the flip side my youngest was a casualty of the bad side of this club soccer machine, and owning my part aside, I'm glad she was able to pivot to something else less toxic for her where she can carry the good skills / qualities / memories and apply those to another arena.

Best of luck to everyone along the way, learn from the ones that have gone through the process and ease up on the kids. Trust me, if they love sports they put enough pressure on themselves and don't need you in their ear half the time. Love them, support them, and take them out for ice cream and talk about anything else but the soccer.

If you want to hear some war stories send me a DM and we can get real ugly.
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Time for some specs tech for next season?
 
crush said:
Time for some specs tech for next season?
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I'm going to sync up the roll calls one last time across the age groups to keep them alive for the next generation. Let me look at what the kid does going into next season and it's a possibility for the 04s. I'll have to solicit some notes from the posters, but I can whip it to together and build some narrative and craft the stories from the details.
 
Technician72 said:
I'm going to sync up the roll calls one last time across the age groups to keep them alive for the next generation. Let me look at what the kid does going into next season and it's a possibility for the 04s. I'll have to solicit some notes from the posters, but I can whip it to together and build some narrative and craft the stories from the details.
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03/04 next year Tech. Just like the old days. I would be honored to help you with any info I might have. Injuries have taken a few out. I have no idea what team is #1, but I bet Beach and Legends will have a say. This is going to be one insane league bro. I will not be chirping out any predictions. Show your skills to the young bucks Tech. It's giving back to the game.
 
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