Sitting at beach. Waves are awesome, yellow flag. Surfed with da boy b4 he goes to little unicorn u. So proud of him, really. Keep reading or go away. This is my time now.You are a big drama queen, looking for a lot of attention and it is getting boring. I hope you aren't as whiny in real life.
Sitting at beach. Waves are awesome, yellow flag. Surfed with da boy b4 he goes to little unicorn u. So proud of him, really. Keep reading or go away. This is my time now.
...But you recount a part of the history I have never heard before. I believe you but am wondering if there was any reporting on this at the time it was occurring? I ask b/c USSF seems committed to GDA and to undermining ECNL (hey, market forces are what they are) in a way that seems to vary from what I'd expect if litigation avoidance was the driving force. Again, I believe what you wrote but am interested in a bit more color. Thanks in advance.
You were shut down. Hmmm.Sitting at beach. Waves are awesome, yellow flag. Surfed with da boy b4 he goes to little unicorn u. So proud of him, really. Keep reading or go away. This is my time now.
What I communicated was an insiders perspective. I personally have a unique perspective because of my job and have had the opportunity to sit down with many involved at the higher levels of youth soccer over beers/scotch/wine/more beer and ruminate on the state and direction. That said, its easy to follow the thread by looking at statements of US Soccer after the players filed their EEOC claim in 2016.
See: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/uswn...N5dbkz5MY6YWbNOzwMMoVBkFh9gbFCrRL1QcbtVwRHQSM
US Soccer's response to the EEOC complaint, which had been previously threatened was:
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But, to fully appreciate the origin of the claim you need to look at what was happening in 2014 and 2015 and the disparity allegations.
US Soccer's response was the formation of the girls DA to take that chip away.
I feel like I'm talking to my teenagers. You have been told you just don't seem to want to listen. If not DA then ECNL if not ECNL then ODP, they do scout areas not in DA just not as heavily because there is a cost and concentration of players. The DA is the best path because they have Technical directors at almost every game and the US national scouts heavily attend showcases and championships. There were 7 at one of our championship games in June. ECNL national events are probably the second most attended events by US soccer scouts, then probably big showcases (Surf Cup, PDA, Jeferson Cup etc) and ODP. Many of the US scouts are college coaches in case you didn't know. BTW if she doesn't get noticed now because she's not in the right place(because you don't seem to want to play the required game) or she is currently not there as a player, they do scout college. All but two on the US world cup team played in college, plus many others from various countries played in US colleges. Those players move on and play in the pros. So it is kind of a minor league system between college and the NWSL. Listen or don't, I'm out of this mind numbing thread, good luck to your DD. Oh and BTW it is a pipe dream for most including the DA girls to make the full national team, at most 2 or 3 girls from an age group will ever make the full national team and even if they are all pulled from DA teams (about 1250 girls per age group) it less than a .25% chance.Were not trying to play in the DA. We will never play in the FREE DA league that makes 12 and 13 year olds world cup players for FREE!!!!. I don't think we would be welcomed even if we tried. However, I still would like her to be scouted like other DA Private school educated kids with smart dads with money. Please US SOCCER FEDERATION and BIG CLUB have some sort program for the other 1/3 of the country and some us other folks in da other leagues. Please share the process with us so we can prepare to like all the other future pro players at the DA. My dd has a goal. MAPs dd had goals and has pretty achieved them all up to this point. My dd wants to make da list and play on da BIG SQUAD someday. She's asking for a little guidance as she prepares for HS. I was told by higher up at BIG CLUB that it was a "pipe dream" and to only foucs on the deal at college. But my dd wants to make da list. I saw BIG CLUB advertisng at BIG CLUB tourney and said something about "following your dreams" and it made me think about what higher up dad said to me. I'm confused with the messaging from BIG CLUB and US SOCCER FEDERATION. please help me. Someone, anyone please. TY
There are much nicer campuses in the UC system than UCLA.
I believe you - and I believe your inside information may tell the story. But I don’t see the thread in the HuffPo article or the 3/31/16 statement from US Soccer. I will what I can find from those other years (I just don’t see the youth soccer connection other than a passing reference)
Look at pictures of GCU's stadium (not the same as a some of the Cali schools) it is pretty cool. University of Denver which is on par with a UC School if not better has another killer stadium but no beach. Find the compromise. LMU has an amazing campus and the grass on their field.....
I thought the same thing until i looked up their 990 and they received a grant for just over $1,500,000 in 2017.
That attorney would start at the Amateur Sports Act of 1978. What would be the purpose of trying to label it a quasi governmental entity/role? I can see one negative and that would be taking power out of the hands of its members. I'll note that the Federation is still subject to the rules relating to equal employment, anti-discrimination, etc. As a 501(c)(3) its prohibited from political endorsements and other acts.
Are the stats for D1 schools or did they include D2 schools?I hate to dredge this up, but in 2017 the NCAA Research department did a study of early recruiting (http://www.ncaa.org/sites/default/files/2017DIRes_DISAACEarlyRecruitingSurvey_(Oct2017)_FINAL_20171013.pdf)
Here are the results regarding verbal offers for women's sports. Only 3% of athletes at the 9th grade age or younger were given verbal commitment's for a scholarship. 29% where in 10th grade, 55% were in 11th grade and 9% were 12 graders.
This is not a problem that some may perceive it is.
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"America the beautiful and home of the free where DREAMS are made" Always remember that a dream becomes a reality if you work hard at it. My dd dream is to be on the National Team. Make fun all you want. The first question that should be asked of any girl entering a competition to be on THE LIST should say, "To play for the National Team." Right now 99% say, College degree. I see that I'm in the minority on the forum. Remember, this was not a "pipe dream" for Mallory, Morgan, Megan and the rest. Anyway as time goes by the story will come clearer for all. TYI feel like I'm talking to my teenagers. You have been told you just don't seem to want to listen. If not DA then ECNL if not ECNL then ODP, they do scout areas not in DA just not as heavily because there is a cost and concentration of players. The DA is the best path because they have Technical directors at almost every game and the US national scouts heavily attend showcases and championships. There were 7 at one of our championship games in June. ECNL national events are probably the second most attended events by US soccer scouts, then probably big showcases (Surf Cup, PDA, Jeferson Cup etc) and ODP. Many of the US scouts are college coaches in case you didn't know. BTW if she doesn't get noticed now because she's not in the right place(because you don't seem to want to play the required game) or she is currently not there as a player, they do scout college. All but two on the US world cup team played in college, plus many others from various countries played in US colleges. Those players move on and play in the pros. So it is kind of a minor league system between college and the NWSL. Listen or don't, I'm out of this mind numbing thread, good luck to your DD. Oh and BTW it is a pipe dream for most including the DA girls to make the full national team, at most 2 or 3 girls from an age group will ever make the full national team and even if they are all pulled from DA teams (about 1250 girls per age group) it less than a .25% chance.
Don't hate you. We share mutual friends. But your posts and threads were manic. Very TMZ gone tilt. The answers should come from your experiences. The last time Dominic took posts or threads down it was over the Anaheim Surf scandal and Surf (SD) was involved, as well as Cal South. You did it all by yourself. That's impressive.I got back on folks. Scary email from big brother. You can't make this stuff up unless you lived it. Anyway, Dom I promise to follow da rules. It's important as adults that all rules are followed and I didn't do that and for that I am truly, truly sorry. I would ask for second chance from the group? I realized today that we all come from different places and each girl might have a different reason their playing. I honestly was naïve that college was what everyone wants for the most part. I'm so sorry. Were here for a different reason than college. Can we all forgive each other? Some of you have not experienced what we have so you can't speak on the experience. MAP is from CSL and even the ECNL dads the days were different. I'm just a dad looking for some answers to questions my dd and I have. Please don't band me. I will only discuss on this Topic. Sorry kicker for getting a little competitive, it runs in the blood. Anyway, Elle is for her and Justus is for him. Were the FEARSOME FOURSOME. 11:11. Please be kind to my dd. Hate me all you want. Perception is not reality.