Girls DA vs ECNL
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meatsweats
SILVER ELITE
Let's hear it!
bababooey
GOLD
Best of luck JL. I don't know all of the background here, but I do hope everything works out best for you and your player.
I really wish all leagues, coaches, DOC's, Cal South, etc. would do what is best for the player, not the club. I realize that not everything is black and white, but when the player suffers due to a "club policy" or "gaming circuit policy", then things have gone wrong.
Let the kids play!
I really wish all leagues, coaches, DOC's, Cal South, etc. would do what is best for the player, not the club. I realize that not everything is black and white, but when the player suffers due to a "club policy" or "gaming circuit policy", then things have gone wrong.
Let the kids play!
meatsweats
SILVER ELITE
http://lagalaxysd.com/girls-da/
I just had a friend forward this to me. In LA Galaxy SD's DA FAQ's, they say the following:
"Q. Can players play high school or in outside competition?
A. Players can play in high school, however if they play in high school they will be excluded from DA events, regular season games and training during the high school season."
Is this possible and are clubs/players really going to be able to do this. Anyone heard this from their own DOC or coach? We were told that DA means no HS or outside sport, period! Just curious, because that is the biggest concern most players have when deciding between DA vs. staying with ECNL.
https://ussoccer.app.box.com/s/ah93rip3n7tajj9mhcn3amro5405rqoy
USSF Development Regulations say this:
"5. Academy Players currently registered with an Academy Club have committed to forgoparticipating in both the Academy and high school soccer. Players who participate in high school soccerare ineligible to participate in Academy practice and competition during that same season. Only playerswho have been granted a waiver by the League Office will be allowed to remain on their clubs Academyroster during the high school soccer season. This waiver must be requested before September 4, 2015 tobe considered for the roster exemption.
Players registered with a Development Academy club will not be allowed to re-enter the program during the same season after participating in the high school season with their current or a different Academy Club."
I just had a friend forward this to me. In LA Galaxy SD's DA FAQ's, they say the following:
"Q. Can players play high school or in outside competition?
A. Players can play in high school, however if they play in high school they will be excluded from DA events, regular season games and training during the high school season."
Is this possible and are clubs/players really going to be able to do this. Anyone heard this from their own DOC or coach? We were told that DA means no HS or outside sport, period! Just curious, because that is the biggest concern most players have when deciding between DA vs. staying with ECNL.
https://ussoccer.app.box.com/s/ah93rip3n7tajj9mhcn3amro5405rqoy
USSF Development Regulations say this:
"5. Academy Players currently registered with an Academy Club have committed to forgoparticipating in both the Academy and high school soccer. Players who participate in high school soccerare ineligible to participate in Academy practice and competition during that same season. Only playerswho have been granted a waiver by the League Office will be allowed to remain on their clubs Academyroster during the high school soccer season. This waiver must be requested before September 4, 2015 tobe considered for the roster exemption.
Players registered with a Development Academy club will not be allowed to re-enter the program during the same season after participating in the high school season with their current or a different Academy Club."
Juggle Luv
BRONZE
"Our" club says that the transfer can only be approved if we've relocated. The rules say that is only one of four things that the commissioner will consider in approving a transfer. #letthekidsplay
Juggle Luv
BRONZE
We heard this straight out of the Carlsbad's DoC's mouth.
We've invested tons of money towards ECNL, only to be lied to by the coach. Now, her DoC is trying his best to keep our dd from playing, citing that transfers can only be approved if you have relocated. I urge everyone to understand the commitment that they are making to ECNL and read the rules (they were posted a few weeks ago, not very helpful for our situation). However, if your dd is ECNL, she can't even step on a tryout field for a club that is both Academy and ECNL except during a two month ECNL approved window!
NoGoal
DA
I know of a few ECNL players who have transferred mid-season. If you are NOT a headache parent, leave in good terms, and both DOC's approve the transfer it can happen.
Juggle Luv
BRONZE
The problem is that she is not happy and thriving. She just wants to PLAY! A certain club is permitting her from doing so!
Juggle Luv
BRONZE
That's what we were told. In fact, the "new" club suggested that we work with our team manager because their family had just gone through this process. Sigh!
Juggle Luv
BRONZE
Thanks! So they are full of s***!
NoGoal
DA
Your coach, DOC or both are just being a jerk!
Juggle Luv
BRONZE
Coach is the DoC! You have no idea what a jerk he has been! We very nicely told him that our daughter was not happy and our intentions to leave. He responded with a nasty e-mail! This will all be shared soon, as this DoC lied to our face repeatedly and his e-mail to us proves it!
Juggle Luv
BRONZE
Thank you!
Juggle Luv
BRONZE
And when you are wanting to leave a club, you are usually upset! We took great care to communicate nicely! #dumbfounded #DoCtobenamed
Juggle Luv
BRONZE
Update: Still no reply from the DoC. We asked for a phone call days ago
Juggle Luv
BRONZE
Academy is the way to go! Just look at where the 1998 boys have landed! Or perhaps, that was due to the coach?
NoGoal
DA
That sucks, because the coach is taking it personal and punishing your DD.
I now know for SURE who this is. Key words were "nasty email"
meatsweats
SILVER ELITE
I wouldn't bash ECNL. Soccer world is small. Be careful. A lot of ECNL clubs also are DA's now.
Anyway, I'm more concerned about future HS rules and what is or isn't truly allowed and what clubs are selling to potential DA players. (see above post)
As for ECNL and tryout rules, they have been in place for a reason, I get that. But it's not to the benefit of the player. The DA will be no different, if not more harsh! So I assume, reading the USSF regulations.
3thatplay
SILVER
Slide 6 of the Girls DA Webinar states that players can play HS for now but later they will be prohibited.
On the boys side, you can also request an exemption to play HS soccer if you are on scholarship at a private school and the scholarship is connected to you playing soccer for the school.