...without actually being Latino.
Is this in the future for the GDA?
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...without actually being Latino.
I don’t have a problem with that at all. Latinos love Donovan.
Justus
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Bushman, my friend will be there and I told her to give you a hug on my behalf. My dd wanted me to let you know good luck to your dd as well. She likes her and appreciates her efforts on the field
Justus
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@Fact- 100% one reap what one sows. For the record, my dd never thought or thinks or wants to be the next Mia. Only wants to play against those who talk that way and think that way. Just looking for fierce competition, that's it. What happen to my dd shouldn't happen to any girl, period!!! Laugh at me and mock me more, please. I know who you are Fact Checker
@Kicker- No comment
@espola- Lets meet up someday and share emails from Docs we both got when our dds were 11. I'm curious what deals your dd got back in the day. Then we can come back 10 years from now and look at the next dads offer for his 11 year old. My goal is we both find away to make that email better for the next guy and not BS. I don't get a kicker out of seeing other dads and their dds get screwed over from dudes like I had to deal with. Anyone ever care to see what he's up to these days.
gotothebushes
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I’m all ears..
gotothebushes
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Hope you can find closure! Seems like that might take awhile. Not sure what else you can do. Wish your daughter the best where ever she lands and let’s hope she’s happy.Bushman, my friend will be there and I told her to give you a hug on my behalf. My dd wanted me to let you know good luck to your dd as well. She likes her and appreciates her efforts on the field
Justus
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I went back and read because the Busman told me to. Thanks for the advice. New things pop up like this:
"You consistently cry foul and in doing so disrespect those who put their time in."
Again everyone, Were talkin about a time in Summer 2017, before the great new EURO Philosophy was shoved down ALL of our throats. It's like a foreign religion that we all must obey from euro tv evangelists (sorry if I offend anyone). I accepted the koolaide in my heart the day I heard it. I was moved deeply by this new Philosophy. I even went out of my way to promote it. Imagine if my kid made the choir list? This is how my kid and her teammates was training before the GR8T DA NATIONAL PHILOSOHY WAS RELESSED IN SEPT 2017
"They prepared better than everybody. Our team trained four days a week, we played teams older than us and we played boys," Dolinsky said. "Every challenge we thought of to throw at them, they responded. It feels surreal to be a National Champion. Being with these girls for the last 16 months and having it all conclude like this is indescribable."
That's how you train to win, minus the yelling. Dude knew how to coach soccer, just not good emotionally for most little girls. My dd and I actually think he's a good guy, just needs to get better training like all of us could use. When DA started, I had one training to compare it too and we NEVER came close to that level. The DA will never have more "better Competitive games." Charmin is why I say this philosophy is week.
"You consistently cry foul and in doing so disrespect those who put their time in."
Again everyone, Were talkin about a time in Summer 2017, before the great new EURO Philosophy was shoved down ALL of our throats. It's like a foreign religion that we all must obey from euro tv evangelists (sorry if I offend anyone). I accepted the koolaide in my heart the day I heard it. I was moved deeply by this new Philosophy. I even went out of my way to promote it. Imagine if my kid made the choir list? This is how my kid and her teammates was training before the GR8T DA NATIONAL PHILOSOHY WAS RELESSED IN SEPT 2017
"They prepared better than everybody. Our team trained four days a week, we played teams older than us and we played boys," Dolinsky said. "Every challenge we thought of to throw at them, they responded. It feels surreal to be a National Champion. Being with these girls for the last 16 months and having it all conclude like this is indescribable."
That's how you train to win, minus the yelling. Dude knew how to coach soccer, just not good emotionally for most little girls. My dd and I actually think he's a good guy, just needs to get better training like all of us could use. When DA started, I had one training to compare it too and we NEVER came close to that level. The DA will never have more "better Competitive games." Charmin is why I say this philosophy is week.
Justus
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I feel your warm sincerity about how much you care about my dd and her happiness. TY, I will pass it on to her and good luck this year
Justus
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I have motto I've held forever. "Whatever you do, work hard and have fun." I told that to my dd the day she started playing soccer and still do today. I will never stop with that advice.
"The girls sacrificed summer of beach trips and constantly hanging out with friends."
"They prepared better than everybody. Our team trained four days a week, we played teams older than us and we played boys," Dolinsky said. "Every challenge we thought of to throw at them, they responded. It feels surreal to be a National Champion. Being with these girls for the last 16 months and having it all conclude like this is indescribable."
“I love my teammates,” she exclaimed. “Some of the girls have been playing together since they were 5 years old so the relationships run deep. We are very close and work hard for each other on and off the field.”
Q. Were the girls working hard? My answer: I don't think there were a group of girls working harder than anyone their age that summer. Just saying.....
Q. Were the girls having fun?
Two Question quiz for all of you if you dare try to get both right
"The girls sacrificed summer of beach trips and constantly hanging out with friends."
"They prepared better than everybody. Our team trained four days a week, we played teams older than us and we played boys," Dolinsky said. "Every challenge we thought of to throw at them, they responded. It feels surreal to be a National Champion. Being with these girls for the last 16 months and having it all conclude like this is indescribable."
“I love my teammates,” she exclaimed. “Some of the girls have been playing together since they were 5 years old so the relationships run deep. We are very close and work hard for each other on and off the field.”
Q. Were the girls working hard? My answer: I don't think there were a group of girls working harder than anyone their age that summer. Just saying.....
Q. Were the girls having fun?
Two Question quiz for all of you if you dare try to get both right
Justus
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He was responding to a question about why no "real" Latinos were on the "59 member Youth Task Force." A better comment would have been something like this: "WTF" "I had no clue. I was super busy trying to get MLS in SD or any pro team for that matter. I still have wheels and I want to play and coach. Now that I know no true blood brother of mine made the selection of 59, I'm going to make sure that happens because these Latinos pushed my ass when I was younger and made me the soccer player I am. In fact, without them, I would have been screwed. So hell yes, I will make sure that happens, Now!!!!!!" BTW, imagine Chris Mullen saying something like that with his brothas that made him better. Imagine the NBA keeping the blacks out of the game. What kind of game would we have today...…..
To be clear - in my case, it is sons not daughters. My daughter hated playing for a really good coach because some of his training methods made her feel bad since she performed below the level of the other players and he gave the whole team grades on their performance every week. She dropped out of the club's GU9 A team, then came back for a couple of happy years on the B team, then dropped soccer altogether for lacrosse which was a happy experience for her all the way through high school.
The bad experiences were from club and college coaches who were trying to woo my sons to their clubs/teams with false promises, obvious ignorance of their abilities, and offensive attitudes.
Justus
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I stand corrected. Truly sorry to hear about the grade part at 9 years old for your dd. That sucks. My son's u8 mustangs pony league coach, "Coach Dave" helped my son say no to anything sports until his SR year of HS. Little Trevor allowed the ball to go through his legs in the playoffs and the winning run scored and we lost. Asshole yelled as loud as he could and told little Trevor he owes his teammates an apology for allowing the ball to go through his legs and cost all the championship. My son was on the bench. This "coach Dave" guy played minor league ball and he brought his way to the game. He took over the league too and formed his own travel ball team with his buddies so all his kids and his buddies could start and play all the games. Play SS, bat clean up, pitch whenever. I hear they had motor homes and traveled all over. My son wasn't even close to that level, They use Pony to recruit for their travel ball circus. His kid was ok if you know what I mean. But played the whole game, never came out and took playing time away from all the kids like my son. I played Little League it was awesome. Never saw a coach like that. However, where my son was living it was Pony League. I did give that guy a piece of mine later though at the grocery store. He's out of baseball now and his kids don't talk to him from what I hear. Sad story for all the kids out there but there is always a Dave out there unfortunately. Curious to know what offer your boys got from the clubs when they were 11? Care to share a little? Maybe that's too young for back then?
We were offered spots on other San Diego clubs or parents whose kids were on those clubs suggested out boys were good enough to be on "real teams". We politely turned those aside and I didn't complain when my older son decided he wanted to abandon his long-time teammates to play with his school buddies on a neighboring club's BU15 team, a level higher in the Presidio brackets and a year up for him. The nastiness didn't really start until high school years. Club coaches can say anything; college coaches are constrained by NCAA regulations but can still be offensive in other ways, such as pointing out how much more prestige there would be playing at their almost-Ivy college instead of one of those State schools.
Yes, facts can be offensive sometimes. Truly nasty.
You had to be there to appreciate the nature of the coach's statements.
Justus
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Hahaha. How about this one: DD heads out to NC for first big DA showcase will all the scouts. Everyone and anyone is there. Coach/club already disappointed at my little goat because she already told them NO MAS, I want to play with my HS buddies next year. Fist game with da scouts and coach says: "Hey little goat, you know I always pick one goat out of other the coats to sit one out. Today, your the lucky goat I picked." Cool stuff the coaches do to the kids after they help win the club #11
Justus
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My dd influences others if you know what I mean. Not good to have the oldest one around saying things like, "why can't I do both HS and the DA?" That's how my dd is. Is that bad? I hear she wasn't the only asking the same questions. Girls have a way to get what they want from their dads, trust meHahaha. How about this one: DD heads out to NC for first big DA showcase will all the scouts. Everyone and anyone is there. Coach/club already disappointed at my little goat because she already told them NO MAS, I want to play with my HS buddies next year. Fist game with da scouts and coach says: "Hey little goat, you know I always pick one goat out of other the coats to sit one out. Today, your the lucky goat I picked." Cool stuff the coaches do to the kids after they help win the club #11
That's why I knew this 4 day training program was a load of crap. Most girls would never do it. No one is unless they move away from peer pressure, live in the woods, are home schooled and train everyday with their coach, dad, mom and do that everyday, alone..... No thanks!!! Plus my dd wanted to have fun too. NC was a prep class for college, not no YNT. "Where is your home work?" "Hand in your phones now!!!" You see, my little goat wanted to have fun and if you want to represent the USA in soccer these days you can't have fun. She frankly was a bad influence on all the girls who wanted to play HS Soccer and have a little social fun once in awhile (no boyfriends I promise).
Justus
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Buyer Beware, when you fly to Florida and play in hot, humid sweat and you see dads & moms there making sure there dd gets 25% starts, make sure you get a hug from the Bushman. He has booth in the corner over by the Alligator lake. Free hugs tooHahaha. How about this one: DD heads out to NC for first big DA showcase will all the scouts. Everyone and anyone is there. Coach/club already disappointed at my little goat because she already told them NO MAS, I want to play with my HS buddies next year. Fist game with da scouts and coach says: "Hey little goat, you know I always pick one goat out of other the coats to sit one out. Today, your the lucky goat I picked." Cool stuff the coaches do to the kids after they help win the club #11
Also, make sure to get something signed before you leave on the flight across the country that guarantees your goat three starts, position and all minutes played unless it's a blow out. I have a friend whose dd flew to NC and sat on the bench in 30 degree weather and played last 5 minutes in front of all the scouts. Coach said, "Scouts like to see who can come off the bench when their ass is freezing." Score was 8-0 when she came in to show her stuff. Her best friend keeps scoring all the goals, starts and plays the whole game and already has a full ride to big time college at 13. Sally ask her mom what she's doing wrong and mom say she's not working hard enough and not putting in the time to juggle and do more than the 4 days of training that is required.....at least. So mom has a few bucks and will pay for the training she can make sure that never happens again to her little baby. She went again one more time and saw all the writing on the wall and got out. Now plays local league, plays, plays, plays, the whole game and is lo0king at great D2 school close to home. Full ride too because she is a very good kid, excellent student and good soccer player. Plus, she's having fun If your not playing, how can that be fun?gotothebushes
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Buyer Beware, when you fly to Florida and play in hot, humid sweat and you see dads & moms there making sure there dd gets 25% starts, make sure you get a hug from the Bushman. He has booth in the corner over by the Alligator lake. Free hugs too
Justus! Don't make fun of my hugs. I'm not that kind of a guy to just give out my hugs. I was serious!
Justus
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Ya right, say hi to the fellas. Sounds like the place I would like to spend 6 days for youth soccer. Fly in Tues late and have a parent meeting at 11:30pm EST to make sure the little trouble makers aren't having any fun, and you better not be up late too. Practice at the fields Wednesday at 8am. Dads are out golfing and drinking booze at 6am. Go to FSU for sight seeing tour at 12. Watch Chelsea v MC at 5pm, eat dinner and turn in cell phone. No talking after 8pm. Need to prepare for big match up with BSFU on Thursday, #1 on the East Coast according to @MARsSPEED and the new and improved GotSoccer rankings. Have big game at 7am (girls are happy because it's not 100 degrees yet and some just want to get it over with so they can go sight seeing and maybe check out the beach. You win big challenge 11-1. You repeat the same cycle until you leave on Monday. I think the dads are the one's having most of the fun. Have fun in FL Bushman