Speaking of topsoil, it appears WSA is bringing in dirt at their complex.
It looked like they were actively working on multiple fields this week.
Speaking of topsoil, it appears WSA is bringing in dirt at their complex.
I have been many times to BA that have been less than stellar. We used to play in a what they attempted to make a non-political academy league out there. It was meh. The younglings area for tournaments is no bueno. I have been at BA again and the fields were no bueno but it was also rainy.No offense taken. I love Indian Springs it is the nicest complex. I just wonder what we could do in Jenks if it was funded by the tax payers, not paying $56k a year in property tax, with use of the parks department and charged more than we charge…….Where does all the $$ go??
Wynalda is a prick and almost a nihilist. I am tired of listening to Landon Donovan talking about commitment when that guy took a year off before the World Cup and then demanded to be back on the team. That is a trumpian level of hypocrisy.
You’re not special. Screenshots of my posts have been sent to third parties as wellLemme just say: it’s pretty amazing what an environment change can do for a kid. Getting around a group that values you and cheers for you really does make a huge difference. Watching my daughter go from hating team training last year to being happy about team training and even asking to play 3v3 again is awesome.
That’s not a dig at TSC. I know someone, somewhere, is reading all my posts and screen shooting and sharing them, so let me be clear about that lol
You’re not special. Screenshots of my posts have been sent to third parties as well![]()
When do you guys head out to San Diego? We leave in the morning.You’re not special. Screenshots of my posts have been sent to third parties as well![]()
lol, yes sir10:05 am. Southwest to Phoenix then to SD We on the same plane ?
Come find us tomorrow. I’ll have the girl w the FCD soccer bag, a crazy 11 year old boy running wild thru the terminal, a 16 year old boy who won’t be acknowledging he’s w us and an annoyed looking wifelol, yes sir
😂😂😂😂alright: these bathrooms at Westbank are unacceptable. Holy moly.
Unacceptable is a compliment, they are 4 levels past that.alright: these bathrooms at Westbank are unacceptable. Holy moly.
Unacceptable is a compliment, they are 4 levels past that.
Probably not a good time to tell you the restroom facilities at nationals (surf sports complex) consists entirely of porta potties . Now everything else is first classUnacceptable is a compliment, they are 4 levels past that.
Wow, how is the parking? I’m hoping damn good to charge $20 per day.Probably not a good time to tell you the restroom facilities at nationals (surf sports complex) consists entirely of porta potties . Now everything else is first class
We always buy the week pass. It’s not more than $60 and u don’t have to stop and pay once u have it. Parking is hit and miss depending on when you play. If you play anywhere near the west half of the complex I recommend driving to the far west lot. Tends to be less crowded. There will be a line to enter the complex especially on day 1 so give yourself a little extra time. The setting is absolutely gorgeous. The complex sits in a valley surrounded by the California hills lined with multi million dollar homes. Horse farms are also scattered about.Wow, how is the parking? I’m hoping damn good to charge $20 per day.
We have terrible game times 2:30-4-4, so nothing early.We always buy the week pass. It’s not more than $60 and u don’t have to stop and pay once u have it. Parking is hit and miss depending on when you play. If you play anywhere near the west half of the complex I recommend driving to the far west lot. Tends to be less crowded. There will be a line to enter the complex especially on day 1 so give yourself a little extra time. The setting is absolutely gorgeous. The complex sits in a valley surrounded by the California hills lined with multi million dollar homes. Horse farms are also scattered about.
There will be fog (marine layer) until around noon almost everyday. So everything will be really wet if you play in the am. Bring sweatshirts and pants. A extra pair of shoes are nice as well. Mornings and evenings are quite chilly.
This will be our 5th time at Surf. By far my favorite soccer event and setting .
At least it will be dry by them. Weather as always will be perfect. Those late games do ruin your day for doing anything else though. Hopefully you have some fun team activities one of which is at the beachWe have terrible game times 2:30-4-4, so nothing early.
There’s another side of parents that is problematic as well. The side where they “reward” their kids for goals but not assists, or a good defensive tackle. There was a kid who played on my son’s TSC team whose dad paid him $10 for every goal scored…kid had fantastic feet, good technical skill with the ball at his feet, but the kid wouldn’t look up nor would he pass the ball and his control was so good that it usually frustrated defenders and brought them out of their shape meaning there were teammates and space to create lots of chances.There are no easy answers to fixing American soccer. One might argue one of the roots of the problem lies in the American need to win. Clubs, coaches and especially parents shouldn’t care about winning until U13. The sole focus should be on development. That means possession, playing out of the back, movement off the ball, playing through every level, team ball, small sided games, touches, etc….basically how soccer is played in the majority of the elite soccer counties of the world.
Instead the focus is usually on winning. Kick it long to your best couple of players and have them beat the defenders. Many coaches avoid extended possession in your half because that results in turnovers resulting in scoring opportunities for the opposing side. We’re not teaching the game because too many coaches are teaching winning to appease their club and parents. Parents lack the sophistication and patience to understand getting beat when my kid is 8 because we’re teaching possession will payoff when she’s 15.
Emphasize touches. Play small side as long as possible. Parents scream to play on as big of a field as possible as early as possible because they view a bigger field as more advanced soccer. Very few realize how many fewer touches the kids get as the field and number of players increase. Training hours should be at least 10 to 1 to playing hours. Our kids in general don’t spend near as much time with a ball at their feet as kids from the elite soccer countries yet we expect them to compete
All I got. I don’t know enough about the club structure or US Soccer structure compared to other countries to really make an informed argument there.
Thank you. Games start on Friday. We play the defending national champions on Saturday. Lucky usGood Luck to those going to ECNL playoffs. Keep us posted.
Thank you. Games start on Friday. We play the defending national champions on Saturday. Lucky us![]()
Thank you. From what I know we have Tulsa girls playing withLayering on the love for those from Tulsa competing in ECNL playoffs! Sending great vibes ya'lls way. 👏
SuperCopa update:
WSA 2014 girls lost in the gold quarters 1-0
Blitz 2015 girls won their silver quarterfinal match and play in the silver semis tomorrow.
RL playoffs:
Both the 09 WSA girls and TSC 11 girls have won their first two matches.
Blitz 2012 girls are 0-1-1
Thank you. From what I know we have Tulsa girls playing with
10 Energy
11 Energy
10 FC Dallas
10 KC Athletics (showcase)
Playing in ECRL next season was a really smart move by Waylon imo. Will benefit the girls the next year when they hit NLSuperCopa was an absolutely incredible experience. The fields, the tournament organization, the level of competition--every aspect was top tier. I’m so proud of our girls, the coaches, and all the families who supported this journey.
We performed well in pool play, finishing 13th in points out of 42 teams, which placed us in the Gold Bracket. In the quarterfinals, we faced HTX, a team ranked #14 in the nation. We lost 1-0, with their goal coming late in the match. We dominated the second half and created chances but couldn’t quite find the back of the net. Such is the nature of this game.
What this tournament reinforced for me is just how special this team is-- they are gritty, cohesive, and full of heart. Competing with the best in the nation only validated what our family already felt: this group has something rare. It's energizing to be part of a team you believe in.
No club, team, or organization is perfect and there are always trade-offs. But our first tournament experience with the new team was a reminder of just how grateful we are to be on this journey. It was powerful and poignant.
ECNL playoffs site provides scores and updated standings. They also livestream a number of the games.That's awesome! Any suggestions on best place to follow along virtually? I always enjoy hearing the recap on this board, but I imagine there is an online site where scores or standings are posted along the way?
Playing in ECRL next season was a really smart move by Waylon imo. Will benefit the girls the next year when they hit NL
Parents aren't great overseas, either. There are YouTube videos out there about the Crystal Palace academy. It features young kids, parents,and coachesThere’s another side of parents that is problematic as well. The side where they “reward” their kids for goals but not assists, or a good defensive tackle. There was a kid who played on my son’s TSC team whose dad paid him $10 for every goal scored…kid had fantastic feet, good technical skill with the ball at his feet, but the kid wouldn’t look up nor would he pass the ball and his control was so good that it usually frustrated defenders and brought them out of their shape meaning there were teammates and space to create lots of chances.
I see this in a lot of parents including myself….parents tend to be much more involved and intense with the first child. By the third the reasonable parents have figured out that it really doesn’t matter what happens in a soccer or baseball game at the age of ten.Parents aren't great overseas, either. There are YouTube videos out there about the Crystal Palace academy. It features young kids, parents,and coaches