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lookout123 · 06-17-2008, 02:55 PM

Rec program is open to all, from the kid who has never seen a ball, to the stepover king who can hit the corner of the net from midfield. If you walk in the door we'll find a team for you. We'll the basics and as advanced as we can get depending on the kids. One practice, one game each and ever week. Kids come and go through this system. It is basically what we all grew up with. (Very inexpensive and low commitment)

Club is on a tryout basis. While we have multiple teams for each age group that play in different divisions based on team skill level. All kids in the program are more advanced than the average rec player. Not much time spent on the basics as they already know that. More advanced skills are taught, more strategy, etc. 2-3 practices per week, 1 game per week, and tournaments throughout the year. All the pros and college players went through this system. (Depending on the club and age, can cost $1500-7,000 per year, and requires a lot of commitment)

Most of the club players play in the rec leagues throughout the year just for fun and more games. That stops as they get older but when they are younger they'll play any game they can get into. They are, of course, split up in the rec leagues so as not to completely dominate. Most club coaches also coach rec teams as well. For some of these guys it is a significant part of their income. It is more than a hobby and passion for them, it is the way they pay their bills. Many club coaches also coach at schools as well.

The complex (buildings, fields, rec program) were all opened by the same guy who started the club program (a program that is not directly tied to a field or building). The complex required financial backing from an investor who was formerly silent. The club required a small financial commitment and a lot of effort which we have provided. Up until the club operated out of the complex and was effectively an arm of the complex program. The former President was relieved of his duties for the complex by the investor. Now he only has the club program and all ties have been cut.

06-17-2008, 02:55 PM	#59
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	Rec program is open to all, from the kid who has never seen a ball, to the stepover king who can hit the corner of the net from midfield. If you walk in the door we'll find a team for you. We'll the basics and as advanced as we can get depending on the kids. One practice, one game each and ever week. Kids come and go through this system. It is basically what we all grew up with. (Very inexpensive and low commitment) Club is on a tryout basis. While we have multiple teams for each age group that play in different divisions based on team skill level. All kids in the program are more advanced than the average rec player. Not much time spent on the basics as they already know that. More advanced skills are taught, more strategy, etc. 2-3 practices per week, 1 game per week, and tournaments throughout the year. All the pros and college players went through this system. (Depending on the club and age, can cost $1500-7,000 per year, and requires a lot of commitment) Most of the club players play in the rec leagues throughout the year just for fun and more games. That stops as they get older but when they are younger they'll play any game they can get into. They are, of course, split up in the rec leagues so as not to completely dominate. Most club coaches also coach rec teams as well. For some of these guys it is a significant part of their income. It is more than a hobby and passion for them, it is the way they pay their bills. Many club coaches also coach at schools as well. The complex (buildings, fields, rec program) were all opened by the same guy who started the club program (a program that is not directly tied to a field or building). The complex required financial backing from an investor who was formerly silent. The club required a small financial commitment and a lot of effort which we have provided. Up until the club operated out of the complex and was effectively an arm of the complex program. The former President was relieved of his duties for the complex by the investor. Now he only has the club program and all ties have been cut. __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin