YouthSoccerObserver @YS_Observer

Observer of the youth soccer scene. Joined November 2021

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kevintighe @Kevtighe09

2 years ago

@jc_playmakerWNY @ECNLgirls Wants one dominant league, clearly. However, their member clubs (I can speak for NJ) want to block GA clubs from entering league b/c they would lose this perceived "league" advantage and hurt their chances from poaching players from GA clubs and GA from getting theirs

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Jason Collinsworth @jc_playmakerWNY

2 years ago

If I were the directors of the ECNL I’d do away with RL. I’d allow every club that wanted in but they have to start in the 10th tier. Club wide ProRel where the cumulative performances of all age groups move up or move down. Lower tiers would be mostly all local. @ECNLgirls

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Mark O'Sullivan PhD @markstkhlm

2 years ago

US youth soccer is an expensive playground, and the number of players is stagnant or even dropping. theguardian.com/football/2023/…

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YouthSoccerObserver @YS_Observer

2 years ago

100% correct. But that would require ECNL/GA to give up massive profits and do what is right. They won't do either.

Peter Walker @petebryanwalker

2 years ago

100% correct. But that would require ECNL/GA to give up massive profits and do what is right. They won't do either.

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YouthSoccerObserver @YS_Observer

3 years ago

You have it wrong. There are lots of D2 schools that are better than D1s in soccer, same w D3>D2, etc. Plus, factor in academics, social and overall quality of life, and lots of better choices down your ranking list. It all depends on the situation.

College Soccer Truth ™ @ImCollegeSoccer

3 years ago

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#ProRelForUSA ⚽️ 🇺🇸 🔺🔻 @ProRelForUSA

3 years ago

To clarify, a closed system controlled by gatekeepers can lead to corruption and abuse. Are we all on the same page now?

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YouthSoccerObserver @YS_Observer

3 years ago

So true and at all levels.

Chris Kessell @THEChrisKessell

3 years ago

So true and at all levels.

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YouthSoccerObserver @YS_Observer

3 years ago

It is time to end the gatekeeper system at all levels in US soccer, especially youth soccer. Time for reform to open up the system to real competition which will benefit the entire soccer community in so many ways.

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YouthSoccerObserver @YS_Observer

4 years ago

@thecrhiskessell - Right on target. Whatever happened to merit? Give independent teams a chances. Let everyone compete under the same umbrella.

Chris Kessell @THEChrisKessell

4 years ago

@thecrhiskessell - Right on target. Whatever happened to merit? Give independent teams a chances. Let everyone compete under the same umbrella.

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Todd Beane @_ToddBeane

4 years ago

MYTH BUSTER: There is a fallacy that kindness is counterproductive to sporting and business success. That only ruthlessness prevails. Well, how is that working out for us as a nation, as sport organizations? 🇺🇸 This is a crippling falsehood leading us and our young astray. #TOVO

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Daniel Carpenter @coach_djc_mksc

4 years ago

I hope people understand that while abuse of adults is disturbing, one of the biggest youth leagues (ECNL) and their leadership covered this up for years as well. Which, in my opinion, is even worse. Leadership is the key word.

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Chris Kessell @THEChrisKessell

4 years ago

So wait a second... the President of the ECNL was a Red Stars Assistant coach under Dames? Interesting how much a small group of gatekeepers can cover stuff up and exert so much power over the game isn't it?

Chris Kessell @THEChrisKessell

4 years ago

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Chris Kessell @THEChrisKessell

4 years ago

It is ALL designed to empower and enrich small groups of people at the expense of everyone else in the system. #ReformUSSF #ProRelForUSA

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YouthSoccerObserver @YS_Observer

4 years ago

It is time to move to an Open system. Not only does the closed system better enable abusers, but the closed system has led to outrageous expenses, both in terms of club fees and unnecessary travel. As well as destroy every club out there that isn't ECNL.

Chris Kessell @THEChrisKessell

4 years ago

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YouthSoccerObserver @YS_Observer

4 years ago

Amen

Chris Kessell @THEChrisKessell

4 years ago

Amen

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Chris Kessell @THEChrisKessell

4 years ago

I want you all to understand that clubs with leadership like Rory Dames are full of coaches who act in the same manner. The culture created by abusers, manipulators, racists, and just generally terrible people enable more people like them to exist in the organization.

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YouthSoccerObserver @YS_Observer

4 years ago

The entire exclusionary system makes it easier for this kind of abuse. You get the ECNL franchise and players "have" to play for you, no matter the abuse. At least that is what they are told. Break down the walls. Compete under one umbrella.