Silly Question

So, we already have 07's forming? Aren't they in kindergarten? when will the 10's start, cuz i have one of those, and she's almost 2 or am I too late now?

soccrmom11 wrote:So, we already have 07's forming? Aren't they in kindergarten? when will the 10's start, cuz i have one of those, and she's almost 2 or am I too late now?

yes, you are too late. she is doomed to rec because of your neglect. sorry

soccrmom11 wrote:So, we already have 07's forming? Aren't they in kindergarten? when will the 10's start, cuz i have one of those, and she's almost 2 or am I too late now?

"Early ECNL" for 07s starts next year or so I hear.

MrRogers wrote:

soccrmom11 wrote:So, we already have 07's forming? Aren't they in kindergarten? when will the 10's start, cuz i have one of those, and she's almost 2 or am I too late now?

"Early ECNL" for 07s starts next year or so I hear.

But don,t worry, you want to wait one year so you can get on the top ranked team. Gives you one year of solid conditioning to get ready.

lmbo!!!

soccrmom11 wrote:So, we already have 07's forming? Aren't they in kindergarten? when will the 10's start, cuz i have one of those, and she's almost 2 or am I too late now?

Unfortunately the select soccer atmosphere is very tough and you have to get an early jump on it.

My wife is currently 6 months pregnant but unfortunately the last ultrasound was not clear enough to positively identify the baby's gender. We were able to work out a deal with one of the top clubs whereby we reserved a spot on the 14's, however; since we couldn't guarantee the baby's gender we are having to pay double the normal club dues. Uniform orders were due last week so hopefully we picked all the right sizes and our first fund raising event is this weekend with all players expected to participate.

We're currently looking for a prenatal skills coach, so if anyone has suggestions please share.

For our '12, we had to pull our DD from the hospital's nursery a half day earlier than the staff recommended. It was a huge hassle but we had a 9:00AM game at Railroad that we had to get to. We were almost late for the 45 minutes of warm up!

Disappointing side note... During the game my DD kept trying to pull her cleats off. I'm really starting to worry that she doesn't have the "it" factor.

bigtex75081 wrote:
Disappointing side note... During the game my DD kept trying to pull her cleats off. I'm really starting to worry that she doesn't have the "it" factor.

I wouldn't give up on her just yet, like they say "there's still lots of soccer left to play".

My thoughts:

1. It could just be the shoes. I'll try and find the URL I have for a company that specializes in cleats for the pre-todler crowd. Cost wise they're around $650 a pair, but well worth it. My older DD was able to get almost half a season out of hers.

2. I'll PM you the phone # for our sports phychology guy in Los Angeles. He can do wonders to help her work through any mental blocks she might be having. His rates are around $250/hr which is cheap compared to most, but you do have to pre-pay for 10 sessions along with the travel expenses.


Now you might be thinking "where does it all end?" but keep in mind, this is your DD's future we're talking about here. Just consider it an investment in her future, besides what would you rather do with the money... a college fund?

moto_jim wrote:

bigtex75081 wrote:
Disappointing side note... During the game my DD kept trying to pull her cleats off. I'm really starting to worry that she doesn't have the "it" factor.

I wouldn't give up on her just yet, like they say "there's still lots of soccer left to play".

My thoughts:

1. It could just be the shoes. I'll try and find the URL I have for a company that specializes in cleats for the pre-todler crowd. Cost wise they're around $650 a pair, but well worth it. My older DD was able to get almost half a season out of hers.

2. I'll PM you the phone # for our sports phychology guy in Los Angeles. He can do wonders to help her work through any mental blocks she might be having. His rates are around $250/hr which is cheap compared to most, but you do have to pre-pay for 10 sessions along with the travel expenses.


Now you might be thinking "where does it all end?" but keep in mind, this is your DD's future we're talking about here. Just consider it an investment in her future, besides what would you rather do with the money... a college fund?

Thanks for this. I've already tried everything I can think of. During the games I've already tried...
1. Coaching her from the parents' sideline.
2. Yelling at her to help her focus.
3. Screaming at her to make her hustle and stop crying.
4. Hollering at her "QUIT ACTING LIKE SUCH A BABY!!!" (That's our little joke.)

What else is there to do? The referees keep ejecting me but she doesn't understand that we're on the next level.

You're right, seeing a psychologist probably is the right thing.

bigtex75081 wrote:

moto_jim wrote:

bigtex75081 wrote:
Disappointing side note... During the game my DD kept trying to pull her cleats off. I'm really starting to worry that she doesn't have the "it" factor.

I wouldn't give up on her just yet, like they say "there's still lots of soccer left to play".

My thoughts:

1. It could just be the shoes. I'll try and find the URL I have for a company that specializes in cleats for the pre-todler crowd. Cost wise they're around $650 a pair, but well worth it. My older DD was able to get almost half a season out of hers.

2. I'll PM you the phone # for our sports phychology guy in Los Angeles. He can do wonders to help her work through any mental blocks she might be having. His rates are around $250/hr which is cheap compared to most, but you do have to pre-pay for 10 sessions along with the travel expenses.


Now you might be thinking "where does it all end?" but keep in mind, this is your DD's future we're talking about here. Just consider it an investment in her future, besides what would you rather do with the money... a college fund?

Thanks for this. I've already tried everything I can think of. During the games I've already tried...
1. Coaching her from the parents' sideline.
2. Yelling at her to help her focus.
3. Screaming at her to make her hustle and stop crying.
4. Hollering at her "QUIT ACTING LIKE SUCH A BABY!!!" (That's our little joke.)

What else is there to do? The referees keep ejecting me but she doesn't understand that we're on the next level.

You're right, seeing a psychologist probably is the right thing.

Since development in these years is so critical, it would not be unreasonable to try one or both of the following:

1) Drug her. If she lacks focus, try Ritalan.
2) Remote Shock Therapy during the game with wireless shock devices which you can use from the sideline when she drops focus.

Just atay focused. You are obviously a loving parent who just wants their kid to succeed in life. I am sure you will both be fine... that is assuming your kid has any actual talent. I hate to say it... and I know it would be awful, but it IS possible your kid is not cut out for athletics and is more of the... well... how should I say it... "artsy" type. Let's hope not.

soccrmom11 wrote:So, we already have 07's forming? Aren't they in kindergarten? when will the 10's start, cuz i have one of those, and she's almost 2 or am I too late now?

Oh yeah, your so late, she is doomed already and has no chance in making a top 10 team by the time she hits select ...... you want to see some real ballers, come out and watch my 08s tear up the XARA tournament this weekend!!!!! Does anyone know how to get an 08 thread established so I can talk smack the Lewisville teams?

Don't forget the HGH, "the clear", and a high quality altitude chamber tent. Also, sounds like you're a little behind the curve on securing a slot for a World Cup team in 2032. Better step it up.

bigtex75081 wrote:
Thanks for this. I've already tried everything I can think of. During the games I've already tried...
1. Coaching her from the parents' sideline.
2. Yelling at her to help her focus.
3. Screaming at her to make her hustle and stop crying.
4. Hollering at her "QUIT ACTING LIKE SUCH A BABY!!!" (That's our little joke.)

What else is there to do? The referees keep ejecting me but she doesn't understand that we're on the next level.

You're right, seeing a psychologist probably is the right thing.

A couple of things you didn't mention:

1. During your post game analysis (which should begin as soon as she walks off the field to ensure she's not forgotten any of the details), make sure you point out each and every play where your DD failed with exacting detail. Don't worry about embarsing her in front of her teammates or the other parents, it builds character. Where possible compare her to others on the team so she'll know who to model her improvement after. Some might feel this creates animosity within the team, but I've never seen it happen.

2. Have you tried incentives? I've seen this method used with mixed results. Some parents promise rewards based upon acceptable levels of play. Just make sure you base it upon results rather than "perceived effort"; you're out there to win after all. Also, make sure the reward is appropriate, you know a new iPhone 5 if you score 2 goals, $50 if you score 1, etc.

good4nuthin wrote:

soccrmom11 wrote:So, we already have 07's forming? Aren't they in kindergarten? when will the 10's start, cuz i have one of those, and she's almost 2 or am I too late now?

Oh yeah, your so late, she is doomed already and has no chance in making a top 10 team by the time she hits select ...... you want to see some real ballers, come out and watch my 08s tear up the XARA tournament this weekend!!!!! Does anyone know how to get an 08 thread established so I can talk smack the Lewisville teams?

The problem is your 08's have dangly bits and there's another forum for those! lol

Triumph FC wrote:

good4nuthin wrote:

soccrmom11 wrote:So, we already have 07's forming? Aren't they in kindergarten? when will the 10's start, cuz i have one of those, and she's almost 2 or am I too late now?

Oh yeah, your so late, she is doomed already and has no chance in making a top 10 team by the time she hits select ...... you want to see some real ballers, come out and watch my 08s tear up the XARA tournament this weekend!!!!! Does anyone know how to get an 08 thread established so I can talk smack the Lewisville teams?

The problem is your 08's have dangly bits and there's another forum for those! lol

Details, details... The boys forum is waaaay to boring to mess with.

when will the 10's start, cuz i have one of those, and she's almost 2 or am I too late now?

Seriously? My '10 has been doing private skills for a year already. You might as well pick another sport for her, she'll never catch up at this point.

Do you want to hear something truly horrible? Last night, when I was talking to my '12 about the Texans' Residency program, my wife said she thought my DD had rolled her eyes at me. AT ME!!! REALLY??? Complete disrespect. I was furious!

I think tonight I'm going to send her to practice wearing regular diapers instead of slider-diapers. That'll show her.

I'm going to PM bwgophers to see if he can start an FBR for the '10s. I just know my DD is going to be ranked higher than SM11's. Not that it matters. But it would be nice to have rankings just to see what other 10s are up to, they don't really count anyway. It's all about development.

This is hilarious...but has a ring of truth as well! My '02 dd isn't even a goal keeper anymore but I continue to make her go to keeper training because I don't want her to lose that aspect of her game...and although we pay club fees, I still pay $25 a week for her to go to a speed & agility trainer, she plays futsal independent of her team on Sundays AND I am currently looking for outside skills...just having trouble finding a day to take her. If she didn't need Mondays to do her 6 hours of 5th grade homework, learn her 17 songs for Choir and memorize her routine for the school jump rope team, I could take her then...darn school and teachers.

Triumph FC wrote:

good4nuthin wrote:

soccrmom11 wrote:So, we already have 07's forming? Aren't they in kindergarten? when will the 10's start, cuz i have one of those, and she's almost 2 or am I too late now?

Oh yeah, your so late, she is doomed already and has no chance in making a top 10 team by the time she hits select ...... you want to see some real ballers, come out and watch my 08s tear up the XARA tournament this weekend!!!!! Does anyone know how to get an 08 thread established so I can talk smack the Lewisville teams?

The problem is your 08's have dangly bits and there's another forum for those! lol

OMG. It took me awhile to figure out what dangly bits are!

This is hilarious...but has a ring of truth as well! My '02 dd isn't even a goal keeper anymore but I continue to make her go to keeper training because I don't want her to lose that aspect of her game...

Hee 02dd---it goes like this: If another parent has their DD in one MORE soccer training/event/activity than we do then we say "they are going to burn her out, poor thing." And to those parents whose DD has one LESS soccer-related activity than we do we say "But she just LOVES it, she'd do soccer every single minute and never sleep if we'd let her".

futbolfreak wrote:

This is hilarious...but has a ring of truth as well! My '02 dd isn't even a goal keeper anymore but I continue to make her go to keeper training because I don't want her to lose that aspect of her game...

Hee 02dd---it goes like this: If another parent has their DD in one MORE soccer training/event/activity than we do then we say "they are going to burn her out, poor thing." And to those parents whose DD has one LESS soccer-related activity than we do we say "But she just LOVES it, she'd do soccer every single minute and never sleep if we'd let her".

You must know me because I seriously can't tell you how many times I have said that exact phrase...scary. You did forget the part where I say,
"she always gets in trouble at home for constantly kicking the ball around...and won't go any where without a ball at her feet." So I guess we are just acquaintances...not close buddies.

moto_jim wrote:

soccrmom11 wrote:So, we already have 07's forming? Aren't they in kindergarten? when will the 10's start, cuz i have one of those, and she's almost 2 or am I too late now?

Unfortunately the select soccer atmosphere is very tough and you have to get an early jump on it.

My wife is currently 6 months pregnant but unfortunately the last ultrasound was not clear enough to positively identify the baby's gender. We were able to work out a deal with one of the top clubs whereby we reserved a spot on the 14's, however; since we couldn't guarantee the baby's gender we are having to pay double the normal club dues. Uniform orders were due last week so hopefully we picked all the right sizes and our first fund raising event is this weekend with all players expected to participate.

We're currently looking for a prenatal skills coach, so if anyone has suggestions please share.

That's going to be one big kid by the time the little lady dominoes, but I guess that's one way to make sure size is not a problem.

good4nuthin wrote:

soccrmom11 wrote:So, we already have 07's forming? Aren't they in kindergarten? when will the 10's start, cuz i have one of those, and she's almost 2 or am I too late now?

Oh yeah, your so late, she is doomed already and has no chance in making a top 10 team by the time she hits select ...... you want to see some real ballers, come out and watch my 08s tear up the XARA tournament this weekend!!!!! Does anyone know how to get an 08 thread established so I can talk smack the Lewisville teams?

I have twin BB's that are '10. Start now and we can dominate the 3v3 world and go to Disney. Think of the attention we would get and bragging rights if our BB's were National Disney Champions!!

No worries everyone. I have a DD that should be arriving early '13. I too am looking for that elusive pre-natal skills coach. Have had good experiences with Kat Webb early in the process. Wonder if she could start REALLY early!!??

moto_jim wrote:

soccrmom11 wrote:So, we already have 07's forming? Aren't they in kindergarten? when will the 10's start, cuz i have one of those, and she's almost 2 or am I too late now?

Unfortunately the select soccer atmosphere is very tough and you have to get an early jump on it.

My wife is currently 6 months pregnant but unfortunately the last ultrasound was not clear enough to positively identify the baby's gender. We were able to work out a deal with one of the top clubs whereby we reserved a spot on the 14's, however; since we couldn't guarantee the baby's gender we are having to pay double the normal club dues. Uniform orders were due last week so hopefully we picked all the right sizes and our first fund raising event is this weekend with all players expected to participate.

We're currently looking for a prenatal skills coach, so if anyone has suggestions please share.

Have you guys tried getting mom to do skills in the back yard? The brazilians have proven that intense practice in moms with child can cause an osmosis effect and transfer the skills right into baby! I know Jj is currently considering this technique, so maybe check with him first before bringing the idea to mom.