02 Rowdy/Texans

Guest wrote:

Messi Mess wrote:

Capt. Caveman wrote:

Messi Mess wrote:

Blank77 wrote:

Capt. Caveman wrote:OP's statement is mere speculation, with no basis in facts and without any knowledge of this team's inner workings, this team is in a transition phase and anyone who believes an in-depth and accurate assessment of this team, David May's previous commitment and development of this team or the skill level and quality of the players can be made in one initial visit is an absolute idiot or a drama king or queen.

As a matter of fact you sound like a delusional, disgruntled parent, a hater, who thinks their kid is Pele in a skirt and your A$$ should be kissed. So what if no one spoke to you? Clearly NOBODY KNOWS WHO YOU ARE NOT THERE OR NOW (as you make your comment as a guest).

DT-Higginbotham is as strong as they ever were as Rowdies, and will only get better.

Ever hear of sneaky deceitful people?
um, wow - there are some pretty hyper-sensitive conclusions drawn their capt!

So is it a tense time over there now or is your DD one on the "B team" as OP mentioned?

YES she was, mom on here all the time-come on now-fever/penn you know this mom

This is same noise that starts when the teams go select... teams trying to get stronger, parents frustrated and looking/hoping for better players to join their team since the right combination seems to be somewhere else. Can DT-Higg attract a stud from KAT or Grubbs?
So Capt. Caveman is a hairy woman with hormone issues? So is it safe to assume Blank 77 is a 34 yr old guy who's shooting blanks? And Messi Mess is a little latino whose full of $@#%?

Ever hear of sneaky decietful people???

Capt. Caveman wrote:

So Capt. Caveman is a hairy woman with hormone issues? So is it safe to assume Blank 77 is a 34 yr old guy who's shooting blanks? And Messi Mess is a little latino whose full of $@#%?

Guest wrote:After watching the new RH Texans last night, I would encourage players to attend the practice if you want to try out for this team. He clearly seperated the teams into an A team and a B team. The A team had what I would think be the starters nd studs maybe one who is not a starter.A team was very strong, kids with a lot of talent on the T-shirt team. B team(pennys) -not so much. I guess what Im saying is dont be scared away by this teams record. They do have B team players who can be beat out-now will he do it this quickly-I dont know. Just somethin to think about. People in soccer world often think of ths as an exclusive group, I saw about half of the team as top notch players, who were heads above your avg. 9/10 year old girl -but not whole team. Be ready for not-so-warm parents thoogh. Not mean or anything -they just are not going to come over and shoot the breeze and intoduce themselves.

go99 wrote:it's a year out from qualifying, time to start putting his stamp on the team. It's not cut throat it's the reality of select.

mcik17 wrote:

go99 wrote:it's a year out from qualifying, time to start putting his stamp on the team. It's not cut throat it's the reality of select.

Ohhh, that's why they call it "select"! In all seriousness, any top team coach should be creating an atmosphere of competitiveness and all parents and kids need to know that from the coach that he will put the best players on the field. If this is understood from the start then you can't complain. Any kid(parent) coming out to try out should be aware of this! The coach owes it to the other parents to try and put the most competetive team he can on the field!

twomattiesmom wrote:

mcik17 wrote:

go99 wrote:it's a year out from qualifying, time to start putting his stamp on the team. It's not cut throat it's the reality of select.

Ohhh, that's why they call it "select"! In all seriousness, any top team coach should be creating an atmosphere of competitiveness and all parents and kids need to know that from the coach that he will put the best players on the field. If this is understood from the start then you can't complain. Any kid(parent) coming out to try out should be aware of this! The coach owes it to the other parents to try and put the most competetive team he can on the field!

I have to politely disagree. I realize it is select but it is not all about winning. So what if your daughter's team won every game from the time she went select to the time she went to college. And if she got a college scholarship from being on that team...what about her character for the rest of her life? If she has been taught the only value to anything is winning...how many disappointments will she have in life because no matter how good she is at anything...she will not always be on the best team. (I mean team as in work, marriage, etc.).

We have to make sure that other values are enforced. I am willing to pay for select if my daughter improves as a player, is enjoying what she is doing and learns positive values from the team sport experience. I do not believe that is is all about winning or being on the winning team...I learned that lesson the hard way this last year. A team that is getting better and stays competitive but also provides a healthy, positive attitude is the most important thing for building a confident young woman of good character that hopefully will enjoy the sport of soccer her entire life.

Just my opinion

twomattiesmom wrote:

mcik17 wrote:

go99 wrote:it's a year out from qualifying, time to start putting his stamp on the team. It's not cut throat it's the reality of select.

Ohhh, that's why they call it "select"! In all seriousness, any top team coach should be creating an atmosphere of competitiveness and all parents and kids need to know that from the coach that he will put the best players on the field. If this is understood from the start then you can't complain. Any kid(parent) coming out to try out should be aware of this! The coach owes it to the other parents to try and put the most competetive team he can on the field!

I have to politely disagree. I realize it is select but it is not all about winning. So what if your daughter's team won every game from the time she went select to the time she went to college. And if she got a college scholarship from being on that team...what about her character for the rest of her life? If she has been taught the only value to anything is winning...how many disappointments will she have in life because no matter how good she is at anything...she will not always be on the best team. (I mean team as in work, marriage, etc.).

We have to make sure that other values are enforced. I am willing to pay for select if my daughter improves as a player, is enjoying what she is doing and learns positive values from the team sport experience. I do not believe that is is all about winning or being on the winning team...I learned that lesson the hard way this last year. A team that is getting better and stays competitive but also provides a healthy, positive attitude is the most important thing for building a confident young woman of good character that hopefully will enjoy the sport of soccer her entire life.

Just my opinion

mcik17 wrote:

twomattiesmom wrote:

mcik17 wrote:

go99 wrote:it's a year out from qualifying, time to start putting his stamp on the team. It's not cut throat it's the reality of select.

Ohhh, that's why they call it "select"! In all seriousness, any top team coach should be creating an atmosphere of competitiveness and all parents and kids need to know that from the coach that he will put the best players on the field. If this is understood from the start then you can't complain. Any kid(parent) coming out to try out should be aware of this! The coach owes it to the other parents to try and put the most competetive team he can on the field!

I have to politely disagree. I realize it is select but it is not all about winning. So what if your daughter's team won every game from the time she went select to the time she went to college. And if she got a college scholarship from being on that team...what about her character for the rest of her life? If she has been taught the only value to anything is winning...how many disappointments will she have in life because no matter how good she is at anything...she will not always be on the best team. (I mean team as in work, marriage, etc.).

We have to make sure that other values are enforced. I am willing to pay for select if my daughter improves as a player, is enjoying what she is doing and learns positive values from the team sport experience. I do not believe that is is all about winning or being on the winning team...I learned that lesson the hard way this last year. A team that is getting better and stays competitive but also provides a healthy, positive attitude is the most important thing for building a confident young woman of good character that hopefully will enjoy the sport of soccer her entire life.

Just my opinion

In a perfect world this would be great. But, let me be devils advocate here! We all know this isn't how it works. Also, I don't think a kid will go their whole soccer career winning every game! Their is also something to be said about a kid learning to achieve and strive for greatness and knowing their hard work has paid off. Winning isn't everything, but there is a reason employers like winners! I also believe a child does need to experiance failure and to realize that failure isn't the end and with hard work and dedication you can overcome. I am not a big fan of the "everyone gets a ribbon" mentality that our society teaches kids. No one left behind mentality! I think if a kid works hard and achieves something they should be rewarded for their excellence, whether its a 1st place ribbon or 2nd place medal etc. This everyone gets the same ribbon no matter the effort only premotes mediocrity. What's going to happen when the kids gets a job and thinks why didn't I get a raise when others did...they feel entitled without having to earn it.

With this being said, I don't think you were advocating this, but I thought I would give the other side thinking. I will end this with a quote from my favorite person in history!

Success isn't final and failure isn't fatal: It's the courage to continue that counts.

Winston Churchill

twomattiesmom wrote:

mcik17 wrote:

go99 wrote:it's a year out from qualifying, time to start putting his stamp on the team. It's not cut throat it's the reality of select.

Ohhh, that's why they call it "select"! In all seriousness, any top team coach should be creating an atmosphere of competitiveness and all parents and kids need to know that from the coach that he will put the best players on the field. If this is understood from the start then you can't complain. Any kid(parent) coming out to try out should be aware of this! The coach owes it to the other parents to try and put the most competetive team he can on the field!

I have to politely disagree. I realize it is select but it is not all about winning. So what if your daughter's team won every game from the time she went select to the time she went to college. And if she got a college scholarship from being on that team...what about her character for the rest of her life? If she has been taught the only value to anything is winning...how many disappointments will she have in life because no matter how good she is at anything...she will not always be on the best team. (I mean team as in work, marriage, etc.).

We have to make sure that other values are enforced. I am willing to pay for select if my daughter improves as a player, is enjoying what she is doing and learns positive values from the team sport experience. I do not believe that is is all about winning or being on the winning team...I learned that lesson the hard way this last year. A team that is getting better and stays competitive but also provides a healthy, positive attitude is the most important thing for building a confident young woman of good character that hopefully will enjoy the sport of soccer her entire life.

Just my opinion

twomattiesmom wrote:Justsayin02 I am just speaking from my experience. My dd almost lost loving soccer because my DH and I thought all that mattered was winning and being on a winning team. We put way too much pressure on her.

go99 wrote:it's a year out from qualifying, time to start putting his stamp on the team. It's not cut throat it's the reality of select.

Blitzed wrote:

go99 wrote:it's a year out from qualifying, time to start putting his stamp on the team. It's not cut throat it's the reality of select.

I am familiar with the realities of select soccer. I was not talking about the coach picking the best players.

I was talking about parents who would post that half the team is only a little above average and can be beaten out so come on out. In my opinion, this goes well beyond your typical team x needs players kind of posting. If this is representative of the "A team" parents, it is not a soccer situation I would want to be in.

It's hard enough worrying about the coach and your daughter
without having to pull other parent's knives out of your back.

02MoMmA wrote:

Blitzed wrote:

go99 wrote:it's a year out from qualifying, time to start putting his stamp on the team. It's not cut throat it's the reality of select.

I am familiar with the realities of select soccer. I was not talking about the coach picking the best players.

I was talking about parents who would post that half the team is only a little above average and can be beaten out so come on out. In my opinion, this goes well beyond your typical team x needs players kind of posting. If this is representative of the "A team" parents, it is not a soccer situation I would want to be in.

It's hard enough worrying about the coach and your daughter
without having to pull other parent's knives out of your back.

Blitz I think you may have your posters confused. None of the Rowdy/DT Higginbotham parents posted that comment. Instead it was by an anonymous poster who im guessing didn't like the outcome of a tryout. The team looks better than ever and all get along well.