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But do you see much about other sports? I don't see that much about club soccer, but I also don't see much about travel volleyball, baseball/softball, swimming, or any other sports. Sometimes they mention the AAU basketball tournaments held over the summer. For the most part, I doubt any of the newspapers cover many sporting events that are not school sponsored.

You're both right. Original post was about club not being covered, but schools were. In my experience, if you want coverage for a club sport, the club has to engage them.

1for It seems to me that your experience with your current club may be new. Some things to keep in mind: the ECNL training centers are based on coach nominations....
As time goes by I will be curious to see if the experience your child is having now remains positive...you did mention that your child played at other clubs which could be contributing factors for current success. Where did your child learn the basic fundamental skills that are a necessity for success? I have seen clubs recruit great players, promote them for a year and then "hide them" with the goal of having less skilled politically correct players "be seen." Having a back-up plan and trying out at another club every year is something to consider because I have seen talented players (those who have gone on to play D1) lose favor with their clubs....parents and teammates get jealous the club will cater to the locals and there is always the one player on the team who the club lets do what they please... I have also seen clubs take out their frustration in dealing with parents on the child. I do wish the best for your child I hope she gets the support training and acceptance that a talented player from our state needs to be successful at the next level. Beware because soccer is a very political sport regardless of how talented your child is and what they accomplish if they are not accepted by our soccer community you will see how very ugly people can be and how adults will go out of their way to try to break that kid' s spirit.

I thought some of the CESA ECNL teams were headed to CASL Shootout this weekend, but checking the CASL schedules that's not the case. Apparently they are hooking up with the CSA and CASL ECNL teams as part of those clubs ECNL league games against a couple of Florida teams that CESA just played at the beginning of November. There is a USYS National League division as part of the CASL tournament but not an ECNL division. Anyone know why the CESA teams didn't just enter the Shootout and play at the tournament venues, especially WRAL?

I also noticed SCUMP and SCUFC teams are in the Shootout this weekend but neither of the CESA Premier teams are entered.

I wish all well in Raleigh this weekend whether at the Shootout or not, but am wondering why CESA passed on the Shootout. If not the ECNL teams, I would think they would at least enter the 2 Premier teams.

Thanks for the PM, MT4ME. The CESA Premier teams are in the Norcross Tournament.

Hey Delta, where has Harry gone?

stealth.

probably for the best. as much as he tried, fueling debate here did nothing to enhance the image of the club.

Although, it may be fairly said that the club is responsible for its image in the soccer community. Whatever that image may be.

I agree, which is why I think Harry should be focusing more of his time there than fueling debate here.