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Can someone explain to me why MPSC has all the numbers but lacks the number of competitive soccer teams that would be expected from such a large organization?

Becasue parents keep paying the money but don't ask the tough question you just did. I'd look at how they train and then look at the lack of schedule against competitive teams.

In fairness to MPSC, I like what they are doing with their younger teams. Following the CESA model, they are playing some some of their teams up in age.

Good question - let's keep in mind that results do not happen overnight - it is a process that takes time. MPSC has some very good teams that will continue to improve this season. Some teams are playing up this year and will hopefully prove themselves in the state league.

I think some of you are touching on something. When discussions were proceeding between Bridge and MPSC, MPSC had a large micro program. At that time the decision makers at MPSC had hired a new director, and made the decision to allow a new academy approach the time to develop these very young players, with the anticipated result of producing more competitive teams in the future. Time will tell if that decision was a good one, but I believe some of these younger players are now moving up in age to be in the "visible" ages. I say visible ages because most of the competitive talk happens beginning at U13.

That's not to say that arsenal2 doesn't have a point, but that's one that truly only time will tell, and it's not too long from now.

Bear, you are correct about MPSC using the academy approach with their younger teams. These initial teams are now approaching the U12-U13 age group. As an example, both the MPSC U12 boys and girls' elite teams are playing up and will be playing 11v11 in the U13 Challenge league this fall. Bigsoccerballs, until you have seen some of these teams compete, I wouldn't be quick to judge and question "their competitiveness". As for arsenal2's comment that "parents keep paying the money but don't ask the tough question.......", I'm sure MPSC's DOC and staff would beg to differ! If parents didn't ask tough questions, I guarantee you they they would have a lot more time on their hands and a lot less headaches.........

Looks like this thread may become interesting again.

a2 - why?

I hear there are some changes there

Does anybody want to share any details?