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Parity in SC girls HS Soccer #120141 05/08/09 04:03 AM
Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 678 Harbour Island S sweet feet OP goal
OP sweet feet goal S Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 678 Harbour Island	After watching over 25 girls games from 2-A to 4-A this season, what has happened to the powerhouse programs. Teams like Woodruff, 2-A are knocking off 4-A powers like T.L. Hannah? Not to call out any specific teams but it seems more than ever that on any given night the #1 ranked team can be beaten by a very average team. What gives, whats going on, seems like the quality of players is down this year, any thoughts? My only rational reasoning is that lots of teams have young talent and lots of teams lost quality players to graduation last year. How many of the traditional powerhouses are stronger this year than last?

Re: Parity in SC girls HS Soccer sweet feet #120142 05/08/09 04:49 AM
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Coach Chass Coach C Joined: May 2002 Posts: 2,256 Likes: 2 Charleston/Berkeley	Could it also be a possibility that the overall quality of "average" teams is increasing rather than the quality of a few programs' players being down? Perhaps some combination of the two? I've just noticed that whenever a previously dominant team is not as dominant, people always ask what's wrong with that team rather than whether there's something right with their opponents. I've got good news and bad news...

Re: Parity in SC girls HS Soccer Coach Chass #120143 05/08/09 10:53 AM
Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 4,768 Midland Valley Coach Young World Cup
Coach Young World Cup Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 4,768 Midland Valley	Quote: Could it also be a possibility that the overall quality of "average" teams is increasing rather than the quality of a few programs' players being down? Perhaps some combination of the two? I've just noticed that whenever a previously dominant team is not as dominant, people always ask what's wrong with that team rather than whether there's something right with their opponents. Spot on!

Re: Parity in SC girls HS Soccer sweet feet #120144 05/08/09 11:12 AM
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AgentOrange goal Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 473 upstate	Quote: Teams like Woodruff, 2-A are knocking off 4-A powers like T.L. Hannah? Quote: If you look at Woodruff's roster you will find some of your answers, many club player some playing at the highest level in the region. They have been working hard over the last couple of years to put together a quality girls program down there. So in many cases I think we are seeing the effects of club soccer spread to the areas where it was not in the past. Joe Siatkowski Mauldin Soccer I fear no evil

Re: Parity in SC girls HS Soccer AgentOrange #120145 05/08/09 11:22 AM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 5,659 Tega Cay, SC Hurst66 world cup
Hurst66 world cup Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 5,659 Tega Cay, SC	You don't see the traditional powers racking up 20+ wins this year because they only got one game played in the Viking Cup this year. For cosmetic purposes, you should probably add 3 or 4 wins to Mauldin, Wando, Hilton Head and Waccamaw's records. Kids play sports because they find it fun. Eliminate the fun and soon you eliminate the kid.

Re: Parity in SC girls HS Soccer Hurst66 #120146 05/08/09 12:16 PM
Joined: May 2007 Posts: 541 columbia L letmeputittooyouthisway Goal
letmeputittooyouthisway Goal L Joined: May 2007 Posts: 541 columbia	last year's senior class was loaded with talent and left some holes for many hs teams across the state. last year's seniors also beat the nc team in the all stars game down in charleston. it will be interesting to see how this year's senior allstars compete against nc.

Re: Parity in SC girls HS Soccer letmeputittooyouthisway #120147 05/08/09 12:25 PM
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Man City FC corner kick Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 322	Does anybody have this list of South Carolina Allstars they can share with this message board?

Re: Parity in SC girls HS Soccer Coach Young #120148 05/08/09 12:29 PM
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HeTakesPictures Goal Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 409	Quote: Quote: Could it also be a possibility that the overall quality of "average" teams is increasing rather than the quality of a few programs' players being down? Perhaps some combination of the two? I've just noticed that whenever a previously dominant team is not as dominant, people always ask what's wrong with that team rather than whether there's something right with their opponents. Spot on! Spot on^2 In the past, it only took one or two dominant players to make a domanant team. Now the skill level delta between players has shrunk. The good players are still good (probable better), but your current "average" player is a lot better than the "average" player of a few years ago. Good luck to all in the next couple weeks And remember... �It�s the most wonderful time of the year�

Re: Parity in SC girls HS Soccer Man City FC #120149 05/08/09 12:33 PM
Joined: May 2007 Posts: 541 columbia L letmeputittooyouthisway Goal
letmeputittooyouthisway Goal L Joined: May 2007 Posts: 541 columbia	Quote: Does anybody have this list of South Carolina Allstars they can share with this message board? last year or this year? i don't think ty is out, yet.

Re: Parity in SC girls HS Soccer letmeputittooyouthisway #120150 05/08/09 01:05 PM
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cat's cradle brace Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 854 moore, sc	Establishing a commitment to a program, maintaining a consistent coaching staff, and infusing a community with a sense of pride and excellence can be done in soccer. Woodruff had the fortune of a few elite female soccer players in the earliest days and that bred more young girls wanting to be like them. Now at Woodruff, you have a PROGRAM, not a team. Club influences are key also. If an athletic department wants to support a PROGRAM, and not just field teams season after season, this can be done. "Living well's the best revenge." r.e.m.

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