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striker,

I would argue for four. The Rock Hill area can support its own CESA. In a couple of years there will be seven 4A high schools in York County. That's enough density to stay home and not have to make the hour drive south to Cola or the 90 minute drive to G'ville/Spart.

PS - Manchester Fields in Rock Hill will also rival any other soccer facility in the state.

Hurst,
While I see what you are saying, it takes a lot more than numbers and facilities to create a quality organization such as the big clubs out there. There is much more to them than most people realize.

Hurst,
I think that Rock Hill could become more solidified than what they are , but aside from the players, which there are not enough of, the structure behind this club is not there. There has not been one person in that area that has attempted to unify, not divide. To have one of these super clubs you must have coaches and to the best of my knowledge a couple of the better coaches in the area have moved on to other areas.I'm guessing they left for a reason.

On top of that, you've got Charlotte in your back yard, and they will always draw players from Rock Hill.

Maybe your dream will come true, but I don't see it based on many factors.

Hurst,

I just do not know if the Rock Hill area has enough players to support a "CESA" type club. I understand that there may be 7 4A high schools in the area, but how many have decent soccer programs and/or players willing to committ? The only decent soccer schools up there are Northwestern and Fort Mill, correct?

Secondly, how will everyone get on the same page up there when a new club was started this fall?
Just curious.

Kick...depending on the seeding the same can be true on other teams.... I do not think it is a club strategy nor do I think it is by design for the team. Injuries specifically have to be rested, the other ....if your poverbial arse is being handed to you taking out a starter does not qualify as resting the player in my book.

Loc Dog,

Good points. Fort Mill, Rock Hill and Clover districts are really growing. York is probably too far west and doesn't have a feeder program at the rec level.

Don't know how everyone can get on the same page. Some folks seem content with just playing with the cards they are holding in their hands.

Hurst

Why are some folks content? does anyone in the area have a desire to compete or are the clubs more on social aspects? Like you said, the area should be able to compete at some levels since NW and FM have had quality teams over the last couple of years.

Back to the original topic. I think that if Bridge teams all trained at one or two complexes like they do at CESA, it would make them better. I could be wrong, but I just think being around good players day in and day out creates an extremely competitive environment. With this environment, players will strive to get better. Plus teams can constantly train together and get games thoughout the week earlier. just my 2 cents

Is Bridge planning on building a true facility in the Trident area or continue farming out their training sites.

RE: YORK COUNTY
The Census Bureau Growth Report of 2002 stated that York County is the 69th fastest growing county in the US. The 2005 population estimate for York County is 185,355. Mecklenburg is forecasted for 820,571. Now for a numbers guy it would make sense that just based on shear volume of potential players, York is still on the outside looking in. However, we all know that passion and dedication can overcome all odds.

A quick note:
A grassroots "committee", I use this word for lack of another, is being formed in York County with representatives from all of the local area clubs to discuss the future of soccer in the area and the opportunity with Manchester Meadows. Many are from other regions of the country with a wide range of "club" experience. Maybe this is new blood and infusion of interest the soccer community of York County needs.

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