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Does anyone know how the Cesa Columbia tryouts went. Being that this was the first year I would expect the numbers to have been low, but was just curious.

bamr1: I haven't responded to this question [I think someone else asked it earlier as well] because I don't know. I do know from talking to someone involved when they first announced CESA-Columbia that the folks there thought that the first year the turnout would be low and that they were most interested initially with getting just a few younger age group teams going. But I don't have a clue as to how it actually turned out.

bamr1,

My child wasn't able to attend the 2nd tryout but did attend the first tryout. The numbers were low but she had a wonderful time at the training session provided to her group by Jamie Smith, Chris Christian, and Andrew Fleming (there may have been one other that I'm missing, maybe Bert Molinary, I'm not sure). She said it was the most fun she had ever had playing soccer and felt like she had improved just from that one session. It was a very positive experience for her and she is extremely glad she went.

bamr1,

By the way, I heard the turnout for the 2nd tryout was a little stronger than the first, but still relatively low. I was thinking the 2nd tryout might be even stronger than it was because I thought more players that didn't make the team of their choice with other clubs might come and check out what CESA-Columbia had to offer. I imagine that other clubs' requiring players to accept offered spots by relatively early deadlines, probably "forced players' hands" to some degree, making some reluctant to take a chance on going to CESA-Columbia's 2nd tryout before making their final decision. I find it unfortunate that there is a pressure to accept what is offered before being able to explore all the possibilities.

sbs,

I have a couple of daughters playing in Charlotte and the "pressure" there is even worse. Three major clubs (Charlotte Soccer Club, Charlotte United and South Charlotte) all hold their tryouts on the same days and they ask you for a commitment after the first night of tryouts, either as you are walking off the field or via a telephone call as soon as you get home.

that sucks, that is a lot of pressure!

Hurst66, My little boy wants to start playing soccer but I am not sure of the best place around her is. He has already played successfully in other programs in other states but we just moved back into this area. Could you suggest a few places to start? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

cheers,
I see from your profile that you grew up in Lexington and you now live in Charlotte. I sent you a private message....I can help you with some info on local clubs over there.

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