This is what the ex-coach of the SCUMP 95 girls team sent out to a select number of his old team. Its about the girls, let them go and get the training they need and quit making promises you can't keep.
Dear Parents & Players,
It is now time for tryouts and many parents have asked a number of questions related to next fall so I am going to make a couple of recommendations for consideration.
I would recommend trying out with SCUFC and CESA for the fall season. SCUFC will have Region 3 at U16 and U17. CESA will have Region 3 at U16, U17 and U18 for the fall. CESA may also have opportunities for the ECNL. Both clubs are now looking to provide more "local" training opportunities and I am sure they will convey their plans to you at tryouts.
The ECNL is changing its playing format in the fall to a Regional League program so if anyone is interested in playing ECNL they should ask the CESA rep at tryouts.
Some parents have asked where I will be next fall, this is still not finalized, however, I should know before the end of tryouts and I will send out an email to confirm ASAP.
Finally, a number of parents have asked about resurrecting SAA (Southern Academy Alliance) again and that is certainly an option. We would be in a position to offer local midweek training in all 3 locations, Charleston, Hilton Head and Myrtle Beach with team practices on Saturday AM, most likely in Charleston.
At this stage it is an option and no more than that, in any event you should tryout for the Clubs I have recommended and see what transpires. If you want to consider the SAA option please let me know ASAP so I can determine overall interest.
At the end of tryouts you will all have a window of time to confirm which option you want to pursue so don't let anyone pressure you into a decision without due consideration of all the options.
Clearly the traditional State Leagues are now going to be diluted in terms of quality yet it remains the only route to Region 3 which the main clubs will also seek at State Cup.
The SAA program would participate in the minimum number of challenge league games but its emphasis will be directed towards practice, higher level tournaments and two or three weekend Round Robin scrimmage games against good quality teams in preparation for State Cup and its own Region 3 opportunity.
If anyone has any questions please feel free to ask.
