Quote: It's all about choices. Each family has the right to decide what they want to do. I think having choices is wonderful after all this is America. It's each family's resources, time and energy. No one is forcing them to do anytime but don't be mad if someone else decides to so something else for their child. Can people really be that petty that they would not want ECNL, Academy or whatever else that is available because they don't want to do it or think it cost too much. That's your decision which is totally ok but let other people make theirs without you trying to diminish it.
It seems throughout this topic, many keep referring to choices.
But if you live in the Upstate and you want your daughter to play in the Upstate at the highest level, there is really no choice.
You have to play CESA Premier, part of the ECNL.
The Challenge teams really do not compare to the caliber of the Premier teams.
And as far as being seen by college coaches, ECNL is really it.
So, where is the choice?
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Quote: It's all about choices. Each family has the right to decide what they want to do. I think having choices is wonderful after all this is America. It's each family's resources, time and energy. No one is forcing them to do anytime but don't be mad if someone else decides to so something else for their child. Can people really be that petty that they would not want ECNL, Academy or whatever else that is available because they don't want to do it or think it cost too much. That's your decision which is totally ok but let other people make theirs without you trying to diminish it.
It seems throughout this topic, many keep referring to choices.
But if you live in the Upstate and you want your daughter to play in the Upstate at the highest level, there is really no choice.
You have to play CESA Premier, part of the ECNL.
The Challenge teams really do not compare to the caliber of the Premier teams.
And as far as being seen by college coaches, ECNL is really it.
, where is the choice?
I just don't understand this comment. ECNL is where Cesa's top teams are playing. We don't have the choices that those in Atlanta or Charlotte may have (i.e. a club that has an ECNL and Premier team), but you do have the choice to travel outside the upstate to fSoind the level of competition you want if you don't want ECNL and feel the challenge teams don't offer enough (I am thinking you want a higher challenge play, but not ECNL).
ECNL is the place for those who can play at this level. It isn't for every elite player since some players don't have the desire to play at this level. Others and their families may not see how the travel can fit into their lives. That's fine. But, it is a very good choice for some girls. I am just thankful that CESA decided early on to join ECNL. To have this option in a state that has many fewer soccer players than the states that surround us, and in an area the size of Greenville is really amazing if you stop to consider it. Go look at the ECNL map and where most of the clubs are. There aren't many from an area of our size. So, as the parent of child that really wants to play college soccer, and who has the ability to play at the ECNL level, I am thankful CESA had the foresight to pursue this league.
