Shearer: Understood. You're right, CESA is only of 18 months old. My perspective goes back a little further, as many of the training and coaching paradigms in use seem to be the best-case of the constituent clubs. But nevertheless, that's not a ton of history...and with this newly announced Columbia program, there are even more questions.

One of the things I do is invest. When I look at smaller companies with limited histories, I look at two things first and foremost: the market for their products/services and their ability to execute. The ability to execute comes from the operational leadership of the company. My bets are on CESA -- because my bets are on the people involved in this in both metropolitan areas.

I honestly don't know where training will be; however, I know that the folks arranging it understand the "pecularities" of gaining access to Columbia-area soccer fields and have an array of options engaged. Again...not trying to blow anyone off...but if you want to know specifics then you need to use the contact information in the press release.