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Replies to: Full Send or No Send Soccer?
I’m just making suggestions to help you, but I’ve made my point, so I’ll move along.
As for CA, he probably is secure enough that he doesn't want to/need to go all out on the first game. It was probably like a fun romp for him, no need risking injury for it.
None of those being "accurate" really furthers your personal cause. If you need to vent or discuss soccer, there are more suitable venues for that. Or create a blog. But doing so here, in this manner...I just want to say, "SHHHHH". If you can't think of something nice to write, then don't.
Affirmed: scouts and coaches make all sorts of player evaluation errors. They vastly over- and under-rate players. College soccer is not for the purists. No need to get wrapped up in that noise.
I'm not sure how to feel about my season...being a sophomore and unfamiliar to my coach until preseason (there were summer sessions held weekly but I was in a diff state) meant that I really didn't get that much of a chance to prove myself. I only played around 25 minutes a game, which isn't that bad considering only around 15 guys would get to play in most games (he was very tough w/ rotation, playing the starting 11 most of the game). I think my coach realized some things too late, as I ended up playing the most all year in our first (and last) playoff game, where I played 50 minutes, and not because of injuries.
When I did play, I played stellar. I was not able to find the back of the net, albeit I had several nice shots. I only have film for half of my games but I will likely create highlights so people can see what level I'm talking about...
My play was characterized by my vision in the midfield, as well as my work ethic (or just endurance) on defense. Out of all the games, when I was on the field, our team only conceded one goal (shaky stat but still says something, I'd say I got over 400 minutes of play time, and we conceded over a dozen goals).
I don't know where to go from here. I actually felt really confident playing this year, especially towards the end of the season, and it really showed on the field. I might still join our closest academy team (there are kids in my grade on the academy team which didn't make my high school varsity team this year), and look to see where that takes me.
I still find joy in the sport, and I can still be competitive. The question is still in the air.
Oh and Charlie Adams was named the only All-American from New Hampshire. I honestly don't think it'd be hard for me to match his level (maybe not his prolific goal-scoring, however). New Hampshire D1 high school soccer is actually extremely competitive (past coaches on forums say that the finals are more competitive than Massachusetts finals), and I know there are plenty of midfielders here just as good as he is.
I'm talking about the all 04 squad which will be academy next year.
No way I would make the 03 team, at least for now.
My mistake, I thought you were hoping to join the team now since they’re allowed to add players to the roster in the window between the end of the fall season and the beginning of the spring season.
You really need to talk with your parents about this because whatever you decide to do you will need their blessing on this. The amount of money, time, effort, and end goal need to be figured out, especially the END GOAL. You should have your parents read what you have been posting here to get an idea what you are trying to do, instead of benevolent strangers.
If you have a chance, I would recommend go seeing what a recruited soccer athlete looks like and their stats. Go with your dad and have a serious and honest discussion.
Good luck.
Academically, I think I'm a competitive applicant. Took the ACT in February, got 36, have drastically improved my extracurriculars, started doing research for a quantum mechanics professor at the local state uni, and am likely to reach USACO Gold next winter. Being able to study at MIT and play for their soccer team would be a dream.
Also, run the NPC AMD make sure the cost is affordable for your parents.