Not up to date on this topic. What is the talk of girls DAP? To consolidate under US Soccer to align with boys? And eliminate ECNL to start from scratch with a girls DAP? Is there a projected start date? Is this in a planning stage?
To avoid questions from other posters and for them to get up to speed:
DAP= Developmental Academy Program (boys)
From US Soccer website:
The U.S. Soccer Development Academy is a program that provides education, resources and support to impact everyday club environments that will develop world-class players.
Basically it is US Soccer's program designed to create a league for development of top players with the intent of providing the primary platform for future national team players.
ECNL= Elite Clubs National League
From ECNL website:
The goal of the Elite Clubs National League is to change the landscape for elite female soccer players in the United States through innovative, player-centered programming and to enhance the overall experience by creating a better, more enjoyable, and more successful player, coach, and club development model.
Basically the same idea as boys DAP program, but NOT run in parallel with US Soccer. Creates a strange disconnect between boys and girls programs. It currently exists as the closest equivalent DAP path for high level girls soccer in the US.
*Can we avoid this thread from being a debate on the pros and cons of the current DAP and ECNL leagues and how there are other just as good or better paths. Readers can look up further DAP and ECNL info at the those websites for precise information if desired. Please save any controversy or those debates for another thread*
To avoid questions from other posters and for them to get up to speed:
DAP= Developmental Academy Program (boys)
From US Soccer website:
The U.S. Soccer Development Academy is a program that provides education, resources and support to impact everyday club environments that will develop world-class players.
Basically it is US Soccer's program designed to create a league for development of top players with the intent of providing the primary platform for future national team players.
ECNL= Elite Clubs National League
From ECNL website:
The goal of the Elite Clubs National League is to change the landscape for elite female soccer players in the United States through innovative, player-centered programming and to enhance the overall experience by creating a better, more enjoyable, and more successful player, coach, and club development model.
Basically the same idea as boys DAP program, but NOT run in parallel with US Soccer. Creates a strange disconnect between boys and girls programs. It currently exists as the closest equivalent DAP path for high level girls soccer in the US.
*Can we avoid this thread from being a debate on the pros and cons of the current DAP and ECNL leagues and how there are other just as good or better paths. Readers can look up further DAP and ECNL info at the those websites for precise information if desired. Please save any controversy or those debates for another thread*
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