U17B from FC Tampa made the semis at the Disney Qualifier last weekend also.
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Here is the root of the confusion. Connell wanted to start a club (FC Tampa Rangers) in Lutz. It's apparently a much easier process to start up as a sister club to an existing club (FC Tampa) than it is to start your own, so technically it is one club. In reality, it has been run as two separate clubs. The stripes worn originally by Rangers are now worn by all as of a little over a year ago. The Lutz version has been much more successful overall than their counterparts in Town n Country. The major obstacle to truly operating as one club seems to have been and be that the TnC group, predominantly Hispanic and very traditional, are reluctant to send players over to Lutz even when the talent/age group makes sense. They have had teams made up of three different age groups. The Lutz group do not do that.
Original logo for FC Tampa is an eagle. The original shield for Rangers had a lion. When the TnC group opted to wear the stripes, the shield was changed to have an eagle to represent both sides of the club.
Though there are efforts being made to strengthen the club by pooling resources, there is still resistance from the old guard.
Bottom line... You can't judge either by merely FC Tampa.Comment
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You must be referring to a specific team because you said "coach", singular. I'm sorry you're disappointed but I have to take issue with your referring to your experience as simply FC Tampa Rangers, an entire club, when you clearly have an issue with one coach. I sit and watch my son's practices and can also see a couple adjacent teams, both genders, and their training sessions are highly organized, technical, and active and the coaches look and sound like they love what they're doing.Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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Once a coach has any success, MC will run him/her off. He can't have anyone getting any credit. He is the head coach of all teams. Sad.Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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it is all about the stripes for his sons teamOriginally posted by Unregistered View Post
Once JR graduates Steinbrenner this year it will just be a money grab.Comment
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Has he had any offers to go pro or college offersOriginally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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Spot on.Comment
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What evidence do you have that would suggest that your statement is anything other than an asinine thought that you randomly pulled out of your ass? Crystal ball? Did he tell you this himself?Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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Oh, I get it. His son must be the only reason that it's not already a money grab like every other club. There must be an angle.Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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No way are the Lutz Rangers a money grab, reasonable fees for fair coaching with the usual politics.Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
A fantastic team with no replication at other age groups.
Maybe the best fields in Hillsborough Cty!Comment
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Rec Club at best
You get what you paid for...nothing more then a Rec club.Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
Just look at the Disney Qualifier, Only had 3 teams. Don't give us the crap about making it to the Semis. Who cares, this was a qualifier for the big show. Just imagine if they really played the top teams.Comment
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It's like this every year. Too many parent coaches.Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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Definitely not a money grab as it is the cheapest club in the area. Web site posts fees. Still, coaching sucks for most teams.Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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