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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostEven if they do add a U12 age group, it can't possibly be that special, as it will only draw kids in the local area. Parents of 11/12 year olds are not going to want to drive more than 30-45 minutes to get to practice 3-4 times per week. Most will stay at their local club, or perhaps make the move to the closest DAP program for the time being. Most likely, the majority of the players that would start U12 with the Revs would not still be there by U16, as they'll be replaced by more talented kids who will then be old enough to make the longer commute. All the resources put into those U12 kids might be looked at as a waste.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostRevs don't practice 4 times per week. 2-3 practices per week is the norm.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostAll their Academy teams have been having 3 weekly 2 hour training/practice sessions since early August. Weekend games and it has now become an 11 month season. July is the shut down month for all the teams. BTW, a good source has told me the Revs are in fact exploring a soccer academy boarding school. MA and Beaver have both shown interest.
Second, but who's going to fork up the dough to fund this? certainly not Kraft. MA or Beaver ? Don't think so? What's really in it for them?
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostFirst, MA is an academic powerhouse- do you think they will lower their reputation by bringing in 60 academy players (14, 16, 18s) 90% of whom don't meet their academic criteria for admission? They may bite the bullet and take in a couple players with subpar academics in exchange for soccer but not much more than that!
Second, but who's going to fork up the dough to fund this? certainly not Kraft. MA or Beaver ? Don't think so? What's really in it for them?
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostOnce again, are you saying the Revs academy players are dumb? Pretty wild accusation without knowing them personally. I think you are an elitist prep school snob buddy. Easy to make it in life living in daddy's pocket. I'd kick your sorry silver spoon ass, jerk off.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostOnce again, are you saying the Revs academy players are dumb? Pretty wild accusation without knowing them personally. I think you are an elitist prep school snob buddy. Easy to make it in life living in daddy's pocket. I'd kick your sorry silver spoon ass, jerk off.
Besides, schools won't want to subsidize it and neither will the Revs.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View Postnot the OP...No one is saying they're all subpar students, but many wouldn't pass the criteria for admissions, especially at a top school. You're not talking about pushing a few students through that fall short academically but many. Competition is fierce for spots and schools would have a hard time justifying it to current families and their boards. Finally, is it fair to put kids into an environment they might not be ready for? It's a similar argument for college athletes - push them into a college that is beyond their capabilities and you're setting them up for a very difficult time.
Besides, schools won't want to subsidize it and neither will the Revs.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostAgain with the same inference, "many wouldn't pass the criteria for admissions". Please tell me how the F would you know that?? Who in the hell do you think you are?. I have no players on the Revolution Academy teams, but your attitude is sickening to me. Let's meet up somewhere and I'll proceed to kick your Wellesley geek ass.
Another reality - a school like Beaver only has about 450 students total. Where will they fit in another 60 kids?
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostReality dude, no inference. No one is being a snob, no one is saying dumb. When did you last apply to a top prep school? Top schools only take top students. No way the Revs or any other soccer team for that matter is stacked with Ivy potential players.
Another reality - a school like Beaver only has about 450 students total. Where will they fit in another 60 kids?
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostReality dude, no inference. No one is being a snob, no one is saying dumb. When did you last apply to a top prep school? Top schools only take top students. No way the Revs or any other soccer team for that matter is stacked with Ivy potential players.
Another reality - a school like Beaver only has about 450 students total. Where will they fit in another 60 kids?
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostNo way the Revs or any other soccer team for that matter is stacked with Ivy potential players.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostAgree with the above points. I doubt the Revs coaches will want them training with the school coach. Plus, the Revs will need most of those players full time for the entire year on a DAP type training-to-game ratio, not joining in after playing a game laden high school season.
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