President's cup

Why has the President's cup not caught on more. The state cup is very expensive and seems to be limited to a few of the larger clubs dominating. (no need to bash that is well taken care of everywhere else on this forum). So why not go for something diffrent at a much lesser cost? Do teams think by making the RR in state cup they will attract the elusive player they need to get to the next level? Or is it an ego thing for a coach to make the State Cup.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Why has the President's cup not caught on more. The state cup is very expensive and seems to be limited to a few of the larger clubs dominating. (no need to bash that is well taken care of everywhere else on this forum). So why not go for something diffrent at a much lesser cost? Do teams think by making the RR in state cup they will attract the elusive player they need to get to the next level? Or is it an ego thing for a coach to make the State Cup.

Are you from the Shalri Joseph Lions club??

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Why has the President's cup not caught on more. The state cup is very expensive and seems to be limited to a few of the larger clubs dominating. (no need to bash that is well taken care of everywhere else on this forum). So why not go for something diffrent at a much lesser cost? Do teams think by making the RR in state cup they will attract the elusive player they need to get to the next level? Or is it an ego thing for a coach to make the State Cup.

If you're asking seriously, I'd guess that it's because people confuse it with the Mass. soccer President's Cup tourney, which is open to town teams D3 & under, as opposed to MTOC, for Divs 1 & 2. My son's club team played in the tournament and did very well, but other club families thought it was a tournament for town teams. No one reads the small print. They might want to change the name. Then the tournament might get more interest.

The other thing is that having Nationals in Tennessee in July is ridiculous.

Maye they don't want to play for fun?

http://www.region1.com/PresidentsCup/main.htm

The US Youth Soccer Presidents Cup provides a progressive, competitive experience to US Youth Soccer teams from the state to regional to national level. The Presidents Cup gives players an additional opportunity to compete against teams from across the country at a high level for the joy and the challenge of the game. It provides the chance to experience a unique US Youth Soccer event with camaraderie, community and competition through sport. This competition is not for teams that expect to advance in the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series.

Scheduling was a problem last year. My daughter's team didn't go for it because they would have missed the Needham Tournament, and the opportunity to showcase in front of NE-based college coaches.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Why has the President's cup not caught on more. The state cup is very expensive and seems to be limited to a few of the larger clubs dominating. (no need to bash that is well taken care of everywhere else on this forum). So why not go for something diffrent at a much lesser cost? Do teams think by making the RR in state cup they will attract the elusive player they need to get to the next level? Or is it an ego thing for a coach to make the State Cup.

Because the sachems were national champs!!!

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Because the sachems were national champs!!!

outstanding imput. This forum never ceases to amaze me.

So your a U15 or U16 team playing in the State cup. Do you really think your team playing in D2 or Maple D will beat any of those top 3 or 4 teams in your age group? So why not choose a diffrent path? Pay $700ish to fail or pay $250 and play teams your equal with!

Originally Posted by Unregistered

So your a U15 or U16 team playing in the State cup. Do you really think your team playing in D2 or Maple D will beat any of those top 3 or 4 teams in your age group? So why not choose a diffrent path? Pay $700ish to fail or pay $250 and play teams your equal with!

The competition is very low quality, and the schedule is tough.

It seems silly to travel to play against low level teams. If you win the state cup, you're playing against most of the best of the best at regionals. If you win the president's cup state cup you aren't even playing against the best of the rest.

Waste of time and money.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Why has the President's cup not caught on more. The state cup is very expensive and seems to be limited to a few of the larger clubs dominating. (no need to bash that is well taken care of everywhere else on this forum). So why not go for something diffrent at a much lesser cost? Do teams think by making the RR in state cup they will attract the elusive player they need to get to the next level? Or is it an ego thing for a coach to make the State Cup.

Because the level of competition stinks. And the schedule is very unfriendly. 'Nuff said.