Suggestions/insights on girls clubs between San Mateo & San Jose? I might be transferred to the Bay Area from the Midwest for a new job and daughter currently plays for an ECNL club (and there’s only one club for miles and miles where we live currently)
Reading up, I see MVLA, Force and Surf. What are the key differences/methodology between them? Other clubs to consider?
(Not posting this for debate, just very curious about approach/methodology/similarities/differences. As what works for one kid, may not work for another)
Thanks in advance
I think it's a ranked tier decision if your daughter is a standout player when she steps on to the field:
1. MVLA
If your daughter is a baller with great skills, soccer IQ, and a standout whenever she steps on to the field, go to MVLA. The players all have good soccer IQ, are athletic/fast, and are always moving off ball to different spaces on the field. Coaches, parents, and community support are great. The problem is just being good enough to make the team because the competition is so strong.
2. Surf
If your daughter is a baller with great skills, soccer IQ, and a standout, AND is not intimidated by a highly competitive, "pool play roster" environment and all that entails, AND did not get on to MVLA, try Surf.
I think the biggest drawback is pool play. That's hard for a lot of kids, kind of thing that can make them lose interest in the sport.
3. Tie: Force
If your daughter didn't get on to MVLA/Surf, but is tall, fast, and athletic, go Force. If she's not a standout athletically in some way, it's likely she'll be placed on a lower team or not played as much.
3. Tie: Mustang
If your daughter didn't get on to MVLA/Surf, and is a standout player, BUT is not tall/fast/athletic, AND you don't mind commuting further out, try Mustang.
Mustang is better than Force performance, training, coaching wise, and will take smaller but crafty players, but it's further away and it can be hard to make the top team for an out-of-towner.