Female '05 GK Relocating from ATL to Carlsbad (post-tryouts) - Club/level advice?

HopesDaddy

HopesDaddy

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My GK daughter (5'5, 131 & fearless) will need a new club in/around Carlsbad next season. We will be living in Carlsbad by June (obviously, post try-out season).

She's on Georgia's '05 Olympic Development Program (ODP) team... and she plays at the "NPL" level here in the ATL-metro area. Not sure what the CA equivalent is... but these videos cover some of the past 3+ years:

Fall 2019
Spring 2019
2017-2018

Club & Level suggestions are welcome!
Thx!

PS: It would also be nice to learn what summer-time camps/training/SuperY/futsal options are available in the Carlsbad area.
 
HopesDaddy said:
Just joined. First post. Thanks for stopping by!

My GK daughter (5'5, 131 & fearless) will need a new club in/around Carlsbad next season. We will be living in Carlsbad by June (obviously, post try-out season).

She's on Georgia's '05 Olympic Development Program (ODP) team... and she plays at the "NPL" level here in the ATL-metro area. Not sure what the CA equivalent is... but these videos cover some of the past 3+ years:

Fall 2019
Spring 2019
2017-2018

Club & Level suggestions are welcome!
Thx!

PS: It would also be nice to learn what summer-time camps/training/SuperY/futsal options are available in the Carlsbad area.
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Your daughter would be on par with DPL teams in the area like Surf, Albion, and SC City (formerly LAG SD). I would contact coaches now and set up dates to come out prior to June. Don’t be afraid to have her try out for DA or ECNL teams either. Del Mar Sharks are the closest ECNL team. And Rebels.
 
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HopesDaddy said:
Just joined. First post. Thanks for stopping by!

My GK daughter (5'5, 131 & fearless) will need a new club in/around Carlsbad next season. We will be living in Carlsbad by June (obviously, post try-out season).

She's on Georgia's '05 Olympic Development Program (ODP) team... and she plays at the "NPL" level here in the ATL-metro area. Not sure what the CA equivalent is... but these videos cover some of the past 3+ years:

Fall 2019
Spring 2019
2017-2018

Club & Level suggestions are welcome!
Thx!

PS: It would also be nice to learn what summer-time camps/training/SuperY/futsal options are available in the Carlsbad area.
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Carlsbad is a great area for youth soccer. She could try out at 8 or 10 clubs withing driving distance.

She is fearless, no doubt. Get her to wear a Cech helmet.

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No footwork or building from the back shown - that's the new thing now.

2:41 of the third video is a goal - did she get a friendly call from the referee there?
 
LASTMAN14 said:
Your daughter would be on par with DPL teams in the area like Surf, Albion, and SC City (formerly LAG SD). I would contact coaches now and set up dates to come out prior to June. Don’t be afraid to have her try out for DA or ECNL teams either. Del Mar Sharks are the closest ECNL team. And Rebels.
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Thank you for the suggestions. We will research the clubs you've referenced. I think our max travel time for practices will be about 30 min... so I don't know that Del Mar would work. However, we will be visiting during my daughter's Spring Break (Apr 6-10)... and we'll try to get her to practice with a few clubs that seem to be good matches. Thanks again!
 
espola said:
Carlsbad is a great area for youth soccer. She could try out at 8 or 10 clubs withing driving distance.

She is fearless, no doubt. Get her to wear a Cech helmet.

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No footwork or building from the back shown - that's the new thing now.

2:41 of the third video is a goal - did she get a friendly call from the referee there?
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Yes, we're definitely keeping an open mind about her next club. So far I'm hearing: SC City, Surf, Sharks, Albion & Rebels. Any others that you can think of? (Obviously they'll have to be in need of a GK - as we couldn't join a club that won't guarantee at least splitting each match.)

Regarding the videos; I just tried to compile the "exciting stuff" I captured during the season(s). (I miss much of the best saves because I'm too busy watching it unfold to get my iPhone rolling.) She definitely knows how to work out-of-the-back as that's literally all that ODP wants. It's just that footwork, working out of the back, punts, etc... doesn't really make for thrilling videos that (until know) I just share with family/friends.

Finally, YES! She got lucky with the no-goal call. (No V.A.R. for 12 year olds!) Good eyes.

Thanks for commenting. Keep the suggestions coming.
 
HopesDaddy said:
Thank you for the suggestions. We will research the clubs you've referenced. I think our max travel time for practices will be about 30 min... so I don't know that Del Mar would work. However, we will be visiting during my daughter's Spring Break (Apr 6-10)... and we'll try to get her to practice with a few clubs that seem to be good matches. Thanks again!
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Not sure if you have considered this, but 30 minutes in So Cal is not 30 minutes anywhere else. A 5 mile drive may take you 45 minutes. Don't let the drive deter you if you feel this is the right team and most importantly your kid wants to be there.
 
HopesDaddy said:
Thank you for the suggestions. We will research the clubs you've referenced. I think our max travel time for practices will be about 30 min... so I don't know that Del Mar would work. However, we will be visiting during my daughter's Spring Break (Apr 6-10)... and we'll try to get her to practice with a few clubs that seem to be good matches. Thanks again!
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Cross Rebels off the list, way too far.

I just looked quickly at the Presidio Soccer website(that is the local San Diego League) and these teams might be worth considering. I have not heard anything about these coaches so I would suggest further research if you decide to tryout with them.

Oceanside Breakers
Cardiff Mustangs
Express

GPS is moving into North County so you might want to consider them too. Also look at the Coast Soccer League and Southern California Development Soccer League websites to find teams that might be a fit.

Good ideal too get your dd out here asap to find a team. Teams can always add field players after tryouts, but much harder to add a goalie especially if you already have 2.

I am not that knowledgeable on Carlsbad but do know that there are plenty of options for futsal and indoor.

Welcome to the madness of Socal soccer.
 
espola said:
Carlsbad is a great area for youth soccer. She could try out at 8 or 10 clubs withing driving distance.

She is fearless, no doubt. Get her to wear a Cech helmet.

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No footwork or building from the back shown - that's the new thing now.
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Thats not the new thing now. It's always been the thing except here in the USA where kids can punt the ball 60 yards and you get oooh's and awww's from the crowd.

Agree with another poster that 30-40 minted could be 5-10 miles hell here in Socal. But thats why people keep coming..it's just so damn nice! :) Welcome and good luck
 
HopesDaddy said:
Yes, we're definitely keeping an open mind about her next club. So far I'm hearing: SC City, Surf, Sharks, Albion & Rebels. Any others that you can think of? (Obviously they'll have to be in need of a GK - as we couldn't join a club that won't guarantee at least splitting each match.)
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The 5 clubs you listed are those in San Diego that have DA (City SC, Surf, Albion) or ECNL (Sharks, Rebels) pathways, but that doesn't mean they would specifically offer your DD an experience other smaller local clubs cannot. As Lastman eluded to, it's all about the best fit on a team with the right coach for your kid to continue to thrive and develop. That said, Rebels is likely way too far from Carlsbad to even be considered, and Albion might be too far as well unless a particular team and coach was a great fit. City SC (man it's going to hard getting used to that) would be the nearest to you, but Surf's facility is not that far from Carlsbad and could still at least be considered. Other more local club options up in that area could be Encinitas Express, Oceanside Breakers and Vista Storm, although to be fair I really don't know much about those clubs.

Good luck!
 
Fact said:
I just looked quickly at the Presidio Soccer website(that is the local San Diego League) and these teams might be worth considering. I have not heard anything about these coaches so I would suggest further research if you decide to tryout with them.

Oceanside Breakers
Cardiff Mustangs
Express

GPS is moving into North County so you might want to consider them too. Also look at the Coast Soccer League and Southern California Development Soccer League websites to find teams that might be a fit.
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Thanks... but what is GPS?
 
SoccerJones said:
Thats not the new thing now. It's always been the thing except here in the USA where kids can punt the ball 60 yards and you get oooh's and awww's from the crowd.

Agree with another poster that 30-40 minted could be 5-10 miles hell here in Socal. But thats why people keep coming..it's just so damn nice! :) Welcome and good luck
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Thanks for your reply. My kiddo does have punting in her toolbox... but "the back" is where most of her current team's attacks start.

We def know about terrible traffic in CA! (We lived in Mission Viejo - where she started in AYSO. In NorCal she was on the Earthquakes club team. No picnic getting around either location there!)
 
SoccerJones said:
Thats not the new thing now. It's always been the thing except here in the USA where kids can punt the ball 60 yards and you get oooh's and awww's from the crowd.

Agree with another poster that 30-40 minted could be 5-10 miles hell here in Socal. But thats why people keep coming..it's just so damn nice! :) Welcome and good luck
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hahaha yea this post is right on.....traffic sucks, its expensive..... but boy its still a truly great place to live and grow up....
 
HopesDaddy said:
Just joined. First post. Thanks for stopping by!

My GK daughter (5'5, 131 & fearless) will need a new club in/around Carlsbad next season. We will be living in Carlsbad by June (obviously, post try-out season).

She's on Georgia's '05 Olympic Development Program (ODP) team... and she plays at the "NPL" level here in the ATL-metro area. Not sure what the CA equivalent is... but these videos cover some of the past 3+ years:

Fall 2019
Spring 2019
2017-2018

Club & Level suggestions are welcome!
Thx!

PS: It would also be nice to learn what summer-time camps/training/SuperY/futsal options are available in the Carlsbad area.
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I would rank the options:

1. Surf
2. City SC
3. Sharks

Surf and Sharks are not that far of a drive (depending on where you live in Carlsbad, Polo Fields can be closer than where City trains)-- traffic is going the other way when you would travel for practices. There are several other clubs near Carlsbad, but not at the same level (assuming based on your description that level is important).
 
MyDaughtersAKeeper said:
My daughter is an '05 goalie. We live in Carlsbad. We/she has had experience (directly or playing against) every team referenced above. If you would like to converse on this DM me. Happy to share what we think & what we know - offline. Good luck to your kid.
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Glad you interjected. I was going to suggest the original poster speaking with you, but did not want throw out your name without permission. :)
 
I'd also say it might be better to be on a decent to good team that gives her full playing time then a great team where she might split time or be the second keeper. Playing time as well as lots of opportunities on the field are very important. 05 girl keeper parent here as well. Female keepers aren't falling off the tree and some big clubs like to hoard them even at the expense of playing time. Check out the keeper forum here, and definitely message MyDaughtersAKeeper. Finding a keeper coach is just as important as finding the right team as well.
 
What club does she play for in ATL? It's our 2nd home and I'm familiar with some of the programs. My daughters trained with Concorde when we spent summers there.
 
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