No, 3 games in 4 days. For example:Surf schedules I looked at for olders were 3 games in 3 days through group play. 5 games in 4 days if progress through semis and into final. So the proposed showcase format is to just drop the last day, or switch it to two games in two days, is that the idea?
The yearning for the trophy* and the medal with the blue ribbon helps overcome the exhaustion from the third game on finals Sunday.After years of losing his interest in soccer in the DA format and playing showcases, my son doesn't want to play unless there is a trophy to try to win in the end. But he is just one kid and what motivates him might not be what is best for the community in general or the betterment of the sport.
except now it's not 3 games to win the final, it is 5, semis and finals played on Monday.overcome the exhaustion from the third game on finals Sunday.
Winning a trophy has long ago lost its luster. If it were something meaningful such as the ECNL playoffs that is different.
That said in the showcases the DD likes to win all the games they play. Doesn't like to lose.
Great turnout so far for day one. Breeze picked up after the opening games and girls played well.My thoughts are that with 10 college coaches on the sideline today during DD's game that whether we like the format or not, it appears to work. If the goal for girls is to get into college, this tournament seems like it can help. DD's teammate had a college coach in attendance who she has been communicating with. Sounds like a success to me.
Nobody is saying to stop Surf Cup. Just go back to the format they had when DA played. 3 games over 4 days, no semifinal or finals. Unnecessary and risks injuries.My thoughts are that with 10 college coaches on the sideline today during DD's game that whether we like the format or not, it appears to work. If the goal for girls is to get into college, this tournament seems like it can help. DD's teammate had a college coach in attendance who she has been communicating with. Sounds like a success to me.
Nobody is saying to stop Surf Cup. Just go back to the format they had when DA played. 3 games over 4 days, no semifinal or finals. Unnecessary and risks injuries.
I will say that our teams and other teams I briefly watched seemed to be playing full rosters. So about half-games of PT for every player. Might frustrate the "we need to win every game" parents, but it is the smart thing to do. College scouts realize that too.
The poll suggests otherwise. 61 votes, 65% - 35%. 3 games over the course of 4 days would be enough for everyone, including scouts.Game a day, no more than 2 consecutive, day rest in between so 5 over 7 days but that more than double the costs. Only national playoffs get people to spend that much $ time for a championship.
Paying 2k for a 3 game showcase isn't nearly as popular for most players who want something to "play for".
My kids where never really fired up or cared all that much with showcases even tough they did very well at them and meet some coaches or scouts at schools they weren't interested in or knew about.
The poll suggests otherwise. 61 votes, 65% - 35%. 3 games over the course of 4 days would be enough for everyone, including scouts.
The poll suggests otherwise. 61 votes, 65% - 35%. 3 games over the course of 4 days would be enough for everyone, including scouts.