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I agree with all of this. In addition, there are way too many micro/youth coaches living their world cup triumphs every weekend. Too many children are sitting on the sidelines or pinned to single positions (against LTPD) while the coaches develop players they deem promising while the slow to...

Interesting. I was just randomly thinking about this morning. Why no something similar to hockey. Have penalty box, or in this case, sideline the player for certain infractions. Fantastic idea. May even generate a little more offence and excitement as a byproduct.

I miss the consistency of Riddell's platform.

I rather enjoyed going in july with the lid open, except for the direct view to the sun I had.

I dont like ppg either. There should be some urgency to make up the games. Play mid week, etc like we used to. I remember when my daughter was still playing, we had a game on Sunday, then trekked out to Mission for a Wednesday 8pm game. Now games just dissapear. Cup shoukd not be like that.

Its hard to react when the field reports didn't come out until Friday afternoon, and even then many were CD or club discretion. And even for us we had field time to switch the game, but then availability on both sides was poor. But then the league cancelled the games anyway. I think the only...

There has always been a clause where the games are canceled if it affect a large majority of the teams. My son is also u18 I agree these past few weeks were a sad way to go out.

My daughter (22) son (19) and now son my 3rd child and son (17) is aging out this year. Dont fret though, still have a daughter in u10 and a son in u7 to keep me on the pitch for years to come.

I started coaching when my son was 9. He's now in u18 and coached by someone else. This is not really my point, but along they way, when I was coaching I met many opposing coaches and players. I got to know them, even became friends with some. Most hung around until u16, then in u17 and u18 they...

Looking a the size of the Stadium in Victoria, Why not Exhibition Park in Abby? They can host 5000, maybe more with upgrades. Even Percy Perry in Coquitlam hosted almost 5000 in the past.

No. I don't see it. It would honestly be suicide to put a team that close to WFC without first establishing the product first. And I never said you said anything. People mentioned Swanguard and I suggested if any team comes, its east of the Fraser. Seems like we're on the same page, at least a...

Besides the huge population difference between those locations and ours, the comparison cant be so direct. For 2 premier franchises to succeed here they would need to look outward to draw more fans in which is certainly why they decided to put the first on across the ferry. If another does come...

Certainly the Whitecaps would put up a fuss with any new team being staged that close to them, especially a club in direct competition. I wouldn't be surprised, if any team does come in, that it would need to be east of the Fraser (Surrey outward).

To be fair, even at the youngest ages, practically all kids keep score. Its the standings that aren't displayed publicly. Im coaching my 5 yeard old son and every kid knows the score, better than me even, Im not sure why they decided standings shouldn't be kept. Its a good motivator. Maybe its...

I guess it depends on the availability of land.

I agree, but..... There is a port in surrey. Its possible they could locate a stadium down scott road somewhere. Its close to a skytrain as well. There was a time the whitecaps wanted to be in that area. Then over train tracks by the port. I guess neither worked out. Still in bc place.

All I had to do was read the second post, but no, instead I spend a bunch of time searching for port city because I never heard of it. Lol

Not its not good. Players in micro u12 and under (and to some extent older ages) definitely need to play all positions and get equal time. Its in the LTPD as set out by BC Soccer. If your club is promoting LTPD and not following it, then something is seriously wrong. If the coach is not...

And to show good sportsmanship. There is no rule that states the kids couldnt quickly take a knee close to each other if they needed to have a quick chat. There is usually ample time.

Its true. When I started coaching I had no clue. Probably the same as most volunteers. Where can I hide weak players? This is pretty much what you will find on the net.