bin128 wrote:If ND is ever going to have any number of players playing at a higher college level, playing against better competition at the youth level is essential. A "premier" level team such as Red River is doing is a means to this. Hopefully teams eventually go to competitive winter tournaments, as well as gain entry into Midwest League, where they can play premier-level teams from throughout Region II (midwest).
Will our most skilled players make themselves better by playing the same players in ND repeatedly in summer tournament- and in HS? Hardly.
bin128 wrote:My understanding is Red River will not take Premier players off HS teams. I don't even believe they will take them off their summer "competitive" teams. There are a number of higher-level playing opportunities within driving distance. The Twin Cities area has at least 8 full size turf fields covered by an air dome, and their Premier teams regularly look for winter games. Shattuck St. Mary's hosts games in their facility as well for teams from throughout the midwest.
As I stated, hopefully teams can eventually be admitted into Midwest Regional League. MRL games are held primarily in March and April, often in Rockford, IL or Muscatine, IA. The quality of competition is good, with one game per day- preferential to tournaments.
With ND's Summer season basically lasting 2 months, Premier does not present a threat to either HS or local club. It does, however give the higher skilled player an opportunity to raise their skill level. It will take time before they can compete well with teams from the region, but it is a step in the right direction.
bin128 wrote:My understanding is Red River will not take Premier players off HS teams. I don't even believe they will take them off their summer "competitive" teams. There are a number of higher-level playing opportunities within driving distance. The Twin Cities area has at least 8 full size turf fields covered by an air dome, and their Premier teams regularly look for winter games. Shattuck St. Mary's hosts games in their facility as well for teams from throughout the midwest.
As I stated, hopefully teams can eventually be admitted into Midwest Regional League. MRL games are held primarily in March and April, often in Rockford, IL or Muscatine, IA. The quality of competition is good, with one game per day- preferential to tournaments.
With ND's Summer season basically lasting 2 months, Premier does not present a threat to either HS or local club. It does, however give the higher skilled player an opportunity to raise their skill level. It will take time before they can compete well with teams from the region, but it is a step in the right direction.
bin128 wrote:The majority of players were invited to try out, so I doubt few would be cut. I am uncertain if your statistics about teh number cut are accurate.
As far as coaches, Red River made a big step in the right direction by hiring a full time DOC. Other coaches will include Pete Cuadrado and John Ross from NDSU, both exceptional coaches.
As for cost- wake up. Do you really expect professional coaches to do this for free? I can assure you that a season with a Twin Cities area Premier team will cost a minimum of $1,000, probably closer to $2,000. Hopefully, Red River has woken up to the fact that if they want to develop quality players they need quality coaches- not having parents coach "competitive" teams.
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