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Sunday, August 31, 2014
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The current DOC at NJSA has done nothing since his arrival except collect a paycheck...like Obama says....its time for chnage
- October 9, 2014 at 8:28 AM
Same reason why the Red Bull Academy fired him.
Claims to have 'created' the RB training program but when you speak to any of the coaches over there, they knew him as an office clerk. Has a nice big training manual he touts to incoming parents but never seems to use it in his sessions.
He's a farce...... - October 9, 2014 at 9:03 AM
After a brief respite the NJCSA bashing is picking up again. I liked it better when we were adding something constructive to the site. Give it a rest, pleeeeze!
- October 9, 2014 at 9:17 AM
- October 9, 2014 at 11:56 AM
why is it picking up
- October 9, 2014 at 1:25 PM
USSF U14 Camp call ups just announced. Lone NJ kid is from down south and plays for the Union. NY represented by NYRB (2 kids), Met Oval (3), and Gotschee (1). The latter clubs 2 are also NYCFC affiliates i.e. feeders.
Interesting to note that the Philadelpia Union on their website list both the "previous" and "developmental" clubs of the academy player. As you might imagine, plenty of NJ kids but many are from smaller clubs like the player that got the called up to the camp. - October 9, 2014 at 5:14 PM
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- October 9, 2014 at 11:08 PM
correction on my previous post.... just realized that these are 2001... still Met Oval doesn't dominate this age group... RBNY much stronger age group and so is CS and PDA.
- October 9, 2014 at 11:44 PM
Yes, these are mostly the 2001 cycle. Teams with all or mostly 2000s will do really well or dominate the 13/14 age group. Hence teams with little depth that have to play kids up have a harder time.
Just a guess, but the Met Oval kids are already being set up for NYCFC. Red Bulls will now have a recruiting battle now for the NYC, LI, Conn., etc talent which will make things much more interesting. Philadelphia Union also has the territorial rights and strong feeder programs further south. Competition makes everyone better but also makes clubs a little anxious and reactionary. So if your kid wasn't getting much playing time, I would be a little nervous. Lots of clubs talk "development" but kids that help them get wins get prioritized. Then another round of musical chairs begins again. - October 10, 2014 at 8:00 AM
How are those new facilities coming along at NJSA
- October 10, 2014 at 9:19 AM
I would like to know how players are selected for the US training camps. Are they really "called up"
or are they just sent there by academy staffs who say here are the players we want to promote. It seems like some good players are never invited. - October 10, 2014 at 12:03 PM
'How are those new facilities coming along at NJSA'
" We have committed to working on a soccer complex that will enable us to continue to grow and attract players to our state of the art facility. The planning stages have begun and we hope to have this completed within 12-18 month's"
It has only been 6 or 7 months since this announcement. Give them some time!
- October 10, 2014 at 2:26 PM
Kudos to Philly Union for working with local clubs to locate the best talent. That's why they list their player's previous clubs. All academies should be doing this.
- October 10, 2014 at 3:41 PM
2:26 I agree with that. It is a really nice thing to do that.God knows they did not develop those players.
- October 10, 2014 at 4:15 PM
It is fact that MLS academies did not develop players from an early age but club academies sometimes do.
- October 10, 2014 at 5:00 PM
So who developed this player? Mostly everyone knows where he played his academy in NJ yet not even a mention of it.
- October 10, 2014 at 7:00 PM
He spent the last few years in PDA before leaving to UK. Note that many of the top prospects are children of immigrants from LA, Africa or Europe. They grow up with fathers who are fanatical about football (soccer) and I believe that that growing up in that environment gives those kids somewhat of an advantage vs. the non-immigrant kids whose fathers/mothers grew up playing basketball, baseball, etc...
Just go watch people at a soccer match in US vs. Europe or LA..... a whole different level of passion. - October 10, 2014 at 8:38 PM
nO, THE REALITY IS WE HAVE GIVEN OUR CHILDREN A BETTER LIFE, OR MORE ADVANTAGES THAN PLAYING A SPORT COULD BRING. JUST LOOK AT ENGLAND. NO UPPER CRIST LET ALONE MIDDLE CLASS PLAY SOCCER. THE REASON FOR THAT IS .0001 OF 1 PERCENT MALE A DECENT LIVING. SURE THERE IS THE ROONEY OR LAMPARD, ABOUT THE 40 MILLION MALES WHON PLAYED SOCCER AND ENDED ABOUT BEING BRICK LAYERS. PLEASE, THINKING YOUR CHILD IS GOING TO BE NATIONAL TEAM PLAYER IN A CUNTRY OF 300 MILLION IS NOT BETTER THAN THINKING YOU CHILD IS GOING TO WIN THE PICK SIX, TWICE.
LOVE YOUR CHILD AND FOSTER EDUCATION, AND EMJOING JUSY PLAYING THEN GAME, YOU AND HE/SHE WILL BE BETTER SERVED - October 10, 2014 at 10:21 PM
You sound so cliche 10:21pm poster. Your comments are totally misguided...
- October 10, 2014 at 11:18 PM
...and fix your keyboard so you can continue typing in lower case instead of CAPS. Your keyboard may get a heart attack from all the exitment.
- October 10, 2014 at 11:20 PM
If anyone here' seriously believe their child is going to the mls they need to do some serious sole checking and curb their ego an frustrated athlete syndrome
- October 11, 2014 at 9:03 AM
Just be realistic, if you are going to spend 2 grand on an academy program kick in a few bucks for the SAT prep class as well.
- October 12, 2014 at 7:53 PM
Talking about sub-par academies. NJSA doing well in PA PreAcademy Tournament this weekend. 5-1 and 4-0 losses. Not to worry, weak PA Classics team up tomorrow. Tough going when they do not play 9 back.
- October 12, 2014 at 8:06 PM
two comments...
1) academy is about $5,000 / year unless you play for RB or PU. Tuition plus travel. HOWEVER, if you are on a high level township club and you pay region 1 and showcase tournaments it's about $4,000 / year with all the travel and hotels....not a big difference
2) Take a look at the PDA academy players in the past two years and the schools they ended up (bottom right of page) in...http://www.pdasoccer.org/alumni/index_E.html
(PDA is free at U16 and higher).... it looks that these parents spent money on academy and SAT courses..... - October 12, 2014 at 8:30 PM
Subpar, they are not event that.
- October 13, 2014 at 9:44 AM
Stellar showing this weekend by NJCSA...they couldn't win a single game in any age group even against non academy teams...Some development.
- October 14, 2014 at 9:36 AM
NJCSA 99 NEPAL won 1-0 over PA Classic at NEPAL Tournament
And not one scout watching their games. - October 14, 2014 at 10:41 AM
There never are.
- October 14, 2014 at 11:20 AM
How would you know if there was a scout there? They never announce themselves.
- October 14, 2014 at 11:46 AM
They were all at the PDA game. You would have had to be blind not to see them.
- October 14, 2014 at 2:00 PM
With all this talk of development, how many Red Bull Academy players have made it up through the ranks to the first team? I saw an internet article from Dec 2012 that only six players had made it up until that time, and only two I had ever heard of (Lade, Kassel). Seems to me they get the cream of the crop but cannot develop the talent to a professional level.
- October 14, 2014 at 2:24 PM
Lade was only at red bulls academy for one year before he went to college at St. John's. Red Bulls had very little to do with his development but red bulls claim him as a home grown player.
- October 14, 2014 at 2:37 PM
Most of the MLS academies have had difficulty transitioning players from to the first team with the exceptions being LAG, RSL, FCD. Many articles have discussed this particular 'donut hole' in the development system. But it's not like their players end on the street. Many of them end up committing to the best soccer schools in the country for free (scholarship w/financial aid package).
Until there is an adequate league to stash a talented 18 year old player, then many will opt for college which to be honest doesn't do much for development as well. Also many, many of our most talented players just aren't "student" material and will fall through the cracks in the ID process. Thankfully a handful have been getting opportunities in places like Europe and Mexico.
- October 14, 2014 at 4:36 PM
I think many of these posts are incorrect about NJCSA. My son plays there and he is one the best youth players I have ever seen, and I have heard the same from many others. We have only been there a few months but the coaches and results I have seen are all excellent. I am told facilities will be A1 in the near future.
- October 14, 2014 at 6:05 PM
Agreed. The doc at Njsa told me he made red bull academy and left because they would not allow him to develop players and at Njsa he is doing just that. And that other academies in nj don't develop players.
- October 14, 2014 at 8:11 PM
Here is one: Juan Agudelo - NJSA --> PASCO --> RedBulls --> USMNT --> etc, etc. He is still only 21
- October 14, 2014 at 9:16 PM
6:05pm poster... anyone who has been around NJ youth soccer for a few years knows that if your kid was as you say "one of the best youth players I have ever seen..", he would not be at NJSC. End of story. It's comical that you would even make such a statement.
- October 14, 2014 at 9:54 PM
Why wouldn't they be at njcsa?
- October 15, 2014 at 7:11 AM
6;05 your post sounds very suspicious. I've never heard of a parent bragging about their kid being the best youth player they've ever seen. If you really think that, you're out of touch. I don't know what team he's on at NJCSA, but they all have poor results and he has 0 chance of being seen by a scout.
- October 15, 2014 at 12:11 PM
My son is getting older and wants to focus on soccer more but I just can't see making the drive to PDA a few times a week, assuming he makes the team of course. I have three younger kids who are active as well. He's sort of maxed out with his club team plus there are politics with the coaches that are an issue and I simply cannot deal with another dad coach. So what are the other options? NJCSA is only 20 minutes from us compared to 60 to PDA yet the negative talk about NJCSA is hard to see past.
- October 15, 2014 at 12:58 PM
My son is getting older and wants to focus on soccer more but I just can't see making the drive to PDA a few times a week, assuming he makes the team of course. I have three younger kids who are active as well. He's sort of maxed out with his club team plus there are politics with the coaches that are an issue and I simply cannot deal with another dad coach. So what are the other options? NJCSA is only 20 minutes from us compared to 60 to PDA yet the negative talk about NJCSA is hard to see past.
- October 15, 2014 at 12:58 PM
I think that you should look into NJCSA but be cautious. Not everyone hates them. There have got to be some good coaches there.
If you're looking for the best opportunity available, It'a PDA. They have a better reputation. - October 15, 2014 at 1:37 PM
Agree that PDA does have a better reputation but if you are very good or great player, you will get noticed even at NJCSA. And just seeing the relatively large number of former NJSA players currently on PDA rosters, they can't necessarily be that bad for development either. Some excellent trainers at both places as well as some poor ones. I would be very hesitant to join a "B" team at PDA for this reason. Some town teams do a much better job and are more competitive (and you don't have to give up playing in H.S.).
I am weary of would would happen if both NJCSA and Matchfit would disappear. That area of the state with its wealth of talent deserves an academy and its unfortunate that it's options might be soon be even more limited. - October 15, 2014 at 2:00 PM
Here is an article on a former NJSA (and TSF) player currently at the Union Academy. I don't think he necessarily gets the same opportunities to develop if he were at PDA.
http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/05/12/sueno-mls-winner-alexander-soto-stays-humble-after-dazzling-performance - October 15, 2014 at 2:10 PM
That player is latino. I don't want to sound racist but he has received extra attention from latino coaches because of it. I don't think you will see him getting the same attention at philly union.
- October 15, 2014 at 2:32 PM
Bottom line is that if a kids is a top players he/she will be notice anywhere and get the needed amount of attention.
However, the majority of kids fall under this scenario...
Kid dominates U8, flight 6 team... parents thinks "My kid is amazing"... then kid moves to U9 team that plays Maps1.... parent thinks "My kid is good, and he/she needs better competition".... then kid tires out at RBNY and doesn't make it... parent thinks "RBNY favor kids from the RDS program"..... kid tries out at NJSA, MF, or PDA....make team.... season starts parent thinks "this is the best club in the world and the right place for my child's development"... 3 or 4 games into the season... child is starting only 25 to 50% of times and gets limited playing time.... parent thinks "hmmmm... something isn't right here.."... Spring season starts, child mostly on bench...parent thinks "the coach doesn't lime my kid and is playing favorites...'... season ends and now child is going to tryout to every other academy under the sun (because god forbid they go back to a good township club).... child makes another academy parent thinks...."now this is the right place for my child"...same scenario as previous academy.... parent thinks "they destroyed my child... he/she had so much potential...." and etc,...etc... etc...
the whole time there is only one thing that is true - the child is not a top level player and average amongst academy players at best. It would be actually in child's best interest to go back to high ranking township club after first year of academy fiasco.... - October 15, 2014 at 2:33 PM
No doubt that he might have received an extra look from "Latino" coaches but don't kid yourself if "European" players and coaches don't get special attention at other academies/clubs? It happens all over the place. And yes, "pay for play" does play into the demographics.
But that doesn't mean they aren't talented and deserve to get a look or opportunity. The trend of top players getting looks in Europe is somewhat facilitated by the fact they might be holding dual citizenship. Other top players are getting picked up by Liga MX teams because of their ethnicity.
- October 15, 2014 at 2:53 PM
You people are ALL insane
- October 15, 2014 at 3:47 PM
- October 15, 2014 at 4:01 PM
"As the Division I soccer season rolls right along, scores of MLS Academy alumni around the country.
While the best of the best from pro academies are all electing to turn pro, plenty out there are still playing college soccer."
Red Bulls while not advancing that many academy players to the first team does very well in this respect.
http://www.topdrawersoccer.com/college-soccer-articles/mls-academy-alumni-roundup:-oct-15_aid34804 - October 15, 2014 at 4:21 PM
RBA arguably gets the best talent, but I hear they have a reputation for "just rolling out the balls" and letting the kids play. If they had a more developmental focus would they produce more first-team capable players?
- October 15, 2014 at 10:31 PM
Is it true that player can go from one academy team to another in play next day with no recourse ? How many teams can you be carded on ? If you play EDP league you can just jump roster to roster? Why do the coaches or organizations allow this, if there were penalties I suppose it wouldn't happen as much.. What message is sent when constant recruiting occurs there is no room for player development you have a bad game your out mentality .. Not to mention the money wasted in academy jumping ..
- October 16, 2014 at 8:58 AM
I've heard from many coaches that the most important developmental years are ages 10-13. Is there significant player development after that?
- October 16, 2014 at 3:51 PM
There's always important player development going on at any age but the early years are very important in developing a love for the sport and good fundamentals.
- October 17, 2014 at 1:15 PM
I find that the tactical (spacial and positional awareness, decision making, combination play, etc) aspect of the development is lacking all the way up the age groups. Lots of skill players but not many with the soccer IQ to match.
- October 18, 2014 at 9:29 AM
Anyone watch any of the RedBulls vs PDA today in the battle of the energy drink and the Irish cider
- October 18, 2014 at 8:22 PM
- October 18, 2014 at 9:19 PM
Was that the 18s? Did the St. Ben's kids play with PDA? Pretty shocking scoreline regardless especially w/ PDA playing at home.
How about the 14s and 16s? - October 18, 2014 at 9:34 PM
14s - RB 5 PDA 0.
RB draw best players from much broader area.
PDA draw from a smaller region and different type of player.
Players in all other programs in area, are just waiting for HS to start. - October 19, 2014 at 12:02 PM
What do you mean by "different type of player"?
It isn't going to get any easier for them with the Union establishing themselves, NYCFC stockpiling talent through their affiliate clubs, and Cedar Stars with their St. Bens Prep connection.
- October 19, 2014 at 1:41 PM
RB will still take from NYFC for several years until they get their act together. CSA affiliation with SBP is overestimated and Union will draw from the South. PDA will continue to get the above average in between.
- October 19, 2014 at 2:06 PM
PDA 16 tied Red Bull
PDA 18 will get better with the St bennies kids
They also have 2 98s playing on the 18s
Bottom line PDA won Nationals last and will always be very good - October 19, 2014 at 2:38 PM
Yes PDA will always be good for our US standards (which desperately need to be elevated), but RBNY are and will stay (significantly) better for a long time.... not sure about Philly Union though (jury still out - let's revisit in 2-3 years). RBNY is still a whole level about PhillyU (for 2000 age group).
I think it will take NYSC a few years to catch up with RBNY (if at all), and CS are (at best) going to get to a PDA level in a few years (but I doubt it). - October 19, 2014 at 4:53 PM
didn't pda 18s get some one time help from a few late international transfers last year? good for them if so, but let's not get too carried away.
- October 19, 2014 at 5:29 PM
PDA's biggest advantage over most clubs has been it's facilities and playing philosophy. Over the recent years that advantage has waned a bit as more clubs are playing possession, upgraded their coaching staff, and put in turf artificial turf. But they are still a premier NJ and national club. Where this comes to play is in the incubation of talent for RBNY, Union, NYCFC player pool. RDS and "club neutral" player development helps a little but is predominately for scouting. PDA still and will probably always get top-shelf players and may even develop a few along the way. However, there are plenty and plenty of talented players in this region for RBNY and the rest to select from.
If Cedar Stars and St. Benedict end up formalizing a residency program in the next few years, it will open their recruiting nationally and even internationally. The Union already have a residency program in place. - October 20, 2014 at 7:59 AM
Does PDA even have a pre-academy anymore?
- October 20, 2014 at 9:16 AM
Where does njsa/njcsa fit into this?
- October 20, 2014 at 9:21 AM
I think that NJCSA is being phased out as an academy but will remain as a premier club but no one knows the exact time-line.
- October 20, 2014 at 12:43 PM
The teams of NJSA yes. They will be phased out unfortunately as an academy. Hopefully, they will still build the complex for the premier MAPS and EDP teams.
- October 20, 2014 at 5:45 PM
Some real interesting nuggets here:
"The reason has to do with the continually shifting sands of the New York area's development setup. RBNY's held a stranglehold on it for years, but their recent decision to kibosh a USL PRO side in addition to the club's tenuous status with its Austrian ownership throws some doubt into how stable we can expect it to be in the coming years. Plus, with the nonexistent pipeline to the senior team, how long can we expect youth players to continue filling it before it begins to dry?
There are other factors at play here. NYCFC is coming, for one. But other clubs are pouring resources into New York City. Boca Juniors opened its first non-franchised academy outside Argentina on Long Island earlier this year. They didn't opt to enter the Development Academy in time for the 2014-15 season, but with the full weight of the Argentinian giant's financial muscle behind it, it'd be foolish to expect they won't poach a few of the area's top players. Bayern Munich recently opened its American HQ in New York, and while it doesn't yet involve an academy, it's not a reach to see one coming down the road. Throw in Everton's only official American developmental arm just up the road in Connecticut, and the area is already becoming a maeltrom of developmental activity" - October 20, 2014 at 8:15 PM
"The teams of NJSA yes. They will be phased out unfortunately as an academy"
How do you know this? I have not seen this written anywhere. All I have heard is a "backdoor agreement" with the USSDA, which makes me question how anyone knows this for a fact, unless they were in the room....
- October 20, 2014 at 9:53 PM
To 7:59pm poster re: Recruiting internationally...... yes for left overs who didn't make it into European teams (for most African and LA talent) and Latin American teams for LA talent...., but yes getting even 2nd tear talent to US for our youth to compete is still better then no new competition.
To 8:15pm poster re: Boca article referring to their "financial muscle" if the journalist (if that's what we can call him), who wrote the article did just a little googling on this topic he would find out that Boca has been in financial dire straits for years, so I doubt they are flexing any muscle to develop anything in NY.
Let's get real people.... there is no money in soccer in the US, and therefore we will most likely not see in the near future any meaningful shift in quality of development to get even close other soccer power houses. - October 20, 2014 at 10:26 PM
I was looking for blog on Academy for the east coast/mid Atlantic but this seems to be just about NJ. Does anyone know where one for the mid Atlantic exists? Thanks
- October 21, 2014 at 8:25 AM
Academy soccer is a small community. You would be surprised about what people know and speak.
Give it time. - October 21, 2014 at 9:20 AM
NJSA 04 has desperately trying to rebrand themselves as Cedar Stars, yet little to no mention of NJSA by Cedar Stars. Sad, since Ceder Stars is less than 3 years old. Speaks volumes about NJSA organization.
- October 22, 2014 at 12:26 PM
and then how does this get rewarded?
with a generous partner buyout and national team position...only in america. - October 22, 2014 at 6:53 PM
NjSA are not trying to re-brand themselves as Cedar Stars. The two are separate organizations. Let's see what happens.
- October 23, 2014 at 1:07 PM
- October 24, 2014 at 9:43 AM
Another top 2015 player list.
Lots of RBNY and PDA on the "college" list.
Also notable is a former PDA player: "#84- NJCSA play-maker Orestis Sousonis is generating buzz from European squads but is also hearing from Princeton, Cornell and Duke" - October 25, 2014 at 10:56 AM
NJSA 04 *is* falling apart. Stay away!
It has always been bad but it is getting much worse... Unqualified coaches, no facilities, disorganized, and with preferential treatment for some of the players. It helps to know Jay or Antonio. Also helps to spend extra money for private training with one of the coaches.
There is no player development there. Overall, NJSA 04/NJCSA is at most one level higher than an average town soccer club. And dead last when it comes to value of the money you spent and the development the players get.
I hope US Soccer takes action soon. After Matchfit's loss of their academy status, NJSA should be next. - October 26, 2014 at 1:56 AM
Njsa is a. Low end Ponzi scheme. Anyone in the know stays away or leaves soon after they learn how poor it is. One of their coaches is now shilling indoor training at Atlantic club....what about those "state of art" facilities touted over a year ago.?
- October 26, 2014 at 5:20 PM
NJSA NEPAL U15 boys coach out. Guess the rumors of him being booted out of the club were half correct for his demeanor and actions. He gets to keep his younger teams.
More typical mismanagement at this club. Probably could not find anymore cousins or family members to coach. - October 26, 2014 at 9:51 PM
Atlantic club? Funny how they tout a '10 month season' with USDA required 4 sessions a week but then shut down for 3 months in the winter and 2 months in the summer. Giving only 2 or 3 sessions a week during the season and then charging extra for winter indoor training, Super Y and specialized training with the DOT. Do you expect anything different?
- October 26, 2014 at 9:56 PM
That coach at Njsa has no business having any team let alone younger players. What a joke
- October 26, 2014 at 10:23 PM
I guess they will allow him to abuse and belittle the younger players so they can "develop" thick skiin at least since nothinng else can be developed there.
- October 26, 2014 at 10:29 PM
I am not a NJCSA parent but why are you guys all bashing them every single day. Their are bad coaches in every academy and with the exception of CSA no other academy in New Jersey practices 4 days week as mandated by the USSDA.
All academies are all the same the top 5 to 7 players succeed because of the skills they learned prior to entering an academy team and everybody else is being left behind. The top 5 players in each academy can most likely play on any other academy team. So the point is that every academy is lacking development and some other things, so to single out one academy is stupid. If you are not happy there cut your losses and leave.
- October 27, 2014 at 1:12 PM
I see that NJCSA U14 Academy team tied with PDA this past weekend; 1-1. Why all the bashing with NJCSA? I've only heard great things about the current coach for U14 academy and u13 and u15 NEPAL coach.
- October 27, 2014 at 7:40 PM
Why all the bashing. Because their kid could not make the starting lineup and does not play in many games and they wanted to quit, but because the club would not give any of their money back; now they won't quit. So now they feel obligated to be here bashing the team and their coaches. If NJCSA was winning and/or their kid was one of the starters we wouldn't be having this conversation, would we.
Have they you ever wondered if their little Johnny is good enough to play academy? That is the questions they need to ask themselves!!!
- October 28, 2014 at 3:08 PM
If "little Johnny" makes an academy team but never plays in games, why does NJCSA think that is O.K.? His parents are paying the same money as everyone else on the team except for your superstars who pay 0. Did little Johnny make the team so he can pay for your superstar? NJCSA does this kind of stuff all the time, as well as lying about excellent facilities coming soon. Very unprofessional. But your right in saying ,"if you don't like it, leave." I left that place for good and so did a lot of other people.
- October 28, 2014 at 3:33 PM
I've only heard great things about the current coach for U14 academy and u13 and u15 NEPAL coach.
Word is that he is actually not half bad. The only knock I have heard from some parents/coaches is that he tends overplay his bigger players rather than his smaller, more skilled player. Maybe because of his English background. They seem to rely on size rather than skill. - October 28, 2014 at 3:38 PM
It's all about development. Ha! Ha! Ha!
- October 28, 2014 at 4:04 PM
If "little Johnny" makes an academy team but never plays in games, why does NJCSA think that is O.K.?
I agree with this but would like to add on how they transact business with their players. There have been several situations over the past few years at NJSA 04 where players received adequate playing time, received very good evaluations (or so I have heard) and basically held their own. Not great players, but not bad either. Average Academy players you would say. But when the DOT/Coaches see a kid at try-outs who may look decent at the small 5v5 try-out they think 'new blood'. The kid is neither better, nor worse than the current player. The average kid is told to go play for the club team at $3,000 a year. When they turn down the club invite they are told that they have been 'carried' for the past year and is not academy quality. Why insult the player if he decides to leave? Must be all about the money and noting more. - October 28, 2014 at 4:18 PM
What you guys a falling to realize is that it is not just happening on NJCSA. Look across the academy rosters in our area and you see that there are some players that have not even touched the field or have only played in a game or 2 out of 7/8 games already played this year.
- October 28, 2014 at 4:59 PM
when the academy team is free, that's acceptable. When you're paying $3,000.00+, not acceptable. What's worse is finding out you're paying for someone else who plays all the time. Something should be done about this because the stars of today aren't always the stars of tomorrow,
- October 28, 2014 at 5:32 PM
You have a choice, you don't have to play academy. Go back to your local club and start every game.
But if you as an academy select a player then you should have enough confidence in him to put him on the field. If you are selecting him just to make money than that is not right either. But I fault the parents also for paying that money and not getting a service in return. - October 28, 2014 at 10:12 PM
I cannot fathom spending 3-5 thousand dollars a year to play for NJSA. And to a previous post regarding the top 5 being able to start at other academy's is just not true. The top players on several NJSA teams did play for other academy's and sat on the bench. Which is how they ended up at NJSA in the first place. Not taking anything out on the players, they all play hard and are skilled. But they are not receiving the attention they deserve and pay for.
- October 29, 2014 at 8:35 AM
8:35 doesn't NJCSA have a player on their U18 team that is a member of the National U17 Team. So you are saying he cannot make it in any other academy. They also have 2 other players on that same team that is on the IMG top 150. Come on now!!!
- October 29, 2014 at 11:36 AM
I said several, not all. Pay attention!
- October 29, 2014 at 6:43 PM
Let's take the IMG 150 list with a grain of salt. There are players (2000) on that list that didn't make the top academies and ended up on the lower level academy teams, and even there they are on the bench. I'd say that list is about 75% right, at best.
- October 29, 2014 at 11:37 PM
OK. We get it. PDA and RedBulls are the best academies and the rest are just table fillers. Congrats!
- October 30, 2014 at 10:41 AM
Even at academy level there are different levels.
- October 30, 2014 at 12:03 PM
So here is the perception in the room is:
Red Bulls- Oh they are just so great.
PDA- Oh they are just so great, behind of course the all mighty Red Bulls.
Match Fit- Oh they don't count anymore, because they lost their academy status at U16 and U18.
NJCSA- Oh they are just so bad, coaches are horrible and etc…
CSA- Oh the new guys in town, who cares they have not done anything in academy yet.
Come on people, we are lucky to we have 5 academies in our state and another 7 more nearby, and if any kid so chooses, he can try out for any of these academies. Go watch any academy games on the weekends and you are going to see good players in each of these academy teams. Not too shabby for our small state.
- October 30, 2014 at 12:50 PM
That just about sums up this entire Academy forum. I've watched Academy games on weekends and you do see good players on all teams, and yes there are teams that are better than others because they attract the more talented players; its just the way it is. My son plays for a Pre-Academy team for NJCSA and I am very happy with the players on his team as well as the coach. What's more important is that my son also likes the coach and he is enjoying his time with them.
- October 30, 2014 at 1:25 PM
Njsa now njcsa is all about staff getting a paycheck from the rich gringo parents. That is why they have failed. Red bull and PDA develop players and it is not about the money. That is why they have succeeded
- October 31, 2014 at 7:31 AM
Really? Give me some examples of the players they developed. They deserve credit for high levels of team success but they predominately develop college players, not pros.
- October 31, 2014 at 8:30 AM
And what is wrong with developing college players? The scholarship money isn't too bad nor are the schools some of the PDA players are being accepted to. The majority of these players will not play after college anyway. And if they're shooting for a contract with the MLS, well, let's just say the median salary there isn't much to live on. What is it like $75,000?. Lastly, if they're looking to go international pro, they should know by the time they are 15-17 anyway.
The end line is this, Red Bulls gains most talent because of the reputation and the zero cost. PDA has built a great reputation through success which fuels interest. NJSA 04, unfortunately, has only lasted because they come up with 'big news' every couple of years. Tab Ramos affiliation, the new DOT from Red Bull and now new facilities/merger. The excitement lasts a few years and then digresses to this. - October 31, 2014 at 9:38 AM
From this blog we are supposed to believe that NJCSA and PDA both start out with a stable of equally talented U9s that they progress through their youth, pre-Academy and finally Academy programs. Ultimately, NJCSA fails them because they do not develop this talent as good as PDA.
Hogwash. PDA gets the better players. NJCSA cannot develop their lower level talent enough to beat the better players. Ultimately, PDA and RBA cannot develop their top tier players enough to become professionals. - October 31, 2014 at 10:11 AM
7:31 I agree with you. When my son was at NJSA I felt like we were not being treated as well as the Latino players and were being taken advantage of. I guess they feel all gringos are rich and can pay for their chosen ones.
- October 31, 2014 at 10:22 AM
Wow, are we really going there now?
- October 31, 2014 at 10:59 AM
I didn't want to believe it either but after a while, there's no denying it. Probably why NJSA is having problems.
- October 31, 2014 at 11:33 AM
We should go there because it affects the sport and it's development in the US.
Just some food for thought.....
I had a rather unpleasant conversation with the NJSA 04 DOT regarding player development and the need for actually receiving player evaluations (as promised) - which we have not received for two years. I asked only to get an idea of where my son stood and what he needed to work on to improve his game. Very simple request as I was just looking for advice. He was playing 1/2 games so there was no indication he was either in the higher or lower tier. A couple of issues were discussed and I basically told him that it would have been informative if he either told the player or me what needed to be worked on if these couple of items were holding him back. He basically became highly insulted and told me that I should have approached HIM for the evaluation rather than waiting for it.....that he had too much work to do to worry about that. Being that I have always been under the impression, at the academy level especially, to allow the coach do his work and believe my son was in good hands, I was a bit taken aback. I was told that he (the DOT) is not a teacher, nor a coach - only here to train players. He was greatly insulted that I would 'confront' him regarding the development of my son because he 'created the Red Bull Program and maybe I shouldn't be here at NJSA'. To further, and I quote, 'That YOU PEOPLE here in this country think that we can solve all your problems....I have to deal with this all the time since the Red Bulls pushed me to the side and I have to come HERE to do this....' I asked him what problems he was talking about and he said - 'All you people come to academies to get scholarships and if you are thinking of leaving, don't think you will get one anywhere else.'! I thanked him for his time and told him that my son was going to college primarily for an education, and if he made a team great, if not, that's ok as well. As I walked away all I heard was screaming in spanish at my back.
Maybe I caught him on a bad day, who knows....It was the first time I had even spoken to the man in 2 years...and all I did was ask a question......but it shows the type of attitude and disregard which exists. - October 31, 2014 at 12:53 PM
Sorry you had a bad experience but you wouldn't have gotten that far in the conversation with a u10 or u11 coach at PDA and forget about approaching the academy coaches. It does create A LOT of uncertainty or anxiety for parents which does trickle down to the kids. And a player who loses his confidence and edge will have difficulty competing.
So what does that have to with race again? There have been a diverse number of players who have succeeded at that program. Is it a class issue? Perhaps- even the USDA has acknowledged that and has tried to eliminate (reduce) the fees at the academy levels.
- October 31, 2014 at 1:50 PM
Well said!!!
- October 31, 2014 at 2:57 PM
12:53...You are right on about DOC at NJSA. You might as well move your son now. You are now on the blacklist. He will begin to get less and less time then in the Spring be dropped from the roster on occasion. At the end of the season -- when your 3K payment has expired -- he will then be dropped from team and told to go to club team with some half baked reason on why he is not up to snuff. Mind you, there was nothing ever negative said about before you rasied your questions, in fact it was probly all good. You are not the first and will not be the last. That is simply how they operate, no different from many other poorly run business organizations Question anything, seek information, don't play -- or really pay -- for Super Y in summer, question abusive behavior of coach, you are blacklisted for fear you will infect the others parents and truth will be know. They think they are fooling us, that are child is suddenly not good enough, that we are all rubes when it comes to soccer. What do they think we are fools, because they have an accent and we don't then we know nothing about soccer or how the world turns. It is no secret, they want the passive and lambs to fund their coffers so they can collect a paycheck. This is no great secret or rocket science. They will continue to feed off the naïve or as ye unknowledgeable about academy soccer. They will continue to scrape along the bottom of the academy world at best, at worst they will simply be forced out.
Consider this a blessing as you can move your son to a better academy. - October 31, 2014 at 3:53 PM
12:53...You are right on about DOC at NJSA. You might as well move your son now. You are now on the blacklist. He will begin to get less and less time then in the Spring be dropped from the roster on occasion. At the end of the season -- when your 3K payment has expired -- he will then be dropped from team and told to go to club team with some half baked reason on why he is not up to snuff. Mind you, there was nothing ever negative said about before you rasied your questions, in fact it was probly all good. You are not the first and will not be the last. That is simply how they operate, no different from many other poorly run business organizations Question anything, seek information, don't play -- or really pay -- for Super Y in summer, question abusive behavior of coach, you are blacklisted for fear you will infect the others parents and truth will be know. They think they are fooling us, that are child is suddenly not good enough, that we are all rubes when it comes to soccer. What do they think we are fools, because they have an accent and we don't then we know nothing about soccer or how the world turns. It is no secret, they want the passive and lambs to fund their coffers so they can collect a paycheck. This is no great secret or rocket science. They will continue to feed off the naïve or as ye unknowledgeable about academy soccer. They will continue to scrape along the bottom of the academy world at best, at worst they will simply be forced out.
Consider this a blessing as you can move your son to a better academy. - October 31, 2014 at 3:54 PM
That's terrible behavior from a "professional" academy. They need to have open communication with families and tell them the truth. Any academy who behaves that way should lose academy status.
- October 31, 2014 at 4:34 PM
So what does that have to with race again?
When someone comes back with 'you people in this country' it shows that race/nationality or whatever you want to call it is an issue in the background. I have personally never saw nor experienced race issues at NJSA but it seems others have and this comment may show that there is something there for certain coaches over there. - October 31, 2014 at 4:47 PM
No, that's not what that means in a soccer context. "People" in this country have tended to want the college scholarship as the ultimate goal instead of becoming professional, making first team, making national teams, etc. It's not a racial thing - it's the view for pretty much the rest of the world.
- November 1, 2014 at 9:29 AM
Every person deserves equal treatment regardless of their plans for the future. We're all paying customers.
- November 1, 2014 at 10:29 AM
So it's not about race but your $$$. Again, check around the other academies and ask the parents what goes on there. Trust me, its not just your kid so don't take it personally. Every player will not get equal treatment which would be as absurd as calling for equal minutes. Fair treatment is all you should expect.
Your son is on one of the USDA academies teams and not on one of club teams, right? - November 1, 2014 at 11:38 AM
He is but I don't understand your argument at all. Makes no sense to me. What do you consider fair treatment? Are there different rules for different people?
- November 1, 2014 at 1:02 PM
Don't know what the motivation is for the you people comment is but whether it be for a scholarship in the US or national team exposure in a foreign country, the issue is that these players have goals to become better players. Should these ultimate goals be viewed differently because of where you come from or because you have money? He (the DOC)seems very bitter at his ousting from RB. He should feel privledged that he's earning a paycheck doing something he supposedly loves. Perhaps he is the one that shouldn't be at a DA if he feels developing is not his responsibility.
- November 1, 2014 at 4:44 PM
The dedicated player is home the night before getting a good nights sleep and counting down minutes to the game the next day. The other player is at a party or out with friends or on XBOX till 3 in the morn. Academy soccer is for the serious. The ones that dream of becoming pro. Read about the USSDA goals on the website. It should be filled with those who view just that. You may obtain a college soccer scholarship with EDP teams. Ask yourself where was my son the night before his game this weekend? Are you at the right place or was his playing time conducive to the party he was at the night before? I may be far off but i doubt it. I know my son was in bed by 10:30. I would like my son playing on a team with boys who dream of being pro and will try their hardest to get there whether i am at PDA, NJSA, or Red Bulls. Sometimes it is not about the coach, or doc, money,or favoritism but it is about your child and how much he values game day, his team, and performance. Do you see him training on his own in the backyard on his days off from training? After you answer these questions, then ask yourself does he deserve to get any playing time at all for such a high level of soccer?
- November 2, 2014 at 12:14 PM
Great comment!
- November 3, 2014 at 10:37 AM
Anyone with experience or opinion of NJ Wildcats? Humbly speaking, my daughter is 8 with good skills and talent and interested in taking her game to a higher level. I'm not a fan of parent coaching where the main qualifications are a heartbeat, and CPR training so the preference is for professional coaching and training. Living in Monmouth County, PDA North and PDA Shore are options but a bit far to travel (45 - 60 mins).
- November 3, 2014 at 2:16 PM
you're asking the wrong group. This is boys academy soccer. I heard NJ Wildcats is a good club for girls though.
- November 4, 2014 at 11:44 AM
@2:16 NJ Wildcats is much better at the older ages for girls. Wouldn't waste your time (and money) until at least U11 or U12.
- November 6, 2014 at 12:55 PM
I would like my son playing on a team with boys who dream of being pro and will try their hardest to get there whether i am at PDA, NJSA, or Red Bulls.
For certain! But you do have to admit that the coach's moral does have a great deal of influence on especially the younger player. And, at times, the older. - November 6, 2014 at 6:03 PM
100% agree. The coach has a huge influence on a young person who believes that the coach is always right. The aim should be developing well rounded people, not just excellent players.
- November 7, 2014 at 10:40 AM
Another dismissal weekend for NCJCSA. When will they clean house, when there are no players left there?
- November 9, 2014 at 5:46 PM
NJCSA U-17/18 3 Continental FC DELCO U-17/18 0.
NJCSA U-15/16 2 Continental FC DELCO U-15/16 1
- November 10, 2014 at 11:16 AM
Beating bottom dwellers is not something to crow about
- November 10, 2014 at 12:12 PM
Seems like it was more of a dismal day for the Continental FC DELCO.
- November 10, 2014 at 1:03 PM
As long as there are the PA Classics, FC Delcos and Albertsons, NJSA will be able to win at least 4 or 5 games a year.
That's enough for me to want to spend money over there! - November 11, 2014 at 7:20 AM
To anyone that thinks politics doesn't exist in the academy setting, just look at PDA. Pull up the '00 U14 academy team page and notice that only two players have accomplishments put in their bio's. That isn't put in by the players, rather by the club. Looks like they only have interest in developing 2 players rather than a team of players. Recognition comes from a club promoting the player as much, if not more, then the performance on the field. Opportunities are given to a select few but not others. Maybe NJSA isn't that bad?
- November 11, 2014 at 8:02 AM
Don't know how PDA does it but at NJSA 04 we have to update our own bios as well as anything on GotSoccer. They never update for players. At least for our team.
- November 11, 2014 at 10:45 AM
Any word on those NJCSA new facilities. We were told in Fall 2013 they would ready for Spring '14. Have heard nothing as to where or when they? Any info. Sick of plying on borrowed worst fields from town in the dark. Where is out money going?
- November 11, 2014 at 3:24 PM
Yes, as a parent of an NJCSA player, I would also like to know about the new facilities.
- November 13, 2014 at 11:49 AM
There are none. If there were going to be any don't tough think they would have at least said where or when. Don't be naive
- November 13, 2014 at 8:32 PM
And even if the facilities are world cup standard and are ready tomorrow, you really think the local program will be much different than it is today?
Worrying about the facilities is still missing the point.
New facilities will be for national and regional level hosting to attract bigger market and exposure for the brand, not necessarily to support a local program.
Think about it... - November 14, 2014 at 12:38 AM
There are none and aren't going to be anyone.simply a ploy to keep players there and parents paying
- November 14, 2014 at 5:59 AM
Why are there two academies in NJ with only one academy team (cedar stars and matchfit?) Aren't all academies required to have three academy teams?
- November 16, 2014 at 1:23 PM
Cedar Stars will have 3 academy teams in a few years. They're a young club. Not sure about Matchfit.
- November 16, 2014 at 7:02 PM
The reason why Match Fit and Cedar Stars only have one team is because Match Fit lost their license/status to the U16s and U18s and Cedar Stars is because they are a new academy. The USSDA has decided that the U14s are too young to be traveling far on a weekly basis so they have decided to allow some other academies to join that age group across the country to minimize the travel. Academies with U14 teams only, Cedar Stars, Lehigh Valley, World Class, Prince William, Albion SC, Diablo FC and etc...
- November 17, 2014 at 3:05 PM
PDA opened up a can of woop-ass on NJSA 99's. 6-0.
Now tell me again how all academies are the same after RB and Philly Union? - November 18, 2014 at 7:50 PM
NJSA academy teams would loose to half the club teams in the state, that is a fact. The poor coaching and organization is the root of all its shortcomings
- November 19, 2014 at 11:34 AM
To 7:50 - What are you, bragging about 13/14 year old soccer results from one game? - If your perspective is that limited in time so be it - Of course all academies are not the same, But
what happened at the older teams games?
Nov 15 - U17/18's 1-1
Nov 15 - U15/16's 0-0
Schedule/Standings -
Both clubs have played very tough schedules facing 4 or 5 MLS academies during the fall.
PDA 18's have 6 wins, NJCSA has 4
PDA 16's have 4 wins, NJSCA has 4
Is PDA a better run club?, probably, but shouldn't we be happy to have very high level competition in our area?, recognizing that there are some very talented players who we will see in college or beyond all coming from here? kids on either club are getting good games and good training with players of similar skill and determination.
The financing of the academy system still needs work - it is only 7 years old. It will be modified further - maybe either move to a 2 tier system - MLS division and a division with everyone else, or non-MLS clubs will partner with pro-clubs from elsewhere - ( a la Everton/WestChester, Chelsea/matchfit and others) - US Soccer is likely to continue to explore improvements - see the current NYT article - http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/18/sports/soccer/us-soccer-plans-review-of-youth-programs-to-try-to-close-gap-with-europe.html?_r=0
So really? get engaged, but pointing to one score line in one game to say 'my club is great and yours sucks' seems a but parochial - November 19, 2014 at 11:50 AM
Let us look at the entire story shall we? You conveniently left out ties and GF/GA
PDA 3rd Place - in playoffs
6-2-4 22pts 26GF 16GA
NJSA 7th Place
4-6-2 14pts 17GF 22GA
PDA 4th Place
4-1-7 19pts 19GF 6GA
NJSA 8th Place
4-6-1 13Pts 8GF 19GA
PDA 6-1-1 First Place
NJSA 2-5-2 11th Place
and 2 wins and 5GF against PA Classics
I agree it would be nice to have high level competition and talented players take the next step. But at NJSA, they are doing their talented players a disservice. Just read some of the posts on this board if you believe they are helping the overall academy system with their methodology towards training and preparing players for the next level. - November 19, 2014 at 4:19 PM
Anyone who thinks there is good soccer being played in the area needs to get out of the area a little more. Maybe getting better, but not really close to being good. The US remains behind the world for many reasons, the level of coaching at the Academy level is definitely one of them.
- November 19, 2014 at 5:18 PM
Oh no, here comes those unsatisfied NJCSA or ex-NJCSA parents again. Do you really think you are preventing anyone from going there with all your stupid comments. LMAO!!!
- November 19, 2014 at 5:33 PM
Going there is the operative phrase. Are we to assume you actually are at NJSA, trying to throw everyone off and really haven't a clue of what your into or you are elsewhere and again, have no clue about what's going on at NJSA. Let's hear it so we can all LOAO!
- November 19, 2014 at 6:36 PM
Anyone know if Matchfit is on the market to be sold?
- November 20, 2014 at 8:33 AM
I hope there is more to attaining academy status than simply buying a
floundering academy. - November 20, 2014 at 1:36 PM
Any word on NJSCSa facilities?
- November 22, 2014 at 7:36 AM
If you ever want to learn about a club preying on crazy and gullible parents, look into LSTS FC. "Life Skills Through Soccer."
- November 22, 2014 at 10:07 PM
So what's everyone doing for winter training?
- December 2, 2014 at 2:50 PM
15 months and no news on "new facilities" at NJSA?
- December 3, 2014 at 8:09 AM
There were probably plans for new facilities at some point, but that changed with the new ownership. There are no new facilities in the near future.
- December 3, 2014 at 10:36 AM
They actually announced the new facilities on both websites when the merger was announced. So the new owner was aware.
Another lie for the parents to choke down. Wonder what great pie in the sky promise they'll make next year to keep the hopefuls on board. - December 3, 2014 at 1:16 PM
Of course they haven't told any of us there are no plans for new facilities. Why should they...there is no accountability.
- December 4, 2014 at 9:07 AM
And if you ask about them, you'll be kicked out. It's an embarrassing topic for them.
- December 4, 2014 at 9:16 AM
Again with this NJCSA crap. Give it up, no one cares!!!
- December 4, 2014 at 12:05 PM
spoken like a true njcsa management personnel
- December 4, 2014 at 12:55 PM
Heard new njcsa facilities being announced Friday. 12.12.14
- December 11, 2014 at 9:31 PM
Right, they are moving from borrowed cramped sjv to the local dump site....dont worry all is well though
- December 12, 2014 at 7:22 AM
9:31 so where are those njcsa facilities again?
- December 15, 2014 at 10:38 AM
USSF just dropped 15/16 and 13/14 academy for NJCSA. Cedar Stars now has 15/16 and 13/14.
- December 19, 2014 at 9:27 AM
Are Cedar Stars' mew teams made up of ex- NJCSA players?
- December 19, 2014 at 10:19 AM
Why would they do that when they beat PA Classics, tied with PDA, with teams below them on the table?
- December 19, 2014 at 10:48 AM
NJCSA doesnt say anything about any teams being dropped?
- December 19, 2014 at 2:46 PM
probably because it does not take effect until next fall
- December 19, 2014 at 2:48 PM
Is there somewhere we can read about this?
- December 19, 2014 at 3:04 PM
My kid plays for CSA and there has been no mention of that. Also the oldest team for CSA at the moment is the U14 Academy.
- December 23, 2014 at 4:33 PM
CSA is growing pretty fast. They'll have more age groups soon.
They have a Newark Division now. - December 27, 2014 at 4:17 PM
And they are now affiliated with St. Benedicts. Why do you think that is.. so they can fill 13,14 and 15/16 academy teams. Wake up people
- December 29, 2014 at 10:47 AM
How is St. Benedicts going to fill out those roster if the school is playing high school in the fall.
What is your answer for that??? - December 29, 2014 at 2:14 PM
Has anyone heard of FSA Academy? I've never seen this group before. My son is a goalkeeper and I was forwarded an email regarding a trip to Italy to showcase players. I've been told that several NY, NJ & PA academies are being represented on the team including 7 Red Bulls players from the U14 & U16 team. They hold practice sessions throughout the winter for additional training. Just was looking to know if anyone knew anything about this academy. Thanks in advance.
- January 12, 2015 at 2:16 PM
October 15, 2013 NJSA04/CSA Merger:
"We have committed to working on a soccer complex that will enable us to continue to grow and attract players to our state of the art facility. The planning stages have begun and we hope to have this completed within 12-18 month's"
3 more months to the opening of the new state of the art facility!
Hope the snow holds off. Groundbreaking will be tough. - January 15, 2015 at 5:05 PM
That would be nice but let's not get our hopes up NJCSA people!!
- January 17, 2015 at 6:25 PM
Wow...from no property or even location to state of art in less than three months. Talk is cheap.
- January 19, 2015 at 9:59 PM
That's alright there is still "casino night" for them pilfer from parents for "facility"
- January 19, 2015 at 10:04 PM
Do not forget the $100 mandatory ad per player for casino night and another $100 per player to help fill the baskets for raffles.
I love this place! - January 20, 2015 at 12:24 PM
I have a question about Cedar Stars Newark division. Will teams out of Newark play in academy league or will they be club?
- January 20, 2015 at 1:29 PM
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- January 20, 2015 at 1:39 PM
Newark CSA will play EDP.
1. Alot of the Newark CSA players play for ST. Benedicts.
2. CSA does not have an academy license for U15/U16 or U17/U18. - January 22, 2015 at 2:04 PM
My son is looking to leave his club team to try out for next years 2015-16 U16 RB , Philly Union or PDA Academy teams. I've noticed both RB and Union currently don't have a U15 team.
How would a player get a tryout out at one of these clubs and where are all of next years players coming from? - January 23, 2015 at 12:40 PM
The u16 academy team is a mix of u15/u16 players. Red Bulls and Union don't usually have open tryouts. You should look up the u16 coaches online and contact them.
- January 23, 2015 at 1:58 PM
The academy uses birth year so next year's u16 academy team would be 99's and 00's
- January 23, 2015 at 2:12 PM


text:
Libya Tour Operators Eye Post-war Boom for Neglected Destinations
October 13, 2011 by TMO · Leave a Comment
By Alexander Dziadosz
TRIPOLI (Reuters) – A holiday in Libya may sound like an absurdity now, but many of the country's tour operators and officials are already starting to predict a bright future for the travel industry once the dust of war settles.
The coastal country has all the makings for a vibrant tourism business, they say: warm weather, beaches, antiquities and proximity to Europe — all factors that helped the industry thrive in neighboring Egypt and Tunisia.
If developed, tourism could eventually help dent Libya's high jobless rate by creating work for tour guides, drivers, restaurant workers and hotel staff, as well as help it diversify its economy away from dependency on oil and gas.
The fact that operators are thinking about resuming business at all — some predicted tourists would start arriving again within a year — testifies to the relative peace that has prevailed in Tripoli and other parts of Libya since the former rebels ousted Muammar Gaddafi's forces from the capital in August.
One company, Sherwes Travel, already advertises a three-day, 295-euro tour of "post-war Libya" on its website, featuring visits to sites in Tripoli and to the Roman ruins of Leptis Magna. Employees admit it may be a bit optimistic.
"The tour was very popular, actually. But not now, not yet," said Ibrahim Usta, the company's self-described international customer assistant. He said while some potential visitors had been in touch, it was not yet possible to bring them to Libya.
"We have many inquiries right now, but the problem is mainly security and visas," he said. "There's no (visa) system in place and many embassies are not functioning."
Usta and others said tourism was languishing before the revolt because of apathy, incompetence, complex visa requirements, draconian police oversight and mercurial regulations under Gaddafi's government.
Sabri Ellotai, manager of Sabri Tours and Travel, described bringing a group of Germans in 2009 only to have them turned away at the airport because they did not have an Arabic translation for their passports — a requirement he had never heard of before.
"I heard about it (the law) at the airport," Ellotai said, shaking his head.
He and others said they hoped the country's new rulers — currently represented by the interim National Transitional Council (NTC) — would be able to do more with the industry when the war is over.
NTC forces are still fighting to take over Gaddafi's hometown of Sirte and a few other bastions of Gaddafi loyalists, which has impeded efforts to set up effective government nationwide and restart oil production.
Libya's lucrative oil and gas industry made tourism less of a priority than in Egypt and Tunisia, where it was a major contributor of jobs and foreign revenues before the uprisings in those countries.
Libyan central bank official Ali Shnebesh estimated tourism could account for between 3 and 4 percent of the economy within five to ten years, depending on how much effort the country's new government puts into it.
"It would decrease unemployment, since we have a lot of areas that are good for tourism," he said. "It would put thousands of our people to work in these places in many sectors — telecommunications, transportation, hotels — everywhere."
It is difficult to tell how much tourism contributed to Libya's economy before the revolt because it was not tracked as a separate industry in central bank records, but Shnebesh estimated it was below half a percent of gross domestic product.
That compares to Egypt, for instance, where officials said it accounted for over 11 percent before the revolt.
There is plenty of evidence of the lax oversight at the ancient Greek colony of Cyrene, which was featured in the chronicler Herodotus's "The Histories" and is now a UNESCO world heritage site, in the eastern Jebel al-Akhdar region.
The site is overgrown with weeds and graffiti etched onto one of its old columns. A renovation crew of Italians, Americans and French fled after the uprising started, guards there said.
Jamal Salem, 50, sitting in the afternoon sun outside a souvenir shop filled with woven baskets, photographs and ceramic statues still on display, said there weren't many visitors even before the revolt.
"A lot of people think Libyans are terrorists, and so they're afraid of coming here," he said. "We hope the picture will become clearer now, and that things will get better."
Others lingering in the area of Cyrene said they also hoped the revolt would help stamp out what they saw as widespread corruption and regional favoritism in the industry.
"Before, companies had their headquarters in Tripoli. They brought the cars from Tripoli, they brought the translators from Tripoli, everything. Nobody here benefited from it at all," Hussein Saleh, who volunteered to help guard Cyrene, said.
Others near Cyrene and other sites said they also hoped a new government would show more interest in preserving relics.
"We're expecting a better future, and maybe more interest in renovating the antiquities," said Muftah Mabrook, a 35-year-old researcher at the ancient Greek port of Apollonia, a picturesque collection of columns and other ruins set against the sea.
While such ambitions are running high, it's too soon to say how the situation will turn out.
Tripoli's atmospheric old city is slowly coming back to life as jewelry shops and cafes reopen up in its winding streets, for instance, but many alleys are still littered with bullet casings.
In some areas, young men with Kalashnikov assault rifles sit smoking and chatting on stoops or around street corners. They are friendly, for the most part, as they smile and wave at foreign passersby, but their presence is not likely to encourage most holidaymakers.
The relative lack of English and French language speakers, as well as the ban on alcohol, may also make it hard for Libya to compete on a large scale with Egypt and Tunisia even after the war is finished, some operators say.
But Usta, like many others, was confident the industry would eventually thrive.
"We have everything. We have the desert, we have the sea, we have mountains. We just need the right people in the right place."
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HUNGRY MAN MEALS--BACON and More
Well someone made a joke about bacon bait and I thought we could all share recipies or things we'd like to cook up for a hungry man.
I will start by talking about an old recipe I used to make that was called quiche and Tell. It had a pie crust, heavy cream, olives, bacon and several types of cheeses. It was probably popular in the late 70's before we began to be warned about such heavy ingredients.
This thread will be about what OUR DEAR CM men are craving to eat and what we want to cook for them! OK? GO!!!!!!


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Boatman, a Delta State University sophomore from Eupora, was recently chosen as the Fighting Okra Records Artist of the Year.
"My grandparents were part of a program at the Webster County Library and Ms. Tricia came to talk about the DMI. They told me about it and said I should come visit. I came and now here I am," said Boatman.
Tricia Walker is the director of the Delta Music Institute where Boatman is a music industry studies major.
Last year Boatman went through an application process to become the artist of the year.
"I also had to send in some videos of me performing songs," he said.
After winning the title of artist of the year, Boatman was then able to sign with the Fighting Okra Records and he is now working on a four song EP.
According to the label's Website, Fighting Okra Records is a student run record label at Delta State whose purpose is "to provide a practical, real world music industry experience to the students. Our mission is to provide a variety of independent artists with professional quality music industry services in an effort to expose their name in recordings to the broadest possible audience."
"I'll get a four song EP, it will be promoted and I'll get publicity. I'm most excited about getting the EP. I wrote three out of the four on the album," he said.
Boatman recently opened for county music star Craig Campbell, who played at the Bolivar County Expo Center on Jan. 21.
"I was very nervous before going on stage and while I was playing I just looked for the facial expressions of the people in the crowd," said Boatman.
When asked about how he creates his songs and what his process is, Boatman said he just writes about whatever comes to mind.
"I really don't have one. I'll typically start with the music first before doing anything lyrical. I don't have a process for the actual lyrics. It's more just whatever comes to mind. The three that are on the album are relationship based — not necessarily true but definitely based on relationships."
The DMI institute is unique in that it is an independent center under the College of Arts & Sciences at DSU. Its mission is to provide students with a broad and thorough education in the technological, creative, and business areas of the music and entertainment industries.
Boatman said he loves the program and getting to do what he loves for schoolwork.
"I get to come here and have fun doing school work. I always brag about getting to do music for homework. Everyone else has to do math and English and writing papers and I'm writing songs.
"Basically what I've been getting this year is they will send us a session that has recorded audio and we go in and edit and mix, maybe add our own things if we want to," he explained.
When asked what his dreams are and what he hopes to accomplish with music, Boatman said he is hopeful for success and said he would enjoy working as a worship director or with a worship band in a church.
"I want to work in church in some aspect with my music. I've always gone to church and for a few years I was in a Christian band. With my guitar playing that was a main thing I did and it was the first group I played with."
Boatman's EP is still in the creation process with the label and will soon be out and available for $5.
Part of the money made from the EP will go to Boatman and other funds will go to the record label for upcoming student albums.
To read more about the Fighting Okra Records visit its Facebook page or www.deltamusicinstitute.com/FOR.


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Leslie Allen
Leslie Allen : For Paint's Sake December, 2009 - January, 2010
Leslie Allen is a painter's painter. She approaches the canvas without preconceived notions and allows the process to guide her through the painting. She immerses herself in the development of the painting as it occurs, responding to every mark with a keenly developed improvisational style. Allen relishes the pure color and movement of oil paint on the surface. She "listens" to the paint. She has worked out her own visual language through years of experimentation and exploration. These are sophisticated paintings with a keen sense of color, gesture and division of space. Though you would have to relate her work to Abstract Expressionist paintings of the forties and fifties in their reliance and trust in process, Allen's work is more lyrical than the New York school – less concerned with "not being beautiful". Her color sense and gestural style might relate more to Joan Mitchell, but with an understanding of the structure and "bones" of a painting that relates more to Bay Area abstractionists such as Frank Lobdell or Richard Diebenkorn. These paintings invite you to travel through them and explore the sensations that arise from allowing yourself to experience the work.


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Saarinen 36-Inch Round Dining Table
Price: $1,935.00Overview
Design by Eero Saarinen, 1956.
By Knoll.
First introduced in 1956, the Tulip™ Tables demonstrate Eero Saarinen's distinct ability to balance art and technology. The 36-Inch Round Dining Table features a circular table top poised above a streamlined pedestal base. Its table top is available in a range of materials and finishes with a Tulip base constructed from molded, cast aluminum that is polished and coated in a tough, abrasion-resistant Rilsan finish. The Saarinen 36-Inch Round Dining Table offers versatile, effortless style designed to withstand generations of use.
Product Features:
- Seats 3-4 people
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- Table tops offered in a wide range of woods, marbles and granites
- Heavy molded cast aluminum base, offered in several finishes
- Laminate, Natural Marble, Veneer and Granite tops are GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified®
- Coated marble tops are offered in two finishes: standard Polished or Satin. The satin finished marble creates a matte sheen that gives the top a natural honed appearance while offering the same protective qualities as the Polished polyester coated marble finish. Satin finish is not available on Natural Marbles.
The Knoll logo is stamped into the base of the Saarinen Tables. Tops have nameplate with designer's signature. Not suitable for outdoor use.
Designer: Eero Saarinen
The son of architect and Cranbrook Academy of Art director Eliel Saarinen and his wife, textile artist Loja, Eero Saarinen studied sculpture in Paris and architecture at Yale before working on furniture design with Norman Bel Geddes and practicing architecture with his father. He collaborated on several projects in furniture design with his friend, Cranbrook alumnus Charles Eames, and opened his own practice in Bloomfield Hills in 1950. Among the many buildings for which he is known are the Dulles International Airport in Washington, DC, The Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, and the TWA Terminal at Kennedy International Airport in New York. He was the recipient of numerous awards and the subject of many exhibitions.
View other products by Eero SaarinenManufacturer: Knoll
Brand Beginnings Knoll was founded in 1938 by Hans and Florence Knoll who sought to create new types of furniture and environments for the home and workplace. Their approach was to join craftsmanship with technology through the use of design and to create beautiful home furnishings that stood the test of time visually, functionally and practically. The pair sought out designers willing to change the landscape of modern design, daring to ask how furniture could work better. These landmark collaborations, with pioneering modernists like Eero Saarinen, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Harry Bertoia and Richard Schultz built a brand that today contains many of the hallmarks of modern design.
Knoll Today Knoll enjoys brand recognition throughout the world for its modern classics as well as groundbreaking new products formulated under new deigner partnerships. Few companies can match the array of Knoll products, which combine a modernist aesthetic with residential appeal. This point of view nurtured by Florence Knoll, has become the trademark of Knoll design. Today, it connects to a new generation seeking workplaces and homes that are comfortable for and beautiful for everyday living.
A Signature Piece The highly coveted Barcelona® Chair is, with little doubt, the signature Knoll piece. Designed in 1929 by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, it is one of the most recognized objects of the last century, and an icon of the modern movement. Skilled craftsman construct this exquisite chair by hand every day. From leather produced from a single cowhide, 40 individual leather panels are cut, hand-welted, and hand-tufted with leather buttons to upholster the chair. Premium cushions are highly resilient with a down-like softness that surrounds the sitter in luxurious comfort. Cushions are suspended by upholstery straps in cowhide belting leather over a metal frame that is hand-ground and hand-buffed to a mirror finish. Meticulously detailed, Barcelona continues to appeal to customers worldwide some 85 years after its introduction.
Why Knoll? The Knoll names offers a rich design history – a legacy of iconic designers and inventive new collaborations. Their focus on quality and responsible manufacturing means that each piece transcends multiple generations in both use and appeal. Knoll offers furniture, accessories, textiles, felts and leathers that stimulate the senses and allow you to express who you are and what you value. They take great pride in creating the best possible product and the happiest possible customer.


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The David Ng Resource Center is located on the San Anselmo campus of San Francisco Theological Seminary. It works in partnership with the North Coast Resource Center in Fortuna, California to serve the Redwoods Presbytery and the greater ecumenical communities of the Bay Area. It is the mission of these resource centers to assist the seminary and local churches in their educational ministry, and to encourage the sharing of resources as a matter of good stewardship by providing access to educational resources and supplementary materials.
Resources We are in the process of cataloguing our resources and revising the collection. Until the cataloguing is complete you may contact us by phone, email, or visit the center to access the books, kits, and audio-visual resources we maintain. Our resources include…
Circulation There is no cost to use our resources. Items may be signed out and returned within three weeks of check-out date. You are always welcome to drop by and browse the shelves. Staff members are available for consultations and appointments, and will be happy to help you find resources for Sunday School, preaching, counseling, spirituality and more. For any questions, postal mail can be directed to the address below, or stop by the center for regular hours, email, and phone numbers for staff. You can also use the Resource Center as a quiet place to study – many students of the seminary make use of both our collection and the available study space. David Ng Resource Center San Francisco Theological Seminary Geneva Hall, Room 102 105 Seminary Road. San Anselmo, CA 94960 North Coast Resource Center Church of the Redeemer P.O. Box 87 Fortuna, CA 95540-0087 (707) 725-5006 Location The David Ng Resource Center is located on the first floor of Geneva Hall, at the top of Seminary Hill, on the campus of San Francisco Theological Seminary. Although a separate entity from the library, you may view and borrow items from the Resource Center any time, by requesting a key at the library circulation desk. The library hours often change during student holidays, so you may wish to call ahead to confirm hours of availability (415-451-2841). Additionally, during the seminary's academic year, the Resource Center staff maintains short daily hours when you may feel free to stop by. Email or call us for Center hours during the upcoming academic season.
DAVID NG, the John K. McLennan Professor of Christian Education at S.F.T.S. from 1988 until his death in April of 1997, taught and celebrated multi-culturalism in the American church and was recognized nationally for his workshops and keynote addresses on the church's educational ministry, particularly in the areas of racial ethnic education, children and worship, youth ministry and confirmation, and church officer development. Named Educator of the Year by the Association of Presbyterian Church Educators in 1991, Ng was the author of many books and articles, including, Children in the Worshipping Community, Youth in the Community of Disciples, and People on the Way: Asian North Americans Discovering Christ, Culture and Community. The David Ng Resource Center welcomes financial gifts to aid in expanding its resources to support the vision of this outstanding church educator in educating and assisting churches and individuals in ministry today.


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Sipapu's slopeside lodging units are full of history and rich with character. Many units have been a part of the property since Lloyd and Olive Bolander founded the resort in 1952. Very few of our units are exactly alike, and we offer lodging specials all year long. For a list of current specials, click here.
(Sleeps 5 to 12)
Our largest apartment, Apartment #9 features a large deck with fantastic views overlooking our trout pond.
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Located just a few steps from our trout-stocked pond, Apartment #9B offers cozy accommodations for small families or groups.
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Complete with kitchen and wood-burning stove, this apartment is situated within easy walking distance of the trout pond and lifts, too.
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This two-bedroom apartment includes a fully-stocked kitchen and fireplace, located just steps from our trout pond.


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you know what that nice lady did?? nothing... she whatever u wanted to hear just to get you off the phone
she's gonna ship something overnight to the sub? lol thats a new one
I prefer to think that she did her job. In fact the sub checked his hand held and confirmed everything was in fact ordered....within minutes of the call to D*. Glass is half full .


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January 2014
Little Tiny Shoots
Hi bulb buddies
How are your bulbs getting on? Remember to watch them closely as from January onwards you may start to see little green shoots pushing up through the soil – it's very exciting when they first appear! I was so happy when I went outside this week and saw these little tiny shoots in my plant pots – they are so lovely!
Archbishop Hutton's Primary School sent me this message: A. and J. came running to tell me that our first crocuses have appeared over the weekend and we have taken some photos of them.
That's fantastic news! Well done A. and J.! I am really glad you are so excited about your plants. I would love to see your photos, maybe you could email them to me?
I hope you are all enjoying your investigation bulb buddies. When your plants start to peep through the soil, why don't you take some photos too? If you email them to me I will put them on this blog.
- Keep up the great work sending in your weather reports.
- Watch for your first shoots to arrive.
- Keep watching every day as they grow taller.
- When you flowers open - celebrate!! Then record the date and how high the plant is.
- Send me your Flower Records on the website.
Please use my Power Point presentation to find out how to keep flower records.
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Ysgol Bro Eirwg: Blwyddyn Newydd Dda Athro'r Ardd! Ar ôl y gwyliau roedd y casglydd glaw yn llawn, felly methu cymryd darlleniad cywir. Arthro'r Ardd: Blwyddyn Newydd Dda Ysgol Bro Eirwg! Diolch am roi gwybod i fi am eich problemau mesur glaw, bydda i'n nodi hyn. Peidiwch â phoeni, digwyddodd hyn i lawer o ysgolion oherwydd iddi fwrw cymaint o law dros y gwyliau.
Cawthorne's Endowed Primary School: Im sorry we missed Friday we still want to go to Wales!!! Please wish us luck in Manchester. Prof P: Wishing you lots and lots of luck with your Spring bulbs Cawthorne School! Just wanted to let you know that if you are an English School and you win the Super Scientist Prize, we will arrange a day out for you in England instead of you travelling to Wales. It will still be a Super fun day, I promise.
Woodplumpton St. Anne's Primary School: sorry we forgot to take readings on two days - our teacher was not in school to remind us. There was a lot of rain over the holidays! We were surprised the temperatures were as high as they were. It felt colder. We talked about wind chill. Prof P: You are doing a great job and I am very pleased to hear you have talked about wind chill, it can make us feel VERY cold, can't it? Brrrrr.
The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School: When we came back from our Christmas break the rainfall gauge was overflowing as nobody had been able to empty it over the holidays. The ground is getting very wet and muddy and we have to be careful collecting the information. Prof P: Be careful in the mud! We don't want any accidents, were you wearing your school shoes or your wellies?
Raglan VC Primary: Extreme rainfall on Wednesday evening. Prof P: There has been some very extreme weather recently Raglan, you are right!
Llanishen Fach C.P School: No rainfall measurement for Monday as rain gauge was full from holiday. Very high measurement for Friday rainfall - gauge was emptied on Weds and no rainfall Thursday during day. Prof P: Excellent weather reporting Llanishen Fach.
Stanford in the Vale Primary School: Monday we were off. We have noticed that the bulbs have started to sprout and are growing nicely. Prof P: Fantastic news!! Thanks for letting me know I hope you enjoy watching them grow!
Greyfriars RC Primary School: it was 50mm because that was all over the holidays. C: this is exciting and i dont know whats gonna happen. R: it was fun watering the plants with C. Prof P: Well done C and R, its great to hear you are working together and having fun.
Ysgol Nant Y Coed: School was closed on Monday sorry professor plant. Prof P: That's okay Ysgol Nant Y Coed, keep up the good work!
John Cross CE Primary School: we had some problems because sheep got on to our field and knocked over the rain collector. Prof P: What cheeky sheep! Maybe they were interested in your investigation and came over to have a closer look.
At the beginning of January we had a crochet session where myself and Anna Phillips attempted to turn everyone into crochet queens. Anna made up a great little easy pattern to crochet circles which could then be turned into a garland, or maybe a coaster if you stopped at just making one. We will be having another crochet meet up on March 15 so come along to that one, and because everyone seems keen I'll try and add more dates to the rest of the year.
St Dwynwen's Day Cards and a Mocktail
Last saturday (25th) was St Dwynwen's Day! I hope you all had cards and treats... we had a family drop-in card making session here in St Fagans National History Museum and we also did a bit of sewing too.
We will be doing something pretty similar for Valentine's Day on 8th and 9th of February.
And the mocktail?
That was for reading group! We were discussing 'Rules of Civility' by Amor Towles which is set in 1930s New York and therefore we had suitably 30s type refreshments - Shirley Temples and kit kats all round! (the kit-kat was introduced in 1937). Our next reading group meet up will be on 22 February where we'll be discussing Alan Hollinghurst's 'The Stranger's Child'. It's a big book, so you'd better start now.
A Child's Christmas in Wales - Your Chistmas Memories
We've had some lovely, poetic and evocative examples in our Dylan Thomas themed family workshops these past couple of weeks, lots of laden christmas trees, roaring fires, burning christmas puds, snow boots and snowmen, and stocking full to bursting point to name but a few, here are some photos of some of them.
Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales
Conserving Government Propaganda prints from the Great War
Excavation at Llanmelin Hillfort, 1930s
Historic Photography Project (Esmee Ffairburn)
Linking Natural Science Collections in Wales
Museums, Exhibitions and Events
Research in Norway and the Barents Sea
St Fagans National History Museum Making History Project


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One of our newer fits for FW14 - the stretch slim fit jean. They are extremely comfy, not as tight as our skinny jeans, but still fitted for an on-trend silhouette. Big jean styles for the season include darker, moodier colors like black and gray, but for a premium denim feel look our for our coated jeans!
Check out our fit guide here.
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Courtesy California Air Resources BoardTransport refrigeration units that are compliant and registered with the California Air Resources Board will have an ARB number (circled in red). Equipment not based in California does not have to be registered, but it must be compliant with emission regs. A California regulation effective Jan. 1 could cost produce shippers and receivers $1,000 or more per violation if refrigeration equipment on the trucks they hire is not in compliance — even if the trucks don't stop in California.
The rule from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) covers truck and rail owners and operators, and any "hiring entity" that uses their services.
Rodney Hill, an air pollution specialist from CARB who helped develop the rule, discussed its implications for produce during a Web seminar sponsored by Western Growers, Irvine, Calif., the California Grape and Tree Fruit League, Fresno, and C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc., Eden Prairie, Minn.
The rule applies to grower-shippers, freight brokers, freight forwarders and receivers. Depending on circumstances, fines could be as much as $10,000 per violation, per day, under California's Health and Safety Code, Hill said.
Hill gave an example of a truck being loaded in Arizona and traveling through California on its way to a delivery point in Oregon. Even though no deliveries are made in California, the rule applies because the truck is operating within the state. The rule applies regardless where trucks are licensed.
HillCompliance for hiring entities shouldn't be too difficult, though, according to Hill and others in the Web seminar.
Matt McInerney, Western Growers executive vice president, said due diligence and documentation are the keys to keeping produce companies out of trouble. Hill agreed with that assessment.
"Begin changing your contracts now so you will be ready Jan. 1," McInerney said.
"For those of you who have pre-printed pads of bills of lading, I know you want to use up what you have. But you should get new ones printed, or get a stamp made with the right language so you can add it to the forms you have on hand."
Hill said hiring entities and loading dock personnel will not be expected to inspect refrigeration equipment to see if it is compliant.
However, if the equipment is not compliant and the hiring company's contracts and other documents don't have language showing it required the carrier to use compliant equipment, citations and fines will be issued, Hill said.
Western Growers has developed sample documents for produce companies. The compliance statement must have its own signature line and should read: "Carrier or its agent certifies that the TRU equipment furnished for loading this shipment is in compliance with California regulations."
Shannon Leigh, transportation manager for C.H. Robinson, said the company changed contracts and other documents to include the language effective Oct. 28.
"The goal is to help shippers avoid fines," Leigh said, adding that C.H. Robinson has been working with CARB for years to make sure its equipment and clients are compliant. "Our intention is to ensure proper due diligence to minimize the risk for our grower-shippers"
Courtesy California Air Resources BoardThe California Air Resources Board has a variety of websites with information to help shippers, receivers and others understand their obligations under California state law. Effective Jan. 1, any shipper or receiver who hires a carrier to transport their produce must take measures to ensure that the refrigeration equipment is compliant with the California law -- even if the truck doesn't stop in the state but merely travels through it.


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It had to happen. There had to be a way to take home a little piece of artisanal New York in a handy package. Voila, the GoodHoodGoods line of neighborhood gift buckets (brought to market with a little help from yours truly). Each GHG bucket represents a different neighborhood and includes gems from local makers like Baggu, Chocolat Moderne, and the Good Home Company.
Buckets are on sale at the Milford Hotel in Midtown and can be ordered online right here.
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King Zandor and Queen Tara were constantly defending their planet, Amzot (Quasar in later versions), and all its tiers of society, from the attacks of alien invaders. For this formidable task, the King and Queen employed the help of five extraordinary "Herculoids," a group of odd creatures that showcased some of the most inventive animation ever found on a Hanna-Barbera series.
Tundro was a "tremendous," a ten-legged dinosaur with a cannon for a horn. Tundro's cannon shot out energy rocks, which had the power to explode on contact. Zok, the space dragon, had equally effective weaponry, with eyes and a tail that could fire out power rays. The indestructible Igoo had the appearance of an ape but was made of rock, while Gloop and Gleep were Shmoo-like blobs that could assume any shape. The morphing twosome could multiply, withstand power beams, and be used as giant slingshots- the possibilites were endless.
Zandor and Tara may have employed the help of the Herculoids, but they could hold their own in a fight if the need arose. Zandor, who wore green trunks and gold bracelets, was as skillful with energy rocks as Tundro was- though lacking a cannon on his head, he needed to use a slingshot. The King's shield not only acted as a boomerang, but worked as a parachute as well. Tara was no slouch of a marksperson herself, and even their son Dorno was adept at slinging those exploding rocks.
Each week, this impressive group of eight would fight off such villains as the Faceless People, the Beaked People, and the Mutoids.
Parts of the show appeared in repeats as a segment of Go-Go Globetrotters, and in 1981, the show was resurrected using all the original voices (except Ted Eccles) on Space Stars.
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- Animated Characters: Zandor, Tara, Igoo, Dorno, Zok, Gloop, Gleep, Pirates.
- First Aired in 1967.
- Episode Number: 27-6
- Running Time: 9 minutes.
- Season: 1
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