EAST VS. WEST

[h2odog]

At the risk of being accused of poo pooing this game, there definitely seems to be a "quietness" about the event that raises questions. I congratulate the girls playing and the effort someone has put forth, but it seems to be something done for those "in the know" and not the general senior high soccer world. An event like this should have been promoted on T and under development for more that a week. Why do we learn about it after the team is picked? IMO, some major players names are missing and they should have gotten the benefit of being called a High School Senior All-Star as well, even if they chose not to participate.

[soccerfan9298]

The game will be played by all senior girls who have been nominated by their district/regional chairperson to participate.

 

It is possible that the players chosen for this game were selected by people that actually viewed their play and made their selections based on performance. It is pretty clear that almost all of these teams of the players selected were in the state tournament. Just a thought.

[h2odog]

The game will be played by all senior girls who have been nominated by their district/regional chairperson to participate.

 

It is possible that the players chosen for this game were selected by people that actually viewed their play and made their selections based on performance. It is pretty clear that almost all of these teams of the players selected were in the state tournament. Just a thought.

 

Totally understand, but there are girls that play on the same teams with the girls on list that are missing and as good as, or better. That's the puzzling part???? Just asking for more info from someone who is part of the event to better understand the purpose an selection process. And why we aren't recognizing a larger group of seniors, even if they can't play. IMO, this is not the East vs. West all-star game, but an East vs. West game of very good players, some of which or most of which are all-stars, but all the State All-Star Seniors are not on the list or being recognized. Hitting the road, so it will be over before I can read T again. Just curious.

[SCN123]

I do know that at least one MVP was invited and could not make the game. I agree that all invited should be listed.

[tuffnstuff]

I do know that at least one MVP was invited and could not make the game. I agree that all invited should be listed.

 

 

Agreed. All invited should be listed. Coaches have to nominate, only coaches that are members can nominate and so therefore many girls from other teams get overlooked. As far as comment about other girls that should have been invited, that is something that should be taken up with the coach from their team. If they were nominated by a coach other than their own then it is their opinion of what they have seen of that player either in a game against his/her team or information that they have. I say that to say that a player can be nominated by someone other than their coach who has seen them play so if in their opinion they deserved the invitation, they could receive it one of those two ways which is my understanding of how the program has worked.

[Canesoverhere]

Math Time

 

120 High School Girls Team? (wild guess) 120 x 22 = 2,640 Players

25% Seniors (very conservative estimate) .25 X 2,640 -= 660 players

Top players guesstimate .25 x 660 = 165 players

 

Available slots - 2 teams of 18 2 x 18 = 36 players

 

1 of every 5 deserving players will be invited.

 

Doesn't seem far from the mark. The filter here seems not to be the lack of nominations bu tthe lack of participating coaches. Seems like your efforts would be better served by petitioning your coaches, not Coach T.

[tuffnstuff]

interesting to note that a number of names are duplicates off the list from the Div II All Region selections on another thread. Shows that there are at least other people who agree with the choices.

[soccermom127]

Is anyone going to post results of the East/West game?

[soccer93]

East 4 West 1

[BigG]

Anyone know if they are planning to do this in the guys' season?

[soccermom127]

East 4 West 1

 

Thanks for the info.....

 

What was the game like? Do you know who scored for each side?

[h2odog]

I was hoping to learn more about this event when I returned to T. I think Canes math speaks to my questions as to why this select group became the TN all-stars, and so many seem to have been omitted. I also think the lack of reporting suggests that only a hand full of folks cared, and they were in attendance. I guess they didn't find enough excitement to post the game story here.

Oh well, I hope the idea person behind this works harder next year, if there is a next year.