Comments on: Voltattorni steps down as De La Salle soccer coach

By: natural righty

natural righty — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 00:21:05 +0000

Cokito,It’s too bad most of the players from that area defect to Mustang. The rich get richer

By: cokito

cokito — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 23:34:41 +0000

Some of the best training/coaches I have seen was/were at Lamorinda FC. Mohammed et al. are doing a superb job developing players and implementing a true club-wide coherent and consistent philosophy.

As a disclaimer, I do not have children playing there, nor do I coach there. This is not an advertisement, but just the observation of a neutral student of the game.

By: EBAL Fan

EBAL Fan — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:53:32 +0000

16′s or 18′s and compared to who, Barcelona? They are still the best thing in the tri valley hands down…

By: The Truth

The Truth — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:19:50 +0000

I have seen the SJ EQ academy team play.. there ok

By: EBAL Fan

EBAL Fan — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 02:28:49 +0000

soccer at the youth level is a bit of a scam. Promises of greatness. Everyone thinks that their kid is Messi. In fact, the only thing they will ever have in common with him is the short stature at a young age. ODP, PDP, Super Y, been there done that. The cream will usually rise to the top. Most of the Academy boys my son plays with now, have been playing together for the past few years in the above mentioned activities. No matter where you play ( Mustang, San Juan, Ballistic etc…) no club will get you to the next level. You as a player, who will train harder and have thousands of touches on the ball and some God given talent will get you to that next level.The truth is, majority won’t play a lick of soccer after the final high school whistle blows…

That’s why it’s nice to have someone pick up the tab for a few years prior to graduation. Oh yeah, did I mention their training is awesome.

By: EBAL Fan

EBAL Fan — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 02:11:15 +0000

Truth, where do your kids play or played and was it worth the $1,500 to $2,000 ( not including all of your travel expenses, new gear, rice krispy treats and juice boxes at halftime…
est. another couple of grand probably )?

By: EBAL Fan

EBAL Fan — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 02:02:13 +0000

less than a rec team ( $ 300.00 ) this includes airfare ( 4 or mor big trips Florida, Texas twice, Pacific northwest etc…) hotel, training fees, new boots/tons of sweet gear, food on trips, bus rides to and from SoCal multiple times…the list goes on. I will assume you have no children involved in this program. Therefore, the comment you have mad sounds a bit cynical. I will capitalize Academy, because it is of great importance to my son and his future. Truth is “truth” you may want to come out and watch these kids play! It is incredible how good they actually are!

By: The Truth

The Truth — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:12:05 +0000

First I refuse to capitalize ” academy” as if it is an institution of great importance like the “Senate” or the White House”. EBAL fan : what is the cost to you to participate ?

By: Big Joe

Big Joe — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 23:51:05 +0000

Cudos to DLS soccer and Coach Volt. He molded men out of boys and taught life long lessons.
A minature Lad. Amazing how these coaches including Alloco in BB can inspire these kids.
Say what you want about DLS, they know how to teach, motivate , coach and also respect opponents.
I don’t think any team ever got ” spat” on coming to Winton Drive. A lot more than I can say when the Spartans have played on the road.

By: EBAL Fan

EBAL Fan — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 20:02:13 +0000

I wish he could do both but that just isn’t an option. His training is so much better with the Academy program. The games are beautiful to watch opposed to High school clunker ball. I guess you just can’t have it all.