Congrats Olivia

[Mediocre Man]

We joke and poke fun, but what an amazing accomplishment for little HCP. Congrats to her and your family

 

[Voodoo]

That's cool, congrats @THE HCP , looks like you got some cool coworkers too.

 

[Pinwheel1]

I would say she must take after her mom.....but do we know who the dad really is?
Kidding. Congrats!

 

[e_blazer]

Congrats, Olivia! Way to overcome those "family" obstacles!

 

[theprunetang]

Even got the quiet Mystery Man to utter a few words. That's when you know you are big time.

 

[THE HCP]

We joke and poke fun, but what an amazing accomplishment for little HCP. Congrats to her and your family

Thanks for the kind words brother. She has worked so hard to get where she is.
-2.1% of all HS age girls playing soccer move on to play D1.
-1.8% get a scholarship.
Thanks for letting me share her journey over on the OT side!

 

[THE HCP]

 

[HailBlazers]

Thanks for the kind words brother. She has worked so hard to get where she is.
-2.1% of all HS age girls playing soccer move on to play D1.
-1.8% get a scholarship.
Thanks for letting me share her journey over on the OT side!

Thought you couldn't understand stats fam!

 

[julius]

Wait a second, she's a leftie?!


awesome job OL.

 

[Chris Craig]

Congrats Olivia! And Kudos to a good dad!

 

[SlyPokerDog]

And Kudos to a good dad!

THANKS!

 

[Hoopguru]

Congrats Olivia! And Kudos to a good dad!

Back at ya!

 

[Further]

Dang that awesome Olivia & Pops, what a truly fantastic accomplishment! Hard work paying off.

nice

 

[Chris Craig]

THANKS!

Wait a min....ooohhh

 

[THE HCP]

My kids have been down with RipCity their whole lives!

 

[PCmor7]

They definitely don't take after their dad. We can see them.

 

[TBpup]

I would say she must take after her mom.....but do we know who the dad really is?
Kidding. Congrats!

That's 'my' girl.

Props for the accomplishment....and the break in tuition.

 

[Hoopguru]

My kids have been down with RipCity their whole lives!
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Fine looking young adults!

 

[Haakzilla]

Mods: please merge with Melo thread (or The Little HCP in OT)

 

[BIG Q]

Congrats, love seeing the youngins succeed. My oldest is a sophomore playing soccer at the Barca Residency Academy down in BFE Casa Grande, Az. Recruiters can start talking to him June 10, 2023, but I am sure it will start informally in two weeks at the MLS Next Flex Festival. Full week of youth soccer in Palm Springs, the geriatric capitol of the US. Not sure it was a good idea scheduling this in that community. It will be interesting what the pitches are. But as an addition to Miss Olivia's accomplishment, college soccer teams carry 25+ players on their roster when only 11 are on the pitch at a time. Mens D1 schools are only allowed 10 scholarships a season. Those 10 are split amongst the roster so grades and grants are extremely important. I'm sure the ladies teams are very similar. Very, very impressive.

 

[THE HCP]

That's cool, congrats @THE HCP , looks like you got some cool coworkers too.

Thanks man.

 

[THE HCP]

Even got the quiet Mystery Man to utter a few words. That's when you know you are big time.

Before I had Sharp on that video, I did tell him I didn’t think he’d make a big impact this season. Yeah right HA!!!!

 

[THE HCP]

That's 'my' girl.

Props for the accomplishment....and the break in tuition.

You aint’ jokin man. Can’t believe how much it is each year. UNREAL.

 

[THE HCP]

Mods: please merge with Melo thread (or The Little HCP in OT)

Yes! The MELO Thread.

 

[SharpeScooterShooter]

Very cool! Congrats hcp and hcp jr!!!

 

[THE HCP]

Congrats, love seeing the youngins succeed. My oldest is a sophomore playing soccer at the Barca Residency Academy down in BFE Casa Grande, Az. Recruiters can start talking to him June 10, 2023, but I am sure it will start informally in two weeks at the MLS Next Flex Festival. Full week of youth soccer in Palm Springs, the geriatric capitol of the US. Not sure it was a good idea scheduling this in that community. It will be interesting what the pitches are. But as an addition to Miss Olivia's accomplishment, college soccer teams carry 25+ players on their roster when only 11 are on the pitch at a time. Mens D1 schools are only allowed 10 scholarships a season. Those 10 are split amongst the roster so grades and grants are extremely important. I'm sure the ladies teams are very similar. Very, very impressive.

Outstanding. Good luck to you and yours. Yes the coaches/recruiters can reach out midnight the last day of their sophomore year. A very exciting time.We had coaches reaching out to her club coaches planting seeds that they were interested. So we kinda’ had some clues on what to expect. Went into the process very blind to it. I was there the whole way, but as far as ZOOMs/phone calls/texts/emails, it was all on her. I would have her record the zooms and phone calls and I would go over with her how she could have answered things better or could of done differently. It’s an amazing amount of pressure for a freshly turned 16 year old to deal with coaches constantly on multiple platforms. Great learning experience for her AND my wife and I.
Yes the men’s side have 9 scholarships and the women’s 14. Wish there were more. She was fortunate to have multiple offers and the ability to find the best fit for her. She has MANY teammates who now in their senior year have either had NO offers or very limited. So it’s tougher for them at this point.
Hey it was cool MM created this thread, but it should be over in OT. Maybe they can merge this with the one we have going. I’d love to have you keep us/me updated on your son’s recruiting journey.
Side note, my daughters league is called ECNL…. Elite Champions National League.
First time I met Coach Billups I knew that his daughter played in my daughters same league in Colorado. I introduced myself as a fellow “ECNL DAD” and his eye lit up and wanted to talk about nothing but recruiting. Giving me all these pointers. it was hilarious. And first time he saw me this fall during media day, he came up and the very first thing her asked was had she signed yet. Quality dude! Good luck brother and keep sharing your son’s journey.

 

[wizenheimer]

looks like the HCP has at least 2 very big reasons to be proud

 

[Mediocre Man]

looks like the HCP has at least 2 very big reasons to be proud

Not sure why he’d be proud of 2 of his 4 stomachs….

 

[crandc]

Chose a great city.

 

[THE HCP]

Chose a great city.

@crandc the area around the campus is simply amazing. She has had such a great time on her visits down there by herself and with us. The current players have shown her all the great shops and restaurants the players all go to.