Does word get around if your kids are trying out for other clubs?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you try out for another club, you should absolutely expect that it will get back to your current coach. Coaches talk, and parents rat each other out all the time. At the lower levels and age groups, trying out for multiple clubs is very common and coaches usually don’t care. It’s also generally accepted for a player to try to move from the “A” team of a local club to an ECNL/MLS Next/GA team. In this scenario, it’s usually best to be honest with the current coach who would hopefully be happy for your kid. Once you’re at the ECNL/MLS Next/GA level, trying out for another club is a big deal. A lot of teams pretty much guarantee returning players a spot, but all bets are off once you go to another tryout.

Yeah. That’s the problem —guaranteeing returning players a spot. It should always be merit based. That’s why kids have to leave and tryout other places. They won’t move up in their own club.

[Anonymous]

Why would prospective coach tell old coach? That seems against their interest if they want the player.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Our DD already received her offer and we accepted with deposit only. She's 90% staying with this club, but she's still trying out for three other clubs in the area.

1) It's good practice.
2) Always nice to see where you stand in other clubs.
3. Might find yourself more comfortable with another team/coach.

In the end, it doesn't hurt. However, I wouldn't flaunt that information around. I'd keep it quiet.

If you have already committed by making a deposit, how can you accept a better offer?

The deposit holds your spot. The next payment isn't due until summer. If you choose to leave the club you just lose the deposit. Well worth it if you find a better team.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
You don’t owe your coach or club anything. You are signing 1 year renewable agreements for your kids (& family). As another poster wrote, if another skilled player came along, they wouldn’t hesitate to drop your kid’s time or roster slot.

Find the best team, coach, and environment for your player. That may mean tryouts at several clubs.

100% correct. On my DD team she is a top three player. Since late last fall the coach has been looking to replace the bottom 3-4 players. There's zero loyalty to kids. Coach even came to me asking if I knew players who would be interested in joining. Even gave me a list of player names they didn't want anymore or were 100% not returning.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Our DD already received her offer and we accepted with deposit only. She's 90% staying with this club, but she's still trying out for three other clubs in the area.

1) It's good practice.
2) Always nice to see where you stand in other clubs.
3. Might find yourself more comfortable with another team/coach.

In the end, it doesn't hurt. However, I wouldn't flaunt that information around. I'd keep it quiet.

If you have already committed by making a deposit, how can you accept a better offer?

The deposit holds your spot. The next payment isn't due until summer. If you choose to leave the club you just lose the deposit. Well worth it if you find a better team.

But I’ve seen where a club/coach is vindictive and won’t release a player card.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Our DD already received her offer and we accepted with deposit only. She's 90% staying with this club, but she's still trying out for three other clubs in the area.

1) It's good practice.
2) Always nice to see where you stand in other clubs.
3. Might find yourself more comfortable with another team/coach.

In the end, it doesn't hurt. However, I wouldn't flaunt that information around. I'd keep it quiet.

If you have already committed by making a deposit, how can you accept a better offer?

The deposit holds your spot. The next payment isn't due until summer. If you choose to leave the club you just lose the deposit. Well worth it if you find a better team.

But I’ve seen where a club/coach is vindictive and won’t release a player card.

I’ve also seen clubs require full payment—have lawyers for the year.

You actually sign a contract at deposit for most clubs.

[Anonymous]

Don't go to tryout talking toxic negativity about your current club/coach

The 'new' club knows you'll do the same to them.
That's where the tryout folks will happily notify the current club. They don't want you either.