How to politely decline a club offer?

[Anonymous]

DC received offers from two clubs after tryouts. We signed up DC for club B before hearing from Club A because DC likes Club B’s coach more. Club A’s head coach is much stricter and DC thought he didn’t get in after the tryout. When I decline Club A’s offer, should I give the reason?

[Anonymous]

"Thank you for the invitation to join Club A. Larlo has already committed to a different club, and therefore is unable to accept Club A's invitation. Best of luck to Club A for the upcoming season."

[Anonymous]

No, no need to give a reason. Just say thanks for the offer but kid has decided to do something else.

[Anonymous]

Thank you so much!

[Anonymous]

You are overthinking this. They will move on to then next kid and will likely not give your kid a second thought.

You can just tell them you have decided to move in a different direction.

[Anonymous]

No need to give a reason beyond “we’ve already accepted an offer from club B but thank you so much! DD really enjoyed the tryout- such a great group of girls (or other compliment), best of luck this season!” IMHO politeness and positivity (without offering too much info) is ideal to keep good relations. It’s a small world as you probably know already. Never know about next year!

[Anonymous]

I would NOT let them know Club B explicitly, just say that you've already made a commitment for the year and appreciate their consideration. They won't think anything more of it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No need to give a reason beyond “we’ve already accepted an offer from club B but thank you so much! DD really enjoyed the tryout- such a great group of girls (or other compliment), best of luck this season!” IMHO politeness and positivity (without offering too much info) is ideal to keep good relations. It’s a small world as you probably know already. Never know about next year!

Thank you and all the PPs! This is very helpful!