Inquiry after tryout

[Anonymous]

DC is not a top player (medium to lower level). The offer he has received is expiring soon, and he is still waiting to hear from another club where he tried out yesterday. We don't know anyone at that club. Should I reach out to one of the coaches and ask if there is a possibility for them to give him a spot by tomorrow, when our current offer expires? How should I ask that question properly? Thank you!

[Anonymous]

Your better bet is to ask the offer for more time and ask the one you're waiting on when they'll have an answer because you have another offer.

They always give more time. Which do you want more?

[Anonymous]

What's wrong with the bird in hand, especially if he's a medium to lower level player?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Your better bet is to ask the offer for more time and ask the one you're waiting on when they'll have an answer because you have another offer.

They always give more time. Which do you want more?

Thank you. I have already asked the first club for an extension and the kids were told at the end of the tryout by the second club that results would be announced by the end of next week. DC prefers the second club. It seems that inquiring now won't help much and we have to make a decision before the extended deadline of the first club.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Your better bet is to ask the offer for more time and ask the one you're waiting on when they'll have an answer because you have another offer.

They always give more time. Which do you want more?

Thank you. I have already asked the first club for an extension and the kids were told at the end of the tryout by the second club that results would be announced by the end of next week. DC prefers the second club. It seems that inquiring now won't help much and we have to make a decision before the extended deadline of the first club.

why does the kid (really? the kid?) prefer the second club? The answer better be something like he prefers the coaching or has friends on it or something and not be some perception of superiority.

[Anonymous]

Definitely ask the second club when offers are expected. Also ask if they notify kids who do not receive offers -- sometimes this doesn't happen, so kids are left hanging. No issue at all with asking the second club their timing for extending offers. Frankly, they should have already told you their timing. Depending on the answer, you might want to tell the second club your son has another offer and needs to respond. I think this is an easy ask -- don't worry about offending anyone. These clubs take too long anyway.