Tryout Season - VIP Status

[Anonymous]

The worst kept secret this time of year...all the best players already have offers and commitments from teams. Tryouts/ID sessions are either not needed or a formality.

It's a nice barometer on where you stand either way!

[Anonymous]

That feeling when you hear about a party that happened and you weren't invited...

[Anonymous]

You'd like to think this is rage bait

[Anonymous]

When I read things like this, I’m so happy my kids have leaned into interests besides soccer and that I have a sense of identity outside of what regional travel soccer team in Virginia my child is invited to join.

[Anonymous]

If your kid is over age 14 and still playing club soccer in the DMV, he’s not actually that good.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:When I read things like this, I’m so happy my kids have leaned into interests besides soccer and that I have a sense of identity outside of what regional travel soccer team in Virginia my child is invited to join.

And are forming their identities in the new things they like. Don't act like you or your kids are superior. I agree that things in youth sports can be highly toxic, but they "escaped" just to find a new passion that they will sink their teeth into. Enjoy the ride.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If your kid is over age 14 and still playing club soccer in the DMV, he’s not actually that good.

… ignoring girls’ sports like it’s optional. Bold move for someone whose IQ apparently took a red card.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The worst kept secret this time of year...all the best players already have offers and commitments from teams. Tryouts/ID sessions are either not needed or a formality.

It's a nice barometer on where you stand either way!

If the club isn’t sending an Uber to get your kid to the ID session, they don’t respect your kid’s talent.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The worst kept secret this time of year...all the best players already have offers and commitments from teams. Tryouts/ID sessions are either not needed or a formality.

It's a nice barometer on where you stand either way!

If the club isn’t sending an Uber to get your kid to the ID session, they don’t respect your kid’s talent.

Anything less than a stretch limo is a slap in the face, honestly

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The worst kept secret this time of year...all the best players already have offers and commitments from teams. Tryouts/ID sessions are either not needed or a formality.

It's a nice barometer on where you stand either way!

If the club isn’t sending an Uber to get your kid to the ID session, they don’t respect your kid’s talent.

Funny. Mainly because I actually had the club take care of my transportation and for other teammates. This was in Europe over 15 years ago.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The worst kept secret this time of year...all the best players already have offers and commitments from teams. Tryouts/ID sessions are either not needed or a formality.

It's a nice barometer on where you stand either way!

If the club isn’t sending an Uber to get your kid to the ID session, they don’t respect your kid’s talent.

Funny. Mainly because I actually had the club take care of my transportation and for other teammates. This was in Europe over 15 years ago.

And now you’re trashing kids anonymously on the internet. Sounds like it really worked out for you!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The worst kept secret this time of year...all the best players already have offers and commitments from teams. Tryouts/ID sessions are either not needed or a formality.

It's a nice barometer on where you stand either way!

If the club isn’t sending an Uber to get your kid to the ID session, they don’t respect your kid’s talent.

Funny. Mainly because I actually had the club take care of my transportation and for other teammates. This was in Europe over 15 years ago.

And now you’re trashing kids anonymously on the internet. Sounds like it really worked out for you!

Lol, this (PPs, I like you guys, though, Thanks for the 😂).

[Anonymous]

Some of us know that tryout season isn't a couple months in the spring. It's happening all year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Some of us know that tryout season isn't a couple months in the spring. It's happening all year.

Yep - and glad my daughter already made her spot for next year. What a dumb thread.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When I read things like this, I’m so happy my kids have leaned into interests besides soccer and that I have a sense of identity outside of what regional travel soccer team in Virginia my child is invited to join.

And are forming their identities in the new things they like. Don't act like you or your kids are superior. I agree that things in youth sports can be highly toxic, but they "escaped" just to find a new passion that they will sink their teeth into. Enjoy the ride.

No, soccer is a unique brand of insanity. I have a kid who is a good golfer and the community is incredibly supportive and friendly. He used to play soccer and it was like torture. The parents thought their kids were going to the World Cup because they made the A team on a good soccer club. Along with like, 12 other boys. And these kids were U10. No joy, no fun, just intensity from those moms.

The boys were nice enough.