Replacement by Guest Player

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The carding is my question also. Either the club is doing something shady, or it's not an actual tournament where cards are needed to play.

Op. I don’t want to put the club, but it’s a big tournament that includes international teams from Latam/ Caribbean z

I don’t understand the cards well enough to have any theories. I don’t want to be mysterious but I don’t want to put the club, either.

Dallas Cup? Or something at ESPN in Florida? I wouldn't send my U11 player to an event like that without some understanding about playing time. And I would also question why a U11 team needs to invest that kind of travel at that age. Your overzealous club and parents will price a lot of players out if they start this just to raise their reputation.

NP who would add that it's not great that the team has OPs son playing only in goal at this age.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is goalkeeper his only position?

Do you prefer not to attend or does he prefer not to attend?

I would leave it up to him. I understand the slight as an adult but he is a kid. If he wants to play the tournament in other positions, let him.

It's his only position; he doesn't want to go; I don't want to go. I don't mean to create rancor. I just wondered if I was being selfish by refusing the offer that he "warm up" the guest keeper.

Then nope I wouldn't go and I don't think you're being unreasonable.

It takes guts for them to ask your kid to warm up his replacement. I would probably be done with that coach. This is way beyond the pale

[Anonymous]

I took an hour before replying to minimize the obscenities.

This is ridiculous OP.

The club has ZERO interest in developing your child vs. "the prestige of the club" or whatever excuse they are using. I'd be shocked and would consider leaving immediately telling the team to get another GK.

I understand the value of being a team player and all that, and if this was a case of another kid from your team moving up to the GK and knocking you down a peg well that's life. But to bring in a ringer from outside just so the club can be better is insulting at best.

Given the demand for GK in so many teams around the area you should be able to find another option from a team that cares about your kid's progress (though I do second the comment a U11 should not be fixed at one position just yet).

[Anonymous]

Agree with demand for a goalkeeper. No one ever wants that position.

[Anonymous]

OP - hold on a second. Is the coach saying your son is not going to play at all? My DS is DA level. They have two goalies and split playing time. One plays first half and the other plays second half. Are you sure it’s not something like that? You mention not starting and then jump to not playing and just watching

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Agree with demand for a goalkeeper. No one ever wants that position.

Goalkeeper is a prestigious position on any team!
- 50% of the team in one position.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I took an hour before replying to minimize the obscenities.

This is ridiculous OP.

The club has ZERO interest in developing your child vs. "the prestige of the club" or whatever excuse they are using. I'd be shocked and would consider leaving immediately telling the team to get another GK.

I understand the value of being a team player and all that, and if this was a case of another kid from your team moving up to the GK and knocking you down a peg well that's life. But to bring in a ringer from outside just so the club can be better is insulting at best.

Given the demand for GK in so many teams around the area you should be able to find another option from a team that cares about your kid's progress (though I do second the comment a U11 should not be fixed at one position just yet).

+1

This is off the charts unacceptable. It's a slap in the face to your child and you should treat it that way. If it were me, I'd report the club for using an unauthorized player, because I'll bet that "guest player's" paperwork isn't in order.

The only way I would ever accept something like this is if it were part of an exchange where my child gets to go play in Europe.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
DS is starting goalkeeper for a travel team.

For an important tournament, he is to be replaced as starting goalkeeper by a visiting player from Europe.

Personally, I accept Club's decision up to a point but I prefer not to attend this tournament since Club has different player.

Is consensus opinion this is OK? I just feel a three day tournament is a lot simply to watch.

OP, I should say it is U11 age group. Goalkeeper is part of three guest players from Europe intended to boost status of club.

Why would they not split minutes for a U11 player, much less a keeper? Yes, please skip the tournament unless they can guarantee your keeper minutes.

[Anonymous]

Skip, of course. Why on earth would you go?

[Anonymous]

Every single player on a U11 roster should be playing regardless of the level or the competition they are in. Even if you have guests the actual players on the roster should get opportunities first.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Every single player on a U11 roster should be playing regardless of the level or the competition they are in. Even if you have guests the actual players on the roster should get opportunities first.

Yep. I’d be gone (even if it wasn’t my kid getting the screw job). It teaches kids the wrong lessons.

[Anonymous]

My son’s the primary GK for his u11 team. Like your son, he is extremely dependable and hardworking. I would be absolutely livid if this happened to him. It’s 100% inappropriate. My son realizes that he could always be bumped during the season if a current teammate demonstrates more talent but that is different from a guest player being brought in for a tournament. I’d consider walking away mid-season if the TD isn’t responsive to your concerns.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Agree with demand for a goalkeeper. No one ever wants that position.

Goalkeeper is a prestigious position on any team!
- 50% of the team in one position.

Not ours! Everyone is basically saying "not it" when asked who wants to play goalkeeper.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Agree with demand for a goalkeeper. No one ever wants that position.

Goalkeeper is a prestigious position on any team!
- 50% of the team in one position.

Not ours! Everyone is basically saying "not it" when asked who wants to play goalkeeper.

Goalkeeper is certainly not the most popular position on my son’s team but there are a number of boys every year who express an interest in trying. And whether a popular position or not, it’s a very important position. And a lot of pressure, too! On my son’s team, the goalkeeper is definitely valued by players, coach and parents because the offense is not all that strong. If they aren’t scoring a lot, it’s vital to have a goalkeeper who can make the tough saves.

[Anonymous]

Keepers have the most fun when they’re used as an extra field player in possession