Can you buy a spot on the DA?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The action had nothing to do with the kid, and everything to do with the parent and the club. Not sure the kid is even aware. Those on the DA team (parents and players) and the team the kid came from (coaches, parents, and players) know this fact already and already talk about it. It is a well known fact that preferential treatment was given. Yes, it is shameful that a parent would do this and a club would agree to it. Despite the unfair advantage, I hope that given the opportunity that the kid thrives so this does not turn out worse. Anyhow, those that are close to the situation know it, and those on this forum acting offended, are probably “in the know too” and are feigning shock.

LOL whatever man. It’s an interesting little world you have up there in that brain of yours. Way to start the topic and then ease into this. Nice touch.

[Anonymous]

Why was preferential treatment given? Was it a package deal to recruit another player or is the player related to someone at the St james?

[Anonymous]

The kid might be borderline but has to be able to play. At this level, any kid that lacks the capacity to play at that level will get exposed quickly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The kid might be borderline but has to be able to play. At this level, any kid that lacks the capacity to play at that level will get exposed quickly.

+1000. Especially on that team. Tough crowd.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The kid might be borderline but has to be able to play. At this level, any kid that lacks the capacity to play at that level will get exposed quickly.

+1000. Especially on that team. Tough crowd.

Are her parents expected to participate in the sideline brawls or do they get to sit out?

[Anonymous]

Money and/or influence can probably be used to buy anything.
However if that happens, the kid will get maybe 5 minutes a game because coaches have to produce results or they will get moved down the same way players do. Ultimately, the kid is the one who suffers in that situation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Given the Varsity Blues scandal, it got me thinking: do you think any money has changed hands behind some kids making DA and some not?

How much are you offering?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Money and/or influence can probably be used to buy anything.
However if that happens, the kid will get maybe 5 minutes a game because coaches have to produce results or they will get moved down the same way players do. Ultimately, the kid is the one who suffers in that situation.

Well that’s the rub. Once the spot is proven for sale the minutes are too. After all, just being on the team isn’t enough.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Money and/or influence can probably be used to buy anything.
However if that happens, the kid will get maybe 5 minutes a game because coaches have to produce results or they will get moved down the same way players do. Ultimately, the kid is the one who suffers in that situation.

Well that’s the rub. Once the spot is proven for sale the minutes are too. After all, just being on the team isn’t enough.

What coach is winning to lose games for money? It would take a lot.

[Anonymous]

Not knowing any of the facts of the case in question I am free to speculate.

Regardless of whatever connections the parents and the owners have my guess is that the player in question is an excellent player and likely is coming from another good team.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Money and/or influence can probably be used to buy anything.
However if that happens, the kid will get maybe 5 minutes a game because coaches have to produce results or they will get moved down the same way players do. Ultimately, the kid is the one who suffers in that situation.

Well that’s the rub. Once the spot is proven for sale the minutes are too. After all, just being on the team isn’t enough.

What coach is winning to lose games for money? It would take a lot.

You’re kidding, right? The posters that astutely surmised that the player wont get any meaningful minutes, at least at first, are correct. So no harm to the coach’s winning record. Plus a sale of the club is worth it, especially for the former TD/owner that worked the deal with the parent. That is “a lot.” Meanwhile, the parent has made their kid and spouse happy for the moment and can go back to their busy day job. The kid might suffer, or may end up thriving. That is now up to the kid. Their parent provided them the opportunity. Unfairly perhaps, but nevertheless provided it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not knowing any of the facts of the case in question I am free to speculate.

Regardless of whatever connections the parents and the owners have my guess is that the player in question is an excellent player and likely is coming from another good team.

The only question that needs to be asked is “would this player make the team WITHOUT the financial incentives discussed?”

[Anonymous]

What a club! Good Luck!

[Anonymous]

Are you talking about soccer or lacrosse because this happens all the time in lacrosse.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Are you talking about soccer or lacrosse because this happens all the time in lacrosse.

I was going to say, omg this is like lacrosse. Spots on the team and minutes of play are absolutely up for grabs, especially as clubs compete to keep people before tryouts begin. The politicking in club lacrosse to keep certain players, keeping them in the games, preferential treatment for committed players, has teams not even playing near full capability.