Offers etiquette

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is it ever okay to know what the potential roster will be once they submit an offer?

I would think the club should share the size of the roster. Not sure they will provide a list of names/players but parents are usually quick to tell you if their kids made it or not.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is it ever okay to know what the potential roster will be once they submit an offer?

My son received an offer after the first of two tryouts for a team. We have gone back and specifically asked them what position and which team he will be placed on. Without that information, we cannot compare apples to apples.
However, I don't think the coach will know the specific roster until past the offer due date. I think that you can ask the parents who may be moving and the coach might give you an idea but I don't believe they can provide specifics.
I don't think asking for more info is every bad - all they can say is no.

[Anonymous]

Don’t they usually tell you which team when they make the offer?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think best thing is to tell old club you have an offer and see if they want to counteroffer or not before accepting the new offer and paying a deposit.

What could they counter offer if you’re on the top team? And even if it’s to move up a team, does it make sense to get there by forcing their hand?

They offer lots of things.
- Not having to run back on the field after water breaks in practice. Walking is fine.
- No picking up cones and balls either
- Preferred parking for your parents at home games
- Random action shot on club website
- Position of your choice
- Jersey number of your choice. Yes, we can take #10 from Billy and give to you, even though you're a keeper.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is it ever okay to know what the potential roster will be once they submit an offer?

My son received an offer after the first of two tryouts for a team. We have gone back and specifically asked them what position and which team he will be placed on. Without that information, we cannot compare apples to apples.
However, I don't think the coach will know the specific roster until past the offer due date. I think that you can ask the parents who may be moving and the coach might give you an idea but I don't believe they can provide specifics.
I don't think asking for more info is every bad - all they can say is no.

I feel like every club is surprised by the kids who leave so it's hard to make such specific offers unless your child is older. Is your child older?

[Anonymous]

If coaches are really surprised, they aren’t reading the room well over the season. Maybe they should take a temperature check and put a bit more into communication and receiving feedback. To Dare to dream.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is it ever okay to know what the potential roster will be once they submit an offer?

My son received an offer after the first of two tryouts for a team. We have gone back and specifically asked them what position and which team he will be placed on. Without that information, we cannot compare apples to apples.
However, I don't think the coach will know the specific roster until past the offer due date. I think that you can ask the parents who may be moving and the coach might give you an idea but I don't believe they can provide specifics.
I don't think asking for more info is every bad - all they can say is no.

Coaches offer to take your kid without a genera idea of role and what specific team? Is it a “real” academy format?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Will receive offer based on tryout from new club before old club does theirs.
Can we accept new and just pay deposit then cancel if want to stay with old?
Will need club wait if we ask?
Is it reallyn48 hours and then gone?

If the club wants your kid, it is not really 48 hours. If it turns out to be 48 hours then your kid was not going to start for that club so you have lost nothing. Just tell them you need to wait an extra few days before deciding.

[Anonymous]

Have offers gone out and been accepted by outside players for the new Virginia Union FC (non SYA and Mclean players that is)...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If coaches are really surprised, they aren’t reading the room well over the season. Maybe they should take a temperature check and put a bit more into communication and receiving feedback. To Dare to dream.

Because they often ignore all but the top few

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Have offers gone out and been accepted by outside players for the new Virginia Union FC (non SYA and Mclean players that is)...

Yes.

[Anonymous]

^^^What club are you coming from??