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[Anonymous]

I find this bewildering. I have been team manager for two years in a row (two different kids) and find it amazing that some people refuse to get teamsnap or look at it to know when the games are. There have been people I needed to text before every game.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I find this bewildering. I have been team manager for two years in a row (two different kids) and find it amazing that some people refuse to get teamsnap or look at it to know when the games are. There have been people I needed to text before every game.

It is bewildering. i actually don't mind the every day text people because it's expected and part of my routine. I really mind the last minute cancellations like in OP's case. Such lack of consideration.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:What tournament?

We’re in Colorado. So this is a totally anonymous place for me to vent 😬.

Smart. Is there a Colorado Urban Moms soccer forum were I can complain a soccer in the DMV?

There is. But all they do is complain about Loudon.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:'totally I agree with you All the families on the team are paying a nice chunk of change so its a collective investment and he isn't pulling his weight let him know get you act together or give your roster spot to a family who will pull their weight.

Investment? No, it’s entertainment. You people are ridiculous, these are kids.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:'totally I agree with you All the families on the team are paying a nice chunk of change so its a collective investment and he isn't pulling his weight let him know get you act together or give your roster spot to a family who will pull their weight.

Investment? No, it’s entertainment. You people are ridiculous, these are kids.

Investment does not necessarily mean money.

Your attitude is why we don't like being on teams where kids and family do not take it seriously and skip critical practices and games, leaving other teammates to scramble for subs and a win.

Next time, play rec or private trianing for solely entertainment.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:'totally I agree with you All the families on the team are paying a nice chunk of change so its a collective investment and he isn't pulling his weight let him know get you act together or give your roster spot to a family who will pull their weight.

Investment? No, it’s entertainment. You people are ridiculous, these are kids.

Investment does not necessarily mean money.

Your attitude is why we don't like being on teams where kids and family do not take it seriously and skip critical practices and games, leaving other teammates to scramble for subs and a win.

Next time, play rec or private trianing for solely entertainment.

Exactly, Its more than entertainment is about teamwork, brotherhood, sisterhood, learning to work together , and holding each other accountable. We win together we lose together and we all go thru it together. Uf your child or family doesn't buy in they should probably play rec soccer.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:'totally I agree with you All the families on the team are paying a nice chunk of change so its a collective investment and he isn't pulling his weight let him know get you act together or give your roster spot to a family who will pull their weight.

Investment? No, it’s entertainment. You people are ridiculous, these are kids.

Investment does not necessarily mean money.

Your attitude is why we don't like being on teams where kids and family do not take it seriously and skip critical practices and games, leaving other teammates to scramble for subs and a win.

Next time, play rec or private trianing for solely entertainment.

Exactly, Its more than entertainment is about teamwork, brotherhood, sisterhood, learning to work together , and holding each other accountable. We win together we lose together and we all go thru it together. Uf your child or family doesn't buy in they should probably play rec soccer.

Let’s be honest, travel soccer is rec soccer. If you are talking about a top 50 ranked national team, maybe you have a point. Most everything else is just to keep kids active and entertained. Youth soccer is a mess because everybody thinks their kids are playing World Cup games or are little messi’s. The attitude of take it seriously is why so many kids quit. Y’all are killing the fun for the kids - good parenting.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:'totally I agree with you All the families on the team are paying a nice chunk of change so its a collective investment and he isn't pulling his weight let him know get you act together or give your roster spot to a family who will pull their weight.

Investment? No, it’s entertainment. You people are ridiculous, these are kids.

Investment does not necessarily mean money.

Your attitude is why we don't like being on teams where kids and family do not take it seriously and skip critical practices and games, leaving other teammates to scramble for subs and a win.

Next time, play rec or private trianing for solely entertainment.

Exactly, Its more than entertainment is about teamwork, brotherhood, sisterhood, learning to work together , and holding each other accountable. We win together we lose together and we all go thru it together. Uf your child or family doesn't buy in they should probably play rec soccer.

Let’s be honest, travel soccer is rec soccer. If you are talking about a top 50 ranked national team, maybe you have a point. Most everything else is just to keep kids active and entertained. Youth soccer is a mess because everybody thinks their kids are playing World Cup games or are little messi’s. The attitude of take it seriously is why so many kids quit. Y’all are killing the fun for the kids - good parenting.

I never undestand this link to "world cup games". WC games are important to those NOT playing, your DD/DS games are THAT important to you. I promise, when my DD is playing, it's 100x as important and intense as an pro soccer match I've ever seen. Also, for parents with daughters, yes, WC matches are possiblity... doesn't matter if it's .01%. The women win WCs, the men are lucky to sniff a play-in game. Like it or not, parents are intense about this because likely this is the most TIME and money they've put into anything. Get over yourself and this idiotic "it's not world cup"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:'totally I agree with you All the families on the team are paying a nice chunk of change so its a collective investment and he isn't pulling his weight let him know get you act together or give your roster spot to a family who will pull their weight.

Investment? No, it’s entertainment. You people are ridiculous, these are kids.

Investment does not necessarily mean money.

Your attitude is why we don't like being on teams where kids and family do not take it seriously and skip critical practices and games, leaving other teammates to scramble for subs and a win.

Next time, play rec or private trianing for solely entertainment.

Exactly, Its more than entertainment is about teamwork, brotherhood, sisterhood, learning to work together , and holding each other accountable. We win together we lose together and we all go thru it together. Uf your child or family doesn't buy in they should probably play rec soccer.

Let’s be honest, travel soccer is rec soccer. If you are talking about a top 50 ranked national team, maybe you have a point. Most everything else is just to keep kids active and entertained. Youth soccer is a mess because everybody thinks their kids are playing World Cup games or are little messi’s. The attitude of take it seriously is why so many kids quit. Y’all are killing the fun for the kids - good parenting.

Yes! There’s a spectrum of seriousness from rec to travel. Especially on the lower level teams, and at younger ages, not all players and families will be fully committed. It’s not really until high school where the less committed players drop out.

It sucks when not everyone on a team has the same level commitment. I’ve seen it in both directions and we’ve changed teams because of it. In general (not all the time obviously), the better teams tend to be more committed. Partly they are good teams because they are committed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:'totally I agree with you All the families on the team are paying a nice chunk of change so its a collective investment and he isn't pulling his weight let him know get you act together or give your roster spot to a family who will pull their weight.

Investment? No, it’s entertainment. You people are ridiculous, these are kids.

Investment does not necessarily mean money.

Your attitude is why we don't like being on teams where kids and family do not take it seriously and skip critical practices and games, leaving other teammates to scramble for subs and a win.

Next time, play rec or private trianing for solely entertainment.

Exactly, Its more than entertainment is about teamwork, brotherhood, sisterhood, learning to work together , and holding each other accountable. We win together we lose together and we all go thru it together. Uf your child or family doesn't buy in they should probably play rec soccer.

+1. Anyone can be on a "travel" soccer team now. Time to calm down.

Let’s be honest, travel soccer is rec soccer. If you are talking about a top 50 ranked national team, maybe you have a point. Most everything else is just to keep kids active and entertained. Youth soccer is a mess because everybody thinks their kids are playing World Cup games or are little messi’s. The attitude of take it seriously is why so many kids quit. Y’all are killing the fun for the kids - good parenting.

[Anonymous]

So is the game forfeit?
If not, who cares! She is 11 years old. This is about what? Winning? Is your team going to lose with the girl?

[Anonymous]

If your kids are all in you should be all in too. Support them, For many if not all of them them. This is their World Cup or pro career. Just as pro athletes window is late teens thru early thirties. For most people who love Competitive sports. Their window is age 8 thru about 18. If your kid loves the sport go all in with them make their life the best you can. You cant ever go back once their grown and once they grow up these sports opportunities aren't the same for them. Many kids dream of playing pro as a kid almost none make it. The same is true if your kid dreams of being a scientist I encourage you to give them every experience possible within your means to help them achieve it. Nothing your kids love should be labeled " JUST A" game or science ,or Boy Scouts, or band. If they have a passion its your job as a parent to help and support them to get the best experience possible. Win , lose , succeed, or fail be all in with your kids no exception.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If your kids are all in you should be all in too. Support them, For many if not all of them them. This is their World Cup or pro career. Just as pro athletes window is late teens thru early thirties. For most people who love Competitive sports. Their window is age 8 thru about 18. If your kid loves the sport go all in with them make their life the best you can. You cant ever go back once their grown and once they grow up these sports opportunities aren't the same for them. Many kids dream of playing pro as a kid almost none make it. The same is true if your kid dreams of being a scientist I encourage you to give them every experience possible within your means to help them achieve it. Nothing your kids love should be labeled " JUST A" game or science ,or Boy Scouts, or band. If they have a passion its your job as a parent to help and support them to get the best experience possible. Win , lose , succeed, or fail be all in with your kids no exception.

Ok then! Time for Prozac for you?
You don't see it, most self-centered people don't. Your kids hate you and will hate you forever.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If your kids are all in you should be all in too. Support them, For many if not all of them them. This is their World Cup or pro career. Just as pro athletes window is late teens thru early thirties. For most people who love Competitive sports. Their window is age 8 thru about 18. If your kid loves the sport go all in with them make their life the best you can. You cant ever go back once their grown and once they grow up these sports opportunities aren't the same for them. Many kids dream of playing pro as a kid almost none make it. The same is true if your kid dreams of being a scientist I encourage you to give them every experience possible within your means to help them achieve it. Nothing your kids love should be labeled " JUST A" game or science ,or Boy Scouts, or band. If they have a passion its your job as a parent to help and support them to get the best experience possible. Win , lose , succeed, or fail be all in with your kids no exception.

Ok then! Time for Prozac for you?
You don't see it, most self-centered people don't. Your kids hate you and will hate you forever.

Thanks Dr. Where do I pay co-pay ? What time will my prescription be ready?

My kids love me because I give them any and all the support they want and need to flourish and live their best life ever.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If your kids are all in you should be all in too. Support them, For many if not all of them them. This is their World Cup or pro career. Just as pro athletes window is late teens thru early thirties. For most people who love Competitive sports. Their window is age 8 thru about 18. If your kid loves the sport go all in with them make their life the best you can. You cant ever go back once their grown and once they grow up these sports opportunities aren't the same for them. Many kids dream of playing pro as a kid almost none make it. The same is true if your kid dreams of being a scientist I encourage you to give them every experience possible within your means to help them achieve it. Nothing your kids love should be labeled " JUST A" game or science ,or Boy Scouts, or band. If they have a passion its your job as a parent to help and support them to get the best experience possible. Win , lose , succeed, or fail be all in with your kids no exception.

Ok then! Time for Prozac for you?
You don't see it, most self-centered people don't. Your kids hate you and will hate you forever.

Thanks Dr. Where do I pay co-pay ? What time will my prescription be ready?

My kids love me because I give them any and all the support they want and need to flourish and live their best life ever.

You are clearly one of the insane sports parents! Nobody loves you nor them. They are not Olympic athletes and their window is not 8-18! Most kids don't dream of playing pro sports! Only most insane parents dream of their kids playing pro sports. Hence they rob their kids of normal parents bcs, like you, they become insane nightmare sports parents!
It is JUST a game.