Why would you attend U9 tryouts and then decline an offer?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why would a club turn down any kid at the age of 8? Does this actually happen? Is it really possible at that age to tell what they’ll be like as a player when they’re 14, 15, etc?

Could be 25th player and they only have 24 spots.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why would a club turn down any kid at the age of 8? Does this actually happen? Is it really possible at that age to tell what they’ll be like as a player when they’re 14, 15, etc?

Could be 25th player and they only have 24 spots.

Right. They may field only 2 or 3 teams so some kids get cut.

[Anonymous]

Tryouts are early enough that people try out to keep options open. Then decide they like their current team. Or their friend didn't make the team. Or the coach seems no better (maybe worse) than current coach. Or the commute to the practice field was longer than expected.

[Anonymous]

If they have enough kids try out, some clubs will create extra teams.

As far as turning down an offer at U9, as PPs have mentioned, many kids try out for more than one team so it’s likely they just accepted a spot on a different one.