What do you think of the kids on Scholarship?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Club scholarships are need based not merit.

You aren’t getting a scholarship unless you are a solid player on the first team. That my friend is merit based.

[Anonymous]

Ya, but doncha know? when a kid gets a scholarship, Karen and Chad think he works for them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Club scholarships are need based not merit.

You aren’t getting a scholarship unless you are a solid player on the first team. That my friend is merit based.

Isn’t that always the general criteria for being selected to a team in the first place? Aren’t all players selected based on the expectation or potential to be solid contributors?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Club scholarships are need based not merit.

You aren’t getting a scholarship unless you are a solid player on the first team. That my friend is merit based.

Not at my DD’s club. Need based. Second team kids are on scholarship too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ya, but doncha know? when a kid gets a scholarship, Karen and Chad think he works for them.

Truer words have not been spoken in this forum. Apparently, Karen and Chad haven't received the requisite groveling.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We are a small club and every team kind of has their own budget. We try to keep costs down as there are many families on the team that struggle to pay the $2K+ fees. There are at least two full scholarship players. I know of one of them. The problem I have is that the scholarship player that I know of will miss a lot of practices. No-show at a random game. And he's definitely in the lower 4th ability wise. It bothers me that he gets a scholarship where we could use that scholarship on someone that would be at every practice. Every game. etc. I think this particular scholarship or two allows families to be less invested in the team. If we had a paying player in that spot, we would be able to add a tournament or two maybe add winter futsal or add more winter indoor training. etc. I think scholarships should not only be based on financial need but also commitment, value to the team, etc. But in general, scholarships are necessary. Soccer shouldn't be a rich kid sport.

My club is similar. We have a couple of scholarship players and they are highly committed and strong players. I am so happy that a (relatively insignificant) contribution on my part helps a little kid be able to play soccer. Our system is ridiculous.

[Anonymous]

I think it's pretty awful that clubs tell parents who is on scholarship and not.

[Anonymous]

I feel that if there are more affordable options available to the family (like rec soccer programs) then there should be no scholarships for travel. Its not ok for me to pay for my child and her teammate plays for free. Especially if it takes away from Childs playing time. I know the pay to play system does always allow for the best kids to play. But until that is fixed if I'm forced to pay for my child to play at a higher level so should the other girls parents.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think it's pretty awful that clubs tell parents who is on scholarship and not.

What club does that?

[Anonymous]

I just was listening to a piece on the radio that said the average American spends $652 per year on sports/after school activiteis for their children. Between my 2 kids with travel soccer alone, I pay $6k. It is ridiculous. My parents would not have been able to afford to have all 3 of us play travel soccer. We are fortunate we played in the 80s. Btw, the product my kids are receiving isn't any better than the coaches/training I had as a kid. Most of our coaches came to the States on soccer scholarship and stayed to work, coach, etc.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If im paying 3000$ and someone else is only pay 1000 then thats BS. We all live in the same country and should pay the same amount

Ridiculous.
Pity anyone on yourcDC’s team with you nattering in the sidelines about who deserves what. Go home.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I feel that if there are more affordable options available to the family (like rec soccer programs) then there should be no scholarships for travel. Its not ok for me to pay for my child and her teammate plays for free. Especially if it takes away from Childs playing time. I know the pay to play system does always allow for the best kids to play. But until that is fixed if I'm forced to pay for my child to play at a higher level so should the other girls parents.

The other kid made the team if it’s travel. People donate to help the scholarships so none of your bidness. Stay in your lane.
Parent who pays extra to ensure scholarships available.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I just was listening to a piece on the radio that said the average American spends $652 per year on sports/after school activiteis for their children. Between my 2 kids with travel soccer alone, I pay $6k. It is ridiculous. My parents would not have been able to afford to have all 3 of us play travel soccer. We are fortunate we played in the 80s. Btw, the product my kids are receiving isn't any better than the coaches/training I had as a kid. Most of our coaches came to the States on soccer scholarship and stayed to work, coach, etc.

So why do you do it? Just don't.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We are a small club and every team kind of has their own budget. We try to keep costs down as there are many families on the team that struggle to pay the $2K+ fees. There are at least two full scholarship players. I know of one of them. The problem I have is that the scholarship player that I know of will miss a lot of practices. No-show at a random game. And he's definitely in the lower 4th ability wise. It bothers me that he gets a scholarship where we could use that scholarship on someone that would be at every practice. Every game. etc. I think this particular scholarship or two allows families to be less invested in the team. If we had a paying player in that spot, we would be able to add a tournament or two maybe add winter futsal or add more winter indoor training. etc. I think scholarships should not only be based on financial need but also commitment, value to the team, etc. But in general, scholarships are necessary. Soccer shouldn't be a rich kid sport.

Wow it would really be surprising to find out the kid on scholarship's parent(s) work(s) two menial jobs to try to survive. Maybe instead of being a jerk about it you could offer rides to help get him to practice and games.

the parent’s should have had better paying jobs or went to school

Oh Karma please visit my friend above. Thank you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We are a small club and every team kind of has their own budget. We try to keep costs down as there are many families on the team that struggle to pay the $2K+ fees. There are at least two full scholarship players. I know of one of them. The problem I have is that the scholarship player that I know of will miss a lot of practices. No-show at a random game. And he's definitely in the lower 4th ability wise. It bothers me that he gets a scholarship where we could use that scholarship on someone that would be at every practice. Every game. etc. I think this particular scholarship or two allows families to be less invested in the team. If we had a paying player in that spot, we would be able to add a tournament or two maybe add winter futsal or add more winter indoor training. etc. I think scholarships should not only be based on financial need but also commitment, value to the team, etc. But in general, scholarships are necessary. Soccer shouldn't be a rich kid sport.

Wow it would really be surprising to find out the kid on scholarship's parent(s) work(s) two menial jobs to try to survive. Maybe instead of being a jerk about it you could offer rides to help get him to practice and games.

the parent’s should have had better paying jobs or went to school

'Parents', not 'parent's'

But yeah, they're the ones that should have gone to school...