Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The best players play at the best clubs.
Average players chase leagues.
"ECNL hats" are the typical parent of an average kid who hold on hope that the league will make their kid a star. It doesn't work that way.
Most kids who end up at ECNL or GA aren't average in youth soccer. They're basically kids in the top 10-15%, who have a shot at college or higher if they work hard, continue to develop and get lucky injury-wise. Most parents are realistic about their chances but, like their kid, are competitive and want to give their kid the best shot at reaching their full potential. They leave their original clubs because they've in a lot of ways outgrown these places and it makes sense for them to compete at the higher level. Moving also gives them a good test, because elite clubs often act like colleges do in terms of accountability and playing time. At the same time, if they could stay, they would. It all depends on coaching and their original club's level.
Hate the game, not the player.
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