When does your team ask for 2019-2020 Commitment?

[Anonymous]

Just asked us to confirm which seems really early to me. Aren't most try outs in May? It would be a rough spring season if you have to tell them now you are not returning.

[Anonymous]

Is this the norm for most teams to have this asked?

Must be some chatter that the coach has heard about players leaving.

[Anonymous]

I've heard Arlington is giving out DA offers already. Seems early to me. I was told DA teams have to submit rosters by a certain date so teams have to do it this way. True? Or just trying to pressure us

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I've heard Arlington is giving out DA offers already. Seems early to me. I was told DA teams have to submit rosters by a certain date so teams have to do it this way. True? Or just trying to pressure us

Untrue. They submit sometime in August.

[Anonymous]

My son has played DA for the last 3 years and invites have been in early June. As the other post indicated, the club did not want to announce invites too early because it would make the Spring season/showcase awkward for kids not invited back next season. I am not aware of any early rostering requirement by DA.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I've heard Arlington is giving out DA offers already. Seems early to me. I was told DA teams have to submit rosters by a certain date so teams have to do it this way. True? Or just trying to pressure us

My DD plays for Arlington DA. Coach has asked that we all be transparent and let them know if we are looking elsewhere. Not sure why they are pressuring you for a commitment.

[Anonymous]

This thread should win the Humble Brag of the Week Award. Nicely done

[Anonymous]

Why would you tell a coach now? You are paid for this year and it would be super awkward for the rest of the season. Also is anyone having tryouts yet? So how would you know where you are going?

I would not respond to coach.

[Anonymous]

‘Tis the season. ECNL and DA “ID session” aka “tryouts” have been occurring since Feb. Normal travel tryouts occur late April thru May.

I have found that it is usually better to tell the current coach if you are trying out with other clubs, as often they will find out anyhow. Many of these coaches talk to each other, as do the parents and players. So you may as well be open and transparent.

As far as commitments, they tend to go in the same order. ECNL and DA first, then the other travel teams follow. However, if your kid is that good or if the team simply needs more players you can always get on the team after their normal window. Example: local DA club filled most of its roster in mid spring but added two more players in early July. It happens.

[Anonymous]

Some clubs ask for early commitment to give them an idea of how many open spots they will need to fill when they do conduct tryouts.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just asked us to confirm which seems really early to me. Aren't most try outs in May? It would be a rough spring season if you have to tell them now you are not returning.

Yes most tryouts are in May, did you already attend some kind of ID session ? Is this a smaller club or one that is hurting for players ?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:‘Tis the season. ECNL and DA “ID session” aka “tryouts” have been occurring since Feb. Normal travel tryouts occur late April thru May.

I have found that it is usually better to tell the current coach if you are trying out with other clubs, as often they will find out anyhow. Many of these coaches talk to each other, as do the parents and players. So you may as well be open and transparent.

As far as commitments, they tend to go in the same order. ECNL and DA first, then the other travel teams follow. However, if your kid is that good or if the team simply needs more players you can always get on the team after their normal window. Example: local DA club filled most of its roster in mid spring but added two more players in early July. It happens.

Zero percent chance I would tell the coach anything until you have to. This is either posted by a coach or TD and is possibly the worst advice you could get on the internet.

[Anonymous]

Agreed. The majority of coaches will reallocate playing time accordingly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:‘Tis the season. ECNL and DA “ID session” aka “tryouts” have been occurring since Feb. Normal travel tryouts occur late April thru May.

I have found that it is usually better to tell the current coach if you are trying out with other clubs, as often they will find out anyhow. Many of these coaches talk to each other, as do the parents and players. So you may as well be open and transparent.

As far as commitments, they tend to go in the same order. ECNL and DA first, then the other travel teams follow. However, if your kid is that good or if the team simply needs more players you can always get on the team after their normal window. Example: local DA club filled most of its roster in mid spring but added two more players in early July. It happens.

Zero percent chance I would tell the coach anything until you have to. This is either posted by a coach or TD and is possibly the worst advice you could get on the internet.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:‘Tis the season. ECNL and DA “ID session” aka “tryouts” have been occurring since Feb. Normal travel tryouts occur late April thru May.

I have found that it is usually better to tell the current coach if you are trying out with other clubs, as often they will find out anyhow. Many of these coaches talk to each other, as do the parents and players. So you may as well be open and transparent.

As far as commitments, they tend to go in the same order. ECNL and DA first, then the other travel teams follow. However, if your kid is that good or if the team simply needs more players you can always get on the team after their normal window. Example: local DA club filled most of its roster in mid spring but added two more players in early July. It happens.

Zero percent chance I would tell the coach anything until you have to. This is either posted by a coach or TD and is possibly the worst advice you could get on the internet.

+1

Ha! "Worst advice". Being open and honest - yeah that's just a horrible thing to be. I am not a coach. Just a dumb assumption by you. Being open and transparent is what I have done in the past and my kid's playing time was never affected. However, this does reveal something about your character. You think its smart, and I think its dishonest. If your kid is good enough you can be transparent as the coach won't restrict playing time because most of all, they want to win. It makes them look good. I guess that's the answer, isn't it? Your kid isn't very good, doesn't get much playing time, so you're looking elsewhere. Yeah, you're right. In that case, hide all your cards if you think it really matters. Good luck, loser.