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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Stoddert is the biggest travel program in DC, and most of the kids live in NW. Practice locations are across the city, mostly in NW but not necessarily close to where you are. It can be hard to break into Stoddert boys' travel after U9/U10, but it's worth a try.

There are a number of smaller clubs now, including PPA. Might want to look into those as alternatives. Not sure of exactly the commitment you're looking for, but I've heard that PPA is much more flexible regarding the number of practices attended, etc.[/quote]

Why would they be hard to make after U10?  Looking at CCL standings at U12 top team is ok, second not so much and NCSL team is D6.  Are you saying that because teams are maxed out?  I'm sure if they are not, any talented player should be able to make it.[/quote]

That's the reality. Few new kids get in. [/quote]

Reality, but why?  Do they not want to hurt parents feelings that have kissed up to coaches in prior year? Do they guarantee that once you're on a team you don't get moved?  Why? What is it that makes it hard for a player not be able to get in?  Are the players really good but just can't win games as a team?  Hope for the future?  They don't want to break the friendship between player A & B?  Why?  What's the points of having tryouts if you are not really looking to add to what you already have?  Why can't they get in?[/quote]

No, players do move around. And players who aren't doing well are moved down, which sometimes effectively gets rid of them because they don't like the results. A player who doesn't put in the effort should not expect to stay. And of course some teams have lots of skilled players but just can't get it together as a team. It's not always easy to solve that problem.

That said, there are plenty of clubs around here happy to toss out current players to chase after the shiny new kid. Sounds like there's a market for it, which is fine. Clearly there's more than one possible philosophy re how to develop your skills of your players and the strength of your club.[/quote]

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