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[quote=Anonymous]It is not prior to U13/u14. Don't get caught up in the "Soccer Industrial Complex." Parents in the DMV are like lemmings. If you have a strong coach and dedicated players, Classic/Sam Select is much better than being on a B or C travel team. I have done Bethesda and McLean at the younger age groups. You are better off saving your money and sanity by avoiding these places until u13. Here is why:
1. If you have a good coach, you will get much more personalized attention than you will get at larger clubs where the coach is also coaching older teams;
2. The level of competition is not consistent so you are driving all over the DMV for games that suck;
3. It is more cost efficient. Classic is half the costs of travel. Use that extra cash for clinics and camps. 
4. Classic kids consistently show up at travel tryouts at u13/u14 and push out kids who have been playing for the club since u9/u10.

Others may disagree but I think once a kid hits u/14 it is critical to play against stronger competition and that level of competition is in CCL, EDP or NCSL (upper divisions). [/quote]

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