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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I guess we can disagree, but from what I have seen if you have a kid that has A team potential, you are hurting them by not having them in travel early.  If they are good enough, they can overcome, but they would be farther along in their development if they had done travel.

What team charges $3,000 for travel for C and D teams?  Our club charges between $1,500 and $1,800 depending on age.  That includes tournament fees, winter training, etc.[/quote]

I agree that starting travel from the earliest possible age is an advantage. If you want to know how good your daughter ultimately will be ask yourself how athletic were you and your spouse in high school. Personally I believe travel soccer can be a valuable experience at a young age for a girl even if she does not continue on with it beyond elementary school.

Travel is expensive. Most clubs will encourage you to do extra stuff: winter/summer leagues which may cost extra. It is a big time commitment for parent and child. Practices 3 days a week plus games/tournaments.

There are lots of teams for young age groups. Some teams will take almost anyone on a team.

You should figure out what the various options are. Consider trying out for a couple of teams. If she does not make first choice team have her play for another team for a year and then try out again in a year. Despite what most will say on this board their is nothing wrong with being on a C or D team at this age. If you stick with it and she has athletic potential she will ultimately benefit from this early experience.

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