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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]No. Different coach last year who actually left the club due to conflict in training philosophy. I don't know the politics but last year's coach feels that the club is only focused on winning and not developing the kids. I don't know enough about appropriate age development so I am trying to get an unbiased perspective.[/quote]

Well, it sounds like the old coach was correct.

We had a favored coach my son’s U9 year who left the Club and we reached out after to thank him (my son loved him; great coach) and only then did we come to see it was similar-he was not happy with big club’s Training philosophy or coach quality.  He is still a mentor for my son now at U14 even though he gave up coaching (still plays) due to work/family. He played at a very high level and has been a great source of wisdom and trainer for both my kids.

What you describe is common and sometime even when a Club does have a stated philosophy, it still comes down to the Coach, his/her personality and whether they adhere to that training style.

We moved our kids around a bit depending on what they needed training and/or club environment at certain stages and I think that is why they have kept joy and passion for the sport and grown into more well-rounded, versatile players.

I learned to keep emotion out of those decisions.  It’s not personal even though it can feel that way.  Like anything, not every place is for everyone.  Intentions are often not malicious, it’s just how that coach “sees” things.  I never got into why we left, etc.  Frankly, if you start down that path you just burn bridges.  Just move on if you aren’t happy.  But, if it looks like this Coach is a Club anamoly and you will have a different one next year you may not need to move.  But, from what you wrote sounds like a Club issue rather than a Coach issue.[/quote]

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