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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]With all the discussion about cuts/demotions and placement on lower tier teams, I am curious about B & C team experience. This discussion could also inform parents making decisions at tryout time.

Who has a child happy on a B or C team? If you are willing to share, what clubs have decent quality B or C teams and at what ages?  Has your child been on the B or C team for more than one season?

Do you think having a player on a B or C team is worth the money?  Do they get good training there? If you have a player happy on a B or C team, how serious is your player on a scale of 1 -10?  How serious are most of the players on the team or how closely do your child's soccer goals and interests align with the rest of the team?

How would you describe the level of the B or C team (ie fairly close in terms of interest and skills, a few A team bubble players and then a drop off, mostly A team bubble players, mostly beginners, etc.)?  Thanks.[/quote]

Clubs have their own culture. Some clubs are just less competitive overall and don't retain highly driven players over the long haul. Nothing wrong with that. Kids are playing because they enjoy the game but it may not be their passion. Many kids on A teams in these clubs are often great athletes who play in other sports perhaps as a their primary sport and soccer is their secondary sport. Some just like playing other sports and the nature of club is more supportive of that because it is just not as competitive.

Some clubs are highly competitive. In highly competitive clubs B and even C team players are very dedicated and driven. The B team can be more cut throat than the A team in many respects.

Find a coach and club that aligns more with your goals and lifestyle and you will most likely be happy. There are to many posts from angry parents because they just can't reconcile their own level of interest and family impact and end up bitter over league games in VA Beach or wherever. [/quote]

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