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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DD has played club volleyball for 5 years and is always one of the top players, but each year it feels like there is much more excitement about her from outside coaches than from her own club.  And it seems like her coaches put way more into recruiting a handful of new players than retaining many of their current squad.  Is this common?  We've seen it at two clubs now, in MD and VA.  I can understand if they aren't actively trying to retain everyone but it seems weird to not put more effort into holding on to your best ones. My guess is they don't think they will ever leave so they are focusing efforts elsewhere on building pieces that they need.  But if you were a coach wouldn't you assume others were doing the same thing you are--trying to poach the best players from other clubs--and try harder to hang on to yours?  Just looking for some perspective[/quote]

What club?  Of the clubs in the area (Metro, Paramount, VA Jrs, VAE, MD Jrs....)  Most clubs will confirm their best players are staying on for next season and then reach out to other players during the off season.  A friend's daughter is on Metro travel team and there is very little communication after the season and just assume you will be back.  On one hand, it does force the kids to continue to work hard since nothing is guaranteed.  On the other hand, the lack of love can be a big turn off.[/quote]

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