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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We are in a similar situation.  My daughter’s other sport competitions don't begin until December.   So we prioritize soccer in the fall when there are conflicts.   The rest of the year we prioritize her other sport.   No advice, but sympathy knowing not everyone wants their kids to specialize at a young age and rec is not a good alternative.  [/quote]

Coach here.

Out of curiosity why is rec not a good alternative?

There are a ton of great recreational programs out there that may better fit your schedule and needs. When it comes to travel you run the risk of your daughter not receiving a high amount of playing time and then many of the negative outcomes of youth soccer that come with it (kid hates the sport, costs of the sport versus the returns etc.)

I guess what I am saying is if you want to do travel is set expectations with both your coach and your player early. Don’t leave anyone blindsided because that is not fair to anyone [/quote]
I never said I wasn't transparent.  She was moved to a lower team even with the mention that she plays another sport.  Actions like that to an 8 year old before any conflicts were even established makes me no longer want to be transparent up front.  Where we live rec is terrible.  I had her play up age groups and it didn't matter. Playing up she was the leading scorer on her team from midfield.  Her team had several girls who did not want to be there.  Parents thought it would help their kids get exercise they wouldn't run or even try.  Her team had a special needs girl on there.   Everyone regardless of effort had to play 50% of the game.  Show up to 0 practices play 50 % of the game half way through the season they still didn't know the rules (off-sides etc).  Stand there crying on the field because you don't want to be there play 50% of the game.   Trust me if there were good rec options that would keep her improving so when she is older she can choose which sport she actually prefers I would do that.    If showing up to 2 practices a week and every game isn't commitment enough I'm sorry.   [/quote]

Well said!

The copious travel programs in the area all gut the rec programs to the point playing rec is very entry level. My kid went back and played rec in 4th grade (to play with her classmate) and single handily won the championship for her team, to the tune of 6 goals per game.  We still watch some rec games, it’s not exactly soccer at that level.[/quote]

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