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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So I know there are plenty of threads on the pros and cons of your kid playing up. But I’m wondering about the impact of “play up” kids on the other kids on the team. Like a high school ECNL team with middle schoolers rostered or a middle school ECNL team with elementary school kids regularly coming to practice. I’m all for development, but this reeks of desperation. How can you call a team “elite” when you’re dipping 2-3 years down to roster players? And how do you go to an ECNL showcase with a player who is 2-3 years away from college recruitment? Why would a coach sacrifice the potential success of his recruitment class by entertaining this? [/quote]

Coaches do strange things like that.  Sometimes, kids pull out of the expensive showcases and they bring in younger players.  I agree, it doesn't seem right.  If I was another age group player who did not get the nod to go to the showcase over a player 2 years younger, I would have questions also.   I think the there is a negative impact on the remainder of the players who did not get the call.     [/quote]

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