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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]First season has come to a close for my U9 son for a travel team in Northern Virginia.[/b] As everyone here says with any club, don't like it, get out.  I decided its time to get out early and make informed decision based on everything I read on this forum and talked to others. Not a knock on the club where I am currently at but the whole system as a whole. My family decision based on coaching staff, training style, costs, time, my child's mentality, and upcoming birth year to school year change are issues I'll face at any club. Maybe in 2-3 years we may change our mind and jump back into travel.

At this time, I think its best to take into my own hands my son's training.  I grew up playing soccer all my life, attended many camps, previously coached NCSL U12-15 and there are abundance of training material and information out there. I'm looking for other parents interested in doing the same and getting out of the rat race for now.  Looking for a parent who has lots of playing experience or coached at a high level and has a child U8-U10 age range. If we can get anywhere from 8-10 kids, we could run practices like a real club on technical aspects, team play and slow down to teach the kids soccer. We could run scrimmages within our own group. Practices will be run seriously, kids can get the closer attention they need, but take away most the pressure associated with travel soccer.  I ask for parents with playing/coaching experience because we would all could be involved and contribute during our sessions. There is no better investment than from ourselves.

I am training my child individually 3-4 times a week but I can't replace the team play and challenge from other children his age. Recreational soccer is not good enough, hiring a private trainer and doing constant camps is too pricey. This could act as a standalone soccer training or maybe supplement to recreational soccer. Practice once a week and a scrimmage once a week during each season. I do have a higher goal for my son which is actually attainable which is why I want to do this. And as stated previously, can still jump back in to travel soccer in few years. Please leave your contact information if you are interested, I will reach out and try to organize. Thank you. [/quote]
Isn't everyone still in the middle of their season???[/quote]

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