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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]That’s a lot of commitment to seek other parents to join you - sounds like you have the time and energy, many others may not…

While the way soccer is conducted in (at least this part of) the US, it does feel like a rat race and all the clubs dangle that there is only limited cheese… there are other benefits that I wish were emphasized more, but are there nonetheless - the camaraderie, the teamwork, learning to rebound after the agony of defeat (and the agony of the feet) - that help to build character and resilience. It’s too bad that gets lost in the sauce when the never ending search for the next phenom…[/quote]

I agree its a lot of committment. We have 2 worlds currently. Join travel which is too much or join rec which is not good enough. What do you want? Its a tough balance to manage. I want him to grow individually, but learn the game well with proficient teammates, but still have fun. Hopefully some people agree with me and want join. If not its ok.

This forum is full of complaints for each club, I dont want to be that parent. Its each families choice to do best interest for their child.[/quote]

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