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OP again. This is exactly what I am worried about. Most of the other girls on the team have been playing together for years and the families are very tight. They are all lovely and welcoming, but the coach clearly favors the players he has had for a long time, even those with clear skill deficiencies. And it seems like most of the families are content to pay $3-4k/year to have social soccer. That’s really not what I want to spend that money on. [/quote]

E-mail the clubs you want to try out for and ask if your daughter could attend a 1st team practice.  Tell them about all the good travel soccer experience or training your player has already had and they are super, motivated/ dedicated.  Then attend 1 or 2 practices.  They should let you know if she can make the 1st team.  If they say yes you can join, but don't specify a team, then you may end up in the same boat.   There can be too much pressure at the official tryouts; i.e. lots of competition.  Teams usually will prefer to go with players at tryouts who are already dedicated to joining the club before opening up additional slots to new players.   Try practices at 2 or 3 teams if possible.  You can also chat with the team manager parent offline to get their feedback.   While this is occurring, chat with your current 1st team coach and tell them your goal is to have your player play for the 1st team and see what their response might be... you might be surprised they already have a plan to move her up? Or you might get the deer in the headlights look.

Also remember, its a journey/ marathon not a sprint/ destination! Since you're paying for it, you gotta enjoy it as you go!  Lastly, talk this over with your player.... younger kids might not understand switching clubs to get better.  And just a tip...When you do go to to new practice, get there early and warm up with your kid, before they are thrown into the meat grinder!    Good Luck! [/quote]

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