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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Coaches nominate kids on their own team for all stars. The youngest age group for all stars is U8. If a kid who is young enough to be playing U6 or U7 is picked, it’s because they were playing up on a U8 team and were good enough to stand out among those kids. Theoretically, if they were good enough to stand out in the regular season, they can hang relatively well in the All-Star games. I think the leagues attempt to put together A, B, C etc teams so they can be properly place in brackets at the tournament, but I’m sure it’s not perfect. Coaches of U6 and U7 teams are not nominating kids for all stars.

There is supposed to be representation from each team at all stars. So if a kid is decent on a really bad team, they’re going to stand out and get picked for all stars. It doesn’t necessarily mean they’re really good. Conversely, if a kid happens to be on a team with a lot of good players, it will be tougher to get picked as an all star because there are several standouts.

And yeah, being a coach’s kid definitely increases your chances of being picked. When I think of the kids whose parents coached, all of them have gone to all stars LOL. But of course, plenty of kids whose parents do not coach get picked for all stars.
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OP here. There was zero transparency around this on our team. My kid has played with these kids since last year and I just found out from talking to a parent that their son has been on the all-stars team last spring and this fall. I didn't even know there WAS an all stars team![/quote]

Coaches are in no win situation: you’re upset you didn’t know; others are upset if it is made known to kids they did not make it.   Why would a volunteer coach give up a weekend to coach AllStars and not have her kid in team?  [/quote]

There's an easy solution to those parents that are upset that their kid didn't get selected and the coaches kids did. Volunteer your time and coach! Too busy? Much rather have someone else babysit your kid 3 days a week for free. Then you pile on that guy that volunteered his time for your kids while you complain? I love all these sideline parents that love to say how things should be but will never lift a finger to help. If your kid is so good, put them in travel soccer. All-star tournaments are just for fun and a thank you to coaches that volunteer their time.
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I agree with you, but... the fair way to do things is for the all-star coaches to hold a tryout for kids who want to play. That's how it worked for my kids. Then at least everyone is aware.[/quote]

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