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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We are in a similar situation.  My daughter’s other sport competitions don't begin until December.   So we prioritize soccer in the fall when there are conflicts.   The rest of the year we prioritize her other sport.   No advice, but sympathy knowing not everyone wants their kids to specialize at a young age and rec is not a good alternative.  [/quote]

Coach here.

Out of curiosity why is rec not a good alternative?

There are a ton of great recreational programs out there that may better fit your schedule and needs. When it comes to travel you run the risk of your daughter not receiving a high amount of playing time and then many of the negative outcomes of youth soccer that come with it (kid hates the sport, costs of the sport versus the returns etc.)

I guess what I am saying is if you want to do travel is set expectations with both your coach and your player early. Don’t leave anyone blindsided because that is not fair to anyone [/quote]
I never said I wasn't transparent.  She was moved to a lower team even with the mention that she plays another sport.  Actions like that to an 8 year old before any conflicts were even established makes me no longer want to be transparent up front.  Where we live rec is terrible.  I had her play up age groups and it didn't matter. Playing up she was the leading scorer on her team from midfield.  Her team had several girls who did not want to be there.  Parents thought it would help their kids get exercise they wouldn't run or even try.  Her team had a special needs girl on there.   Everyone regardless of effort had to play 50% of the game.  Show up to 0 practices play 50 % of the game half way through the season they still didn't know the rules (off-sides etc).  Stand there crying on the field because you don't want to be there play 50% of the game.   Trust me if there were good rec options that would keep her improving so when she is older she can choose which sport she actually prefers I would do that.    If showing up to 2 practices a week and every game isn't commitment enough I'm sorry.   [/quote]

Your child should not play travel soccer. And don't be so sensitive to valid questions. Ask to have her play up a year or two if she's too good for rec at her age group. Don't take a spot on a travel team that's not a bottom team from a player that wants to actually play travel soccer while your child focus on their preferred sport and misses practices, games, and tournaments. It's rude to both sports she plays and everyone else that has to deal with your conflicts. No kid should play more than one travel sport unless it's that special unicorn schedule where they don't actually conflict. [/quote]
I never said soccer wasn't preferred.  Children shouldn't have to pick the trajectory of their lives in 2nd grade.   News flash specialization at a young age is actually not good for them.   If my child is just as good as another going to practice 2 days a week instead of 3 they should be in a system where they are unable to get better?  I guess your child isn't an athlete and needs to dedicate every waking moment to only one sport.  Have fun when they flame out.   I'll continue to allow my child to participate in however many different sports they want at the appropriate level for them to continue to progress.  If and when they are old enough to decide which one they like doing more that decision will be made.  [/quote]

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