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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We have done the small club thing and also have a kid on a GA team.  If I could do it all over I would prefer small club with a good coach and committed teammates and pay a fraction of the cost and much less travel but just enough to have some fun getaways.  I think the expensive clubs are a waste of money unless the player has strong college or pro ambitions and is already able to be a contributor on a top team where they get the needed college scouting exposure.  The B team is just not worth it.  If you have several thousand to spare hire some private training all year while playing at the small club.    [/quote]

The clubs between which we are deciding cost the same and neither is small, so these things are not really a factor. Our main concern was the coaching. Nice coach but the kids don’t seem to be learning much. [/quote]

OP we are in the same situation for DC. At a smaller club that really means well. Good environment and amazingly kind coaches. Even adding in extra trainings for the team, but DC still feels like the offer at a more well-known B team will provide better coaching and future opportunity.

It's a risk for us to leave what is familiar, knowing that our current club is making positive changes, but I'm letting DC drive the choice. We've talked about the pros and cons and ultimately they have decided even in a perfect scenario at current club, they want a fresh opportunity for new growth. It's scary as the parent when you aren't sure if their choice is really the best, and could be a step backwards, but sometimes you have to let your kid choose their path so they feel that sense of ownership.

It sounds like you are doing a good job letting your son make his choices and being the support person through the process.[/quote]

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