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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Somebody has to be that 11 or 12 player. If its your kid your trying to play for a team your not quite ready for. The reality is every kid isn't an A team player. There are more than enough clubs where you can find the right fit for your kid. Its not easy for most parents to accept it , But, its worse to have your kid fail because their placement isn't correct. If your kids a worker and improves he/she won't bet player 11-12 next year . If next year comes and you know your kid is still 11 or 12 on the team. you have to move on. Just as they're kids coming from far away to play at Arlington its because they too good for Vienna and vise versa , they aren't good enough play in Arlington but they thrive at Vienna. and remember its all about your kid becoming the best they can not the best kid on the team.[/quote]

Being a sub is not what I take issue with.  You are right.  Someone will be a starter and someone will be a sub.  But a coach can get it right.  I've seen it done where playing time isn't equal, but it is fair.  Parents and kids alike are fine with it.  I've even seen some elite level coaches for older ages do it, well beyond U10.  It can be done if the coach is development minded and makes a commitment to all his players. [/quote]

Yes, a coach can get it right. If competitive clubs like FCV can give "fair" playing time on their non DA but competitive teams, all clubs can follow suit. It's a matter of the club's priority on customer service and developing the team as a whole rather than the few that have been deemed to "carry" a team. If you've spoken to the coach, the director is aware, and nothing changes, make a decision about whether the team/club is a right fit. Chances are , it's not and there's better options available.[/quote]

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