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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]6th graders? I’ve yet to see a team at this age group- no matter how elite- that is entirely merit based. Ever. With teams this age, there are pretty much always some kids who are kept around for other reasons “they’ve always been on the team” “but her dad coaches!” “his older brother is a really good player…he will come around” “they are our neighbors!” “she’s short now but she’s going to be tall- look at her parents” “she’s best friends with my kid” etc etc etc

Cut the girl if you really want to, but FFS at least be honest with yourself. Kids this age get roster spots all.the.time. due to external factors. It is absolutely hilarious that anyone would pretend otherwise. As far as external factors go, the recent death of a parent seems as good as any other.

And yes- if it were me, I’d keep the girl on the team this year. Not even a question.

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This is so true. Just pretend it’s because she’s your neighbor or your child’s best friend or the not nearly as talented twin of the best player or her Dad coaches a different sport and you want your daughter to also be on that team. Those connections get “uncoachable” kids on teams all the time.

This time there’s just no external benefit for you or your daughter. [/quote]

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Yup.  The idea that team cuts, especially at that age, are made solely on the basis of talent is laughable.  Among all the various reasons less-talented kids get on teams, this one may be the most defensible I’ve heard.  It’s better than “her dad knows the coach” or whatever.[/quote]

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