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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I really appreciate all of the feedback on FCB from various posters over the last couple of days, especially the level of detail. [/quote]

I also like to hear the differences because we’ve been thrilled and it’s good to hear others experiences different from my own.

The only thing I ask the other poster is: why do you need to know every time your kid is moved around in training groups?  This is an Academy.  Development is not linear and at any given time they are working on different things—some things may be strengths for one kid, others may need more time to grasp a concept.

I guess I went in knowing that.  My own kids have been in a number of different training groups/teams/even different ages since September and I never once asked or got involved.  My kids (even the youngest) seemed to know why and what was going on.

I think Americans are different about sports.  Parents are way too involved.  Leave it to staff.  It’s not a single coach’s decision.  It’s a staff of rotating coaches.

I like that I don’t need to know all that is going on.  It was overwhelming the sideline drama and gossip at travel clubs.  My hope is that this can stay pure and those that really want to be in on every single technical/team decision will get frustrated and leave.[/quote]

OP again--you know, it's funny, the kids moving around was a concern that a few of the other parents mentioned to me.  My kid did not move up/down much throughout the year, so I wasn't overly concerned with it.  That said, it's not me or the other parent I was worried about, it's the kids.   Imagine you were playing well with one set of kids for a couple of weeks and then one day, for no reason that you could think of, you were moved to a team of kids a year or two younger (we've seen examples of both).  Also, imagine you were a serious kid who was there to learn and grow, not as a recreational outlet.  Would it bother you in the least that you were moved without explanation to a group where you didn't fit in (at least from your perspective)?  Wouldn't you want some kind of idea of why you were moved and where you needed to improve to play once more with the kids that were providing you a challenge?  That's what these kids felt.  Yes, the kids.  Sure, the parents were concerned as well, as they were paying the same amount as the kids in who were being challenged, but their kids were moved with no explanation/guidance for improvement until the parents pushed for an answer.

In my opinion, moves like this are fine as long as there is a rational, objective, sound, and well communicated basis.  Sure, growth is not linear and that is true for all children, not just the weaker players, which is why it seems to me that a more measured approach is prudent when moving kids between skill level groups.   I'm glad that you seem to have tons of knowledge about the club, specific reasons for your childrens' movement between training groups, etc, but that is not true of all parents, neither me nor the others I have spoken with.  Their children also didn't seem to know until the parents approached staff to inquire.  Again, I see nothing wrong with children wanting to understand what they need to do to improve and for parents to protect the large investment they are making in their children's education in a sport.  If we really wanted to be completely hands off the wheel with no review of the investment, our kids would all simply play rec sports were the financial investment is minimal.
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