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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]IDK. Not take anything away from Valor, but 117 pages filled with mostly negative comments seems it a bit consistent. There are certainly good coaches in Valor, but I 'don't hear many positives coming for the lower-level teams on some of the issues here...

unqualified coaching staffs
No player improvement
Revenue focused
They will take anyone with a heartbeat.
Unorganized tryouts and practices. 
Coaches not showing up. 
Loudon??  not sure about this comment on other clubs. 
Full roster of paying customers, if this is a terrible thing.

The girls teams seem to have better experiences. [/quote]

What it really boils down to is if you're in the market for a club and don't really have high expectations to be on the top teams then shelling out a the extra $ can be acceptable to other parents.

I certainly wouldn't say with confidence that the lower-level teams are treated with the same level of support or attention even though the ask ($$$) is the same.

Now, if you know your kids a high-level performer, then you may be justified, but you need to be your own devil's advocate.

For example: 
-Assessed properly or ID'd session at other outside clubs; #1 Pre-ECNL/Academy or #2 Team with equal divisions...
-Is he/she killing each practice or technical drill ahead of his/her peers: hustling on the field, not just offensively, but more importantly defensively; are they just waiting for call to arrive; executing and making plays? Are they a one trick pony? Can they play every position?

If the answer is yes...
This should inform you on what direction you ought to take next.  If you wait for any club to move up, that's just pure stupidity.

In my experience, do not rely on any club to dictate your kid's progression or development. It can be very damaging at a young age.

All in all, don't put your eggs in one basket. Shop around and look for better pastures. Believe it or not, they do exist. 
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