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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]NP here.  I really appreciate everyone's input.  I've been following intently as I'm a parent who may be new to the travel soccer world soon, so I'm trying to learn as much as I can.  I really liked the question from the PP asking about why travel teams have to travel so far for regular games, and I guess I'm still not understanding the answer.  Based on all of the tryout information that I've been sifting through, there seem to be so many competitive clubs right here in the DC area.  Why don't the elite teams just compete against each other locally?  What is the need to play a team as far away as Richmond or PA, unless it's some kind of a regional tournament?

Also, I've seen a lot of complaining about what the travel programs have become, but what is the alternative?  Are there non-travel programs that are competitive and further development?[/quote]

No ravel program will tell you they suck at developing kids.  Most people due to them choosing the club that they're with will tell you their club has a good track record.  I guess aftwr a few years in travel for my son im asking the same question you are.  What club/training out there supplies excellent training, with local league games at an affordable price($1,500/yr).  Let me know if you find one.

The kicker here is that the program would not put a requirement on the physical aspets of your child, such as speed, strength, stature, maturity(young age).  The child should be interested in learning, however.

Anyone care to share?[/quote] You should add what age group.  Many things influence cost.  What do you want for $1,500? For example, how many training sessions per week in season? out of season? How many tournaments per year? Winter futsal included? Uniform included?  What is the age of the kid?[/quote]

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