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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Having kids go all the way to a game only to find out they aren't even allowed to sit on the bench is nasty.[/quote]

WOW  - For away games too???? I could understand supporting the team for home games, but at least they should give families the courtesy of deciding if they want to take a 2-3 hour ride for an away game, for their kid not to see the field. [/quote]

When you're part of a team, you're there for all of it, not just when the pictures get taken or when you feel like it. Playing in college is the same. Not many players from that 28 roster see meaningful minutes consistently every year that they're part of the team. Some players hit the field from freshman year, others are in development / on the bench until later and some never see the field. But they all want to be a part of it for one reason or another.

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This is incredibly stupid for actual kids. College kids are a completely different example. They can get transportation on team buses/etc. Making a kid give up a weekend to cheer on teammates is not something that happens for most teams.[/quote]

We are talking about top ECNL U15 and up, which are college prep programs, not U-littles cheering on teammates. Players and their families don't travel to cheer on.[/quote]

Soo.... are you saying that transportation is provided (like in College) for away games by these clubs for the players, at this age U15?[/quote]

Transportation is completely irrelevant in this case because it’s not typical for minors in the US to travel alone. If you commit to an elite team, you commit to the travel. That is taking your kid to games and back, whether they’re playing or not. This requires commitment and sacrifice from player and family for the younger age groups because the players need parental support.

College players are typically independent adults and don’t need their parents to take them places. I’m not sure why you have a hard time grasping that.

Game days at the highest level are intense learning moments, whether you’re on the field or off. You can always choose to stay home on a day your kid’s team is playing a game but not on an elite team. If that’s not your thing, there’re plenty of other teams that can match your level of commitment. [/quote]

Does that go for play off games (that I hear folks talking about) across the country?  And you are right - maybe this is not the level of commitment that I may be ready for when that time comes. Because expecting a family to pay thousands to travel cross country to games, for a learning moment/experience, is out of my league.  God forbid, you have more than 1 kid playing elite level sports. Kudos to those who are able to do it though.[/quote]

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