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It is soccer.  There is no conflict of interest.  Where does it state that the coach can't do private training?  
Club camps are open to everyone it is not inclusive.  You have the option to enroll or not enroll.  You are mad because you didn't[/quote]

No, most likely they're mad because the business of youth sports has made this type of quid pro quo into standard operating procedure.

Camps are a different beast - but private sessions giving money directly to a coach who will be involved in choosing teams? It doesn't take a genius to see how it's gotten out of control. That's a fact.[/quote]

It's amazing to see all the parents here suggesting that coaches shouldn't be doing private training or hosting camps.  When has anyone posting here tried to live in the DMV on $40-60k, which is 2-3 teams at $20k season, and then turned down a free meal or game tickets at the same time?   Private training or hosting summer/winter camps is how they can make their soccer career pan out and stay in the game.  It's not much different than the college coaching staffs.  Most of the time the camps that advertised by colleges aren't actually by the colleges, they're run by the coaching staff and technically not affiliated with the university. The colleges allow them to use the name to provide marketing and have a way to supplement those low salaries.   Try to understand the financial realities of these coaches trying to make a living in a game they love so that your kid can play with a real coach instead of a parent volunteer.[/quote]

Well- we NEVER had our kids train with same Club, same coaches.  The point of training was different styles, different set of eyes, different focus.  Individual focus.  Learning from different people.

But- to my kid's detriment in getting placed on teams..lol.  We never talk to or email coaches--unless of course they email us about something or we need to say they are sick, injured, etc.  We are ghosts.

We have seen so much in the 10 years our kids have been in this,  just shameless, shameless ****sss kissing and favors and bribes and 'coach want a coffee?", etc.  But- our kids have grit.  They have experienced failure and all the BS life has to offer so they don't crumble when faced with challenges or mommy and daddy aren't there.

Kids know the real deal.  All of them.  All of them know when a kid is only there because of a parent.  That kid knows.  It really does a number on them mentally.  They didn't earn it and the message is: you aren't good enough to earn this on your own.[/quote]

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