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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Do kids try out for multiple travel teams to see which team they make? For example, could DS try out in Arlington, Mclean and GF?[/quote]

yes! [/quote]

there is usually a 48-72 hour acceptance based on deposit, so it realy make sense to have a good idea of whats what as tryouts can be weeks apart. [/quote]

But a note of caution (and I know a troll will show up to claim this is a humble brag and I think my kid is a Messi or Pusilic, that he is already on his way for a college scholarship, etc,....  which I don't).  If your son is likely to play for a top team, you might not want to go to the 1st tryout at a less competitive club.  If your child is good, you might get an immediate offer that expires in a couple of days, and that kind of kills your flexibility to determine if you like that team and club.

A few years back, during our son's U10 tryouts, he got 3 offers from other teams before he accepted a top team at a large club.  We wanted him to have the tryout experience and to get to know the other teams and players.  But since we did not accept the initial offer from the various clubs, we couldn't really go back to their 2nd or 3rd tryout.  After the 1st tryout, they kind of put kids in slots and make some offers.  So if you do not show until the 2nd tryout, they will be less likely to make an immediate offer since they are waiting to hear back from some other kids.  Others may have different experiences, that was our experience.  If your child is just hoping to get on any travel team and may not be destined for the top team, then go to all the tryouts.[/quote]

Let me guess, your son plays for McLean, Arlington, or Loudon.  Those parents are the worst at showboating their kids thinking they are superior because they wear $100 cleats at U9.  Just kidding, I actually agree with you, but you know you will offend some asshat and their view of soccer parents.[/quote]

Who says your first contact with a team should be in tryouts. If at all possible, you should drive out to watch practice at clubs you're thinking about. Where possible, ask the parents on the sidelines how their experience has been. And take a look at the players. If you can be objective, you can tell how/if your child would fit in and whether you'd want him/her in that environment. Combine that with the calculus on how much it's going to cost you in time (practice and commutes for practice and games), money (fees, gear, extra trainings and camps), and forgone other opportunities and then you have a good idea what you're getting yourself into. And if the club won't even let you see practice, then start to wonder why.[/quote]

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