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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Sure, I have a solution.  We've talked about this issue in many different threads, but probably in the most depth here:  http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/748637.page

My proposed solution is that ECNL, NPL, and CCL fold, either because their leadership realizes the harm that these leagues cause to parents and kids (through player pool dilution, needless expenditures of cash, and needless travel) or because parents pressure clubs to drop out of them.  Then, we have one main local travel league, which could be NCSL or EDP, that tries to minimize travel at the youngest ages, one Region 1 league that starts somewhere in the U12 or U13 age range and accepts the best teams from the the local league (this will change each season) and one National League that you can qualify for the same way as the current USYSA National League.  DA should continue more or less in it's current form for those who are very serious and are ok with skipping high school.  Micro local leagues like ODSL, OBSL, or whatever can continue to exist if clubs have travel teams that they don't think are ready for the NCSL or EDP main local league, and we should all work to volunteer to make all the local rec leagues stronger and cheaper.

How we get there is a different matter, but that's my vision.

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Nope, here is my vision ;)

Leagues should be:
Community/Hyper Local
Local
Regional
National

Clubs should only be locked into one specific league. Meaning a club cannot field teams in multiple levels. The club is either a national or a local club but they can't be in all at the same time. They can move up or entirely as a club.

Clubs attract players based on their history of developing players and moving them to the next level, or developing within. There is no more focus on super teams, just player development. Locking clubs to a league level develops a true clear pyramid and pathway for players who truly want it while simultaneously providing the best environment for the players and not the teams.  [/quote]

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