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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have heard stories of families driving hours for just a hour practice. I'm asking y'all what is your average? my commute is about a hour during rush hour but 45 min with no traffic is that normal? this is for a CCL club and next year we are thinking of joining a ECNL/DA team but all are far for us. Is it really worth it?[/quote]

If your kid wants to play high-level D1 soccer in college, yes, it is worth it. In fact, to reach the same goal elsewhere, you would probably have to spend far more time and $$ working the recruiting circuit than you’ll spend commuting if your kid does DA/ECNL.

We’re lucky here — for girls, there are so many DA and ECNL clubs in the area right now, from Richmond to Baltimore, that you’re probably within an hour of something. And then the question is whether the kid makes the team. Some people travel further for a lower-level club because it’s the only DA/ECNL level team where their kid can make the roster or start. [/quote]

The point of these leagues was not to have kids driving to the ends of the earth so they could make the team.  I mean, that is the point in reality, but the way it is sold - it is supposed to be for a player that has the talent for the top local offering.  If they do not, play at the next level, not drive to tib buk two.[/quote]

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