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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Without the expected return on investment of a possible scholarship, can someone explain to me the value of paying 10k for an ECNL/DA experience versus the 2-3k experience at a club that participates in local league, tournaments, and showcases.  I want to understand the worth in the 7k difference to play the game.  Is it the coaching?  Is every team you play that much better? Does it matter that the other team is that much better?[/quote]

For most players/families, it's not an investment that generates a significant return. You can spend 40-50k playing 4-5 years in ECNL. There are plenty of players that get that back via college scholarships, but you would do better putting that money into the market. The better your player is, the better your (meager) return.

It is wiser to look at it like an investment that enables the development of a college level player and hopefully, a better person. Generally, players benefit from playing at the higher game speed that ECNL/GA provides, and without it, it can be difficult to get to the college level. Secondarily, there is a college scouting exposure aspect to playing at ECNL/GA that is hard to duplicate. And finally, in some cases, being an athlete can get you into a school that you otherwise could not qualify for academically.

The average level of play at ECNL/GA is considerably higher than say EDP, or CCL, although there are top EDP teams that are competitive with ECNL/GA bottom dwellers.[/quote]

Excluding the potential college aspect. Is the 7k per season worth it in terms of the "better" competition.  I have seen people write that the coaching is not all that exceptional.  I think the "better person", time management, responsibilities, can still be achieved regardless of ECNL/MLS. [/quote]

If your main goal is the latter part (personal growth, fitness, time management, team player, etc), I would agree you can get that at any travel level. The expense of the higher levels is only worth it is your player loves the sport, has the competitive desire, and/or wants to play in college. In our experience, the coaching at the ECNL level is generally much better than in regular travel. The more competitive environment can bring out the teeth a bit, so I get it that people have bad experiences with some coaches.[/quote]

Thank you.  [/quote]

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