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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Agree it's dumb and this is one of many reasons we will never do travel sports. It's a scam. If you child is very talented and hard working, they can get scouted without doing travel sports, and if they are not, they can get all the benefit necessary out of local leagues. There is no compelling reason for travel sports in a place like the DMV.[/quote]

For soccer, if your child is very talented and hard working, they can get onto a MLSNext/ECNL team from small local clubs (e.g., those that rarely travel to go to tournaments but play locally in EDP, even NCSL).  In other words, you do not have to join any of the big clubs (e.g., those that have MLSNext, ECNL or whatever major affiliation) to develop a kid in soccer.  For pre-MLSNext/ECNL ages, stay at a club that is most convenient to you and where your kid plays on a team that is at a competitive level where they are getting challenged.  In other words, focus on individual development (i.e., technical skills along with game experience to develop soccer IQ, competitiveness, etc.) and not big club name/assurance or winning.  Your kid may not be scouted proactively but their talent will be "seen" or stand out at tryouts/tournaments/etc.

Obviously, if commute time to practices, travel, and the expense of big clubs is not an issue for your family, then by all means, joining a big club is a great way to ensure your kids get developed well.  The kid still has to have the talent and self-motivation but it's a safe way especially if you're not familiar with soccer development yourself.  I'm sure it's been said and heard a lot but coaches of top teams always have their eyes open for new players with potential.  I know, that's not reassuring for parents with kids on the cusp of the A/B teams but it's reality.  And for parents with those talented players, don't rely on the clubs assurance of developing your player. Chances are, most clubs want your kid so it's always good to keep good relationships with all major clubs.  
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