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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DC has been playing with the same club for a few years. They are on the top team and one of the strongest players. But the team has had its share of struggles and we have had concerns with training and coaching. Last spring DC attended practice and tried out at a couple of other clubs, and was offered a spot on a team that plays at the same (high) level.

DC ultimately opted to stay with their current team/club, and is now regretting it. The team is struggling and it doesn’t seem like things are going to get better. DC is frustrated and now wishing they had moved to the other team. I wanted it to be DC’s decision, but wondering if I should have nudged a bit more as I saw the writing on the wall. The other club/team is not amazing, but the players seemed more dedicated and the training seemed more effective.

So now what? It’s obviously too late to change for this year. How can DC make the best of a bad situation? Can we go back to that other team and say we made the wrong choice and hope DC could get considered for next year? Anything we can do to make sure DC is still developing and enjoying the sport? I would hate to see their love get killed by low team morale and a poor training environment. [/quote]

I’m wondering if our kids are on the same team and perhaps we carpool together? 😂 If not, my DC is on a similar team, and we also wish we’d pushed moving to another team. My DC is probably more middle of the pack, but DC loves soccer and wants to play with other kids who are competitive and want to win. That’s not this team.

My DC really likes the kids on the team, and the coach is doing his best, but DC feels like at least half of the kids don’t really care if they win or lose. At the level/league they’re playing in, it makes for some devastating loses. I think we will talk to DC about making a move for next year, especially if the top kids leave (and I’m sure they will if the year continues as it’s begun). Until then, if DC wants, we’ll focus on getting DC some 1:1 coaching or other training outside of practice to help with development.

It’s frustrating to be “stuck,” and I’m sorry you’re in the same boat (and maybe on the same team).[/quote]

OP here. Pretty sure our kids are not on the same team but I’m sorry you are dealing with this too. I had a feeling things would be like this, but I was staying quiet. Now that DC is starting to express dissatisfaction it’s tough. I would rather they be middle or bottom half of a better team than the best on a bad team. I don’t think DC is going to improve by training with their current team. The intensity and focus just isn’t there at the practices.

The other team is in the same league unfortunately. They will play each other. I don’t want to burn any bridges. I guess all we can do is try to get DC some training outside of the club with kids who play on better teams, and hope they can stand out at some practices and tryouts in the spring. [/quote]

OP, you can use this time to take your kid to some practices at the other team you think would be better.  Things are more likely to go your way if you do this.  If you wait until spring tryouts, there is no telling what team you kid might land on.  We had a mom bring her daughter to a big tryout and she just knew she would get the 2nd level team... they were so unhappy at their current team and were ready to switch. They received an offer for the 3rd team and they did not switch over because of it.  And, you do not know what kind of coach and team environment you will get when switching clubs.  Usually, the coaching slate is not set by spring tryouts.  The clubs will say they are and publish a list, but guess what, come fall time, now coaches always show up.  -Trust me, work your kid into some practices now.  Just e-mail the club and try to find out when where they practice and get there 10 minutes early to meet the coach and have your kid practice with them.  Do this 3 times before making a decision. [/quote]

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