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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My daughter's U13 team has a roster of 18 and one player gets probably less than 5 minutes on the field when its a tight game. This player was here last year as well.  I dont understand why the parents tolerate it or why the coaches keep her if they won't put her on the field.  Its a waste of time and money not to mention soul crushing to go through that.[/quote]

Not just directed at you, but everyone - I get that it may be frustrating to not get adequate playing time, but I agree with the view that most of the development comes from trainings, not the games.  So when balancing whether to leave for a team in which your kid will play more, also think about the level of competition they will face 3-5 hours per week at practice rather than the competition they face ~1 hour per week at a game.[/quote]

What exactly are they developing for if not to use their skills in a game?[/quote]

Just about like every high school or college sport, the best play and others get some, little or no playing time.  Welcome to competitive sports, if you don't like it play rec.[/quote]
Ugh no.   Op is just starting travel at U14 that's late so that means this is not a super high level.  If you hold tryouts and say you make a team you should play in games.  If you aren't good enough to play in games they shouldn't say you are and take your $$$.    [/quote]

If you feel entitled to playing time in travel soccer by virtue of how much money you spent, then go back to rec.  doesn’t matter if it’s not high level, there is no expectation of playing time in travel, period. People, just go back to rec. u and ur kid will be happier. [/quote]

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