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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Our player didn't get an offer.  Was a sub/bubble player and this merger really hurt him probably would have maintained his spot if no merger.  We are disappointed in this but the lesson we are teaching him is that you have to look out for yourself nobody else, coach, team, club, future employer, is going to do that. [/quote]

PP, how old is he?  This may be a blessing. Our DD was in a similar situation a few years ago, moved down to ECRL, and dominates on a very good team (GFR 2009). Best thing to ever happen to her. [/quote]

From a development perspective, you should always avoid two situations:  Being clearly the worst or the best on a team. You should always want to be challenged and never want to struggle mightily. [/quote]

Agree with your sentiment, it applies to many other things in life.  [If you are the smartest person in the room, you are in the wrong room]

However, it can be incredibly difficult to move up in the soccer world.  Some coaches place a lot of value on familiarity and trust as it concerns player selection.  Also, even if an alternate player is an incredible athlete, they may not fit their "system."   Some coaches are incredibly loyal, to a fault.  They keep some players because of the aforementioned reasons, and at the expense of new players who might offer more upside but offer a risk on acting on that upside.  Coaches have a hard time evaluating talent in a 90 minute tryout.  Late bloomers are at a significant disadvantage.  [/quote]

Yep perfectly summarized.  Its a sad state of affairs and the reason why ECNL isnt what it use to be.  Coaches knowing you can also hurt you as they form opinions that are hard to change.   The best is to come from an outside club from another ECNL team or similar .  [/quote]

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