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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I wonder why the same kid got invited again and again, Those same face get invited for everything! [/quote]

That sucks for the morale of the team.  What events were they selected for?

(It is a pet peeve when the Coach or Club, concentrates on developing just a few players at the expense of the rest of the players and keeps re-selecting the same players for event.  Parents notice right away and it is irritating.  It kills morale. A lot of people feel like the rest of the team is just the practice squad for the chosen players.)[/quote]

Most players are genuinely supportive of one another. Unfortunately, it’s often the parents who unintentionally harm team morale. It's important to understand that when selections are made, it's not about saying one child isn’t talented—it’s often that another child was simply the better fit at that moment. These decisions are rarely easy for coaches, and most take them very seriously.

When parents speak negatively, it can influence their children, who then bring that energy into the team environment. If a player continues to be selected despite this, the situation becomes difficult to manage and often beyond the coach’s control. It’s essential to trust the process and remember that we’re all here to support every child’s development—not just our own.[/quote]

From what I understand, there are a few complicating factors as it relates to the ARL 11s. Its an incredibly talented team, so there are a number of deserving players, with a variety of strengths.  Yet the club has continued to send the same player to ALL of the opportunities (as an attacking player AND as a defender). Is she the better fit at all of these moments and at all positions as you suggest above?  Perhaps. But with a team chock full of talent, its a little hard to believe.

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Is it better to be a role player on Arlington 2011 or leave and be one of the top players on a GA team? [/quote]

They have a couple of kids that are role players on the team and they are sent to most things.  People might have different opinions who they are but the whole team gets exposure. It also depends on what you are looking for from the team? Going to GA - if your kid is strong player on ARL/ VDA then she will definitely be the leader of the pack at GA. But if we are talking recruiting - at 2011, probably still edge out and better to stay on ECNL.

Younger - soccer scene is changing and I would consider GA. [/quote]

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