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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]The parents are the worst and it starts at a very young age---u9 tryouts. I have heard of younger kid parents making fun of lower team parents that bring their kids to DA ID sessions. AS IF?!?!!! But, in their world, where you get labeled at U8 is how you will remain the rest of your development. I mean, a kid really couldn't change from U8 to U12, correct? Toxic.[/quote]

U9 and u10 tryouts are the absolute worst. Even sane parents come to believe that their child's athletic future hangs in the balance.
People chill a bit more each successive year.

At the heart of this parental insanity is insecurity and uncertainty which is a byproduct of the system. Sure, some parents are in it to brag about their "top team" player." But most of us just want to see our kids improving and having fun playing soccer. If clubs did a better job with their lower level teams and actually made some effort evaluate existing players based not only on current level (and size) but also on commitment, awareness, and interest, perhaps they would put together more cohesive teams which would lead to more players being happy regardless of placement. Also, for those players being cut or demoted, if the coaching staff has a good idea which players will not be given offers for the next year, why not speak with the player and parents and let the players practice or play a game or two with the B team to get a feel for the coach and other players on the team?  If tryouts are starting in April and early May, there is plenty of time to ease the transition.

Give those top team parents who seem snotty or even malicious a break. They and their kids might have enjoyed their season and are just nervous about not being asked back. It seems petty, but the uncertainty makes normally nice people into idiots. I've been there - on both sides. With so much family time and money at stake, the prospect of having to reestablish new routines and relationships year after year puts everyone on edge. That bitchy mom might be a single mom who depends on her son's top team teammate to drive her son to practice and games.  That nervous and distant dad might be best friends with another dad on the team and hopes to continue to hang out during practices and tournament weekends. This stuff isn't just about proving your kid is the greatest u11 player ever or ensuring a path to professional glory.  
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Awww.  Good spin, but most are just complete **ssholes....until their kid gets demoted or one of their other kids is not on a top team and they get to see how the treatment is from that end.[/quote]

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