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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If kids are checked out of their discipline and commitment to their team in March when the season ends in June, its not the fault of early tryouts.

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I don't think people are saying the kids lose their discipline and commitment to playing soccer for the team.  But the social dynamic is a mess.  Kids (and their parents) who view themselves as moving up can develop toxic egos.  Kids who are being cut are either mad as hell or dejected.  The kids are less committed to their social relationships with teammates who won't be on the same team next year.  It is ridiculous and unnecessary (except for the club's interests).  Also, at young ages, kids are developing rapidly.  A borderline U11 kid could decisively move up or down in the depth chart over a Spring season and summer.  [/quote]

The Toxicity is the Parents fault

Kids raised right would make the new team and still show up at the current team as if nothing happened to finish out the season at 100%[/quote]

THIS!  We have one offer we want already and know we are leaving.  We missed a tryout recently because my child committed to his current team and a tournament.  I have a little bit of anxiety because I don't think our current club knows we are leaving but it was recommended by more experienced parents that we wait until we are even offered a spot for next year on our own team to let our current club know which I think is a fair approach.  Our commitment to our current club and my child's commitment have not changed.  This is leadership/parenting problem, not a club problem.  If a kid has an ego because they are leaving, that is a teachable moment to my kid on how "not to act."[/quote]

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