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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My takeaway for the 2023-2024 bloodbath:

1. Yes, it’s pay to play. Your kid needs to do paid clinics at every single club they hope to try-out for. Or private lessons with their coach of choice.

2. Some rosters are preordained, but not all. There are last minute slots that open and there is movement to scramble. We know two kids who were alternates for a top-5 club in the DC area and both got called.

3. Don’t despair if your kid doesn’t get a spot by Sunday. There are going to be options if they can play decently. I am shocked by how many top teams are still looking to fill gaps in their roster even as late as Wednesday.

4. Taller is better. Clubs will take someone 5’11”-6’2” and roster them no matter what their level of play us (if any) over a girl who is 5’7” or less, unless she has a hell of a jump or can play back row. There seems to be a need for tall girl RS and MB positions. Make sure your kid is “right” for the position they want to play. Don’t expect a kid who us 5’7” to play Middle.

5. Bring a camping chair to sit in.

6. Don’t put all of your eggs in one club’s basket [b]no matter what they promise you. No matter how loyal they claim to be. No matter how often they tell you before tryouts that there will be a spot for you. No matter how many “invite” clinics you’re invited to. Have backups (Ahem… ECP/Mojo). [/b]

7. Agree we need more regional options closer into the DMV that aren’t far out in MoCo, Prince William Co, Loudon Co, or Howard Co. Programs similar to NVVA’s Galaxy League but that maybe play each other, even at their own facilities. [/quote]

This happened to us and a few other players we know. I am disgusted at how grown adults treated teen girls, promises that were made, texts and emails sent and phone calls made (by the coaches, not the parents), making promises and leading girls on when the right thing to do, the adult thing to do, is to say "We cannot promise or guarantee a spot on the team this year. Please make sure you are attending other try outs" or even more blunt "I am sorry but we won't have a spot on the roster for you this year. Good luck." Period. [/quote]

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