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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]changing subject --

Does anyone have advice for how to handle offers for teams from two good clubs when you are still waiting to find out which team you will be placed on at one club

Is there a right and wrong way?
 It makes a difference because we would pick club A if they put him on a certain team with certain coach and friends, otherwise we would go with B

Both are equally convenient and no other factors that can push us one way or the other
This is for U9
TIA

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Just be honest.  I know that sounds like kind of a radical idea in the context of travel soccer, but give it a try and you'll be pleasantly surprised.  Have an honest conversation with the coach at Club A.  Make it clear you aren't trying to put any pressure on anyone or make any ultimatums - you are just being honest and letting him/her know where you stand.   They will either give you the answer you are looking for - yes or no -- or tell you they aren't in a position to make that decision yet.  In the latter case, it probably means that right now your kid is not in their plans to be on that team, but that could change if a couple/few players turn down their offers.

If Club B has given you a deadline which is before you will have the information you will need to make a decision about Club A, have an honest conversation with them as well.  Ask them if it would be possible for you to have more time, and explain why, but be understanding if the answer is no.   It's true that no one really wants to be told that they are second choice, but this will be far outweighed by their appreciation for your honesty.   It really is such an exceedingly rare commodity in the travel soccer world that it is easy to stand out, just by being someone who tries to do the right thing.

It also sets a pretty good example for your kid.  [/quote]

I'm not against honesty, but really, is a club going to hold a spot for a kid (when there are countless others clamoring for it) so that this kid can see if he can go be with his friends?  It's a tough choice for the family to make but I can't really see a club making this their problem, unless it's for a rare superstar player.[/quote]

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