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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If I were your DH, I’d do absolutely everything in my power to keep the girl on the team this year. Really go to the mat on this if needed.

I totally understand the nature of competitive sports but it just isn’t the time to be cutting this girl. Sometimes these things work themselves out long term- kids change interests, schools, new teams form etc…so maybe the problem will solve itself by next year. It is a long way away. At minimum, the girl will be hopefully be feeling stronger then, and more able to handle any changes.

But this year? Cutting the girl would make the coaching staff quite….monstrous. Cruel. It is 6th grade, not varsity FFS. Be glad the girls are still young enough that a courtesy can be extended to her and the family.

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Yeah, I get that it's "unfair" to the girl who would lose her spot to a less skilled player.  You know what else is unfair?  Your mother dying suddenly when you're 11.  The whole point of youth sports is to teach character, team work, integrity, etc.  If my kid were the one cut, I hope I'd have the integrity to empathize with her and also remind her of what's truly important in life.  [/quote]

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