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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]6th graders? I’ve yet to see a team at this age group- no matter how elite- that is entirely merit based. Ever. With teams this age, there are pretty much always some kids who are kept around for other reasons “they’ve always been on the team” “but her dad coaches!” “his older brother is a really good player…he will come around” “they are our neighbors!” “she’s short now but she’s going to be tall- look at her parents” “she’s best friends with my kid” etc etc etc

Cut the girl if you really want to, but FFS at least be honest with yourself. Kids this age get roster spots all.the.time. due to external factors. It is absolutely hilarious that anyone would pretend otherwise. As far as external factors go, the recent death of a parent seems as good as any other.

And yes- if it were me, I’d keep the girl on the team this year. Not even a question.

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That exists for sure.  Especially at the C level (to use baseball or softball as an example).

But even in 6th grade, teams do exists that entirely based on merit (those are the A level baseball and softball teams).  Which is why MS (or even 4th or 5th) you start to see paid coaches that do not have a child on the team.  Those are entirely merit based.

OP's DH is in a pickle.  sounds like he wants this to be one of those teams that are merit based, but historically, it sounds like its been more of a casual team[/quote]

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