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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]A PP mentioned that playing down an age group (biobanding) is not the same as playing on age (or even up) but on the B team.  At least with two clubs in the DMV area, this is very true. That is, a 2013 top team has arguably more skilled players than the same club’s 2012 B team.

The intensity and the skills and the speed of play is just higher on the top teams than the B teams. This is why parents would rather move to a different club than have their kid move down on the B team

I know this is just anecdotal but DS has played with two clubs in the area and the difference between the A and B team is vast. At one club that he practiced with, the A and B scrimmaged and it was very uncompetitive with no B team player standing out all. For another club, the age group practiced at the same time but separately but the difference in intensity, speed of play and discipline was pretty obvious.

Of the small, late age players we knew from those top teams that could/would be cut, if I were their parent, I’d just move to them to a completely different club bc I knew they were just much better than anyone on the B team (despite their size).

We’ve had at least two coaches tell us that they would rather pull a kid up from the younger age group than promote a kid from the B team. [/quote]

How about if the A team (of the new club) is not as good as the B team (of the current club), would you still move to the A team?  [/quote]
Personally I would "move" my kid to whichever club has the best coaching / team that practices closest to my house.

If my kid had some crazy talent it will make itself known. If this happens we'll make a decision at that time.

I'm also a firm believer in trying out at different clubs no matter what each year. You never know when one team might be a better fit than the one your kid is playing for now.

For 99.999% it doesn't matter where your kid plays.

On the other hand if you want to make your kid a superstar go all in. Literally start flying out to the best teams in the nation. Reach out to their coach and ask if your kid can jump in on a session or two. If the coach thinks your kid has a future get on the next plane and move. This means moving to CA or TX so your kid can play year round. Also look into home schooling because they need to be kicking a ball 3-4 hours a day. Also Also keep $100 bills (maybe even $1000 in cash) in your pocket to grease the skids with coaches whenever nessasary.

Again, if you're going to go all in go all in. Because if you're not someone else will and it won't matter anymore.[/quote]

So your dreams of your kid playing for Real Madrid isn't materializing huh? [/quote]
No, just pointing out the hypocrisy of throwing a big temper tantrum about not getting picked to play on whatever local team.

If you want you your kid be a superstar especially in girls soccer you can do it. It's just going to take a lot of everything to get there.

If you're not willing to go all in then just relax and let your kid have fun. Because it doesn't matter.[/quote]

Gotcha

Commendable save[/quote]

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