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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think “money grab” refers to the promotional aspects of these events (Apex, AU or AS) at this level which generally promise college coaches will see your kid etc. We all know this is total BS and no one is being recruited let alone coached in any real way. The only benefit I have seen is to see my daughter play with top players from other clubs she would otherwise never get to play with. [/quote]

I’m not sure who is at fault, overbearing parents or the event organizers, but somewhere along the lines these events have been promoted as necessary for college recruiting. Parents have bought into this thought leading to the FOMO, which plays right into the hands of the event organizers who are in this to make money. I’m not aware of any college player who has pointed to these events as the primary reason for their commitment to a college program.

This has been mentioned previously. Players on top club programs who get the exposure to college coaches through their tournament games don’t need these events. Yet, they are the ones running to sign up. It’s at best a feel good moment for them making the team, but more so they are driven by the FOMO. I know many players who have gone on to play for top D1 programs, none have pointed to these events as the reason for their recruitment.

Also mentioned previously, there could be an argument for players on clubs who do not get exposure to college coaches through tournaments to do these events. This makes more sense, but again, the players on top clubs who already have the exposure are the ones taking spots on the teams. Parents and event organizers have conditioned them to worry about the FOMO.

FOMO is a great selling tactic by these event organizers and leads to a nice money-maker for them.[/quote]

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