Anonymous wrote:Metro South does compete outside the DMV and they have one intra-club tournament in the beginning of the season, primarily to distribute uniforms. I don’t understand why Metro South, or the other Metro Regional Teams, get such a bad rep when a lot of other clubs are simply over-priced and under-coached.

Metro regional teams get a bad rap because there is a pervasive narrative that they are just a revenue generator to support the travel teams. I don't believe that to be the case - I think it's a good option for a players looking for a more regional team. Lower price, reasonable travel expectations, and some very good coaches. I'm sure there are different perspectives on particular coaches, but there are quite a few Metro Regional coaches who have been with the club for a really long time and have good reputations.

One thing I would say is don't view Metro Regional teams as a feeder for Travel teams. While there have been a decent number of girls who played for Metro regional teams at younger age groups who eventually make a Metro Travel team, it's the exception rather than the rule.

Metro South does compete outside the DMV and they have one intra-club tournament in the beginning of the season, primarily to distribute uniforms. I don’t understand why Metro South, or the other Metro Regional Teams, get such a bad rep when a lot of other clubs are simply over-priced and under-coached.

Anonymous wrote:One reason to choose mojo black over metro depending on the age is based on the type of travel your player and family wants to do. I think the level of play will be comparable if not higher at metro South. But metro south doesn’t travel beyond the DMV and the tournament schedule is very short maybe 1-2 per month with some being intra-club tournaments where the regional teams play each other. This is reflected in the price. Metro South is less than half as expensive for a better experience and equivalent if not better coaching.

Consider the likely socio-economic status of the players who end up in Mojo. Likely rich McLean families who are willing to shovel money at a club that doesn't really deliver much. Probably they need some team sport for their college application and their kid is not good enough to make a competitive team.

Mojo could decide to become more competitive by attracting better players. Lowering prices would be a great strategy. Mojo probably likes where they are at: great profit and no expectations. Probably Mojo kids try out for other clubs, but they rarely make it so they come back for more of the same.