Anonymous wrote:I would be doubting spending thousands of dollars on a club that can't keep the names straight for just two teams worth of u-littles.

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Anonymous wrote:Ok, mystery solved- there was indeed a name mix up. Jack #2, the much better player, was mysteriously added to the A team roster to make the team one player larger. Jack #2 previously had been on no team- I was surprised he had gotten cut and assumed he went to play for a different club, but apparently they mixed up the Jacks when sending emails. What a mess. They rightfully do not want to break Jack 1's (parent's) heart by rescinding his offer so they're just letting him stay, which may not be the kinder thing in the long run considering this kid has zero interest or ability in playing hours and hours of travel soccer every week, but at least it will keep his well connected parents from feeling the embarassment of someone else's mistake. Since it was in no way their fault.

I feel better about soccer politics in our town!!! I knew there were politics and always would be. But this was so out of left field to put this sweet kid on a travel soccer A team when he sat on the sidelines in tears for part of tryouts saying he wanted to go home and that soccer wasn't fun, and barely touched the ball in scrimmages because he's afraid of the ball. It was so beyond any normal expectation of parent politics. I hope his parents take pity on him and let him quit, but that's drama for a different thread.

I'm impressed that you remember so many details about the other players on the field. During tryouts, I really only watch my kid and will maybe chit chat with a few other parents of my kid's friends/teammates/ex-teammates. My guess is that the parents of Jack #1 will have the option to move down to team B if he's really having a hard time keeping up, or not do travel and get a refund. There's always the outside chance that he learns to swim and grows a lot this year. At U9, I don't think of this really matters in the long run.

Anonymous wrote:Ok, mystery solved- there was indeed a name mix up. Jack #2, the much better player, was mysteriously added to the A team roster to make the team one player larger. Jack #2 previously had been on no team- I was surprised he had gotten cut and assumed he went to play for a different club, but apparently they mixed up the Jacks when sending emails. What a mess. They rightfully do not want to break Jack 1's (parent's) heart by rescinding his offer so they're just letting him stay, which may not be the kinder thing in the long run considering this kid has zero interest or ability in playing hours and hours of travel soccer every week, but at least it will keep his well connected parents from feeling the embarassment of someone else's mistake. Since it was in no way their fault.

I feel better about soccer politics in our town!!! I knew there were politics and always would be. But this was so out of left field to put this sweet kid on a travel soccer A team when he sat on the sidelines in tears for part of tryouts saying he wanted to go home and that soccer wasn't fun, and barely touched the ball in scrimmages because he's afraid of the ball. It was so beyond any normal expectation of parent politics. I hope his parents take pity on him and let him quit, but that's drama for a different thread.

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Anonymous wrote:It's grossly sexist and hurts all women, yourself included, when you make such allegations, OP, even on an anonymous forum. Why? Because you're perpetuating myths that persist in the minds of stupid people.

I'm not inclined to engage with your topic any further. Check yourself.

Nah, Diana Russini is doing that for you.... the joke was funny

Anonymous wrote:It's grossly sexist and hurts all women, yourself included, when you make such allegations, OP, even on an anonymous forum. Why? Because you're perpetuating myths that persist in the minds of stupid people.

I'm not inclined to engage with your topic any further. Check yourself.

Anonymous wrote:I think you are too invested. It is possible this kid has some qualities you don’t recognize. Some coaches like the polite kid who listens and follows instructions and/or works hard. When my son first started he didn’t look like a superstar to many of the parents who had children scoring goal after goal. Yet, coach after coach praised my son for passing the ball, understanding positioning and having a good read of the field. Another possibility is that 2 players were confused with one another. If so, it will be discovered soon enough. This boy may well be moved or just sit on the bench. But I’d also like to caution you to be kind and watch what you say. Don’t jump to conclusions.

Anonymous wrote:Is he really tall? Willing to play goalie? Some kids who are really tall aren’t the most athletic when growing so fast but have a lot of potential.

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Anonymous wrote:Is he really tall? Willing to play goalie? Some kids who are really tall aren’t the most athletic when growing so fast but have a lot of potential.

Ding ding ding.

This.

Alas it doesn’t work other way. System 1 thinking. It’s a real bias - and honestly is why smaller nations - Italy Spain Portugal hand USA our hat at WC and will do so again this year.

Anonymous wrote:Is he really tall? Willing to play goalie? Some kids who are really tall aren’t the most athletic when growing so fast but have a lot of potential.

Anonymous wrote:Is he really tall? Willing to play goalie? Some kids who are really tall aren’t the most athletic when growing so fast but have a lot of potential.