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Anonymous wrote:Are you talking about soccer or lacrosse because this happens all the time in lacrosse.

I was going to say, omg this is like lacrosse. Spots on the team and minutes of play are absolutely up for grabs, especially as clubs compete to keep people before tryouts begin. The politicking in club lacrosse to keep certain players, keeping them in the games, preferential treatment for committed players, has teams not even playing near full capability.

Ahhh … finally some honesty on this forum. We all know it happens, people just don't want to admit it.

In lacrosse.......

... And soccer ... and just about anything that kids compete in where parents with money and influence are inviolved. Don’t be naive.

If it were as simple as you seem to think, the players involved would be exposed very quickly and not be around for year after year. These environments are very competitive. This isn’t paying for entry to a club where one sits on their rear ends all day. As for paying for a roster spot to sit on the bench, why would anyone care? The player won’t be rostered for games in that case. If the player can keep up and play, then how can it be determined extra pay was needed to roster them? Much ado about nothing here, except for your fascination with conspiracy.

Bench or not, they get to put "D.A." on their college applications.

Varsity Blues wasn't about getting kids on to the USC rowing team--it was about getting them over one hump in the college admissions process. Have you been paying attention? Having "D.A." on your application, even if you don't play or are a part-timer, isn't going to hurt the college application.

It is something people would pay for.

RantingSoccerDad wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are you talking about soccer or lacrosse because this happens all the time in lacrosse.

I was going to say, omg this is like lacrosse. Spots on the team and minutes of play are absolutely up for grabs, especially as clubs compete to keep people before tryouts begin. The politicking in club lacrosse to keep certain players, keeping them in the games, preferential treatment for committed players, has teams not even playing near full capability.

Ahhh … finally some honesty on this forum. We all know it happens, people just don't want to admit it.

In lacrosse.......

... And soccer ... and just about anything that kids compete in where parents with money and influence are inviolved. Don’t be naive.

If it were as simple as you seem to think, the players involved would be exposed very quickly and not be around for year after year. These environments are very competitive. This isn’t paying for entry to a club where one sits on their rear ends all day. As for paying for a roster spot to sit on the bench, why would anyone care? The player won’t be rostered for games in that case. If the player can keep up and play, then how can it be determined extra pay was needed to roster them? Much ado about nothing here, except for your fascination with conspiracy.

It is very simple and the players do stay around because the coach is around and other players want to be on the “best” team despite the unethical coach. Also, did you happen to read the thread’s title? If you’re so bored with this topic why are you reading it and commenting? Also, while most parents don’t do this, it does happen in all sports. It is cheating and often ends up harming the kid getting the immediate benefit and causes general distrust in clubs/coaches. It of course also takes a spot away from a more deserving kid, but I will concede that it probably ends up being a good thing for the displaced kid. There is no fascination with conspiracy, only facts, poor behavior, and exposing it. Sine you seem to be defending the “buy your kid a spot on the DA team approach,” it sounds like you might have used some funds or influence to get your own unqualified kid a spot on a good team. Do tell, since it’s “much ado about nothing.”

LMAO. Yes. They are all bought. You are certifiably insane.

Even the scholarship kids? Wow. That's a strange trick of economics.

In any case -- since you have a good news tip here, can you get in touch with me so I can write a story?

Anonymous wrote:

RantingSoccerDad wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are you talking about soccer or lacrosse because this happens all the time in lacrosse.

I was going to say, omg this is like lacrosse. Spots on the team and minutes of play are absolutely up for grabs, especially as clubs compete to keep people before tryouts begin. The politicking in club lacrosse to keep certain players, keeping them in the games, preferential treatment for committed players, has teams not even playing near full capability.

Ahhh … finally some honesty on this forum. We all know it happens, people just don't want to admit it.

In lacrosse.......

... And soccer ... and just about anything that kids compete in where parents with money and influence are inviolved. Don’t be naive.

If it were as simple as you seem to think, the players involved would be exposed very quickly and not be around for year after year. These environments are very competitive. This isn’t paying for entry to a club where one sits on their rear ends all day. As for paying for a roster spot to sit on the bench, why would anyone care? The player won’t be rostered for games in that case. If the player can keep up and play, then how can it be determined extra pay was needed to roster them? Much ado about nothing here, except for your fascination with conspiracy.

It is very simple and the players do stay around because the coach is around and other players want to be on the “best” team despite the unethical coach. Also, did you happen to read the thread’s title? If you’re so bored with this topic why are you reading it and commenting? Also, while most parents don’t do this, it does happen in all sports. It is cheating and often ends up harming the kid getting the immediate benefit and causes general distrust in clubs/coaches. It of course also takes a spot away from a more deserving kid, but I will concede that it probably ends up being a good thing for the displaced kid. There is no fascination with conspiracy, only facts, poor behavior, and exposing it. Sine you seem to be defending the “buy your kid a spot on the DA team approach,” it sounds like you might have used some funds or influence to get your own unqualified kid a spot on a good team. Do tell, since it’s “much ado about nothing.”

LMAO. Yes. They are all bought. You are certifiably insane.

Even the scholarship kids? Wow. That's a strange trick of economics.

In any case -- since you have a good news tip here, can you get in touch with me so I can write a story?

No one said “all” other than the lmao jackass that was being ironic, but stupid. So you censor information put on a mommy and daddy forum and then want someone to contact you. Thought police are hard at work here to protect an unscrupulous parent. Anyhow, no I am done responding truthfully to a topic started by someone else that clearly has seen the same behavior. I will leave you with this: when coaches state that as kids get older, “it is all politics” and when the news reports about celebs buying their kids into Ivy League schools via their athletic departments, you don’t think this thing happens at the most elite levels of youth sports? Wake up and grow up. As someone else posted on one of the other threads, “this is life and this is futbol.” Good luck with your “ranting.”

RantingSoccerDad wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are you talking about soccer or lacrosse because this happens all the time in lacrosse.

I was going to say, omg this is like lacrosse. Spots on the team and minutes of play are absolutely up for grabs, especially as clubs compete to keep people before tryouts begin. The politicking in club lacrosse to keep certain players, keeping them in the games, preferential treatment for committed players, has teams not even playing near full capability.

Ahhh … finally some honesty on this forum. We all know it happens, people just don't want to admit it.

In lacrosse.......

... And soccer ... and just about anything that kids compete in where parents with money and influence are inviolved. Don’t be naive.

If it were as simple as you seem to think, the players involved would be exposed very quickly and not be around for year after year. These environments are very competitive. This isn’t paying for entry to a club where one sits on their rear ends all day. As for paying for a roster spot to sit on the bench, why would anyone care? The player won’t be rostered for games in that case. If the player can keep up and play, then how can it be determined extra pay was needed to roster them? Much ado about nothing here, except for your fascination with conspiracy.

It is very simple and the players do stay around because the coach is around and other players want to be on the “best” team despite the unethical coach. Also, did you happen to read the thread’s title? If you’re so bored with this topic why are you reading it and commenting? Also, while most parents don’t do this, it does happen in all sports. It is cheating and often ends up harming the kid getting the immediate benefit and causes general distrust in clubs/coaches. It of course also takes a spot away from a more deserving kid, but I will concede that it probably ends up being a good thing for the displaced kid. There is no fascination with conspiracy, only facts, poor behavior, and exposing it. Sine you seem to be defending the “buy your kid a spot on the DA team approach,” it sounds like you might have used some funds or influence to get your own unqualified kid a spot on a good team. Do tell, since it’s “much ado about nothing.”

LMAO. Yes. They are all bought. You are certifiably insane.

Even the scholarship kids? Wow. That's a strange trick of economics.

In any case -- since you have a good news tip here, can you get in touch with me so I can write a story?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are you talking about soccer or lacrosse because this happens all the time in lacrosse.

I was going to say, omg this is like lacrosse. Spots on the team and minutes of play are absolutely up for grabs, especially as clubs compete to keep people before tryouts begin. The politicking in club lacrosse to keep certain players, keeping them in the games, preferential treatment for committed players, has teams not even playing near full capability.

Ahhh … finally some honesty on this forum. We all know it happens, people just don't want to admit it.

In lacrosse.......

... And soccer ... and just about anything that kids compete in where parents with money and influence are inviolved. Don’t be naive.

If it were as simple as you seem to think, the players involved would be exposed very quickly and not be around for year after year. These environments are very competitive. This isn’t paying for entry to a club where one sits on their rear ends all day. As for paying for a roster spot to sit on the bench, why would anyone care? The player won’t be rostered for games in that case. If the player can keep up and play, then how can it be determined extra pay was needed to roster them? Much ado about nothing here, except for your fascination with conspiracy.

It is very simple and the players do stay around because the coach is around and other players want to be on the “best” team despite the unethical coach. Also, did you happen to read the thread’s title? If you’re so bored with this topic why are you reading it and commenting? Also, while most parents don’t do this, it does happen in all sports. It is cheating and often ends up harming the kid getting the immediate benefit and causes general distrust in clubs/coaches. It of course also takes a spot away from a more deserving kid, but I will concede that it probably ends up being a good thing for the displaced kid. There is no fascination with conspiracy, only facts, poor behavior, and exposing it. Sine you seem to be defending the “buy your kid a spot on the DA team approach,” it sounds like you might have used some funds or influence to get your own unqualified kid a spot on a good team. Do tell, since it’s “much ado about nothing.”

LMAO. Yes. They are all bought. You are certifiably insane.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are you talking about soccer or lacrosse because this happens all the time in lacrosse.

I was going to say, omg this is like lacrosse. Spots on the team and minutes of play are absolutely up for grabs, especially as clubs compete to keep people before tryouts begin. The politicking in club lacrosse to keep certain players, keeping them in the games, preferential treatment for committed players, has teams not even playing near full capability.

Ahhh … finally some honesty on this forum. We all know it happens, people just don't want to admit it.

In lacrosse.......

... And soccer ... and just about anything that kids compete in where parents with money and influence are inviolved. Don’t be naive.

If it were as simple as you seem to think, the players involved would be exposed very quickly and not be around for year after year. These environments are very competitive. This isn’t paying for entry to a club where one sits on their rear ends all day. As for paying for a roster spot to sit on the bench, why would anyone care? The player won’t be rostered for games in that case. If the player can keep up and play, then how can it be determined extra pay was needed to roster them? Much ado about nothing here, except for your fascination with conspiracy.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are you talking about soccer or lacrosse because this happens all the time in lacrosse.

I was going to say, omg this is like lacrosse. Spots on the team and minutes of play are absolutely up for grabs, especially as clubs compete to keep people before tryouts begin. The politicking in club lacrosse to keep certain players, keeping them in the games, preferential treatment for committed players, has teams not even playing near full capability.

Ahhh … finally some honesty on this forum. We all know it happens, people just don't want to admit it.

In lacrosse.......

... And soccer ... and just about anything that kids compete in where parents with money and influence are inviolved. Don’t be naive.

If it were as simple as you seem to think, the players involved would be exposed very quickly and not be around for year after year. These environments are very competitive. This isn’t paying for entry to a club where one sits on their rear ends all day. As for paying for a roster spot to sit on the bench, why would anyone care? The player won’t be rostered for games in that case. If the player can keep up and play, then how can it be determined extra pay was needed to roster them? Much ado about nothing here, except for your fascination with conspiracy.

It is very simple and the players do stay around because the coach is around and other players want to be on the “best” team despite the unethical coach. Also, did you happen to read the thread’s title? If you’re so bored with this topic why are you reading it and commenting? Also, while most parents don’t do this, it does happen in all sports. It is cheating and often ends up harming the kid getting the immediate benefit and causes general distrust in clubs/coaches. It of course also takes a spot away from a more deserving kid, but I will concede that it probably ends up being a good thing for the displaced kid. There is no fascination with conspiracy, only facts, poor behavior, and exposing it. Sine you seem to be defending the “buy your kid a spot on the DA team approach,” it sounds like you might have used some funds or influence to get your own unqualified kid a spot on a good team. Do tell, since it’s “much ado about nothing.”

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are you talking about soccer or lacrosse because this happens all the time in lacrosse.

I was going to say, omg this is like lacrosse. Spots on the team and minutes of play are absolutely up for grabs, especially as clubs compete to keep people before tryouts begin. The politicking in club lacrosse to keep certain players, keeping them in the games, preferential treatment for committed players, has teams not even playing near full capability.

Ahhh … finally some honesty on this forum. We all know it happens, people just don't want to admit it.

In lacrosse.......

... And soccer ... and just about anything that kids compete in where parents with money and influence are inviolved. Don’t be naive.

If it were as simple as you seem to think, the players involved would be exposed very quickly and not be around for year after year. These environments are very competitive. This isn’t paying for entry to a club where one sits on their rear ends all day. As for paying for a roster spot to sit on the bench, why would anyone care? The player won’t be rostered for games in that case. If the player can keep up and play, then how can it be determined extra pay was needed to roster them? Much ado about nothing here, except for your fascination with conspiracy.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are you talking about soccer or lacrosse because this happens all the time in lacrosse.

I was going to say, omg this is like lacrosse. Spots on the team and minutes of play are absolutely up for grabs, especially as clubs compete to keep people before tryouts begin. The politicking in club lacrosse to keep certain players, keeping them in the games, preferential treatment for committed players, has teams not even playing near full capability.

Ahhh … finally some honesty on this forum. We all know it happens, people just don't want to admit it.

In lacrosse.......

... And soccer ... and just about anything that kids compete in where parents with money and influence are inviolved. Don’t be naive.

If it were as simple as you seem to think, the players involved would be exposed very quickly and not be around for year after year. These environments are very competitive. This isn’t paying for entry to a club where one sits on their rear ends all day. As for paying for a roster spot to sit on the bench, why would anyone care? The player won’t be rostered for games in that case. If the player can keep up and play, then how can it be determined extra pay was needed to roster them? Much ado about nothing here, except for your fascination with conspiracy.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are you talking about soccer or lacrosse because this happens all the time in lacrosse.

I was going to say, omg this is like lacrosse. Spots on the team and minutes of play are absolutely up for grabs, especially as clubs compete to keep people before tryouts begin. The politicking in club lacrosse to keep certain players, keeping them in the games, preferential treatment for committed players, has teams not even playing near full capability.

Ahhh … finally some honesty on this forum. We all know it happens, people just don't want to admit it.

In lacrosse.......

... And soccer ... and just about anything that kids compete in where parents with money and influence are inviolved. Don’t be naive.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are you talking about soccer or lacrosse because this happens all the time in lacrosse.

I was going to say, omg this is like lacrosse. Spots on the team and minutes of play are absolutely up for grabs, especially as clubs compete to keep people before tryouts begin. The politicking in club lacrosse to keep certain players, keeping them in the games, preferential treatment for committed players, has teams not even playing near full capability.

Ahhh … finally some honesty on this forum. We all know it happens, people just don't want to admit it.

In lacrosse.......

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are you talking about soccer or lacrosse because this happens all the time in lacrosse.

I was going to say, omg this is like lacrosse. Spots on the team and minutes of play are absolutely up for grabs, especially as clubs compete to keep people before tryouts begin. The politicking in club lacrosse to keep certain players, keeping them in the games, preferential treatment for committed players, has teams not even playing near full capability.

Ahhh … finally some honesty on this forum. We all know it happens, people just don't want to admit it.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are you talking about soccer or lacrosse because this happens all the time in lacrosse.

I was going to say, omg this is like lacrosse. Spots on the team and minutes of play are absolutely up for grabs, especially as clubs compete to keep people before tryouts begin. The politicking in club lacrosse to keep certain players, keeping them in the games, preferential treatment for committed players, has teams not even playing near full capability.