Anonymous wrote:Ya, but doncha know? when a kid gets a scholarship, Karen and Chad think he works for them.

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Anonymous wrote:Club scholarships are need based not merit.

Yes, and my opinion is that I think it should be based on both. I understand that it would be difficult for a large club to do this but large clubs have the money to base scholarships strictly off of need. In smaller clubs where the money is tighter and the budget often differs between teams, I think you have to be more selective. If 15 parents are kicking in an extra $100 so the 16th can join for free, I think that 16th player should be selected based on merit as well. Keep in mind, there is rec to keep the uncommitted players/families playing soccer.

These are all perfectly acceptable policy decisions that clubs can make - whether to award scholarships solely on the basis of need, solely on merit, or a combination (a player who will make a positive impact on the team, and needs the help). I have seen all three approaches. In my opinion the key is to be clear and upfront with everyone about what the policy is and how it will be implemented - how many scholarships will be awarded, and on what basis - and to make this a part of the offer letter so everyone goes into the situation fully informed. I get that it would be hard for a B team parent who is unhappy about their kid's placement to later find out that they are basically helping to fund one of the kids taking a spot on the A team, but if you know this is the way it's going to be before you agree to join the team, it's a lot harder to complain about it.

Seriously and should the scholarship kid wear a big S on their shirt just so you poster above PP feel better? You sure have your panties in a twist about this!

Why should a B team parent feel upset knowing some of their club fees paid in to a scholarship for a A team player? Their kid didn't make the team and if the only reason they would have made the team is because they can afford to while the other kid can't.

So the B team parent should be upset when they find out that it takes more than money to make the A team?

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Anonymous wrote:It is their club and rules. If you don’t like them, you can leave and start your own club. I myself have no issues with kids on scholarships. I pay in full and I also provide two scholarships to families who can’t afford the fee.

that's fine if you choose to provide for the player can't afford it but it shouldn't be at the expense of everyones team costs being higher to offset scholarships

Yep. That is the way of the world, or at least a fair one. I don’t worry about that. I am sorry you seem to have to worry about it. I don’t particularly want my child living in a little plastic bubble only with people who can afford to live in the little plastic bubble. Have your kid play golf or tennis or polo If that is what you are looking for. Other parents are paying more than their fair share on your team if they have to deal with you as well.

I send my kids to expensive private schools. I need to have some scholarship kids on my kids team so I can get them out of their private school bubble. Also, I feel good about myself when i give away some of my disposable cash to someone who doesn’t speak my language well. I’ll even pick some scholarship kids up for practice in my really nice cars so others can see how gracious I am. Why all the hate about scholarship kids...

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Anonymous wrote:It is their club and rules. If you don’t like them, you can leave and start your own club. I myself have no issues with kids on scholarships. I pay in full and I also provide two scholarships to families who can’t afford the fee.

that's fine if you choose to provide for the player can't afford it but it shouldn't be at the expense of everyones team costs being higher to offset scholarships

Yep. That is the way of the world, or at least a fair one. I don’t worry about that. I am sorry you seem to have to worry about it. I don’t particularly want my child living in a little plastic bubble only with people who can afford to live in the little plastic bubble. Have your kid play golf or tennis or polo If that is what you are looking for. Other parents are paying more than their fair share on your team if they have to deal with you as well.

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Anonymous wrote:It is their club and rules. If you don’t like them, you can leave and start your own club. I myself have no issues with kids on scholarships. I pay in full and I also provide two scholarships to families who can’t afford the fee.

that's fine if you choose to provide for the player can't afford it but it shouldn't be at the expense of everyones team costs being higher to offset scholarships

Yep. That is the way of the world, or at least a fair one. I don’t worry about that. I am sorry you seem to have to worry about it. I don’t particularly want my child living in a little plastic bubble only with people who can afford to live in the little plastic bubble. Have your kid play golf or tennis or polo If that is what you are looking for. Other parents are paying more than their fair share on your team if they have to deal with you as well.

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Anonymous wrote:It is their club and rules. If you don’t like them, you can leave and start your own club. I myself have no issues with kids on scholarships. I pay in full and I also provide two scholarships to families who can’t afford the fee.

that's fine if you choose to provide for the player can't afford it but it shouldn't be at the expense of everyones team costs being higher to offset scholarships

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Anonymous wrote:It is their club and rules. If you don’t like them, you can leave and start your own club. I myself have no issues with kids on scholarships. I pay in full and I also provide two scholarships to families who can’t afford the fee.

that's fine if you choose to provide for the player can't afford it but it shouldn't be at the expense of everyones team costs being higher to offset scholarships

Yep. That is the way of the world, or at least a fair one. I don’t worry about that. I am sorry you seem to have to worry about it. I don’t particularly want my child living in a little plastic bubble only with people who can afford to live in the little plastic bubble. Have your kid play golf or tennis or polo If that is what you are looking for. Other parents are paying more than their fair share on your team if they have to deal with you as well.

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Anonymous wrote:It is their club and rules. If you don’t like them, you can leave and start your own club. I myself have no issues with kids on scholarships. I pay in full and I also provide two scholarships to families who can’t afford the fee.

that's fine if you choose to provide for the player can't afford it but it shouldn't be at the expense of everyones team costs being higher to offset scholarships

Anonymous wrote:It is their club and rules. If you don’t like them, you can leave and start your own club. I myself have no issues with kids on scholarships. I pay in full and I also provide two scholarships to families who can’t afford the fee.

Anonymous wrote:It is their club and rules. If you don’t like them, you can leave and start your own club. I myself have no issues with kids on scholarships. I pay in full and I also provide two scholarships to families who can’t afford the fee.

Anonymous wrote:if a club td or coach wants to pay the scholarship fine however I don't think its ok to increase the other team members fees in order to help out a scholarship. its fine to play rec until high school then try out for school team if you can't afford the academy team.

Anonymous wrote:I'm a little scared for the pp's who missed the obvious sarcasm here.