Tryout day

So what happens when tryout day comes around and the coach notifies you that dd did not make the team? Is there still a chance to get her on another team or is that it and your out of luck since I'm assuming most teams would be formed and completed by then?

If you have doubt about her position on the team, it would be wise to talk to the coach and perhaps go ahead and visit other clubs and see what else is out there. There will still be teams looking to fill slots--they probably won't be top 10 teams, but there will still be teams picking up players.

With the time and money your about to dish out, I would want my DD on top 10 team for sure

lostntexas wrote:With the time and money your about to dish out, I would want my DD on top 10 team for sure

So you would want your dd on a top ten team where she gets little playing time and the coach doesn't work to help her develop her skills? That would be better than a non top 10 team with a coach that helps the players develop the skills they will need to be top players as they get older?

Yes, If your DD is on that level ..Everybodys DD is a D1 player

cmarfar wrote:So what happens when tryout day comes around and the coach notifies you that dd did not make the team? Is there still a chance to get her on another team or is that it and your out of luck since I'm assuming most teams would be formed and completed by then?

Just because your DD doesn't get a contract from one team, it isn't the end of the world. Most coaches will leave a spot or two open on their roster for after signing day. Experienced coaches are aware that there will be good "free agents" still available after the initial batch of contracts are signed.

The thinking for some coaches... it's better to sign 14 and leave 2 spots open for free agents then to sign a 15th kid that won't play much.

You'll need to do some extra leg-work to find the right team at that point though. If possible, try to get settled with the right team now and save your family the aggrevation of shopping for a 1-off spot.

Just in case you're worried she's going to miss the cut, it's probably better not to put all your eggs in one basket.

We could be that right team. No, we're not a top-10 team.

However, we will be a team that builds a family environment where the players are the most important part, and the coach will work to develop the players and ensure that they have a love for the game, grow in self-confidence and develop their soccer skills.

Come check out Meja at our mini-camp tonight, tomorrow and Friday at 6-8 at Stonebriar Church. www.mejasc.com

I've seen some Meja academy teams in action and would agree that they appear to be having fun and developing skills. Good luck!

I am not a Meja parent but I was able to meet and talk to a couple of coaches that were from Meja in a clinic I was just in. Good coaches and good people. Good luck to yall

Thanks for the kind words!

I agree do not put all your eggs in one basket. The most important thing at this age is that your DD is in an environment where she is challenged/learning/playing. If you considered that top 10 advice then Michael Jordan should have quit his freshman year when he did not make varsity in high school. If your daughter loves the sport keep her challenged and playing top 10 or top 50. There are a lot of great clubs and coaches that develop and feed players to those "top 10" teams.

lostntexas wrote:Yes, If your DD is on that level ..Everybodys DD is a D1 player

I agree. Also, you should've kicked that uppity coach in the sack for leading you on.