Soccer Happy
BRONZE
There are some great DA, ECNL, SCDSL, CSL etc teams out there and not all of the elite players are in only one group. It's frustrating to watch people get caught up in titles and thinking that gets them closer to "the next level". There is only so much we can do as parents because all of the hard work and effort is totally up to our kids. Instead of worrying about whether they are in DA, ECNL, SCDSL, DPL, Pilot, CSL, NPL etc., how about focusing on who is the best coach with the most to offer and the best environment for our kids to thrive and grow. Yes, great players on the best teams are already committed by Freshmen year etc., but there are still more opportunities for kids out there working hard to still get looks. Think about teams that are geographically nowhere near a DA or ECNL team like the Temecula Hawks who won National cup for 03s. College recruiters are certainly taking notice and watching them more than any DA or ECNL team with a losing record. If you waste an entire year or more on a team just to get the title, that may not help with overall growth, and could ultimately prove to be a waste of time. When kids work hard and have talent, they can stand out anywhere regardless of the name of the team they are on.