Supermodel56
SILVER ELITE
So as tryouts (official and unofficial) are happening over the next few months, I'd love your thoughts on what factors you'd prioritize in selecting a club/team for your DD/DS. Since my DD is younger and I know things change over time, this would primarily be for U12 and under. We're getting a new coach next year with a much different coaching style and there will be some movement on our current team where some of the better players might leave for various reasons... Here is an example with a few consideration factors but feel free to add your own or remove to simplify...
U12 and under
1) coaching style/temperament a good fit for player
1a) focus on individual skills and showcasing vs teamwork/passing/winning
2) level of play by teammates (being challenged)
3) league level of play
4) playing time
5) club reputation
6) winning team/ability to win games or have strong record
7) cost
8) amount of travel
9) coach credentials (level E vs B, etc..)
10) number of players on team
11) being best player on team
12) other parents that you get along with/friends
13) others?
U12 and under
1) coaching style/temperament a good fit for player
1a) focus on individual skills and showcasing vs teamwork/passing/winning
2) level of play by teammates (being challenged)
3) league level of play
4) playing time
5) club reputation
6) winning team/ability to win games or have strong record
7) cost
8) amount of travel
9) coach credentials (level E vs B, etc..)
10) number of players on team
11) being best player on team
12) other parents that you get along with/friends
13) others?