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Soccer Camp for Signed Player
- Thread starter DustyRose
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I never heard of anyone worrying about attending a rival clubs camp. I wouldn't wear your current club's swag or talk a lot about it, because there are parents out there with nothing better to do, but you (at the very least) might consider messaging the club secretary or DOC for clarification. That is, unless you think that might backfire. What you're doing is no different than working out with a private trainer.Can a player who is signed with a comp club attend another clubs summer camp? Nor Cal Premier. Is it frowned upon? We have a five week break and he’ll miss playing. I can’t find the answer to this one. Thanks!
Ok thank you! We are somewhat new to comp and don’t want to stir up any…..drama. Although that seems easy to do! Just not sure of the politics of it all. Appreciate it!Can a player who is signed with a comp club attend another clubs summer camp? Nor Cal Premier. Is it frowned upon? We have a five week break and he’ll miss playing. I can’t find the answer to this one. Thanks!
Good luck on your journey. Best advice I can give, as we've aged out of comp into college, is it's a marathon... not a race. Try to spend time enjoying it while you're in the moment. We didn't do enough of that. It's loaded with politics, jealousy and unkept promises and all of those things will kill your kid's spirit if you don't keep it all in perspective.Ok thank you! We are somewhat new to comp and don’t want to stir up any…..drama. Although that seems easy to do! Just not sure of the politics of it all. Appreciate it!
That said, you're in the right place. This forum helped me and many others. Lots of smart, experienced and helpful posters here to answer the questions and improve your ride. Use them.
Thank you so much for the insight! I feel like I have reasonable expectations. The kid loves soccer and I’m just happy he’s off screens. He didn’t start playing comp until 9. Only end of first year. But he went from 6 months to earning a practice jersey to captain of the team. It’s enjoyable for all. Not interested in stepping into the craziness! Other than that, we’ll see where he goes! Appreciate it!Good luck on your journey. Best advice I can give, as we've aged out of comp into college, is it's a marathon... not a race. Try to spend time enjoying it while you're in the moment. We didn't do enough of that. It's loaded with politics, jealousy and unkept promises and all of those things will kill your kid's spirit if you don't keep it all in perspective.
That said, you're in the right place. This forum helped me and many others. Lots of smart, experienced and helpful posters here to answer the questions and improve your ride. Use them.
JeterwastheBEST
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Yes, soccer parents are akin to politicians in D.C.- stabbing each other in the back, making threats, making promises they know they will never keep, looking for any angle to make money... etc. etc.I never heard of anyone worrying about attending a rival clubs camp. I wouldn't wear your current club's swag or talk a lot about it, because there are parents out there with nothing better to do, but you (at the very least) might consider messaging the club secretary or DOC for clarification. That is, unless you think that might backfire. What you're doing is no different than working out with a private trainer.