Why do kids switch clubs

[SDSoccerMom13]

How important is club "leadership" vs ones specific coach?

WE are with a good coach now, but some new control people have been brought on and I wonder if it is time for us to move on.

 

[crush]

How important is club "leadership" vs ones specific coach?

WE are with a good coach now, but some new control people have been brought on and I wonder if it is time for us to move on.

Great question SD Soccer Mom. I was told by a veteran parent back in the day, and he said this, "Take each team one year at a time. Don't worry about the club and their access to the prizes. Pick the coach, not the club" was his advice. I agree but it gets harder as our wonderful children get older. I was told later by liars and cheaters to pick the club with the most access to all the goods. At the end of the day, to each his own but choose wisely because lots of wasteful losers, fraudsters and abusers in this sport.

 

[SDSoccerMom13]

Great question SD Soccer Mom. I was told by a veteran parent back in the day, and he said this, "Take each team one year at a time. Don't worry about the club and their access to the prizes. Pick the coach, not the club" was his advice. I agree but it gets harder as our wonderful children get older. I was told later by liars and cheaters to pick the club with the most access to all the goods. At the end of the day, to each his own but choose wisely because lots of wasteful losers, fraudsters and abusers in this sport.

Thank you for the thoughtful reply. My son is only 12, so we aren't too concerned about access to things. He has developed well over the last two years with our coach and aren't too interested in moving.

 

[Socal-Soccer-Dad]

How important is club "leadership" vs ones specific coach?

WE are with a good coach now, but some new control people have been brought on and I wonder if it is time for us to move on.

I would lean coach over club.

The counterargument I've heard is that it's also beneficial to learn from different coaches and styles and learn to win their trust and in different systems.

Also, coaches usually coach a team 2-3 years max and then pass the team onto the next coach. So know who is usually the "next coach" in that process and if such coach isn't someone you want for 2-3 years, may be right time to start looking around for possible options...